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Israel wants to eradicate Gaza – of course we're right to recognise Palestine
Israel wants to eradicate Gaza – of course we're right to recognise Palestine
Foreign affairs
By Uma Kumaran MP
I’ve supported the recognition of Palestinian statehood for as long as I’ve been active in politics.
Claims that Online Safety Act curbs free speech ring hollow from platforms that seek to close down criticism
Social affairs
By Imran Ahmed
Claims that Online Safety Act curbs free speech ring hollow from platforms that seek to close down criticism
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
The little-known tax tweak proposal that could bury the government’s housebuilding dream Partner content
Economy
By Mineral Products Association
The little-known tax tweak proposal that could bury the government’s housebuilding dream
No child left behind: building on progress to end child poverty
Economy
By James Frith MP
No child left behind: building on progress to end child poverty
Protection of playing fields is key to improving our economy and health Partner content
Health
By Sport England
Protection of playing fields is key to improving our economy and health
The gambling industry provides a lifeline for sport and communities
Economy
By Richard Baker MP
The gambling industry provides a lifeline for sport and communities
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Reform Says Its New Justice Adviser’s View On Trans Prisoners Is Not Party Policy
Reform Says Its New Justice Adviser’s View On Trans Prisoners Is Not Party Policy
Communities
Reform UK Send Candidates For Psychiatric Testing To 'Avoid Another Rupert Lowe'
Reform UK Send Candidates For Psychiatric Testing To "Avoid Another Rupert Lowe"
Political parties
Labour MPs Clash With National Security Adviser Over Palestinian State Recognition
Labour MPs Clash With National Security Adviser Over Palestinian State Recognition
Foreign affairs
I Spoke To Britain's First AI MP And It Got A Bit Weird
I Spoke To Britain's First AI MP And It Got A Bit Weird
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Labour Donor Says He Is Open To Engaging With Reform UK About Gambling Taxes
Labour Donor Says He Is Open To Engaging With Reform UK About Gambling Taxes
Economy
The gambling industry provides a lifeline for sport and communities
The gambling industry provides a lifeline for sport and communities
By Richard Baker MP
Economy
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After electoral wipeout, Canadian Conservatives united the right — and it worked
Political parties
By Professor Matthew Lebo and Professor Laura Stephenson
After electoral wipeout, Canadian Conservatives united the right — and it worked
Some parts of the Tory party won't want to hear it, but the Canadian example shows that uniting the UK right could be their most likely path back to power.
Why the future of business is mutually beneficial Partner content
Communities
By Building Societies Association
Why the future of business is mutually beneficial
During election campaigns, business policies often take a back seat to more ‘retail friendly’ policies. As recent debates have focused on funding sources, discussions around enhancing productivity and refining tax incentives seem to fall by the wayside. While these topics have their place, they don’t always capture the public’s imagination.
The election will be terrible for the Tories, but not quite as bad as Canada '93
Political parties
By Zain Mohyuddin
The election will be terrible for the Tories, but not quite as bad as Canada '93
The Tories are currently heading for a cataclysmic defeat on 4 July. But while there are similarities with what happened to the Canadian Conservatives in 1993, it unlikely that what awaits Rishi Sunak will be quite as apocalyptic as what happened across the Atlantic.
Labour’s EU strategy faces an uphill battle
Brexit
By Joel Reland
Labour’s EU strategy faces an uphill battle
Despite Labour’s silence on Brexit in this election campaign, the party’s European Union policy is in fact quite clear. Whether it is willing to put in the hard yards to make it happen is not as clear.
Constituency names are getting longer and frankly, more ridiculous
Political parties
By Philip Cowley and Matthew Bailey
Constituency names are getting longer and frankly, more ridiculous
If we carry on like this, single-word seat names face extinction. But at least we did away with Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East.
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Cindy Butts Partner content
Parliament
By Total Politics Impact
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Cindy Butts
In 2023, the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC) published its landmark report on the sexism, racism, and classism that have affected cricket for decades. As part of our Women in Westminster series, PoliticsHome sat down with Commission Chair, Cindy Butts, to learn more about why equity is vital in both sport and society
Election Diaries Week 2 - Focus on Bolton West
Political parties
By Ben Shimshon and Allie Jennings
Election Diaries Week 2 - Focus on Bolton West
PoliticsHome / The House in partnership with Thinks Insight & Strategy will be tracking reactions from swing voters in five key battlegrounds throughout the general election campaign.
The next UK government must ensure health, safety and wellbeing standards are upheld Partner content
Health
By British Safety Council
The next UK government must ensure health, safety and wellbeing standards are upheld
Ahead of July’s General Election, British Safety Council is calling on all political parties to consider how we can best use regulation to make the workplaces of the future healthier, safer, and happier.
Mobile UK and Mobile Infrastructure Forum publish a six-point planning framework ahead of the General Election Partner content
Technology
By Mobile UK
Mobile UK and Mobile Infrastructure Forum publish a six-point planning framework ahead of the General Election
Mobile UK, the trade body representing the UK’s four mobile network operators, and the Mobile Infrastructure Forum (MIF), comprised of the four major operators of shared macro wireless infrastructure, are calling on all political parties to step up on their commitments to delivering national connectivity by adopting a six-point planning framework for reform.
Election Diaries Week 2: From Disbelief To Ennui
Political parties
By Ben Shimshon and Allie Jennings
Election Diaries Week 2: From Disbelief To Ennui
PoliticsHome / The House in partnership with Thinks Insight & Strategy will be tracking reactions from swing voters in five key battlegrounds throughout the general election campaign.
When the nation's favourite TV and elections collide
Political parties
By Philip Cowley and Matthew Bailey
When the nation's favourite TV and elections collide
Millions of voters nationwide will be glued to screens over the next few weeks as Euro 2024 gets underway. It is not uncommon for political parties to panic about the threat posed to their turnout by major TV events.
Global Plastics Treaty - the 4th round of negotiations and how we ‘Bridge to Busan’ Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
Global Plastics Treaty - the 4th round of negotiations and how we ‘Bridge to Busan’
Professor Steve Fletcher, Director of the Revolution Plastics Institute reflects on the Plastic Treaty negotiations.
Why the next government must make fraud a national priority Partner content
Communities
By Which?
Why the next government must make fraud a national priority
Fraud remains England and Wales' most common crime, and last year victims lost over £1bn. To fight back, Which? believes the next government has both an opportunity and an obligation to make tackling fraud a national priority.
A history of fringe candidates
Political parties
By Philip Cowley and Matthew Bailey
A history of fringe candidates
There will be a record number of candidates at this election. Many of them will be very serious. But not all.
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).
The UK’s relationship with infrastructure needs a reset. Here’s how to do it. Partner content
Communities
By Alex Vaughan, Chief Executive Officer at Costain Group PLC
The UK’s relationship with infrastructure needs a reset. Here’s how to do it.
UK infrastructure needs reform. The next government must commit to a long-term plan for UK infrastructure that is ratified by parliament and overseen by a dedicated cabinet minister.
A brief history of when canvassing goes right — and when it goes wrong
Political parties
By Philip Cowley and Matthew Bailey
A brief history of when canvassing goes right — and when it goes wrong
Activists sometimes dread canvassing but at this general election we should learn to love it again. After all, we used to give trophies to the best door knockers.
Parliament Unwrapped: What did the 2019-2024 Parliament mean for workers’ health, safety, and wellbeing? Partner content
Health
By British Safety Council
Parliament Unwrapped: What did the 2019-2024 Parliament mean for workers’ health, safety, and wellbeing?
With another session of Parliament now prorogued, and a General Election called for 4 July, it’s only natural to reflect on what a Government, on what a Parliament, has been able to achieve.
Election Diaries Week 1 - Focus on Airdrie and Shotts
Political parties
By Teresa Kuhn and Allie Jennings
Election Diaries Week 1 - Focus on Airdrie and Shotts
PoliticsHome / The House in partnership with Thinks Insight & Strategy will be tracking reactions from swing voters in five key battlegrounds throughout the general election campaign.
Councils need significant and sustained funding to plug £6bn black hole
Communities
By Cllr Kevin Bentley
Councils need significant and sustained funding to plug £6bn black hole
Two weeks have now passed since the Prime Minister announced the General Election will be held on July 4.
A fresh start for rail: getting the UK railway industry back on track in 2024 Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
A fresh start for rail: getting the UK railway industry back on track in 2024
The UK’s railways have been a foundation sector of the UK economy for almost 200 years – next year will be rail’s 200th Anniversary. Rail is one of few industries to have had a central role, from the Industrial Revolution right up to the Digital Age, and this ability to adapt and longevity represents both challenges – which always come with change – and opportunities.
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”
Five-point manifesto to support people and families living with obesity Partner content
Health
By Slimming World
Five-point manifesto to support people and families living with obesity
As the General Election campaigning gathers pace, the UK and Ireland’s largest weight loss organisation, Slimming World, is calling on the next government to commit to helping more people living with obesity
Jewish Labour Movement chair Mike Katz: ‘It's lovely being popular again’
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
Jewish Labour Movement chair Mike Katz: ‘It's lovely being popular again’
Mike Katz, the influential chair of the Jewish Labour Movement, talks to Sienna Rodgers about the affiliate society's renewed popularity within the party and its journey from campaign strike in 2019 to 'full throttle' in this general election
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