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The Tory push to ban the recording of non-crime hate incidents is wrong
The Tory push to ban the recording of non-crime hate incidents is wrong
Home affairs
By Baroness Lawrence
On the very morning of the 32nd anniversary of the brutal murder of my son Stephen Lawrence in a racist attack, shadow home secretary Chris Philp chose to call for the end of non-crime hate incidents being recorded by the police.
To help people save their local sports facilities, let's make community ownership easier
Health
By Emma Foody MP
To help people save their local sports facilities, let's make community ownership easier
‘Amexit’ must force us to rethink Brexit
Brexit
By Liam Byrne MP
‘Amexit’ must force us to rethink Brexit
Multiple sclerosis must not be forgotten Partner content
Health
By Sanofi
Multiple sclerosis must not be forgotten
My party must give Parliament a say on any UK-US trade deal
Economy
By Clive Lewis MP
My party must give Parliament a say on any UK-US trade deal
A trade deal with the US could spell disaster for the UK
Economy
By Ellie Chowns
A trade deal with the US could spell disaster for the UK
Short straits, long impact: the Port of Dover’s role in growing UK-EU trade and prosperity Partner content
Transport
By Port of Dover
Short straits, long impact: the Port of Dover’s role in growing UK-EU trade and prosperity
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Labour Row Over “Brain Dead” NI Exemption for Indian Workers In Trade Deal
Labour Row Over “Brain Dead” NI Exemption for Indian Workers In Trade Deal
Economy
Labour Figures Grow Nervous About Net Zero After Reform Success
Labour Figures Grow Nervous About Net Zero After Reform Success
Environment
Blue Labour's Jonathan Rutherford Is Helping No 10 Find Purpose, Energy And A Story To Tell
Blue Labour's Jonathan Rutherford Is Helping No 10 Find Purpose, Energy And A Story To Tell
Political parties
The Supreme Court ruling on the Equality Act should cause no confusion – the judgment is a model of clarity
The Supreme Court ruling on the Equality Act should cause no confusion – the judgment is a model of clarity
By Baroness Kishwer Falkner
Social affairs
Local Elections 2025: Reform Soars As Tories And Labour Suffer Bruising Results
Local Elections 2025: Reform Soars As Tories And Labour Suffer Bruising Results
Communities
How Reform UK Won: 'The More They Sing Our Tune, The More We Win'
How Reform UK Won: "The More They Sing Our Tune, The More We Win"
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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.
Offshore wind must not disrupt our fishing industry
Environment
By Anna Gelderd MP
Offshore wind must not disrupt our fishing industry
For too long, the United Kingdom has relied on others for energy. But under this government we are on the verge of an energy revolution, charging forward with renewables.
Interview: Joe Fortune, the quietly powerful Co-operative Party general secretary
Economy
By Sienna Rodgers
Interview: Joe Fortune, the quietly powerful Co-operative Party general secretary
An actual giant of the labour movement? Sienna Rodgers speaks to the tall and quietly powerful Co-operative Party general secretary, Joe Fortune. Photography by Elio Zhang
No one left behind: towards a smoke-free future Partner content
Health
By Philip Morris Limited
No one left behind: towards a smoke-free future
With declining smoking rates and reduced-risk products increasing in the marketplace, a smoke-free future may finally be within reach for the UK. A PMI-sponsored discussion at the recent Conservative Party Conference explored why pragmatism and collaboration must be key to delivering a smoke-free future.
Global health is Britain's best defence – more investment is key
Health
By Professor Sarah Gilbert
Global health is Britain's best defence – more investment is key
In our interconnected world, global security dictates national security. Diseases do not respect national borders; the ravages of climate change are similarly indiscriminate. It is in our interest to anticipate and neutralise health threats abroad before they reach our shores.
A nuclear kettle of fish at Hinkley Point C
Environment
By Tali Fraser
A nuclear kettle of fish at Hinkley Point C
Is a trawler’s worth of fish getting in the way of our nuclear ambitions? Tali Fraser investigates something fishy going on around Hinkley Point C
'A vividly written page-turner': Rupa Huq reviews 'Taken as Red'
Books & culture
By Rupa Huq MP
'A vividly written page-turner': Rupa Huq reviews 'Taken as Red'
Anushka Asthana’s deep dive into the 2024 general election campaign is recommended reading for all those seeking insights into why Labour won by a landslide
Tribute to the Marquess of Lothian
Obituaries
By Iain Duncan Smith MP
Tribute to the Marquess of Lothian
As deputy leader of the Tory Party and Northern Ireland secretary Michael Ancram was a pragmatic and courageous politician. A disarming man and good company, the country has lost a fine servant
A radical workforce shake-up is needed to deliver our ambitious energy transition
Energy
By Alistair Strathern and Andrew Pakes
A radical workforce shake-up is needed to deliver our ambitious energy transition
Labour’s plan to reach net-zero by 2030 has the power to transform the health and wealth of our country. But we will only achieve this ambitious target for a green economy by an equally radical shake-up of workforce.
Dan Neidle's tax reform scorecard bingo
Economy
By Dan Neidle
Dan Neidle's tax reform scorecard bingo
We’ve been readied for pain but, as Rachel Reeves mulls her taxation options with the infamous Treasury ‘scorecard’, Dan Neidle gives his form guide on the runners and riders
Cadent has challenged the IT world to help them to create the technology solution of the future – today Partner content
Energy
By Cadent
Cadent has challenged the IT world to help them to create the technology solution of the future – today
Cadent’s second Global Technology Conference in London gathered over 75 IT companies and Europe’s largest gas distributors to discuss digital transformation, decarbonisation, and the vital role gas networks play in achieving net-zero by 2050.
New nuclear projects can give coal sites new lease of life Partner content
Energy
By Nuclear Industry Association
New nuclear projects can give coal sites new lease of life
The recent closure of the UK’s last coal power station has brought the curtain down on an industry that has helped bring jobs and prosperity to communities across the country, but it also marks a generational opportunity for those communities most affected by the closures, with green industries like nuclear giving hope for new jobs and greater investment.
The key to tackling dementia: the Chancellor must act on early diagnosis
Health
By Jim Dickson MP
The key to tackling dementia: the Chancellor must act on early diagnosis
Around one million people are currently living with dementia in the UK, including 29,000 across Kent and over 1,200 in my own constituency of Dartford.
'Moving': Baroness Hayter reviews 'Lee'
Books & culture
By Baroness Hayter
'Moving': Baroness Hayter reviews 'Lee'
Make time to see this portrait of the preeminent female war photographer Lee Miller – just don’t make my mistake and go on your own
We must not underestimate the threat of Iran’s shadow war
Foreign affairs
By Jon Pearce MP
We must not underestimate the threat of Iran’s shadow war
Over the past six months, Iran has launched two unprecedented direct attacks on Israel. This should not obscure the fact that Tehran has been actively seeking to destroy the Jewish state for more than four decades.
The killing and destruction must stop
Foreign affairs
By Shockat Adam MP
The killing and destruction must stop
On 7 October 2023 the latest escalation in more than 75 years of conflict occurred when Hamas launched its appalling attack on Israel – killing more than 1,000 people, Israelis and foreign nationals alike, and taking 251 hostages.
Sarah Jones: 'The possibility of us being able to import carbon is incredibly exciting'
Energy
By Sienna Rodgers
Sarah Jones: 'The possibility of us being able to import carbon is incredibly exciting'
Energy minister Sarah Jones talks to Sienna Rodgers about the government’s commitment to carbon capture and storage, why the UK has struggled to attract investment, and the shake-up in No 10
Before voting on assisted dying, watch this film featuring my son Daniel
Health
By Lord Monks of Blackley
Before voting on assisted dying, watch this film featuring my son Daniel
I urge my fellow parliamentarians to think through what the current law means for the many people we know who are suffering horribly
Unlocking opportunity through infrastructure investment Partner content
Economy
By Ian Edwards, President and CEO, AtkinsRéalis
Unlocking opportunity through infrastructure investment
International infrastructure renewal programmes can inspire how the UK funds and delivers economic growth, writes Ian Edwards, President and CEO of AtkinsRéalis.
Well-trained net-zero workforce essential to UK government’s missions, says Shell UK Partner content
Energy
By Shell UK
Well-trained net-zero workforce essential to UK government’s missions, says Shell UK
Achieving the UK government’s economic growth and clean energy missions needs a workforce that can deliver net-zero. Shell UK is stepping up efforts to help make this a reality, including rolling out new energy transition skills hubs, says Parminder Kohli, Chair of Shell UK and Executive Vice President Sustainability and Carbon for Shell Group
100 days after the election, the true winner has emerged: partisan motivated reasoning
Political parties
By Ben Shimshon and Max Templer
100 days after the election, the true winner has emerged: partisan motivated reasoning
100 days isn’t really a long time.
Place-based solutions for low carbon heating infrastructure in the UK Partner content
Energy
By UKCRIC
Place-based solutions for low carbon heating infrastructure in the UK
Decarbonising heating is essential to meeting the UK’s climate goals, but it presents unique challenges. With heating responsible for significant carbon emissions, strategic investments in technologies like heat pumps and district heating are needed to ensure a sustainable future while minimizing infrastructure costs.
After Day 100 of pitching, onward to Day 1 of change Partner content
Economy
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
After Day 100 of pitching, onward to Day 1 of change
100 days ago, Keir Starmer led his government through the doors of No 10 to form the first Labour government in 14 years. Elected on the promise of “change”, Starmer and his team were keen to be seen delivering on this from Day 1 in power. This has resulted in a flurry of government announcements and initiatives – from reforming planning regulations to launching a wave of new bodies.
Researching a New Future for Plastics Policy Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
Researching a New Future for Plastics Policy
With a legally binding global treaty to address plastic pollution on the horizon, what are the potential risks and opportunities for the UK? PoliticsHome sat down with Professor Steve Fletcher, Director of the Revolution Plastics Institute at the University of Portsmouth and UKRI Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) UK Plastic Pollution Agenda Setting Fellow, to learn how world-class research can position the UK as a global leader in the future of plastics.
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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
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