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Defeat in Runcorn was entirely avoidable – the Labour leadership must now change course
Defeat in Runcorn was entirely avoidable – the Labour leadership must now change course
Political parties
By Richard Burgon MP
Labour’s defeat in Runcorn was entirely avoidable – and is the direct result of the party leadership’s political choices.
The Supreme Court ruling on the Equality Act should cause no confusion – the judgment is a model of clarity
Social affairs
By Baroness Kishwer Falkner
The Supreme Court ruling on the Equality Act should cause no confusion – the judgment is a model of clarity
The MoD’s refusal to acknowledge military sexual trauma must change
Defence
By Johnny Mercer
The MoD’s refusal to acknowledge military sexual trauma must change
Net Zero Innovators 2025 showcases the future of clean energy Partner content
Energy
By Net Zero Technology Centre
Net Zero Innovators 2025 showcases the future of clean energy
Cruelty Free International disappointed at government stance on use of dogs in science Partner content
Social affairs
By Cruelty Free International
Cruelty Free International disappointed at government stance on use of dogs in science
Recipes for Disaster: Kemi's steak
Parliament
By Robert Hutton
Recipes for Disaster: Kemi's steak
The future of science is animal-free – will the UK catch up?
Social affairs
By Irene Campbell MP
The future of science is animal-free – will the UK catch up?
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Labour Figures Fear More Gaza Independent Gains At The Local Elections
Labour Figures Fear More Gaza Independent Gains At The Local Elections
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
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
Political parties
Keir Starmer Would Harm Labour’s Chances In Runcorn By-Election, Say Labour MPs
Keir Starmer Would Harm Labour’s Chances In Runcorn By-Election, Say Labour MPs
Political parties
Labour Figures Grow Nervous About Net Zero After Reform Success
Labour Figures Grow Nervous About Net Zero After Reform Success
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We cannot afford to wait for a Labour government to power ahead to net-zero
Environment
By Afzal Khan MP
We cannot afford to wait for a Labour government to power ahead to net-zero
With the Tories’ economic and green credentials both in tatters, it is time to look forward to the way that Labour might shape our economy in government. 
Construction sector could cut prison leaver unemployment with right support Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
Construction sector could cut prison leaver unemployment with right support
A lack of proper training and education opportunities are blocking many people with criminal records from earning a second chance at life within the construction industry, a report from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has revealed.
The path to net-zero won’t be pleasant
Energy
By Lord Howell
The path to net-zero won’t be pleasant
There is a big secret hiding in plain sight at the heart of the United Kingdom’s energy policy.
Thames Water shows privatisation has failed
Environment
By Graham Stringer MP
Thames Water shows privatisation has failed
Privatising England’s water and sewage industry was always a bad idea.
GB Energy: What role will Labour's state-owned energy company really play?
Energy
By Sienna Rodgers
GB Energy: What role will Labour's state-owned energy company really play?
Labour’s pledge to create a state-owned energy company is key to its 2030 clean power target – yet has received little attention so far. Sienna Rodgers gets to the bottom of the GB Energy policy
Celebrating 20 years: How CPI is helping to change the face of the manufacturing industry in the UK Partner content
Technology
By High Value Manufacturing Catapult
Celebrating 20 years: How CPI is helping to change the face of the manufacturing industry in the UK
CPI, a founding member of the government’s High Value Manufacturing Catapult, has worked with thousands of businesses, enabling them to drive innovation forward and bring new products to market
Many of Labour’s rail plans build on the Government’s commitment to rail reform, providing certainty for long-term rail restructure in the years ahead Partner content
Political parties
By Railway Industry Association
Many of Labour’s rail plans build on the Government’s commitment to rail reform, providing certainty for long-term rail restructure in the years ahead
Whoever wins the next General Election, the UK’s railway needs a fresh start when it comes to rail policy.
'A pleasure to read': Baroness Bryan reviews 'Human Rights: The Case for the Defence'
Books & culture
By Baroness Bryan
'A pleasure to read': Baroness Bryan reviews 'Human Rights: The Case for the Defence'
Baroness Chakrabarti has produced a timely and forcefully argued case for the defence of human rights
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.
How the next Government can start planning for growth Partner content
Economy
By Mineral Products Association
How the next Government can start planning for growth
Whoever wins the next general election will face the challenge of jumpstarting a UK economy that has struggled to take off since the pandemic. Low growth combined with high inflation has left voters feeling squeezed, and policy makers of all stripes with a headache.
Indian election: How will the Conservatives and Labour handle another Modi triumph?
Foreign affairs
By Sophie Church
Indian election: How will the Conservatives and Labour handle another Modi triumph?
Successive Tory PMs have put aside qualms over Narendra Modi in the pursuit of boosting trade with India, with little success. But, as Sophie Church reports, a Labour government might find India’s controversial leader an even more difficult problem
We must ensure AI is the music industry's servant, not its master
Culture
By Lord Brennan of Canton
We must ensure AI is the music industry's servant, not its master
The Government should bring forward an AI Bill to further protect the rights of our talented and hard-working creatives in a rapidly-changing environment.
We must use more Russian assets to fund Ukraine
Foreign affairs
By Rehman Chishti and French Hill
We must use more Russian assets to fund Ukraine
As close allies the UK and US should lead the way in using frozen Russian assets to help fund Ukraine's victory over Putin.
Just Stop Oil: How far is too far?
Energy
By Harriet Symonds
Just Stop Oil: How far is too far?
Direct action groups like Just Stop Oil are increasingly targeting MPs and their homes. Harriet Symonds asks how far is too far?
Regulators need to start listening to consumers
Communities
By Ben Cooper
Regulators need to start listening to consumers
To rebuild trust in markets, government and regulators need to start listening to consumers.
'A brilliant little book': Lord Lexden reviews the newly revised, 'Gimson’s Kings & Queens'
Books & culture
By Lord Lexden
'A brilliant little book': Lord Lexden reviews the newly revised, 'Gimson’s Kings & Queens'
Written with a most attractive astringency, Andrew Gimson’s book has been updated to include the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the succession of her son, Charles III
Tribute to Frank Field – by Kate Hoey
Obituaries
By Baroness Hoey
Tribute to Frank Field – by Kate Hoey
Devout Christian, ascetic and principled, Frank Field was also a person of dry wit and humour. A bold and original thinker, most notably on poverty and welfare, he was a formidable opponent and a faithful friend
London Luton Airport expansion will help Luton soar Partner content
Economy
By Luton Rising
Luton Rising
London Luton Airport expansion will help Luton soar
At a recent event with the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nick Platts – Managing Director of Luton Rising – spoke in depth about the long-term environmental, economic and social vision of the expansion of London Luton Airport in front of 50 expert guests attending the Property, Construction and Infrastructure Networking Club.
The government is failing to tackle record-high alcohol-related deaths
Health
By Dan Carden MP
The government is failing to tackle record-high alcohol-related deaths
The impact of alcohol on the health of the nation is routinely ignored – and yet we know it is driving a public health crisis.
Claire Coutinho: 'People want us to play a part in climate change, but not at any cost'
Energy
By Sienna Rodgers
Claire Coutinho: 'People want us to play a part in climate change, but not at any cost'
Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Claire Coutinho talks to Sienna Rodgers about her journey from banking to politics – and why those who speculate about her potential as a future chancellor may ‘need pills’
Not all war heroes wear uniforms: Lord Coaker reviews 'A Poem for Little People'
Books & culture
By Lord Coaker
Not all war heroes wear uniforms: Lord Coaker reviews 'A Poem for Little People'
Following a volunteer evacuation team attempting to rescue those left behind in Eastern Ukraine, this moving film exposes both the impact of war on the most vulnerable and the enduring power of human kindness
Lords Diary: Lord Moylan
Communities
By Lord Moylan
Lords Diary: Lord Moylan
A wicked week of no rest in the Lords – with a whiff of Russian Revolution thrown in
The UK must go further to help Ukraine to decisive victory
Defence
By James Heappey MP
The UK must go further to help Ukraine to decisive victory
Resolving the stalemate in Congress over the latest US military aid package for Ukraine is a big moment.
A successful energy transition has the potential to deliver the economic growth the UK needs Partner content
Environment
By Offshore Energies UK (OEUK)
A successful energy transition has the potential to deliver the economic growth the UK needs
Reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050 will require major changes to every industry, region, and part of our society.
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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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