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Heathrow, HS2, Homes: How Britain's Infrastructure Projects Will Fare Under Burnham
Heathrow, HS2, Homes: How Britain's Infrastructure Projects Will Fare Under Burnham
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Keir Starmer promised to ‘get Britain building again’ but leaves No 10 with many projects still on the drawing board. Noah Vickers reports on how Andy Burnham might pick up the pace
'We Are The Cavalry': Shiv Malik's Plans To Build A New City Near Cambridge
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"We Are The Cavalry": Shiv Malik's Plans To Build A New City Near Cambridge
Reform Council Leader Under Investigation For Sharing Contract With Reform HQ
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Reform Council Leader Under Investigation For Sharing Contract With Reform HQ
Vetting System 'Needs Improvement', Senior Green Admits
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Vetting System "Needs Improvement", Senior Green Admits
'Beyond A Shit Show': Labour MPs In London Push For Comms Change
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"Beyond A Shit Show": Labour MPs In London Push For Comms Change
Will Milton Keynes Be The Nation's Bellwether Again In The Local Elections?
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Will Milton Keynes Be The Nation's Bellwether Again In The Local Elections?
How Austerity-Hit Councils Are Passing The Buck – At The Expense Of The Most Vulnerable
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How Austerity-Hit Councils Are Passing The Buck – At The Expense Of The Most Vulnerable
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It will require a huge collective effort to make the PM's pledge to end rough sleeping a reality
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By Lord Bird
It will require a huge collective effort to make the PM's pledge to end rough sleeping a reality
How does your gambling grow, Prime Minister? Partner content
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By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
How does your gambling grow, Prime Minister?
Burnham should give mayors more tax powers – and the Tories should work with him
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By Andy Street
Burnham should give mayors more tax powers – and the Tories should work with him
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Burnham's ban on spads speaking to journalists is absurd and unworkable
Burnham's ban on spads speaking to journalists is absurd and unworkable
By Peter Cardwell
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Dame Prue Leith: living and dying well Partner content
Dame Prue Leith: living and dying well
By Total Politics Impact
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Farage Says He Is “Open-Minded” About Deal With Restore Britain
Farage Says He Is “Open-Minded” About Deal With Restore Britain
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“She dared to be a Daniel, she dared to stand alone”: Tributes to Ann Widdecombe
“She dared to be a Daniel, she dared to stand alone”: Tributes to Ann Widdecombe
By Lord Alton, Baroness Hoey & Baroness Browning
Obituaries
How Could Andy Burnham Pay For His Policy Pledges?
How Could Andy Burnham Pay For His Policy Pledges?
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Heathrow, HS2, Homes: How Britain's Infrastructure Projects Will Fare Under Burnham
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Heathrow, HS2, Homes: How Britain's Infrastructure Projects Will Fare Under Burnham
Keir Starmer promised to ‘get Britain building again’ but leaves No 10 with many projects still on the drawing board. Noah Vickers reports on how Andy Burnham might pick up the pace
James Cleverly: What £2m Will Really Get You in London
Communities
James Cleverly: What £2m Will Really Get You in London
Shadow housing secretary James Cleverly speaks to Noah Vickers about Keir Starmer’s ‘blatant’ misogyny, scrapping Labour’s mansion tax, and considering a run for London mayor
Culture Clash – Lisa Nandy On Keeping Hope Alive
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Culture Clash – Lisa Nandy On Keeping Hope Alive
Critics say Lisa Nandy should spend more time meeting stakeholders in her brief, but the Culture Secretary tells Francis Elliott she’s fighting for the government to give hope to the most vulnerable. Photography by Tom Pilston
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How process and broken promises have stalled progress towards veterans' wellbeing Partner content
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By Veterans Aid
How process and broken promises have stalled progress towards veterans' wellbeing
With the appointment of a new veterans minister and change of government, CEO of Veterans Aid Dr Hugh Milroy reflects on how mistakes can be rectified, and effective ex-service support measures integrated into wider social care.
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By Betting and Gaming Council
Standards body The BGC welcomes new ministers at DCMS and pledges to work together on safer gambling, boosting economic growth and support for grassroots sport
What Battersea wants to see in the first 100 days of the new government Partner content
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By Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
What Battersea wants to see in the first 100 days of the new government
A new government is in place and with it a chance to deliver significant improvements in animal welfare. Here’s what we want to see prioritised.
New Cabinet Office Minister Says There Is 'Massive Waste' In How Local Councils Are Funded
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New Cabinet Office Minister Says There Is "Massive Waste" In How Local Councils Are Funded
New Cabinet Office minister Georgia Gould has said having local councils bid against each other has led to “massive waste” and that the Labour government would bring a “new era of partnership” between local, central and regional government.
How clean energy will help deliver UK economic growth Partner content
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By SSE
How clean energy will help deliver UK economic growth
SSE’s Chief Executive writes on the once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform our energy system and kickstart economic growth through partnership between industry and the new government.
Sharing moments that matter: helping people through every life stage Partner content
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By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Sharing moments that matter: helping people through every life stage
Social mobility and the discussions around it is slowly but surely becoming more commonplace in businesses and organisations. It’s fantastic that we’re making progress, but it’s still not clear to everyone what the principal really means, and how it might relate to them.
Voters In New Build England Say Conservative Promises Have Been Broken
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Voters In New Build England Say Conservative Promises Have Been Broken
Modern housing developments in Nottinghamshire promised residents a better life, but now they feel some of those promises have been broken. And while many of these voters are ready for “change”, they remain unsure of who they can trust to deliver it.
Labour Rejects 'Misinformation' Amid Backlash Over Keir Starmer's Bangladesh Comments
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Labour Rejects "Misinformation" Amid Backlash Over Keir Starmer's Bangladesh Comments
Labour has described a clip of Keir Starmer talking about the removal of Bangladeshi migrants from the UK as "misinformation", amid concern among party insiders that the video has been widely shared among Bangladeshi voters.
Pensions are in desperate need of reform - this is how the next government should do it Partner content
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By Which?
Pensions are in desperate need of reform - this is how the next government should do it
It’s never too early to think about retirement, so the old adage goes. The more you’re able to save now, the more you can do when you stop working.

The introduction of auto-enrolment in 2012 to help more workers save with the help of their employer has been a success, meaning millions more employees are contributing to a workplace pension. Yet despite that success, many are facing challenging retirements.
Tory Candidate Claims Labour Risks 'Taking The North For Granted'
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Tory Candidate Claims Labour Risks "Taking The North For Granted"
The Conservative candidate for Carlisle has said Labour is "taking the North for granted" and called for whoever wins the next General Election to continue the legacy of the Northern Powerhouse project.
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By National Federation of Builders
Green Party manifesto curbs climate ambition
Why the future of business is mutually beneficial Partner content
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By Building Societies Association
Why the future of business is mutually beneficial
During election campaigns, business policies often take a back seat to more ‘retail friendly’ policies. As recent debates have focused on funding sources, discussions around enhancing productivity and refining tax incentives seem to fall by the wayside. While these topics have their place, they don’t always capture the public’s imagination.
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By National Federation of Builders
Reform announces a ‘Contract’ with the voter
Why the next government must make fraud a national priority Partner content
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By Which?
Why the next government must make fraud a national priority
Fraud remains England and Wales' most common crime, and last year victims lost over £1bn. To fight back, Which? believes the next government has both an opportunity and an obligation to make tackling fraud a national priority.
Partner content
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By National Federation of Builders
Labour manifesto targets growth and partnering with business
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By Betting and Gaming Council
BETTING AND GAMING COUNCIL WELCOMES LABOUR MANIFESTO COMMITMENT TO WORK WITH INDUSTRY ON RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING
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By Betting and Gaming Council
CHARITIES SET TO WIN BIG AT ICONIC BRITANNIA STAKES RACE
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By National Federation of Builders
Conservative manifesto 2024 is a great vision with some flawed thinking
The UK’s relationship with infrastructure needs a reset. Here’s how to do it. Partner content
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By Alex Vaughan, Chief Executive Officer at Costain Group PLC
The UK’s relationship with infrastructure needs a reset. Here’s how to do it.
UK infrastructure needs reform. The next government must commit to a long-term plan for UK infrastructure that is ratified by parliament and overseen by a dedicated cabinet minister.
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By National Federation of Builders
Liberal Democrat Manifesto takes a pick and mix approach
Councils need significant and sustained funding to plug £6bn black hole
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By Cllr Kevin Bentley
Councils need significant and sustained funding to plug £6bn black hole
Two weeks have now passed since the Prime Minister announced the General Election will be held on July 4.
Communities
By National Federation of Builders
Help first time buyers by building more homes
Labour and the Conservatives both have gaping holes in their housing policy
Communities
By Jamie Gollings and Gideon Salutin
Labour and the Conservatives both have gaping holes in their housing policy
Housing has consistently ranked among the top five issues facing the country over the last year. But the policy solutions of both major parties have failed to break through.
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By National Federation of Builders
Rayner right to be ambitious on housebuilding
At UKREiiF, Angela Rayner, Shadow Housing Secretary made several commitments to help solve the UK’s housing crisis including new towns, greater numbers of affordable housing, a return of housing targets and a clear design code criteria.
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