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Can Labour Fix England's Water Shortage Problem?
Can Labour Fix England's Water Shortage Problem?
Environment
England hasn’t built a new reservoir in more than 30 years but 10 are now promised – and even they may not be enough. Noah Vickers reports on the leaky plumbing – real and financial – draining the system
The Path to Net Zero: A special report to mark Net Zero Week 2025 Partner content
Environment
By Total Politics Impact
The Path to Net Zero: A special report to mark Net Zero Week 2025
Water Minister Emma Hardy: 'The Regulatory System Is Broken'
Environment
Water Minister Emma Hardy: "The Regulatory System Is Broken"
Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
Environment
Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
Labour Figures Grow Nervous About Net Zero After Reform Success
Environment
Labour Figures Grow Nervous About Net Zero After Reform Success
Labour MP Warns Planning Reforms Could Overwhelm Environment Regulator
Environment
Labour MP Warns Planning Reforms Could Overwhelm Environment Regulator
Victoria Atkins: I’ve Cross-Examined Gun-Toting Drug Lords – Labour MPs Don't Worry Me
Environment
Victoria Atkins: I’ve Cross-Examined Gun-Toting Drug Lords – Labour MPs Don't Worry Me
Opinion
Decarbonisation, growth, delivery? The Government’s recess report card Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
Decarbonisation, growth, delivery? The Government’s recess report card
The global treaty may lie in tatters, but the UK must continue to lead the fight against plastic pollution
Environment
By Rebecca Pow
The global treaty may lie in tatters, but the UK must continue to lead the fight against plastic pollution
After the Industrial Strategy: decarbonisation, not deindustrialisation? Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
After the Industrial Strategy: decarbonisation, not deindustrialisation?
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Nigel Farage Says He Would Renegotiate The Good Friday Agreement To Stop Small Boats
Nigel Farage Says He Would Renegotiate The Good Friday Agreement To Stop Small Boats
Foreign affairs
How Ruthless Will Starmer's Reshuffle Be?
How Ruthless Will Starmer's Reshuffle Be?
Political parties
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference ##sash##
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
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Parliament's People Awards
MPs Are Divided Over Whether They Should Use AI To Do Their Jobs
MPs Are Divided Over Whether They Should Use AI To Do Their Jobs
Parliament
Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference ##sash##
Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
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Water Minister Emma Hardy: 'The Regulatory System Is Broken'
Environment
Water Minister Emma Hardy: "The Regulatory System Is Broken"
With water now a top political issue in Britain, Sienna Rodgers talks to Defra minister Emma Hardy who says regulation of the industry is ‘broken’ – and warns companies, ‘there’s no room to hide’
Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
Environment
Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
Over a decade ago, the government decided to place many of England and Wales’ inland waterways in the hands of the Canal & River Trust. As it struggles with increasing financial pressure and a furious row with part of the boating community, has the experiment failed? Alan White investigates. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
Victoria Atkins: I’ve Cross-Examined Gun-Toting Drug Lords – Labour MPs Don't Worry Me
Environment
Victoria Atkins: I’ve Cross-Examined Gun-Toting Drug Lords – Labour MPs Don't Worry Me
Sienna Rodgers talks to shadow environment secretary Victoria Atkins who aims her fire at ‘City Steve’, ‘showman’ Nigel Farage and the government’s ‘Marxist’ policy on compulsory purchase
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Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
New evidence shows Defra proposals for an early peat ban will have negative environmental and economic impacts
Data released today (24 August) by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) shows clear consequences that accelerating a ban from 2030 to 2026 on UK tree and plant growers using peat will have significant environmental and economic impacts. The reduced timescale will more than halve the number of growing seasons to complete extensive trialling to changes in crop production techniques leading to counterproductive outcomes contrary to the Government's Environmental Improvement Plan.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA unveils judges and sponsor for new awards celebrating wellbeing in the workplace
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has unveiled the judging panel and sponsor for its new BVA Wellbeing Awards, which recognise veterinary workplaces that go above and beyond to support and enhance the wellbeing of their teams
Millions of UK homes urgently need energy efficiency improvements – Time we “Help to Fix” says construction sector Partner content
Environment
By Chartered Institute of Building
Millions of UK homes urgently need energy efficiency improvements – Time we “Help to Fix” says construction sector
Military Warned To Urgently Adapt To Climate Change Threats
Environment
Military Warned To Urgently Adapt To Climate Change Threats
The Ministry of Defence must adapt its strategic resilience to cope with changing demands from climate change, a new defence committee report has warned.
When it comes to endangered wildlife, don’t license to kill Partner content
Environment
By Humane World for Animals UK
When it comes to endangered wildlife, don’t license to kill
A ban on imports of hunting trophies is in sight, but the House of Lords must reject wrecking amendments for licensing HMG-approved hunting trophies.
Using art and song to help tackle South Africa’s plastic waste crisis Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
Using art and song to help tackle South Africa’s plastic waste crisis
Seven tonnes of plastic waste has been successfully diverted from the environment thanks to a pioneering new collaboration in South Africa which aimed to change behaviours through art, song, comedy skits, as well as practical measures.
Veterinary Medicines Discontinuation in Northern Ireland Threatens Health Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Veterinary Medicines Discontinuation in Northern Ireland Threatens Health
As a result of the Northern Ireland Protocol, 51% of veterinary medicines are expected to be discontinued in Northern Ireland at the end of 2025, posing considerable risks to animal and human health and welfare.
How decarbonisation doesn’t have to mean deindustrialisation Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
How decarbonisation doesn’t have to mean deindustrialisation
A Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism can level the playing field for our domestic industries as the UK decarbonises.
Shock collars: Cruel devices which simply do not work Partner content
Environment
By Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Shock collars: Cruel devices which simply do not work
The Government has already committed to a ban on the barbaric use of shock collars in England – so why are the country's pets still waiting for action?
The Conservatives have led on climate action – we must not backtrack now
Environment
By Selaine Saxby MP
The Conservatives have led on climate action – we must not backtrack now
Protecting the environment is a top priority for voters. They want to see action to clean up our rivers and seas, restore our island's dwindling flora and fauna, and tackle climate change.
GE Vernova’s Offshore Wind business and ORE Catapult sign major new research collaboration Partner content
Environment
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
GE Vernova’s Offshore Wind business and ORE Catapult sign major new research collaboration
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and GE Vernova’s Offshore Wind business have announced the signing of a new research collaboration, building on the success of their previous ‘Stay Ashore’ programme.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
British Veterinary Association responds to further delays to implementation of the Government’s post-Brexit border controls

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued a statement in response to the news that the implementation of the UK Government’s Border Target Operating Model, which will have a significant impact on UK biosecurity, may been further delayed. 


Rishi Sunak's Net Zero 'Vibe Shift' Could Backfire At The Ballot Box
Environment
Rishi Sunak's Net Zero "Vibe Shift" Could Backfire At The Ballot Box
Rishi Sunak seems to have found a new dividing line with Labour on climate policy, but it's a high-risk strategy that could backfire if he is seen by voters to be uninterested in urgent environmental issues.
Gardening during the Summer Recess – tips for parliamentarians from the HTA Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Gardening during the Summer Recess – tips for parliamentarians from the HTA
The Horticultural Trades Association offers some tips and advice for parliamentarian garden hobbyists during recess.
Britain’s electric bus revolution needs supercharging post-Uxbridge Partner content
Environment
By Go-Ahead
Britain’s electric bus revolution needs supercharging post-Uxbridge
As controversy rages over ‘anti-car’ green policies, Go-Ahead’s Martin Dean says that speeding up investment in zero-emission buses is an environmental measure that can win over motorists.
Tory Moderates Plan To Fight 'Very Damaging' Shift From Net Zero
Environment
Tory Moderates Plan To Fight "Very Damaging" Shift From Net Zero
Moderate Conservative MPs are planning an organised pushback against growing calls from elsewhere in the Tory party for the government to dilute its net zero agenda.
The secret ingredient behind our daily lives… and how to make it net zero Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
The secret ingredient behind our daily lives… and how to make it net zero
The Mineral Products Association sets out a roadmap for how the lime production industry can be fully decarbonised by 2040.
Tories Will Keep Fighting Labour On ULEZ Despite High Court Defeat
Environment
Tories Will Keep Fighting Labour On ULEZ Despite High Court Defeat
The Conservatives will continue to attack the Labour Party over the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) despite the High Court ruling on Friday morning that London Mayor Sadiq Khan's plan to expand the daily charge to the outer reaches of the capital is legal.
Elections Strategist Tells MPs To 'Calm Down' In Dash To Ditch Green Policies After ULEZ Row
Environment
Elections Strategist Tells MPs To "Calm Down" In Dash To Ditch Green Policies After ULEZ Row
Government and opposition parties have been urged to hold their nerve on the net zero agenda, after the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) row that characterised the Uxbridge and Ruislip by-election has spooked politicians into think voters will reject environmental policy.
Unaffordable: The bigger picture of a sustainable society and why we can’t afford to delay Partner content
Environment
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Unaffordable: The bigger picture of a sustainable society and why we can’t afford to delay
We cannot allow short term pressures to derail the UK's environmental progress towards net zero.
Building Tomorrow: The Future of the UK’s Construction Sector Partner content
Environment
By Chartered Institute of Building
Building Tomorrow: The Future of the UK’s Construction Sector
If the UK is to achieve net zero and deliver the homes, schools, hospitals, and roads that the nation needs then the built environment sector will have to play a critical role. PoliticsHome met up with Sandi Rhys Jones, the new President of the Chartered Institute of Building, to learn more about her vision for an industry that is putting creativity and collaboration front and centre.
Top manufacturing exporter battles through economic challenge Partner content
Environment
By Chemical Industries Association
Top manufacturing exporter battles through economic challenge
Companies in one of Britain’s biggest manufacturing industries are fighting the toughest of economic battles. Chemical companies across the UK, who export 90% of what they make, have seen sales fall dramatically, with the latest survey of members of the Chemical Industries Association confirming that nearly 60% of companies saw a fall in sales in Quarter 2 of 2023, up from 33% in Q1.
The government has a mountain to climb to meet 2030 nature target
Environment
By Baroness Parminter
The government has a mountain to climb to meet 2030 nature target
Nature is in serious decline in the United Kingdom. Since 1970, over 40 per cent of species have decreased in abundance as a result of various agricultural and industrial practices and climate change.
Strengthening Resilience: Helping the Nation Navigate an Uncertain Future Partner content
Environment
By Policy@Manchester
Strengthening Resilience: Helping the Nation Navigate an Uncertain Future
In the past few years, global events have highlighted the potential fragility of the infrastructure that UK businesses and households depend upon. But what are the practical steps the UK can take to strengthen national resilience? A major new publication by the University of Manchester’s policy engagement institute, Policy@Manchester, has just been launched to address that critical question.
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Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
2025
Bayview Suite 2
Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
2025
Room 4A and 4B
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
Total Politics at the Conservative Party Conference
2025
Derby Suite
Total Politics at the Conservative Party Conference
Parliament's People Awards
2026
The Palace of Westminster
Parliament's People Awards