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Alistair Darling Praised For “Calm Expertise And Honesty” Following Death Aged 70
Alistair Darling Praised For “Calm Expertise And Honesty” Following Death Aged 70
Political parties
Labour leader Keir Starmer has paid tribute to Alistair Darling’s “calm expertise and honesty”, following the death of the former Labour chancellor aged 70.
Labour Will Attempt To Extend Rules Forcing Landlords To Deal With Mould To Private Sector
Communities
Labour Will Attempt To Extend Rules Forcing Landlords To Deal With Mould To Private Sector
What To Expect In The New Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill This Week
Political parties
What To Expect In The New Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill This Week
Can Rishi Sunak Curb Migration Without Also Bringing Down The NHS?
Brexit
Can Rishi Sunak Curb Migration Without Also Bringing Down The NHS?
Conservative MPs Welcome Autumn Statement But Demand More Tax Cuts
Economy
Conservative MPs Welcome Autumn Statement But Demand More Tax Cuts
Tory MPs Flock To Moderate Wing To Resist Scrapping Of Human Rights Laws
Political parties
Tory MPs Flock To Moderate Wing To Resist Scrapping Of Human Rights Laws
Tory Fury Over High Migration Could Overshadow Autumn Statement
Home affairs
Tory Fury Over High Migration Could Overshadow Autumn Statement
The House Live
The Professor Will See You Now: Politicians wrong about nearly everything
Political parties
By Professor Philip Cowley
The Professor Will See You Now: Politicians wrong about nearly everything
'A fresh start': TSSA's new general secretary Maryam Eslamdoust
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
'A fresh start': TSSA's new general secretary Maryam Eslamdoust
Reports of the death of moderate Conservatism are premature
Political parties
By James Blagden
Reports of the death of moderate Conservatism are premature
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Unspoken Tension Mounts In Conservative Party Over Rishi Sunak's Rwanda Plans
Unspoken Tension Mounts In Conservative Party Over Rishi Sunak's Rwanda Plans
Home affairs
Alistair Darling Praised For “Calm Expertise And Honesty” Following Death Aged 70
Alistair Darling Praised For “Calm Expertise And Honesty” Following Death Aged 70
Political parties
Tory MPs Back Sir Elton John's Call For Ban On Conversion Therapy
Tory MPs Back Sir Elton John's Call For Ban On Conversion Therapy
Home affairs
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What To Expect In The New Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill This Week
Political parties
What To Expect In The New Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill This Week
A Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill will be brought forward in Parliament on Monday afternoon, as campaigners and MPs gear up to widen the Bill’s scope and make it more radical.
Can Rishi Sunak Curb Migration Without Also Bringing Down The NHS?
Brexit
Can Rishi Sunak Curb Migration Without Also Bringing Down The NHS?
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under renewed pressure from restless Conservative MPs to massively reduce net migration before the next general election, but how he does that without putting further strain on the health service and the economy is not clear.
Conservative MPs Welcome Autumn Statement But Demand More Tax Cuts
Economy
Conservative MPs Welcome Autumn Statement But Demand More Tax Cuts
Conservative MPs who are pushing for lower tax have cautiously welcomed Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement, but they stress that it must be followed by further tax cuts at the Spring Budget to limit damage to the Tory party at the next general election.
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Alistair Darling Praised For “Calm Expertise And Honesty” Following Death Aged 70
Political parties
Alistair Darling Praised For “Calm Expertise And Honesty” Following Death Aged 70
Labour leader Keir Starmer has paid tribute to Alistair Darling’s “calm expertise and honesty”, following the death of the former Labour chancellor aged 70.
The Professor Will See You Now: Politicians wrong about nearly everything
Political parties
By Professor Philip Cowley
The Professor Will See You Now: Politicians wrong about nearly everything
In an occasional series, Professor Philip Cowley offers a political science lesson for The House’s readers. This week: politicians wrong about nearly everything
Labour Will Attempt To Extend Rules Forcing Landlords To Deal With Mould To Private Sector
Communities
Labour Will Attempt To Extend Rules Forcing Landlords To Deal With Mould To Private Sector
Labour are set to attempt to extend rules that force landlords in social housing to deal with mould issues within a certain timeframe to the private rented sector.
Can Rishi Sunak Curb Migration Without Also Bringing Down The NHS?
Brexit
Can Rishi Sunak Curb Migration Without Also Bringing Down The NHS?
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under renewed pressure from restless Conservative MPs to massively reduce net migration before the next general election, but how he does that without putting further strain on the health service and the economy is not clear.
Conservative MPs Welcome Autumn Statement But Demand More Tax Cuts
Economy
Conservative MPs Welcome Autumn Statement But Demand More Tax Cuts
Conservative MPs who are pushing for lower tax have cautiously welcomed Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement, but they stress that it must be followed by further tax cuts at the Spring Budget to limit damage to the Tory party at the next general election.
'A fresh start': TSSA's new general secretary Maryam Eslamdoust
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
'A fresh start': TSSA's new general secretary Maryam Eslamdoust
The Labour-affiliated trade union TSSA was rocked by scandal last year. Sienna Rodgers speaks to Maryam Eslamdoust in her first interview as the new general secretary
Tory Fury Over High Migration Could Overshadow Autumn Statement
Home affairs
Tory Fury Over High Migration Could Overshadow Autumn Statement
Conservative backbench anger over soon to be published migration figures threatens to cut short a positive Tory party reaction to any tax cuts in the Autumn Statement on Wednesday. 
Rishi Sunak's Economic Attacks On Labour Will Be 'Very Difficult To Pull Off'
Economy
Rishi Sunak's Economic Attacks On Labour Will Be "Very Difficult To Pull Off"
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's claim that Labour lacks economic competence might prove a "very difficult" sell with voters who continue to associate him with the fiscal turmoil of his predecessor Liz Truss, according to a pollster.
Andy Burnham: 'Whitehall has got to get used to places like this answering them back'
Communities
By Sienna Rodgers
Andy Burnham: 'Whitehall has got to get used to places like this answering them back'
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham talks to Sienna Rodgers about Sue Gray, transplanting Westminster to the North, and his plans for no less than ‘the wholesale rewiring of Britain’
Rishi Sunak Looks For 'Red Meat' To Satisfy Angry Tory MPs With In Autumn Statement
Economy
Rishi Sunak Looks For "Red Meat" To Satisfy Angry Tory MPs With In Autumn Statement
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is now under even greater pressure to throw some "red meat" to tax cut-hungry Tory MPs at next week's Autumn Statement as he tries to recover from probably the most difficult week of his leadership so far.
The Reshuffle Sent 'Mixed Messages' About Rishi Sunak's 'Narrative', Says Ex-Tory Minister
Political parties
The Reshuffle Sent "Mixed Messages" About Rishi Sunak's "Narrative", Says Ex-Tory Minister
The Cabinet reshuffle carried out by Rishi Sunak this week sent "mixed messages" about the sort of government he is trying to lead, according to former Tory minister, Lord Ed Vaizey.
Keir Starmer Hit By Frontbench Resignations And Rebellion Over Gaza Ceasefire
Foreign affairs
Keir Starmer Hit By Frontbench Resignations And Rebellion Over Gaza Ceasefire
Around a third of Labour MPs, including multiple frontbenchers, defied the party whip and voted in favour of a Scottish National Party (SNP) amendment to the King's Speech calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Rwanda Policy: Rishi Sunak's Emergency Legislation Plan Explained
Home affairs
Rwanda Policy: Rishi Sunak's Emergency Legislation Plan Explained
Rishi Sunak has said that he will pass emergency legislation to stop the policy to send asylum seekers to Rwanda being “repeatedly blocked”, after the Supreme Court ruled that the plans are unlawful.
Sunak Confirms Government Working On New Treaty With Rwanda After Supreme Court Ruling
Home affairs
Sunak Confirms Government Working On New Treaty With Rwanda After Supreme Court Ruling
Rishi Sunak has told MPs that the government is working on securing a new deal with Rwanda, after the Supreme Court ruled that the government’s plan to send asylum seekers to the country was unlawful.
Tory Right Heaps Pressure On Rishi Sunak Over Supreme Court Rwanda Ruling
Home affairs
Tory Right Heaps Pressure On Rishi Sunak Over Supreme Court Rwanda Ruling
Rishi Sunak faces revolt on the right of the Conservative party after the Supreme Court ruled this morning that the government's plan to deport migrants to Rwanda is illegal.
Braverman Accuses Sunak Of No 'Plan B' On Rwanda And Failing To Tackle Antisemitism
Political parties
Braverman Accuses Sunak Of No 'Plan B' On Rwanda And Failing To Tackle Antisemitism
Suella Braverman has accused Rishi Sunak of failing to tackle antisemitism or prepare a “Plan B” for if the government loses in its Supreme Court ruling on the Rwanda policy, following her sacking as Home Secretary.
Concerns Over 'Scrutiny Problem' After David Cameron Appointed Foreign Secretary
Political parties
Concerns Over "Scrutiny Problem" After David Cameron Appointed Foreign Secretary
10 Downing Street has defended its decision to appoint former Prime Minister Lord David Cameron as Foreign Secretary in the face of complaints about a lack of accountability. Cameron, as a peer, will not speak in the House of Commons.
Moderate Tories Believe Rishi Sunak's Reshuffle Shows He Is Embracing The Centre Ground
Political parties
Moderate Tories Believe Rishi Sunak's Reshuffle Shows He Is Embracing The Centre Ground
The shock return of David Cameron and Rishi Sunak's reshuffle have triggered hope among the Conservative party's moderate MPs that the Prime Minister has decided he must campaign from the centre ground to have a fighting chance at the next general election.
Victoria Atkins Appointed Health Secretary As Steve Barclay Becomes New Environment Secretary
Environment
Victoria Atkins Appointed Health Secretary As Steve Barclay Becomes New Environment Secretary
Victoria Atkins is taking over from Steve Barclay as the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with Barclay replacing Thérèse Coffey as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in a major cabinet reshuffle.
David Cameron Appointed Foreign Secretary In Shock Move
Foreign affairs
David Cameron Appointed Foreign Secretary In Shock Move
Rishi Sunak has appointed David Cameron as foreign secretary after the prime minister embarked on a major cabinet reshuffle.
David Cameron Is Foreign Secretary And James Cleverly Home Secretary: Reshuffle Latest
Political parties
David Cameron Is Foreign Secretary And James Cleverly Home Secretary: Reshuffle Latest
James Cleverly has been appointed as the new home secretary, and David Cameron is foreign secretary, after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sacked Suella Braverman as part of a major Cabinet reshuffle.
Tory MP Says Young People Have 'Conservative Values' But Government Must Deliver For Them
Economy
Tory MP Says Young People Have "Conservative Values" But Government Must Deliver For Them
Conservative MP and former minister Robert Courts has said he believes young people have “overwhelmingly conservative values”, but the government must do more to support the younger generation’s stake in society and the economy.
Sacking 'Outrageous' Suella Braverman Is A High-Risk Move For Rishi Sunak
Political parties
Sacking "Outrageous" Suella Braverman Is A High-Risk Move For Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak may have finally reached the end of his tether with Suella Braverman, but getting rid of the Home Secretary is no easy move for a Prime Minister already under intense pressure. Her Tory backbench supporters warn that they would not take her sacking quietly.
Labour Is Scrambling To Avoid A Fresh Row On Gaza Ceasefire Vote
Political parties
Labour Is Scrambling To Avoid A Fresh Row On Gaza Ceasefire Vote
Labour will spend the weekend deciding how or even whether to order its MPs to vote in parliament on a ceasefire in Gaza as deep divisions in the party over the issue persist.
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Women into Leadership Newcastle
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Newcastle
Women into Leadership Newcastle
Women in Policing
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London
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Women in Local Government
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London
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Women into Leadership Liverpool
2024
Liverpool
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