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Tory supporters willing to vote Labour are an overlooked problem for Farage
Tory supporters willing to vote Labour are an overlooked problem for Farage
Political parties
By Paula Surridge
Reform UK is now grappling with the challenges of multi-party politics.
The obsessions of the old guard are destabilising British politics
Political parties
By Colm Murphy
The obsessions of the old guard are destabilising British politics
There is a strong case for subsidising North Sea drilling
Energy
By Bill Esterson MP
There is a strong case for subsidising North Sea drilling
Renewing and restoring existing housing stock needs more attention – and cash – than it is getting
Communities
By Lord Best
Renewing and restoring existing housing stock needs more attention – and cash – than it is getting
'Labour to his core': tribute to Lord Hattersley – by Baroness Taylor
Obituaries
By Baroness Taylor of Bolton
"Labour to his core": tribute to Lord Hattersley – by Baroness Taylor
Sport and physical activity in the next phase of devolution Partner content
Health
By Sport England
Sport and physical activity in the next phase of devolution
The rush to build data centres risks saddling our children with unnecessary costs and pollution
Home affairs
By Sini Matikainen
The rush to build data centres risks saddling our children with unnecessary costs and pollution
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Lord Heseltine: 'We Must Not Have Reform Or Restore Anywhere Near The Corridors Of Power'
Lord Heseltine: "We Must Not Have Reform Or Restore Anywhere Near The Corridors Of Power"
Home affairs
Reform Council Leader Under Investigation For Sharing Contract With Reform HQ
Reform Council Leader Under Investigation For Sharing Contract With Reform HQ
Communities
Starmer Loyalists Plot Late Move To Block Burnham Coronation
Starmer Loyalists Plot Late Move To Block Burnham Coronation
Political parties
What Did Makerfield Reveal About Restore Britain's Threat To Farage?
What Did Makerfield Reveal About Restore Britain's Threat To Farage?
Political parties
The obsessions of the old guard are destabilising British politics
The obsessions of the old guard are destabilising British politics
By Colm Murphy
Political parties
We must scrap the triple lock
We must scrap the triple lock
By David Gauke
Economy
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The Future of Radioactive Waste Disposal in the UK: Building Towards Geological Disposal Partner content
Energy
By Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
Nuclear Waste Services
The Future of Radioactive Waste Disposal in the UK: Building Towards Geological Disposal
Why do we need a GDF?
The Spending Review is a step in the right direction for women. But there's more to do
Economy
By Mary-Ann Stephenson
The Spending Review is a step in the right direction for women. But there's more to do
The Spending Review contained bold commitments on health and housing that will improve women’s lives. But a failure to properly fund local services will be felt particularly hard by women.
There is little choice in the assisted dying bill for those without agency
Health
By Polly Billington MP
There is little choice in the assisted dying bill for those without agency
There can be no choice or autonomy for those without power and agency over their own lives.
Bringing in visitors to see the beauty of the East Midlands is key to boosting our economy
Environment
By Claire Ward
Bringing in visitors to see the beauty of the East Midlands is key to boosting our economy
I drove to a meeting with a housing association last month in the village of Youlgrave, Derbyshire, and I was once again struck by the incredible natural beauty of my region, the East Midlands.
The South West has both the skills and the resources to lead Britain’s green revolution
Energy
By Anna Gelderd and Damien Egan
The South West has both the skills and the resources to lead Britain’s green revolution
The South West stands on the cusp of a green industrial revolution, one that connects Cornwall to Bristol through the Celtic Sea, harnesses offshore wind and places our region at the heart of the UK’s clean energy future.
Equality cannot wait: government must recognise humanist marriages
Communities
By Sarah Edwards MP, Freddie van Mierlo MP, Lizzi Collinge MP
Equality cannot wait: government must recognise humanist marriages
Scotland and Northern Ireland already legally recognise humanist weddings. England and Wales should follow
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Baroness Grey-Thompson Partner content
Parliament
By Total Politics Impact
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Baroness Grey-Thompson
Former athlete Tanni, The Baroness Grey-Thompson, was famed for her grit and determination on the racetrack. Now she uses that same drive to fight for fairness for people with disabilities. As part of our Women in Westminster series, we sat down with the 11-time Paralympic gold medallist to learn why she believes equality for disabled people remains some distance away
Underneath the North York Moors lies a wonder-mineral that could prove invaluable to our economy
Environment
By Alison Hume
Underneath the North York Moors lies a wonder-mineral that could prove invaluable to our economy
If you’ve ever visited the North York Moors National Park, you may have marvelled at the vast swathes of heather spreading out like a purple carpet as far as the eye can see.
Our businesses are still suffering from the effects of Brexit, and they need our help
Brexit
By Catherine Fookes
Our businesses are still suffering from the effects of Brexit, and they need our help
In Monmouthshire, supporting and growing the local economy is one of my top priorities. To achieve this, we need practical, long-term solutions to strengthen our local economy from the ground up.
Why rugby league deserves top honours too
Communities
By David Baines MP
Why rugby league deserves top honours too
After 130 years, rugby league has finally received the recognition it deserves with its first knighthood.
We must follow the Russell Group's lead to improve care leaver access to universities
Health
By Darren Paffey
We must follow the Russell Group's lead to improve care leaver access to universities
Care leavers remain severely underrepresented on campus. Russell Group universities show us how we can truly tackle this.
Ukrainians in the UK are facing a hidden crisis
Communities
By Mubeen Bhutta
Ukrainians in the UK are facing a hidden crisis
In 2022, the UK welcomed Ukrainians fleeing conflict. But three years on, homelessness research by the the British Red Cross reveals a hidden crisis.
As Trump attacks science funding, let’s declare Britain open for talent
Economy
By Joe Powell MP
As Trump attacks science funding, let’s declare Britain open for talent
Britain has long been a beacon for some of the world’s brightest minds.
Offshore Wind Innovation is a Driver of UK Economic Growth Partner content
Energy
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Offshore Wind Innovation is a Driver of UK Economic Growth
An independent study of ORE Catapult’s long-term impact by leading analysts Frontier Economics demonstrates the value of research and innovation investment and evidences the significant economic growth arising. But investment must be laser-focused to realise that value in the future, argues ORE Catapult CEO, Steve Foxley.
Transplant patients deserve psychological care as standard
Health
By Anthony Nolan
Transplant patients deserve psychological care as standard
For thousands of people in the UK each year, a stem cell transplant represents a second chance at life – a clinical lifeline when diseases like blood cancer or genetic disorders arise.
Modern life is rooted in mathematical science – we must remain a global leader
Education
By Ian Sollom MP
Modern life is rooted in mathematical science – we must remain a global leader
The House of Commons chamber was rightly packed last Monday as the Government announced its Strategic Defence Review. Defence of the realm is the Government's first and truest duty.
The last government grew the creative economy – Labour is bringing down the curtain
Culture
By Stuart Andrew MP
The last government grew the creative economy – Labour is bringing down the curtain
Britain’s creative industries – from stage to screen, and from music to fashion – constitute one of our greatest success stories.
The UK needs a skills revolution
Economy
By Andrew Pakes MP
The UK needs a skills revolution
It is hard to recall a Spending Review so vital to a government’s strategy, nor one so significant to a government’s standing. And whether it is building new homes, investing in infrastructure or getting Britain building again, skills is the issue we need to focus on.
Why on earth are we debating assisted suicide in the middle of a palliative care crisis?
Health
By Mary Glindon MP
Why on earth are we debating assisted suicide in the middle of a palliative care crisis?
Supporters of legalising assisted suicide will say that doing so and improving palliative care are not mutually exclusive options. Evidence suggests that's not actually the case.
No: this isn’t austerity 2.0
Economy
By Dan Tomlinson MP
No: this isn’t austerity 2.0
“Did anybody vote Labour for austerity 2.0?” Victoria Derbyshire asked me on Newsnight last week. The answer is: no, they did not. And this week, we’ll see that austerity 2.0 is not what they will get. 
Our children have borne the brunt of great crises – we owe them the gift of accessible reading
Education
By Frank Cottrell-Boyce
Our children have borne the brunt of great crises – we owe them the gift of accessible reading
In 2012 I helped create the Olympic Opening Ceremony.
Get involved as Carers Week 2025 focusses on ‘Caring about Equality’ Partner content
Health
By TSB
Get involved as Carers Week 2025 focusses on ‘Caring about Equality’
Across the UK, millions of people provide unpaid care for family and friends. Yet many face significant inequalities as a result, including in their working lives.
How advertising is supporting growth in constituencies across the UK Partner content
Economy
By Advertising Association
How advertising is supporting growth in constituencies across the UK
Advertising funds many services which are often taken for granted in our everyday lives. Accessing maps, using search engines, reading newspapers, and watching television would be unaffordable for most people without the support of advertising.
Conservatism is driving Teesside’s revival – and it can do the same across Britain
Economy
By Ben Houchen
Conservatism is driving Teesside’s revival – and it can do the same across Britain
Not long ago, if you had stood on the edge of the old steelworks site in Redcar, the view would have told you everything you needed to know about how this part of the country had been treated.
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Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards
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Speaker's House, Palace of Westminster, London
Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards
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Net Zero Week 2026
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