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Tim Farron Says Lib Dems Must 'Make Our Own Luck' At The Next Election
Tim Farron Says Lib Dems Must "Make Our Own Luck" At The Next Election
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Liberal Democrat MP and former party leader Tim Farron has said the Lib Dems have to figure out how to “make our own luck” when considering their strategy for the next general election, and rely less on their political rivals making errors.
Where Could Lib Dem Tribes Emerge?
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Where Could Lib Dem Tribes Emerge?
Seasoned MPs Are Annoyed By The Number Of Newbies Bidding To Chair Committees
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Seasoned MPs Are Annoyed By The Number Of Newbies Bidding To Chair Committees
Mel Stride Eliminated From Tory Leadership Contest
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Mel Stride Eliminated From Tory Leadership Contest
Rachel Reeves Doubles Down On Winter Fuel Cut Despite Threat Of Labour Rebellion
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Rachel Reeves Doubles Down On Winter Fuel Cut Despite Threat Of Labour Rebellion
Being In Opposition Is Like 'Guerrilla Warfare', Says Former David Cameron Aide
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Being In Opposition Is Like "Guerrilla Warfare", Says Former David Cameron Aide
The Lib Dem MP Who Took Ex-Offenders To Work In Trump's Embassy
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The Lib Dem MP Who Took Ex-Offenders To Work In Trump's Embassy
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We must uphold our values – not obsess over focus groups as Labour does
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By Andrew George
We must uphold our values – not obsess over focus groups as Labour does
Ed Davey: Tories will have us 'breathing down their necks'
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By Sophie Church
Ed Davey: Tories will have us 'breathing down their necks'
Keir Starmer's iron fist makes sense now, but it could store up problems
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By Professor Philip Cowley
Keir Starmer's iron fist makes sense now, but it could store up problems
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Government Spent £80m Fighting Legal Challenges Against The Home Office Last Year
Government Spent £80m Fighting Legal Challenges Against The Home Office Last Year
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Where Could Lib Dem Tribes Emerge?
Where Could Lib Dem Tribes Emerge?
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The Nuclear Industry Association welcomes you to the new Parliament
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DNC diary: '50,000 people all on the same side! But where was the fear of losing?'
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By Chi Onwurah MP
DNC diary: '50,000 people all on the same side! But where was the fear of losing?'
My biggest mistake was landing in Chicago at the same time as President Biden. Half an hour earlier and all would have been fine, the extraordinarily polite and helpful US diplomatic security men at O'Hare airport told me, but the President’s detail would shut the city down. 
'Gloriously boring': How a ruthlessly efficient Labour machine won the election
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By Sienna Rodgers
'Gloriously boring': How a ruthlessly efficient Labour machine won the election
How did Labour win its staggering majority of 174? Party insiders take Sienna Rodgers behind the scenes of the campaign, from the ‘professionalised’ HQ to the ruthlessly efficient ground operation
Jockeying Begins For Leadership Of Battered Tory Party
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Jockeying Begins For Leadership Of Battered Tory Party
After a damning defeat at the polls yesterday, the long rebuild of the Conservative Party can finally begin.
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Tim Farron Says Lib Dems Must 'Make Our Own Luck' At The Next Election
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Tim Farron Says Lib Dems Must "Make Our Own Luck" At The Next Election
Liberal Democrat MP and former party leader Tim Farron has said the Lib Dems have to figure out how to “make our own luck” when considering their strategy for the next general election, and rely less on their political rivals making errors.
Where Could Lib Dem Tribes Emerge?
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Where Could Lib Dem Tribes Emerge?
With more MPs than ever before, the Liberal Democrats have a task on their hands to keep the newly expanded party in line. Can the 72 stay united?
We must uphold our values – not obsess over focus groups as Labour does
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By Andrew George
We must uphold our values – not obsess over focus groups as Labour does
It may seem like heresy in a journal aimed largely at devout tribalists, but I’m unconvinced the future of the third party in British politics right now is to put party before country.
Seasoned MPs Are Annoyed By The Number Of Newbies Bidding To Chair Committees
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Seasoned MPs Are Annoyed By The Number Of Newbies Bidding To Chair Committees
The number of newly-elected MPs vying to lead influential committees is irritating more experienced back benchers ahead of votes to appoint chairs on Wednesday.
Ed Davey: Tories will have us 'breathing down their necks'
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By Sophie Church
Ed Davey: Tories will have us 'breathing down their necks'
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey oversaw a campaign that elected a record-breaking 72 Lib Dem MPs to Parliament. He speaks to Sophie Church of his disappointment on Labour’s current gloomy outlook, and how the Lib Dems are strategising for the next election. Photography by Tom Pilston
Mel Stride Eliminated From Tory Leadership Contest
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Mel Stride Eliminated From Tory Leadership Contest
Mel Stride has been voted out of the race to be the next leader of the Conservative Party.
Keir Starmer's iron fist makes sense now, but it could store up problems
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By Professor Philip Cowley
Keir Starmer's iron fist makes sense now, but it could store up problems
The Prime Minister's tough handling of rebels appears to have worked. But history shows Labour MPs have been an increasingly disobedient bunch — and much bigger threats to party unity could await Keir Starmer down the line.
Rachel Reeves Doubles Down On Winter Fuel Cut Despite Threat Of Labour Rebellion
Economy
Rachel Reeves Doubles Down On Winter Fuel Cut Despite Threat Of Labour Rebellion
The Government is not budging on its decision to cut the winter fuel allowance for pensioners despite unease within the Parliamentary Labour Party.
Being In Opposition Is Like 'Guerrilla Warfare', Says Former David Cameron Aide
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Being In Opposition Is Like "Guerrilla Warfare", Says Former David Cameron Aide
A former senior aide to David Cameron has warned that being in opposition is like “guerrilla warfare”, and that the next leader of the Conservatives will have to deal with receiving much less attention than they got when in power.
The Lib Dem MP Who Took Ex-Offenders To Work In Trump's Embassy
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The Lib Dem MP Who Took Ex-Offenders To Work In Trump's Embassy
Lib Dem rising star Josh Babarinde talks to Harriet Symonds about marching against the Coalition, his friendship with Labour’s prisons minister and taking ex-offenders into the US embassy. Photography by Tom Pilston
Priti Patel Knocked Out Of Tory Leadership Race
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Priti Patel Knocked Out Of Tory Leadership Race
Priti Patel has been eliminated from the race to be the next leader of the Conservative Party.
Tom Tugendhat Says He Might Need 10 Years As PM To Bring About A 'Conservative Revolution'
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Tom Tugendhat Says He Might Need 10 Years As PM To Bring About A "Conservative Revolution"
Tory leadership contender Tom Tugendhat admitted that he might need two terms in Downing Street to bring about the "Conservative revolution the country truly needs".
Tory Leadership Contender James Cleverly Wants 'One In, Two Out' Regulation Policy
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Tory Leadership Contender James Cleverly Wants "One In, Two Out" Regulation Policy
Conservative leadership hopeful James Cleverly has announced a policy of introducing a "one in, two out" approach to regulations as a way of helping businesses grow.
Kemi Badenoch Claims Tories Promising To Leave the ECHR Are Offering 'Easy Answers'
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Kemi Badenoch Claims Tories Promising To Leave the ECHR Are Offering "Easy Answers"
Kemi Badenoch accused people who are committed to leaving the European Convention of Human Rights of offering "easy answers" on illegal migration, as she launched her official campaign to replace Rishi Sunak as Conservative Party leader.
The New Lib Dem MP Who Got A 'Well Done' Text From Sue Gray
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The New Lib Dem MP Who Got A "Well Done" Text From Sue Gray
Calum Miller, Lib Dem MP for the new Bicester and Woodstock seat, talks to Tali Fraser about Donald Trump, UK riots, and being congratulated by Sue Gray.
Labour MP Told Democrat Advisers Don't Be Afraid Of Talking About Immigration
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Labour MP Told Democrat Advisers Don't Be Afraid Of Talking About Immigration
The newly-elected Labour MP for Dover and Deal told advisers at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago not to "ignore" concerns about immigration from working class voters ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Pollster Says There Is 'Systematic' Bias In UK Election Polling Which Overstates Labour
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Pollster Says There Is "Systematic" Bias In UK Election Polling Which Overstates Labour
The co-founder of a leading polling company has said that there is "systematic" bias across the polling industry that led to the Labour Party being overstated in the run-up to the 2024 General Election, as well as in previous elections.
DNC diary: '50,000 people all on the same side! But where was the fear of losing?'
Foreign affairs
By Chi Onwurah MP
DNC diary: '50,000 people all on the same side! But where was the fear of losing?'
My biggest mistake was landing in Chicago at the same time as President Biden. Half an hour earlier and all would have been fine, the extraordinarily polite and helpful US diplomatic security men at O'Hare airport told me, but the President’s detail would shut the city down. 
New Tory Leader Will Have Limited Cabinet Experience to Work With
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New Tory Leader Will Have Limited Cabinet Experience to Work With
The next leader of the Conservative Party will have relatively little Cabinet experience to draw upon when they appoint their senior team to oppose the Labour Government from the opposition benches, new research shows.
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Charity calls Government-backed ‘eat more red meat’ campaign ‘reckless self-sabotage on Labour’s national health and climate policy ambitions’
Humane Society International/UK calls on the Government to conduct an urgent review of the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board’s goals and spending priorities.
Green MP Proposes Hemicycle Design To Replace Parliamentary Chamber
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Green MP Proposes Hemicycle Design To Replace Parliamentary Chamber
Green MP Ellie Chowns has called for the House of Commons chamber to be redesigned as a hemicycle, to foster more co-operation among parliamentarians and create a larger seating area for MPs.
Growing Pains: Inside The Green Party Gender Row
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Growing Pains: Inside The Green Party Gender Row
With four MPs in Westminster, the Green Party is enjoying record-breaking success. However, behind closed doors, the party is navigating a fierce debate on gender issues, which some say could “tear the party apart”. 
Historic Defeat Must Be ‘Watershed Moment’ For Reforming Tory Party, Says New MP
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Historic Defeat Must Be ‘Watershed Moment’ For Reforming Tory Party, Says New MP
The catastrophic defeat suffered by the Conservative Party last month must be a “watershed moment” for how it organises and campaigns, according to one of its newly-elected MPs.
Tories Give Free Conference Passes To Ex-MPs Who Lost Their Seats
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Tories Give Free Conference Passes To Ex-MPs Who Lost Their Seats
The Conservative party is offering free conference passes to former Tory MPs who lost their seats at the General Election.
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Fringe events at the Labour Party Conference organised by Total Politics
2024
ACC, Liverpool
Fringe events at the Labour Party Conference organised by Total Politics
Fringe events at the Conservative Party Conference organised by Total Politics
2024
ICC, Birmingham
Fringe events at the Conservative Party Conference organised by Total Politics
The House Staffer Reception
2024
London
The House Staffer Reception
CSW Collaboration Conference
2025
London
CSW Collaboration Conference