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Green Party Explores Ways To Revisit Zionism Motion Ahead Of Spring Conference
Green Party Explores Ways To Revisit Zionism Motion Ahead Of Spring Conference
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Senior Green figures are looking into ways of clarifying or revising the party’s controversial ‘Zionism is racism’ policy ahead of its spring conference.
Burnham Faces Labour MP Resistance On Electoral Reform
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Burnham Faces Labour MP Resistance On Electoral Reform
Ed Davey Under Pressure To Raise Game As MPs Signal Leadership Tensions Aren’t Over
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Ed Davey Under Pressure To Raise Game As MPs Signal Leadership Tensions Aren’t Over
Labour Believe They Can Win Back Green Voters After Holborn And St Pancras By-Election
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Labour Believe They Can Win Back Green Voters After Holborn And St Pancras By-Election
Former Green Co-Leader Says Party Brand Suffering From 'Toxicity'
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Former Green Co-Leader Says Party Brand Suffering From "Toxicity"
Labour Win Holborn and St Pancras By-Election
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Labour Win Holborn and St Pancras By-Election
Pollsters Warn Tory Optimism Doesn't Reflect Political Reality
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Pollsters Warn Tory Optimism Doesn't Reflect Political Reality
Opinion
The Lib Dems are not cutting through
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By Luke Tryl
The Lib Dems are not cutting through
How Farage went from the Mr Marmite of politics to the Mr Millwall
Political parties
By Jules Walkden
How Farage went from the Mr Marmite of politics to the Mr Millwall
Yes, the right will unite – when it starts to dislike losing more than disliking each other
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By Henry Hill
Yes, the right will unite – when it starts to dislike losing more than disliking each other
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Burnham Faces Labour MP Resistance On Electoral Reform
Burnham Faces Labour MP Resistance On Electoral Reform
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Ed Davey Under Pressure To Raise Game As MPs Signal Leadership Tensions Aren’t Over
Ed Davey Under Pressure To Raise Game As MPs Signal Leadership Tensions Aren’t Over
Political parties
Union Urges PM Not To Cut Railway Jobs As Part Of Public Ownership Shift
Union Urges PM Not To Cut Railway Jobs As Part Of Public Ownership Shift
Transport
The Lib Dems are not cutting through
The Lib Dems are not cutting through
By Luke Tryl
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How data will unlock growth through AI in the UK economy Partner content
How data will unlock growth through AI in the UK economy
By Experian UK & Ireland
Economy
A 'spellbinding first draft of history': Lord Black reviews 'Sunak at 10'
A "spellbinding first draft of history": Lord Black reviews 'Sunak at 10'
By Lord Black
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Alex Burghart: I Tell Kemi When I Disagree With Her (But She's Normally Right)
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Alex Burghart: I Tell Kemi When I Disagree With Her (But She's Normally Right)
Conservative deputy leader Alex Burghart speaks to Noah Vickers about his friendship with Kemi Badenoch, whether his party is still a broad church, and the need for change in Northern Ireland.
How Zack Polanski's Greens Are Dealing With Their Andy Burnham Problem
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How Zack Polanski's Greens Are Dealing With Their Andy Burnham Problem
Zack Polanski reshaped the Greens into a populist left party, which worked well against Keir Starmer. Andy Burnham is now threatening to take that argument away. Sienna Rodgers reports
Neal Lawson: “The Most Naive Person In Left-Wing Politics”
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Neal Lawson: “The Most Naive Person In Left-Wing Politics”
Reformed Blairite, longtime director of pressure group Compass and co-founder of new Labour group Mainstream Neal Lawson talks to Sienna Rodgers about his role in Andy Burnham’s rise and the political journey that brought him to this point
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Alex Salmond To Form New Political Party Called 'Alba'
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Alex Salmond To Form New Political Party Called "Alba"
Scotland's former first minister Alex Salmond has announced he is forming a new political party and will stand candidates in the Scottish elections this May.
The Definitive Guide to Boris Johnson's Buses, Bridges and Boreholes Under the Irish Sea
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By Robert Hutton
The Definitive Guide to Boris Johnson's Buses, Bridges and Boreholes Under the Irish Sea
His cable-car crossing was the most expensive ever built, and his ‘Boris Bikes’ made it into the Oxford dictionary. With proposals on the table for a ‘Boris Burrow’ to connect Scotland and Northern Ireland, Robert Hutton explores Johnson’s quest to secure a lasting legacy.
Tory Lockdown Rebels Expect Renewal Of Coronavirus Powers To Pass With Little Commons Resistance
Coronavirus
Tory Lockdown Rebels Expect Renewal Of Coronavirus Powers To Pass With Little Commons Resistance
Anti-lockdown Conservative MPs are playing down talk of a rebellion on extending emergency coronavirus powers today saying “the sting has come out of this” because of the vaccine rollout.
Scottish Government Handling Of Alex Salmond Inquiry And Judicial Review Was ‘Seriously Flawed’, Committee Concludes
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Scottish Government Handling Of Alex Salmond Inquiry And Judicial Review Was ‘Seriously Flawed’, Committee Concludes
The Scottish Government’s handling of harassment complaints against Alex Salmond and the subsequent judicial review was “seriously flawed”, a committee inquiry has concluded.
A Year Lost To Covid – The Key Moments Of The Pandemic As The UK Marks A Year Since Lockdown
Coronavirus
A Year Lost To Covid – The Key Moments Of The Pandemic As The UK Marks A Year Since Lockdown
It is one year since the UK entered its first national lockdown. After a historic year battling the pandemic, PoliticsHome sets out the key moments from the past 12 months.
Nicola Sturgeon Cleared Of Breaching The Ministerial Code Over Her Involvement In Salmond Saga
Communities
Nicola Sturgeon Cleared Of Breaching The Ministerial Code Over Her Involvement In Salmond Saga
Nicola Sturgeon did not breach the ministerial code in relation to meetings with Alex Salmond, according to an independent investigation.
First State Opening Of Parliament Since The Start Of The Pandemic Will Be Held On 11 May
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First State Opening Of Parliament Since The Start Of The Pandemic Will Be Held On 11 May
The government will set out its agenda for the next session of Parliament in a pared-down state opening ceremony and Queen’s Speech on 11 May, Downing Street has confirmed.
Jim McMahon: ‘My community can’t wait 20 years for the green revolution’
Coronavirus
By Adam Payne
Jim McMahon: ‘My community can’t wait 20 years for the green revolution’
Labour’s shadow transport secretary talks to Adam Payne about Boris Johnson being like ‘a kid with a train set’ and why the government’s National Bus Strategy ‘doesn’t even touch the sides’
Grant Shapps: A bridge from Scotland to Northern Ireland isn't 'the slightest bit controversial'
Coronavirus
By Kate Proctor
Grant Shapps: A bridge from Scotland to Northern Ireland isn't "the slightest bit controversial"
In the gloom of the pandemic, transport secretary and occasional aviator Grant Shapps exudes optimism about the future. He tells Kate Proctor the Scotland to Northern Ireland sea link is a no-brainer, new bus services will be “amazing” and his favourite road – the A66 – is getting a £1bn upgrade. The only thing he sounds nervous about is his next time in the cockpit
Lord Fowler: 'Aids has never been a popular cause'
Coronavirus
By Sally Dawson
Lord Fowler: 'Aids has never been a popular cause'
He’s been in parliament more than half a century but never had complete freedom of expression. Lord Fowler, the outgoing Lords Speaker, tells Sally Dawson why he can’t wait to speak his mind
As Brexit problems mount, Labour will shine a laser on broken Conservative promises
Brexit
By Paul Blomfield MP
As Brexit problems mount, Labour will shine a laser on broken Conservative promises
Our critique of Johnson’s deal is not simply about accountability but setting out our vision for a better relationship with the rest of Europe.
Lord Diary: Natalie Bennett
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By Baroness Bennett
Lord Diary: Natalie Bennett
Baroness Bennett on a "dizzy" week of finance reform, feminist foreign policy, the smacking ban, and forest bathing
Just 27 per cent think Starmer would be a better PM than Johnson
Coronavirus
By Kate Proctor
Just 27 per cent think Starmer would be a better PM than Johnson
An exclusive poll deals a blow to the Labour leader – and reveals overwhelming support for the vaccination programme. Kate Proctor reports
Keeping charities afloat now will be crucial in helping the nation to build back better Partner content
Coronavirus
By Colm Holmes, Global CEO, General Insurance, Aviva
Keeping charities afloat now will be crucial in helping the nation to build back better
A staggering four million people needed charity help for the first time last year. These vital services and organisations need our support through these tough times.
Labour Accused Of A Candidate 'Stitch-Up' Over Hartlepool By-Election Timetable
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Labour Accused Of A Candidate "Stitch-Up" Over Hartlepool By-Election Timetable
Labour is under fire from its own members for giving candidates wanting to stand in the Hartlepool by-election just one day to apply.
Dominic Cummings Had Four Conditions To Agree To 'Sort Out Huge Brexit Nightmare' As Boris Johnson's Chief Adviser
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Dominic Cummings Had Four Conditions To Agree To "Sort Out Huge Brexit Nightmare" As Boris Johnson's Chief Adviser
Dominic Cummings has said he had four conditions that he laid out at a meeting in his living room with Boris Johnson before agreeing to become the Prime Minister's chief adviser.
Labour MP For Hartlepool Mike Hill Quits Parliament Sparking First By-Election In Two Years
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By Alain Tolhurst
Labour MP For Hartlepool Mike Hill Quits Parliament Sparking First By-Election In Two Years
The Labour MP for Hartlepool Mike Hill has quit Parliament and triggered the first by-election for almost two years.
Labour To Create New Codes Of Conduct And Training On Islamophobia And Anti-Black Racism
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Labour To Create New Codes Of Conduct And Training On Islamophobia And Anti-Black Racism
Labour is planning to do more to tackle Islamophobia and anti-Black racism in the party with the creation of new codes of conduct and a training programme for members.
Jacob Rees-Mogg Predicts £20 Billion Cost Of Parliament's Refurbishment
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Jacob Rees-Mogg Predicts £20 Billion Cost Of Parliament's Refurbishment
Leader of the Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg has said costs of refurbishing the Houses of Parliament could spiral to £20 billion – five times original estimates.
Labour Has Rejected Boris Johnson's Claims He Did Not Mislead MPs Over NHS Pay Comments
Health
Labour Has Rejected Boris Johnson's Claims He Did Not Mislead MPs Over NHS Pay Comments
Boris Johnson has come under yet more pressure to clarify comments he made at Prime Minister's Questions amid claims he misled MPs over Labour’s vote record on pay rises for NHS staff.
Keir Starmer Accused Boris Johnson Of “Slamming The Door” On Nurses As Labour Launches May Election Campaign
Health
Keir Starmer Accused Boris Johnson Of “Slamming The Door” On Nurses As Labour Launches May Election Campaign
Keir Starmer has said “a vote for Labour is a vote to support our nurses” as he launched Labour’s May election campaign amid an ongoing row over NHS pay.
Boris Johnson Says He Is “Shocked And Deeply Saddened” By The Sarah Everard Case
Home affairs
Boris Johnson Says He Is “Shocked And Deeply Saddened” By The Sarah Everard Case
The Prime Minister has said that his thoughts are with the family and friends of Sarah Everard following reports that a serving Met Police officer has been arrested in connection with the case.
No10 Refuses To Correct The Record After Boris Johnson Incorrectly Claimed Labour Voted Against 2.1% NHS Pay Rise
Health
No10 Refuses To Correct The Record After Boris Johnson Incorrectly Claimed Labour Voted Against 2.1% NHS Pay Rise
Downing Street has repeatedly refused to accept that Boris Johnson misled Parliament over Labour’s voting record despite his claims having to be “clarified” by the Speaker.
PMs Should Not Be Able To Decide Which Ministers Are Investigated As It Leads To Code Breaches Being “Dismissed”, Says Advisor Who Quit Over Priti Patel Row
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PMs Should Not Be Able To Decide Which Ministers Are Investigated As It Leads To Code Breaches Being “Dismissed”, Says Advisor Who Quit Over Priti Patel Row
The decision to start investigations into ministers for breaking their code of conduct should not be made by the Prime Minister anymore.
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