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Senior Tories Voice Concern That Party Has No Clear Plan To Fight Reform
Political parties
Senior Tories Voice Concern That Party Has No Clear Plan To Fight Reform
Senior Tories have privately expressed concern that the party does not yet have a coherent strategy for taking the fight to Reform UK.
Can Donald Trump Help Reform UK Win The 'Bro Vote'?
Foreign affairs
Can Donald Trump Help Reform UK Win The 'Bro Vote'?
What can Nigel Farage learn from Donald Trump’s victory in the United States? Harriet Symonds explores how Reform can win the ‘bro vote’ in the UK
Austria could be on the brink of installing another far-right chancellor despite past scandals
Foreign affairs
By David Natzler
Austria could be on the brink of installing another far-right chancellor despite past scandals
I am a recently enfranchised Austrian citizen, thanks to my descent from victims of Nazi persecution. But I did not register to vote in the Austrian general election on 29 September. I know whom I would have voted against.
The Professor Will See You Now: Roughs and Riots
History
By Professor Philip Cowley
The Professor Will See You Now: Roughs and Riots
In an occasional series, Professor Philip Cowley offers a political science lesson for The House’s readers. This week: roughs and riots
Ed Davey: Tories will have us 'breathing down their necks'
Political parties
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
Pollster Says There Is 'Systematic' Bias In UK Election Polling Which Overstates Labour
Political parties
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.
Three Women MPs Elected New Deputy Speakers
Political parties
Three Women MPs Elected New Deputy Speakers
Caroline Nokes, Judith Cummins and Nus Ghani were elected as deputy speakers of the House of Commons on Tuesday afternoon.
The first 100 days of Starmer’s government
Political parties
By Tom Hamilton
The first 100 days of Starmer’s government
One hundred days might not seem long. But you can fit Liz Truss’ premiership into it twice, and still have a weekend to spare.
Partner content
Social affairs
By British Veterinary Association
BVA calls on new Government to prioritise Veterinary Surgeons Act reform to enable it to deliver its manifesto commitments
Partner content
Technology
By Advertising Association
Advertising Association’s statement on the 2024 General Election result
New PM Keir Starmer Leads Labour To Landslide Victory
Political parties
New PM Keir Starmer Leads Labour To Landslide Victory
Keir Starmer has officially become the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, after the Labour Party won the 2024 General Election in a historic landslide.
Exit Poll: Labour Heading For Crushing Election Victory
Political parties
Exit Poll: Labour Heading For Crushing Election Victory
The exit poll has put Keir Starmer's Labour on course for a historic majority at the General Election, in what would be the party's first election victory since 2005.
Were Fears Of Disinformation During The Election Exaggerated?
Technology
Were Fears Of Disinformation During The Election Exaggerated?
Politicians were bracing themselves for a tidal wave of foreign-state disinformation in the run-up to the General Election.
Cultivating Your Colours: A Parliamentarian's Guide to Summer Gardening Partner content
Social affairs
By Horticultural Trades Association
Cultivating Your Colours: A Parliamentarian's Guide to Summer Gardening
During the election campaign, the tranquillity of the garden offers a refreshing escape from the rigours of political life. You can show your favourite political colours this Summer with some top tips on how to bring vibrance and life to your garden, courtesy of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA).
Miatta Fahnbulleh: 'I’m going to be trying to push us to go further'
Political parties
By Sophie Church
Miatta Fahnbulleh: 'I’m going to be trying to push us to go further'
Miatta Fahnbulleh, Labour’s candidate for Peckham and Camberwell, and economics adviser to Angela Rayner and Ed Miliband, speaks to Sophie Church on why economics needs more diverse voices, and why raising taxes for ordinary people is “for the birds”
Why Keir Starmer Has Everything To Lose From TV Debates
Political parties
Why Keir Starmer Has Everything To Lose From TV Debates
TV debates can change the game in a general election. With Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer up 20 points in the opinion polls, he has everything to lose.
People Find Abuse More Acceptable When Directed At Politicians
Social affairs
People Find Abuse More Acceptable When Directed At Politicians
A new opinion survey has found that people think threatening or abusive behaviour is more acceptable when directed at politicians, rather than ordinary members of the public.
This is manifestly the moment for dementia to be made a priority Partner content
Health
By Alzheimer’s Society
This is manifestly the moment for dementia to be made a priority
Dementia is the biggest health and social care challenge of our time. It is the UK’s biggest killer.
World must unite to combat deep fake assaults on democracy
Technology
By Brandon Lewis MP
World must unite to combat deep fake assaults on democracy
With a narrow lead over his main rival, Michal Šimečka was cautiously optimistic of leading his party to victory.
How MPs are styling themselves into a general election
Political parties
By Tali Fraser
How MPs are styling themselves into a general election
As Westminster gets ready for its close-up with a general election approaching, Tali Fraser finds out who is doing what to get their ‘glow up’
Harnessing North East Devolution Partner content
Communities
By Port of Tyne
Harnessing North East Devolution
The Port of Tyne maps out an ambitious vision for the North East – a craving for greater collective ambition to make best use of the region’s natural assets. A new delivery master plan.
We must protect voter confidence in our elections
Parliament
By Craig Westwood
We must protect voter confidence in our elections
We are fortunate that the public has very high levels of confidence in elections here in the UK. But this can’t be taken for granted. It is essential to ensure elections are well delivered and voters have a positive experience.
Commander In Truth: Why Donald Trump is staying faithful to Truth Social
Foreign affairs
By Harriet Symonds
Commander In Truth: Why Donald Trump is staying faithful to Truth Social
Donald Trump’s tweets once had the world’s media holding its breath. Now he’s a presidential candidate again, Harriet Symonds explores why Trump is staying faithful to his platform Truth Social – even if it costs him voters. Illustration by Tracy Worrall
The John Bew profile: 'I’m not even sure that he is a Conservative'
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers and Sophie Church
The John Bew profile: 'I’m not even sure that he is a Conservative'
Foreign policy adviser John Bew has worked for three successive prime ministers. Sophie Church and Sienna Rodgers explore why he is so valuable. Illustration by Tracy Worrall