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The government has taken a big step to protect leaseholders – but we cannot stop here
The government has taken a big step to protect leaseholders – but we cannot stop here
Communities
By Alistair Strathern MP
How much would you expect to pay to have a lightbulb changed? £2? £20? What about £200? That’s what one of my constituents forked out as part of a service charge for routine maintenance.
Pride should be a celebration of inclusion — not a platform for exclusion
Social affairs
By Owen Meredith
Pride should be a celebration of inclusion — not a platform for exclusion
Keir Starmer still needs to answer one big question – what is he for?
Political parties
By Keiran Pedley
Keir Starmer still needs to answer one big question – what is he for?
Labour one year in: a great time to be unpopular
Political parties
By John Higginson
Labour one year in: a great time to be unpopular
The UK’s largest civil project is going belly up at taxpayers’ expense – it’s time to put HS2 Ltd into administration
Transport
By Lord Berkeley
The UK’s largest civil project is going belly up at taxpayers’ expense – it’s time to put HS2 Ltd into administration
Lord Lexden reviews 'The Spy and the Devil'
Books & culture
By Lord Lexden
Lord Lexden reviews 'The Spy and the Devil'
Proof is belief: cutting energy bills the smart way Partner content
Energy
By Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
Proof is belief: cutting energy bills the smart way
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Labour MPs Demand Colleagues Lose Whip Over Palestine Action Vote
Labour MPs Demand Colleagues Lose Whip Over Palestine Action Vote
Foreign affairs
Rachel Reeves: Hero of the Left
Rachel Reeves: Hero of the Left
By Tim Leunig
Political parties
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
By Emma Lewell MP
Health
House of Lords To Move To QEII Centre While Parliament Restored
House of Lords To Move To QEII Centre While Parliament Restored
Parliament
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Health
My Catholic priest tried to coerce my assisted dying vote
My Catholic priest tried to coerce my assisted dying vote
By Chris Coghlan MP
Communities
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Where Are They Now? Former Labour MP Anna Turley on abuse and life post-Parliament
Political parties
By Georgina Bailey
Where Are They Now? Former Labour MP Anna Turley on abuse and life post-Parliament
“You can’t pick your era in politics,” says Anna Turley, former MP for Redcar.
Out of work families can not afford the cut to Universal Credit
Economy
By Stephen Timms MP
Out of work families can not afford the cut to Universal Credit
The cut will reduce real terms support for an out of work family to the lowest level since Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister.
Decarbonising the heat sector will protect consumers from future energy cost spikes
Energy
By Steve Brine MP
Decarbonising the heat sector will protect consumers from future energy cost spikes
It’s time to level up our buildings and energy infrastructure and release the UK from its vulnerability to volatile fossil fuels.
Bristol mayor Marvin Rees: Not one government minister called me about Bristol's Colston statue
Communities
By Georgina Bailey
Bristol mayor Marvin Rees: Not one government minister called me about Bristol's Colston statue
Marvin Rees is one of the most high-profile local mayors in the country – despite not covering a metro area. He talks to Georgina Bailey about Bristol’s tumultuous year and the future of the city’s governance
Dream Labour Manifesto: from the Right to Food to tackling corruption
Political parties
By Lord Blunkett, Dawn Butler MP, Ian Byrne MP and Margaret Hodge MP
Dream Labour Manifesto: from the Right to Food to tackling corruption
With the next general election as close as 20 months away, four Labour parliamentarians from across the party set out what they would like to see from a Labour policy platform
Matt Zarb-Cousin: don't look back in anger
Political parties
By Matt Zarb-Cousin
Matt Zarb-Cousin: don't look back in anger
The Labour leadership’s aversion to proposing any coherent alternative to government policy was once premised on their desire not to appear as though they were opposing for opposition’s sake. But while adopting this style was supposed to signal a return to “grown-up politics” it has instead failed on its own terms.
We need serious investment and local powers to tackle the housing crisis once and for all
Communities
By Clive Betts MP
We need serious investment and local powers to tackle the housing crisis once and for all
Councils need the financial resources to build social housing, properly resourced planning services, and the powers to ensure the permissions they give in great numbers are converted into the homes people need.
Perfect storm of rising energy bills and Universal Credit cut will push many into homelessness
Economy
By Lord Bird
Perfect storm of rising energy bills and Universal Credit cut will push many into homelessness
Investing in people today by helping them find meaningful, paid employment and securing the roof over their heads will also give them the space, stability, and agency to think long-term.
Maiden Voyages - Labour Conference Edition
Political parties
By Patrick Kidd
Maiden Voyages - Labour Conference Edition
Tony Blair couldn’t bring himself to use the C word, though everyone expected it.
Baroness Smith: 2019 was 'rock bottom' for Labour
Political parties
By Noa Hoffman
Baroness Smith: 2019 was "rock bottom" for Labour
Baroness Smith of Basildon is something of a Labour Party legend.
Louise Haigh: a Labour MP to watch
Political parties
By Kate Proctor
Louise Haigh: a Labour MP to watch
At one of Louise Haigh’s infamous birthday parties pre-pandemic, one guest observed that when it came to Labour Party movers and shakers, “everyone was there”.
Conference is an opportunity to prove to Jewish members Labour has changed
Political parties
By Luisa Attfield
Conference is an opportunity to prove to Jewish members Labour has changed
The Labour Party has not been an easy place to be a Jewish member since 2015. I’ve lost track of the amount of anti-Semitism I’ve seen from Labour Party members online and in person. I’ve been abused online, gaslit and mocked for raising my concerns. The first Labour Party Conference I attended had me tearfully calling my mum as a result of an anti-Semitic incident.
Food security is under threat as trade crisis threatens a mass cull of farm animals Partner content
Environment
By Pilgrim's Pride
Food security is under threat as trade crisis threatens a mass cull of farm animals
Britain’s pig industry is part of the backbone of our farming economy. It is worth £1.6 billion annually to farms, and with food retail and export values added in, contributes £14 billion a year to the UK and many thousands of jobs.
We must de-radicalise western foreign policy
Foreign affairs
By Lord Sarfraz
We must de-radicalise western foreign policy
In every instance, “radical Westernism” has led to complete failure, contributing to the triumph of autocracy over liberty and diminishing the influence and security of the West.
Generation Game: Harriet Harman and Kim Leadbeater
Political parties
By John Johnston
Generation Game: Harriet Harman and Kim Leadbeater
Elected almost four decades apart, Harriet Harman and Kim Leadbeater discuss what has changed and what has stayed the same for new female Labour MPs entering Parliament. Chaired by John Johnston.
Keir Pressure: The State of Labour
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
Keir Pressure: The State of Labour
After a challenging 18 months as the new Labour leader, Keir Starmer and his party now share a single focus: 2023.
Lisa Nandy: 'I'm desperate to have a woman lead the Labour party'
Foreign affairs
By Kate Proctor
Lisa Nandy: "I'm desperate to have a woman lead the Labour party"
Lisa Nandy found the experience of running for the Labour leadership a bruising one — to the extent she rules out standing again. But as shadow foreign secretary she's found her voice, convinced that as a champion for internationalism she can play a part in healing a divided party. Kate Proctor meets her ahead of Labour's party conference in Brighton.
Keir Starmer: We must persuade voters of the bright future Labour can deliver
Political parties
By Keir Starmer MP
Keir Starmer: We must persuade voters of the bright future Labour can deliver
The world of today poses major challenges for whoever is in government. As we emerge from the restrictions and devastation of the past 18 months, we must acknowledge and address the weaknesses and long-term inequalities exposed by the pandemic.
Peter Mandelson: If the Left want to block Starmer, they should leave the Labour party
Political parties
By Georgina Bailey
Peter Mandelson: If the Left want to block Starmer, they should leave the Labour party
Labour grandee, Lord Peter Mandelson, has either worked for or been a parliamentarian under seven party leaders. He talks to Georgina Bailey about why Keir Starmer can’t turn the clock back now
Parliamentary pensions should not be invested in Chinese companies complicit in human rights violations
Economy
By Alistair Carmichael MP
Parliamentary pensions should not be invested in Chinese companies complicit in human rights violations
The government must join the US in introducing an entities list banning UK investment in Chinese companies directly complicit in the oppression of the Uyghurs.
Sadiq Khan: Starmer Must Spell Out His Vision At Labour Conference
Political parties
By Adam Payne
Sadiq Khan: Starmer Must Spell Out His Vision At Labour Conference
If the capital is an accurate compass of voters’ mood, the Labour Party might do well to follow in the footsteps of Sadiq Khan. The re-elected London mayor tells Adam Payne why Starmer must “set a direction of travel” and signpost what a Labour government would do in power.
Welcome To Brighton: The House magazine's guide to what to do at conference
Political parties
By Noa Hoffman
Welcome To Brighton: The House magazine's guide to what to do at conference
Conference doesn’t have to be all panels and policy-making. When Brighton beckons, follow Noa Hoffman’s guide to the best places to eat, explore, shop and bop
The nuclear industry is harnessing the Best of British to create a new generation of skilled professionals Partner content
Environment
By Sellafield Ltd
The nuclear industry is harnessing the Best of British to create a new generation of skilled professionals
The future of the nuclear industry is in good hands and well placed to help Britain face some of its biggest challenges.
The Olympic and Paralympic heroes inspiring communities Partner content
Health
By The National Lottery
The Olympic and Paralympic heroes inspiring communities
Since The National Lottery started to fund elite sport in 1997, National Lottery players have supported over 5,000 British Olympic and Paralympic athletes. This funding allows Team GB and ParalympicsGB athletes to train full time and benefit from world class facilities, technology, coaching and support teams.
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
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