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Pollster Advises Keir Starmer To 'Ignore The Polls' And 'Do What You Think Will Work'
Pollster Advises Keir Starmer To "Ignore The Polls" And "Do What You Think Will Work"
Political parties
Leading pollster and former president of YouGov Peter Kellner has said that Prime Minister Keir Starmer should ignore the polls and focus on what he thinks is right for the country if he wants Labour to stay in government beyond the next general election.
Blue Labour Peer Urges Keir Starmer To Drop Plans For Islamophobia Definition
Home affairs
Blue Labour Peer Urges Keir Starmer To Drop Plans For Islamophobia Definition
Minister Says Nigel Farage's Pledge To Renegotiate The Good Friday Agreement Is 'Unrealistic And Irresponsible'
Foreign affairs
Minister Says Nigel Farage's Pledge To Renegotiate The Good Friday Agreement Is "Unrealistic And Irresponsible"
Union Leader Dave Penman: 'It's A Complete Mystery To Me Why Labour Won't Go Further On Standards'
Economy
Union Leader Dave Penman: "It's A Complete Mystery To Me Why Labour Won't Go Further On Standards"
How Ruthless Will Starmer's Reshuffle Be?
Political parties
How Ruthless Will Starmer's Reshuffle Be?
Former Tory Adviser Joins Reform-Linked Think Tank
Political parties
Former Tory Adviser Joins Reform-Linked Think Tank
Tory Councillors Launch Bid To Close Down Cheshire Asylum Hotel After Epping Ruling
Home affairs
Tory Councillors Launch Bid To Close Down Cheshire Asylum Hotel After Epping Ruling
Opinion
When will Keir Starmer do his Cabinet reshuffle?
Political parties
By Jim Murphy
When will Keir Starmer do his Cabinet reshuffle?
The Professor Will See You Now: How do you solve a problem like Maria?
Foreign affairs
By Professor Philip Cowley
The Professor Will See You Now: How do you solve a problem like Maria?
Closed shopfronts open the door for Reform
Communities
By Nick Plumb
Closed shopfronts open the door for Reform
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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
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference ##sash##
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
Parliament's People Awards ##sash##
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
I use AI as an MP – and I’m not apologising for it
I use AI as an MP – and I’m not apologising for it
By Mike Reader MP
Parliament
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How No 10 Sleepwalked Into A Welfare Crisis
Political parties
How No 10 Sleepwalked Into A Welfare Crisis
Tightly controlled candidate selections and a tough approach to taking away the whip from rebels early in the parliament were not enough to avert a major Labour rebellion on welfare cuts that ultimately forced a humiliating and costly climbdown from the government.
Looking For Growth's Lawrence Newport On Death Threats, Dominic Cummings And Defeating Blockers
Communities
Looking For Growth's Lawrence Newport On Death Threats, Dominic Cummings And Defeating Blockers
Bad boys of Brexit, move over: the good guys of growth are here. Sienna Rodgers talks to Looking For Growth co-founder Lawrence Newport who wants to ban planning delays just like he outlawed the XL Bully
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’
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Mel Stride And Priti Patel Get Top Jobs In Kemi Badenoch's New Shadow Cabinet
Political parties
Mel Stride And Priti Patel Get Top Jobs In Kemi Badenoch's New Shadow Cabinet
New Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has appointed Mel Stride as Shadow Chancellor, Priti Patel as Shadow Foreign Secretary, and leadership rival Robert Jenrick Shadow Justice Secretary, along with the rest of her Shadow Cabinet.
A move to make Parliament’s archives more accessible could do the opposite
Political parties
By Dr Alison McClean
A move to make Parliament’s archives more accessible could do the opposite
In June the search room of the Parliamentary Archives closed its doors for the last time as part of plans to relocate the collection to the National Archives (NA) at Kew. However, while this move is intended to make the Parliamentary Archives more accessible, there are concerns that the NA’s little-known ‘reclosure’ policy may result in records that were once readily available being removed from public access.
Kemi Badenoch Wins Conservative Party Leader Election
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Kemi Badenoch Wins Conservative Party Leader Election
Kemi Badenoch has won the contest to be the next leader of the Conservative Party.
Who's Who At The Top Of Labour?
Political parties
Who's Who At The Top Of Labour?
With Sue Gray out and Morgan McSweeney in full control of the operation as the Prime Minister’s chief of staff, Sienna Rodgers takes the measure of the newly reshaped No 10 and offers a full rundown of the key players.
The New Tory MP Who Nearly Didn't Vote In The Leadership Contest
Political parties
By Harriet Symonds
The New Tory MP Who Nearly Didn't Vote In The Leadership Contest
The new youngest Conservative MP, Shivani Raja, talks to Harriet Symonds about her unlikely journey to Parliament, why she almost didn’t vote in the leadership election, and her crush on David Cameron. Photography by Elio Zhang
How Morgan McSweeney Got His Big Break
Political parties
How Morgan McSweeney Got His Big Break
Now he’s Keir Starmer’s all-powerful chief of staff but 18 years ago he was an unproven novice. Francis Elliott reports on how Lambeth set Morgan McSweeney on the path to No 10
Gavin Williamson vs The Bishops
Political parties
By Harriet Symonds
Gavin Williamson vs The Bishops
As hereditary peers are readied for the exit, Sir Gavin Williamson wants bishops to follow them out of the door. Harriet Symonds finds out if they have enough support to stay in the most secular Parliament in history. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
Peter Kyle: 'I don’t wake up thinking, 'Today is the day I’m going to speak to Elon Musk''
Communities
By Tali Fraser
Peter Kyle: 'I don’t wake up thinking, "Today is the day I’m going to speak to Elon Musk"'
Ministers are banking on the AI revolution to drive everything from NHS reform to economic growth. Peter Kyle tells Tali Fraser about his efforts to keep the ‘Ferrari’ on the road. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer
Downing Street To Host Regular Government Briefings For MP Staff
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Downing Street To Host Regular Government Briefings For MP Staff
No10 has started hosting regular briefings for MPs' staff members in order to directly communicate the work being carried out by the Government.
Redundancy Payouts For Losing MPs 'Not Enough', Says Ousted Tory
Political parties
Redundancy Payouts For Losing MPs "Not Enough", Says Ousted Tory
The money given to former MPs who lose their seats should be bigger to help them adjust to life post-Parliament, according to a Conservative defeated in July’s General Election.
Growing Frustration Among Labour MPs That Government's Israel Position Isn't Working
Foreign affairs
Growing Frustration Among Labour MPs That Government's Israel Position Isn't Working
Labour MPs say there is pressure building across the party on the Government to take stronger action in response to Israel's ongoing assault on Gaza.
'Old Right' Group Labour First Launches New Parliamentary Network
Political parties
'Old Right' Group Labour First Launches New Parliamentary Network
‘Moderate’ members of the Parliamentary Labour Party have launched their answer to the Labour left’s Socialist Campaign Group, PoliticsHome has learned.
Reform UK Removes Party Chief In Latest Staff Shake-Up
Political parties
Reform UK Removes Party Chief In Latest Staff Shake-Up
The Chief Operations Officer of Reform UK has been removed from his position as the party reorganises, PoliticsHome understands.
Interview: Joe Fortune, the quietly powerful Co-operative Party general secretary
Economy
By Sienna Rodgers
Interview: Joe Fortune, the quietly powerful Co-operative Party general secretary
An actual giant of the labour movement? Sienna Rodgers speaks to the tall and quietly powerful Co-operative Party general secretary, Joe Fortune. Photography by Elio Zhang
A nuclear kettle of fish at Hinkley Point C
Environment
By Tali Fraser
A nuclear kettle of fish at Hinkley Point C
Is a trawler’s worth of fish getting in the way of our nuclear ambitions? Tali Fraser investigates something fishy going on around Hinkley Point C
Green Party Spend £1m on Legal Fees In Four Years As Gender Rows Continue
Political parties
Green Party Spend £1m on Legal Fees In Four Years As Gender Rows Continue
The Green Party has spent £1m over four years fighting legal battles against its own members, as divisions over gender continue to threaten the party’s finances.
100 days after the election, the true winner has emerged: partisan motivated reasoning
Political parties
By Ben Shimshon and Max Templer
100 days after the election, the true winner has emerged: partisan motivated reasoning
100 days isn’t really a long time.
Voters Have Not Given Up With Labour Despite Its Poor Start, New Poll Suggests
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Voters Have Not Given Up With Labour Despite Its Poor Start, New Poll Suggests
A new poll suggests most people who voted Labour in July believe the Government can turn things around despite being disappointed by the party's first 100 days in power.
Senior Tories Worry Leadership Hopefuls Are Ignoring The Economy
Economy
Senior Tories Worry Leadership Hopefuls Are Ignoring The Economy
A number of senior Conservative MPs have expressed concern that the economy has been neglected in the race to replace Rishi Sunak as party leader.
James Cleverly Eliminated From Tory Leadership Race
Political parties
James Cleverly Eliminated From Tory Leadership Race
James Cleverly has been voted out of the race to be the next leader of the Conservative Party, in a shock result.
Tom Tugendhat Knocked Out Of Tory Leadership Race
Political parties
Tom Tugendhat Knocked Out Of Tory Leadership Race
Tom Tugendhat has been voted out of the race to be the next leader of the Conservative Party.
No10 Says It Was 'Right To Reflect' On Government Operations
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No10 Says It Was "Right To Reflect" On Government Operations
The Prime Minister's spokesperson has said No10 was "right to reflect" on whether the previous structures at the head of government were operating effectively, following the departure of Sue Gray as chief of staff.
Sue Gray Quits As Starmer's Chief Of Staff
Political parties
Sue Gray Quits As Starmer's Chief Of Staff
Sue Gray has quit her role as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff.
New Tory MP Warns Next Leader The Party Will Be “Shafted” Without Unity
Political parties
New Tory MP Warns Next Leader The Party Will Be “Shafted” Without Unity
A new Conservative MP has warned the next Tory leader the party will be “shafted” if they don't include MPs who backed other candidates in their "team".
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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