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Potholes, Policing And Pubs: No 10’s Reddit Push Ahead Of Local Elections
Potholes, Policing And Pubs: No 10’s Reddit Push Ahead Of Local Elections
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Ahead of local and mayoral elections on 1 May, the Labour government has been experimenting with a new communications style on Reddit.
Keir Starmer Would Harm Labour’s Chances In Runcorn By-Election, Say Labour MPs
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Keir Starmer Would Harm Labour’s Chances In Runcorn By-Election, Say Labour MPs
Nigel Farage Hopes Net Zero Will Help Him Win Over Union Members
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Nigel Farage Hopes Net Zero Will Help Him Win Over Union Members
Reform Is The Common Enemy In The Unpredictable Race For Hull And East Yorkshire Mayor
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Reform Is The Common Enemy In The Unpredictable Race For Hull And East Yorkshire Mayor
Labour Figures Fear More Gaza Independent Gains At The Local Elections
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Labour Figures Fear More Gaza Independent Gains At The Local Elections
Tories Criticise 'Outrageous' Choice Of Football Regulator Chair Who Donated £75,000 To Labour MPs In Two Years
Culture
Tories Criticise "Outrageous" Choice Of Football Regulator Chair Who Donated £75,000 To Labour MPs In Two Years
Tory Chairman: We Need To Brace For A Challenging Local Election Night
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Tory Chairman: We Need To Brace For A Challenging Local Election Night
Opinion
When our cities are strong, populist parties like Reform suffer
Communities
By Andrew Carter
When our cities are strong, populist parties like Reform suffer
The Professor Will See You Now: Who Voters Don't Like
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By Professor Philip Cowley
The Professor Will See You Now: Who Voters Don't Like
Both main parties are set to struggle in these local elections amid an anti-politics mood
Political parties
By Keiran Pedley
Both main parties are set to struggle in these local elections amid an anti-politics mood
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Former Defence Minister Says Homes Must Stockpile Candles, Radios And Iodine Tablets To Prepare For Attacks
Former Defence Minister Says Homes Must Stockpile Candles, Radios And Iodine Tablets To Prepare For Attacks
Communities
Labour Figures Fear More Gaza Independent Gains At The Local Elections
Labour Figures Fear More Gaza Independent Gains At The Local Elections
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It’s time to consider stockpiling – a grey-zone attack on the UK is likely
It’s time to consider stockpiling – a grey-zone attack on the UK is likely
By Tobias Ellwood
Defence
Tories Criticise 'Outrageous' Choice Of Football Regulator Chair Who Donated £75,000 To Labour MPs In Two Years
Tories Criticise "Outrageous" Choice Of Football Regulator Chair Who Donated £75,000 To Labour MPs In Two Years
Culture
Reform Is The Common Enemy In The Unpredictable Race For Hull And East Yorkshire Mayor
Reform Is The Common Enemy In The Unpredictable Race For Hull And East Yorkshire Mayor
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Recipes for Disaster: Kemi's steak
Recipes for Disaster: Kemi's steak
By Robert Hutton
Parliament
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How Keir Starmer Keeps His Massive Parliamentary Party In Line
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How Keir Starmer Keeps His Massive Parliamentary Party In Line
How do you keep a large parliamentary party in line? Sienna Rodgers digs into Labour's job creation scheme for back benchers. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
Recipes For Disaster: The Bacon Sandwich
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Recipes For Disaster: The Bacon Sandwich
To launch a new column on politicians making a meal of it, there was only one place to start.
Victoria Atkins: I’ve Cross-Examined Gun-Toting Drug Lords – Labour MPs Don't Worry Me
Environment
Victoria Atkins: I’ve Cross-Examined Gun-Toting Drug Lords – Labour MPs Don't Worry Me
Sienna Rodgers talks to shadow environment secretary Victoria Atkins who aims her fire at ‘City Steve’, ‘showman’ Nigel Farage and the government’s ‘Marxist’ policy on compulsory purchase
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Liz Truss Claims She Would Have Performed Better Than Rishi Sunak At The Election
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Liz Truss Claims She Would Have Performed Better Than Rishi Sunak At The Election
Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has claimed she would have performed better at the general election than Rishi Sunak.
Kemi Badenoch Backer Says Rishi Sunak's Approach To The Tory Manifesto Was 'Absolutely Shocking'
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Kemi Badenoch Backer Says Rishi Sunak's Approach To The Tory Manifesto Was "Absolutely Shocking"
A former Conservative MP and minister who is working on Kemi Badenoch's leadership campaign has criticised Rishi Sunak's "absolutely shocking" approach to producing the party's most recent manifesto.
What makes a good leader – according to Tory members
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By Tim Bale
What makes a good leader – according to Tory members
Tory members’ views on what makes a good leader differ in some crucial regards from those of the wider electorate, not least on the candidates’ honesty, finds Tim Bale
'Sunshine Or Storm': Kemi Badenoch Asks Tories To Take A Punt On A Straight-Talking Poker Player
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"Sunshine Or Storm": Kemi Badenoch Asks Tories To Take A Punt On A Straight-Talking Poker Player
A divisive figure who is well-liked by the Tory party membership, there is more to Kemi Badenoch than meets the eye.
Richard Tice: 'Despite my views on net-zero, I do have a Tesla'
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By Harriet Symonds
Richard Tice: 'Despite my views on net-zero, I do have a Tesla'
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice talks to Harriet Symonds about his relationship with the Conservative Party, rumours of a rift with Nigel Farage, and why he drives an electric car. Photography Louise Haywood-Schiefer
Senior Tories Resist Pressure To Shorten Leadership Contest
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Senior Tories Resist Pressure To Shorten Leadership Contest
Senior Conservative MPs are not expected to shorten the contest to choose the party's next leader despite public calls to do so from some of the candidates.
'Duracell Bunny' Tom Tugendhat Strives To Show He's More Than Just The 'Posh' One Nation Tory
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"Duracell Bunny" Tom Tugendhat Strives To Show He's More Than Just The "Posh" One Nation Tory
A British-French dual national, a Roman Catholic with Jewish ancestry who studied Islamic theology at university, Tom Tugendhat is many things to all people.
Rishi Sunak: Now is the time for the Conservative Party to come together
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By Rishi Sunak MP
Rishi Sunak: Now is the time for the Conservative Party to come together
This year has been a difficult one for the Conservative Party. We have had disappointing election results both nationally and locally. Too many good Conservatives have lost their seats. But I know that with our values and the determination of our members, we can win back the trust of the British people. We can and will deliver for our country once more.
Senior Tory 'Very Supportive' Of Wes Streeting's NHS Policies
Health
Senior Tory "Very Supportive" Of Wes Streeting's NHS Policies
Shadow Foreign Secretary Andrew Mitchell has said he is “very supportive” of Labour Health Secretary Wes Streeting's approach to the NHS and insisted he does not want to oppose Labour “for the sake of opposing”.
Labour MP Quits Over Party 'Sleaze' And 'Nepotism'
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Labour MP Quits Over Party "Sleaze" And "Nepotism"
Labour MP Rosie Duffield has resigned the Labour whip with "immediate effect", accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of enacting “cruel and unnecessary” policies and "tarnishing" the party by accepting gifts worth thousands of pounds.
The Tory Party's Trump Conundrum
Foreign affairs
The Tory Party's Trump Conundrum
With the US election coming up, Sophie Church explores how the Conservatives are approaching the possibility of Trump’s return to power.
Jonathan Ashworth: 'Nobody likes losing an election. It's a kick in the knackers'
Communities
By Tali Fraser
Jonathan Ashworth: 'Nobody likes losing an election. It's a kick in the knackers'
A key figure in Gordon Brown’s No 10, and a shadow cabinet minister under Keir Starmer’s Labour opposition, Jonathan Ashworth tells Tali Fraser about his plans as chief executive of influential think tank Labour Together.
Reform Voters Will Be Hardest For The Tories To Win Back, New Poll Suggests
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Reform Voters Will Be Hardest For The Tories To Win Back, New Poll Suggests
Voters who ditched the Conservatives for Reform UK at the last election may be the most difficult for the Tories to win back, a new poll suggests.
Cabinet Minister Warns Of 'Lifelong Cost' To Taxpayers If Youth Unemployment Isn't Addressed
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Cabinet Minister Warns Of "Lifelong Cost" To Taxpayers If Youth Unemployment Isn't Addressed
A cabinet minister has said failing to get young people into work could result in a “lifelong cost” for “them and for the taxpayer”, as the Government announced its plans for a new youth guarantee.
I’m struck by how much Parliament has changed since I lost my seat
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By Jo Platt MP
I’m struck by how much Parliament has changed since I lost my seat
Thursday, 12 December 2019. It’s a date that will always stick in my mind – and not for the right reasons. It was the day that I lost my parliamentary seat.
Government Minister Says New Hillsborough Law Will Help Deliver The 'Truth'
Home affairs
Government Minister Says New Hillsborough Law Will Help Deliver The "Truth"
A government minister has said the upcoming Hillsborough Law is a forward-looking Bill which will help deliver the “truth” to victims and their dependents after major disasters.
Where Are The Labour Left?
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Where Are The Labour Left?
“The left isn’t going anywhere,” a young activist told a small, packed room at the Socialist Campaign Group (SCG) rally at Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.
A responsible opposition would not rebuff the government’s manifesto commitment to remove hereditary peers
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By Baroness Smith of Basildon
A responsible opposition would not rebuff the government’s manifesto commitment to remove hereditary peers
The government has the right to get its bills through the Lords – and the Lords is right to scrutinise
The Budget is a chance to change tack – the government must take it
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By Andy McDonald MP
The Budget is a chance to change tack – the government must take it
The first Labour Conference in government since 2009 has been a real opportunity to set out the huge changes Labour must make for the better of our country now we’re in power.
Labour MPs Say There Is A 'Strange' Mood At Conference Despite Historic Election Victory
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Labour MPs Say There Is A "Strange" Mood At Conference Despite Historic Election Victory
The mood at last year's Labour conference was one of giddy euphoria as the party had an elusive election victory in its sights. But despite finally returning to power in July, the atmosphere in Liverpool this time around is described as subdued.
Keir Starmer Announces New Housing Policy For All Veterans
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Keir Starmer Announces New Housing Policy For All Veterans
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a new housing policy for army veterans and said his Labour Government would set out to “build a new Britain”.
'You Are Scared”: Uma Kumaran Says Abuse Nearly Made Her Give Up Dreams Of Being An MP
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"You Are Scared”: Uma Kumaran Says Abuse Nearly Made Her Give Up Dreams Of Being An MP
Former Keir Starmer aide Uma Kumaran talks to Harriet Symonds about working for Loto, a gloomy economic forecast, and fears for her safety. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer
Tom Tugendhat cares about every corner of the UK. That's why I'm backing him
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By Liz Smith MSP
Tom Tugendhat cares about every corner of the UK. That's why I'm backing him
Tom Tugendhat has the strongest economic vision for the whole of the United Kingdom.
The answer to Labour’s Reform problem? Childcare
Education
By Josh Simons
The answer to Labour’s Reform problem? Childcare
Being a dad is one of the things I love most in the world.
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Journey to Safety: Combatting Disability Hate Crime on Public Transport
2025
Surveyor's House, 12 Great George Street, SW1P 3AD
Journey to Safety: Combatting Disability Hate Crime on Public Transport
Starmer: One Year On
2025
Online
Starmer: One Year On
Net Zero Week 2025
2025
Virtual
Net Zero Week 2025