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Bridget Phillipson Announces Run For Labour Deputy Leader
Bridget Phillipson Announces Run For Labour Deputy Leader
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Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has announced that she is running in Labour's deputy leadership race after Angela Rayner quit the post.
'Morgan Is Taking Over': What We Learned From Keir Starmer's Major Reshuffle
Political parties
"Morgan Is Taking Over": What We Learned From Keir Starmer's Major Reshuffle
Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe Has Earned £40k For Posting On X
Political parties
Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe Has Earned £40k For Posting On X
Concern Grows Reform Is Turning Into A Party Of Tory Rejects
Political parties
Concern Grows Reform Is Turning Into A Party Of Tory Rejects
Who Is Running In Labour’s Deputy Leader Race
Political parties
Who Is Running In Labour’s Deputy Leader Race
Reform UK Warned It Needs To Get Serious About The Economy
Economy
Reform UK Warned It Needs To Get Serious About The Economy
How Reform Hopes To Win Over Young Female Voters
Political parties
How Reform Hopes To Win Over Young Female Voters
Opinion
Electoral reform is urgent – or an extreme party could win a majority in Parliament
Political parties
By Alex Sobel MP
Electoral reform is urgent – or an extreme party could win a majority in Parliament
To offer hope for the politically homeless, 'Your Party' must build bridges
Communities
By Adnan Hussain MP
To offer hope for the politically homeless, 'Your Party' must build bridges
A year ago, the idea Reform could form the next government would’ve been mocked – now it’s seen as the reality
Political parties
By David Bull
A year ago, the idea Reform could form the next government would’ve been mocked – now it’s seen as the reality
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Inside The Founding Of Jeremy Corbyn's New Party: 'End This Horrible Power Struggle'
Inside The Founding Of Jeremy Corbyn's New Party: "End This Horrible Power Struggle"
Communities
Who Is Running In Labour’s Deputy Leader Race
Who Is Running In Labour’s Deputy Leader Race
Political parties
Nigel Farage Promises Huge Cuts To Welfare Budget
Nigel Farage Promises Huge Cuts To Welfare Budget
Political parties
Keir Starmer Carries Out Major Cabinet Reshuffle After Angela Rayner Resignation
Keir Starmer Carries Out Major Cabinet Reshuffle After Angela Rayner Resignation
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Inside The Founding Of Jeremy Corbyn's New Party: 'End This Horrible Power Struggle'
Communities
Inside The Founding Of Jeremy Corbyn's New Party: "End This Horrible Power Struggle"
The trials and tribulations of founding a new party on the left. Can they unite? What challenges lie ahead? Sienna Rodgers reports
Nigel Farage: I’m The Most Courageous British Politician Since Churchill
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Nigel Farage: I’m The Most Courageous British Politician Since Churchill
Finally an MP at the eighth attempt, Nigel Farage now has a shot at No 10. He tells Tom Scotson and Harriet Symonds how he plans to deal with those that stand in his way, what Westminster can learn from Strasbourg and why he’s keeping out of Keir Starmer’s relationship with Donald Trump
James Orr: 'This New Nation That’s Emerging Is Really No Nation At All'
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James Orr: "This New Nation That’s Emerging Is Really No Nation At All"
Influential conservative thinker Dr James Orr is chairing the advisory board of a new Reform-linked think tank. He talks to Noah Vickers about his pursuit of the ‘politics of national preference’
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Labour Curveball Could Force Government To Reshape Plan To Scrap Nutrient Neutrality Rule
Environment
Labour Curveball Could Force Government To Reshape Plan To Scrap Nutrient Neutrality Rule
Labour could force the government into reshaping its plan to scrap EU pollution laws in order to boost housebuilding, even if the proposals are backed in the House of Lords as the Levelling Up Bill makes its way through parliament.
Lords Could Kill Government's Plan To Ditch EU Nutrient Neutrality Rule
Environment
Lords Could Kill Government's Plan To Ditch EU Nutrient Neutrality Rule
The House of Lords could block the government’s plans to ditch EU era laws on water pollution to build more homes, as parliamentary procedure means MPs will not have the chance to resurrect the plans if peers reject them as they work through the Levelling Up Bill.
Northern voters need a reason to trust the Conservatives again
Political parties
By Callum Newton, David Skelton and Dr David Jeffrey
Northern voters need a reason to trust the Conservatives again
The 2019 General Election was a watershed moment for the Conservative Party. By winning 45 traditional ‘Red Wall’ seats, the Tories broke Labour’s monopoly over northern England and demonstrated they can win in post-industrial Britain.
Who are the Liberal Democrats?
Political parties
By Tali Fraser
Who are the Liberal Democrats?
Buoyed by a succession of by-election wins, the Liberal Democrats have set their sights on becoming the third largest party in the Commons at the next general election. But as they grow in popularity, the question of what the party really stands for is becoming more pressing. Tali Fraser tries to answer it. Illustration by Tracy Worrall
The Daisy Cooper interview: 'Our only focus is winning as many seats as possible'
Home affairs
By Tali Fraser
The Daisy Cooper interview: "Our only focus is winning as many seats as possible"
Daisy Cooper thinks the time has come for the Liberal Democrats to change British politics; and says it will only come if the party takes the Tories head-on. She talks to Tali Fraser about what the party really stands for, its stance on Europe, and why she’s approaching the election with an athletic mindset. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer
The new wonkocracy - behind the think tanks shaping Labour policy
Political parties
By Chaminda Jayanetti
The new wonkocracy - behind the think tanks shaping Labour policy
Political parties are gearing up for a general election next year and think tanks are busy trying to exert influence on their manifestos and beyond. With polls pointing to a Labour victory, Chaminda Jayanetti considers the organisations – some new, some familiar – which are helping to shape the policies of Keir Starmer and the shadow cabinet.
Tory MPs Fear Concrete Crisis Confirms 'Nothing In Britain Is Working'
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Tory MPs Fear Concrete Crisis Confirms "Nothing In Britain Is Working"
Downing Street's hope that Rishi Sunak would kick off the new parliamentary term on the front foot has been short-lived thanks to the unfolding concrete crisis, and Conservative MPs fear the saga plays into a fatal narrative about crumbling Britain.
Conservatives Could Still Find A Glimmer Of Hope In Looming Double By-Election
Political parties
Conservatives Could Still Find A Glimmer Of Hope In Looming Double By-Election
Two more by-elections are the last thing the troubled Tory party could want right now, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak once again facing a battle to defend two of his party’s previously safe seats following the resignations of Nadine Dorries and Chris Pincher. 
Chris Pincher To Resign Tamworth Seat, Triggering Another By-Election
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Chris Pincher To Resign Tamworth Seat, Triggering Another By-Election
Disgraced MP Chris Pincher has said that he has “made arrangements to resign” after he lost an appeal against an eight-week suspension from the Commons following groping allegations.
RIA welcomes new Shadow Rail Minister Stephen Morgan MP Partner content
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By Railway Industry Association
RIA welcomes new Shadow Rail Minister Stephen Morgan MP
Keir Starmer Has Swerved Labour Row Over 'Soft Left' Reshuffle Demotions
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Keir Starmer Has Swerved Labour Row Over "Soft Left" Reshuffle Demotions
Labour leader Keir Starmer's apparent success in reshuffling his Shadow Cabinet without triggering a major public row between different wings of the parliamentary party is evidence of greater discipline within the Labour ranks, according to MPs.
Rishi Sunak Makes “No Apology” For Addressing School Concrete Safety Concerns Now
Education
Rishi Sunak Makes “No Apology” For Addressing School Concrete Safety Concerns Now
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said at Prime Minister’s Questions that the government would make “no apology” for acting to close more than 150 schools at risk of collapse due to faulty concrete.
Labour's Planning For Government Identified Crumbling Concrete As Possible Early Pitfall
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Labour's Planning For Government Identified Crumbling Concrete As Possible Early Pitfall
The concrete crisis that has engulfed the government since Westminster's return from the summer recess had been identified by the Labour Party as a potential pitfall in the first few months of being in power if it is elected.
Honest politicians are needed more than ever
Political parties
By Anand Menon and Andrew Dudfield
Honest politicians are needed more than ever
A cloud hangs over the return from summer recess: trust in politicians is at a 29 year low.
Who's In The Labour Shadow Cabinet After Keir Starmer's Reshuffle
Political parties
Who's In The Labour Shadow Cabinet After Keir Starmer's Reshuffle
Labour leader Keir Starmer has reshuffled the shadow cabinet, assembling Labour veterans to get his top team into shape ahead of the next general election, due to be called next year.
Keir Starmer Overhauls Labour Shadow Cabinet With An Influx Of Experienced Allies
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Keir Starmer Overhauls Labour Shadow Cabinet With An Influx Of Experienced Allies
Labour leader Keir Starmer has carried out a major reshuffle of his shadow cabinet, appointing a number of veterans of the last Labour government in an apparent attempt to strengthen the experience in his top team ahead of the next general election.
By-Election Looms After Chris Pincher Loses Commons Suspension Appeal
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By-Election Looms After Chris Pincher Loses Commons Suspension Appeal
Independent MP Chris Pincher has lost his appeal against an eight-week suspension from Parliament, paving the way for a by-election in his Tamworth seat.
New Lib Dem MP Predicts Jacob Rees-Mogg Will Be 'Booted Out' By Voters
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New Lib Dem MP Predicts Jacob Rees-Mogg Will Be "Booted Out" By Voters
The new Liberal Democrat MP for Somerton and Frome has said she believes neighbouring Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg will be “booted out” by her party at the next general election, along with “large swathes” of other Tories.
Rishi Sunak Ready To Remind MPs He's In Charge With Tough Autumn Ahead
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Rishi Sunak Ready To Remind MPs He's In Charge With Tough Autumn Ahead
Rishi Sunak will bring a bolder new approach to his leadership when Parliament returns from recess next week, in a fresh attempt to repair the party's fortunes in order to avoid catastrophic defeat at the next general election.
Grant Shapps Has Replaced Ben Wallace As Defence Secretary
Defence
Grant Shapps Has Replaced Ben Wallace As Defence Secretary
Grant Shapps has been confirmed as the the new defence secretary, replacing Ben Wallace.
Ben Wallace Has Resigned As Defence Secretary
Defence
Ben Wallace Has Resigned As Defence Secretary
Ben Wallace has confirmed his resignation as the secretary of state for defence.
Anti-Tory Vote Split Could Hurt Labour And Lib Dems In Mid Bedfordshire By-election
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Anti-Tory Vote Split Could Hurt Labour And Lib Dems In Mid Bedfordshire By-election
The Conservatives could find that a split of the anti-Tory vote in the upcoming Mid Bedfordshire by-election leads to a victory for Rishi Sunak's beleaguered party, with both Labour and the Liberal Democrats planning to fight hard for Nadine Dorries' former seat.
Summer Of 'Drift' Casts Doubt Over A DUP Return To Stormont
Brexit
Summer Of "Drift" Casts Doubt Over A DUP Return To Stormont
Westminster is gearing up for the return of parliament in just over a week, but the same cannot be said for the government in Northern Ireland, where the Democratic Unionist Party's ongoing protest is causing growing frustration in Downing Street.
Former Corbyn Strategist Says It's 'Magical Thinking' To Expect Keir Starmer To Be Radical In No.10
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Former Corbyn Strategist Says It's "Magical Thinking" To Expect Keir Starmer To Be Radical In No.10
Jeremy Corbyn's former chief strategist James Schneider has said he believes it is “the most silly type of magical thinking” to expect Labour leader Keir Starmer to become more radical if he enters Downing Street, as some have suggested he could.
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Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
2025
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Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
Total Politics at the Conservative Party Conference
2025
Derby Suite
Total Politics at the Conservative Party Conference