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There may be no political space to raise or cut tax – but Labour could reform tax
There may be no political space to raise or cut tax – but Labour could reform tax
Economy
By Dan Neidle
Rachel Reeves has pledged not to raise the main rates of tax – but Dan Neidle argues that does not mean she cannot reform the system to remove multiple disincentives and make it a driver for growth
Now is the time to grasp the nettle around SEND reform and fairer education funding Partner content
Education
By f40
Now is the time to grasp the nettle around SEND reform and fairer education funding
Reeves has placed big bets – if they don’t pay off, she’ll need to reduce ambitions or make hard choices
Economy
By Gemma Tetlow
Reeves has placed big bets – if they don’t pay off, she’ll need to reduce ambitions or make hard choices
Making sense of education in your constituency Partner content
Education
By National Foundation for Educational Research
Making sense of education in your constituency
The reconstruction of Glasgow’s ‘Mack’ is a work for all of the UK
Culture
By Torcuil Crichton MP
The reconstruction of Glasgow’s ‘Mack’ is a work for all of the UK
London needs culture to be at the heart of our EU reset
Culture
By Rachel Blake MP
London needs culture to be at the heart of our EU reset
We’re offering young people a career at the very heart of our economy
Economy
By Rachel Taylor
We’re offering young people a career at the very heart of our economy
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Tory MPs On Lib Dem Defection Watch
Tory MPs On Lib Dem Defection Watch
Political parties
New Labour MPs Demand Better Paternity Leave for Parliamentary Staff
New Labour MPs Demand Better Paternity Leave for Parliamentary Staff
Social affairs
Treasury Expanding Access To Winter Fuel Allowance For Pensioners
Treasury Expanding Access To Winter Fuel Allowance For Pensioners
Economy
Liverpool Labour MPs Grow Restless Over Hillsborough Law Delay
Liverpool Labour MPs Grow Restless Over Hillsborough Law Delay
Communities
London Labour MPs Urge Rachel Reeves To Not Deal The Capital A 'Major Blow' In Her Spending Review
London Labour MPs Urge Rachel Reeves To Not Deal The Capital A "Major Blow" In Her Spending Review
Communities
Tory Donors Urged To Boost Kemi Badenoch’s Social Media Presence
Tory Donors Urged To Boost Kemi Badenoch’s Social Media Presence
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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
Britain stands at a crossroads.
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
As the vital connection between Britain and mainland Europe, the Port of Dover is leading the way in becoming the UK’s most seamless, sustainable, and tech-enabled port 
Celebrating 125 years of Coca-Cola in Great Britain: championing local and supporting communities Partner content
Communities
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Celebrating 125 years of Coca-Cola in Great Britain: championing local and supporting communities
This year marks 125 years of Coca-Cola in Great Britain – a milestone that invites reflection, celebration and, importantly, a renewed commitment to the communities that have helped shape our journey.
If we don't change, we will lose
Political parties
By Graeme Downie MP
If we don't change, we will lose
Telling people we have a plan for change isn't enough. We need to show them.
Caught between Trump and the EU, Starmer must perform a tricky balancing act
Brexit
By Jill Rutter
Caught between Trump and the EU, Starmer must perform a tricky balancing act
There was a chapter in the 2024 Labour manifesto called “Britain reconnected” which set out its plans for a reset with the EU, singling out France and Germany as allies with whom relationships needed to be rebuilt.
The best way to burst Reform’s bubble? For voters to feel better-off
Political parties
By Luke Akehurst
The best way to burst Reform’s bubble? For voters to feel better-off
As a campaigning addict, April and May are usually my favourite time of year. I did indeed enjoy the spring sunshine in beautiful, green North Durham and hundreds of conversations with local voters. The results, less so.
Labour’s response to grooming gangs misses the point – why would councils want to expose their own failings?
Home affairs
By Baroness Fox
Labour’s response to grooming gangs misses the point – why would councils want to expose their own failings?
Since the present government has made much of its commitment to tackling violence against women and girls, I genuinely assumed it would prioritise the scourge of ongoing, organised grooming gangs, raping some of the most vulnerable in society.
Tribute to Pope Francis: 'His papacy was joyful, irreverent and fallible'
Obituaries
By Mary Creagh
Tribute to Pope Francis: 'His papacy was joyful, irreverent and fallible'
The first pontiff from Latin America, his papacy was joyful, irreverent and fallible. Fully human, and a passionate proponent of peace and social justice, Pope Francis was a pope like no other. Words by Mary Creagh
Defeat in Runcorn was entirely avoidable – the Labour leadership must now change course
Political parties
By Richard Burgon MP
Defeat in Runcorn was entirely avoidable – the Labour leadership must now change course
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
Last week I had the honour of hosting an event in the House of Lords to celebrate 15 years of the Equality Act 2010.
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
The challenges in defence are enormous. A constantly changing fiscal envelope being asked to match diversifying and growing threats; friends becoming less friendly and alliances being tested daily. All whilst facing the most difficult set of international challenges the UK has faced for decades.
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
Achieving net-zero is an immense challenge, but it is also an enormous social, environmental, and economic opportunity. That was the key message from a major conference in Aberdeen that brought innovators together to explore how they are changing the energy landscape in the UK and beyond.
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
The government restated its manifesto commitment to phase-out animal testing in Monday’s debate on the use of dogs in scientific procedures but Cruelty Free International is disappointed by their emphasis that ‘for now, the use of animals in scientific research remains necessary’.
Recipes for Disaster: Kemi's steak
Parliament
By Robert Hutton
Recipes for Disaster: Kemi's steak
Back in 2006, a pollster advised George Osborne that the public generally knew at most three things about any politician, and that he should think what he would like them to be.
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?
On 10 April, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced they were taking the groundbreaking step to phase out animal testing for a certain kind of medicine (known as monoclonal antibody therapies), to ultimately be followed by other drugs.
Theresa May’s immigration skills charge was a good idea badly implemented – Labour can make it work
Home affairs
By Jake Richards MP
Theresa May’s immigration skills charge was a good idea badly implemented – Labour can make it work
Theresa May's skills charge was a good idea, executed terribly. Done well, it could be an important and transformative part of Labour's immigration policy.
Losing weight shouldn't mean losing choice Partner content
Health
By Slimming World
Losing weight shouldn't mean losing choice
Lifestyle-based weight-loss programmes must be part of the weight-management toolbox if we’re to tackle the obesity crisis
The government’s fraud strategy must bring all sectors together Partner content
Communities
By Which?
The government’s fraud strategy must bring all sectors together
If the government's fraud strategy is to be successful, it must bring together all sectors to stay one step ahead of scammers.
Vulnerable people should not be punished for DWP welfare errors
Economy
By Sian Berry MP
Vulnerable people should not be punished for DWP welfare errors
Nobody expects the DWP to be infallible. But when it makes mistakes with people's welfare, it should be the department that claims responsibility, not the vulnerable people affected.
The assisted dying bill is flawed both in substance and process
Health
By Sarah Bool MP
The assisted dying bill is flawed both in substance and process
Many MPs voted for the Assisted Suicide Bill expecting that it would be improved and strengthened. As we prepare for its crucial Third Reading, that process has not happened.
'The prose is unpleasant – but so is the protagonist': Lord Lexden reviews 'Green Ink'
Books & culture
By Lord Lexden
'The prose is unpleasant – but so is the protagonist': Lord Lexden reviews 'Green Ink'
Stephen May has brought his lively imagination to bear on the unsolved mystery of the disappearance of the socialist politician, Victor Grayson
When our cities are strong, populist parties like Reform suffer
Communities
By Andrew Carter
When our cities are strong, populist parties like Reform suffer
There is a feeling in Westminster politics that investing in our cities risks creating resentment in nearby towns. But our data shows that simply isn't the case. Where cities have performed stronger, populist politics has suffered.
Fixing women’s health – neglected for too long – would bring substantial economic benefits
Health
By Sarah Owen MP
Fixing women’s health – neglected for too long – would bring substantial economic benefits
There are savings of £11bn a year to be made by improving women’s health.
The Professor Will See You Now: Who Voters Don't Like
Political parties
By Professor Philip Cowley
The Professor Will See You Now: Who Voters Don't Like
In an occasional series, Professor Philip Cowley offers a political science lesson for The House’s readers. This week: voter preferences
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