https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/rssenhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/lord-cryers-sporting-heroes-italian-cycling-stars-fought-fascismSun, 11 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTLord Cryer remembers two stars of Italian cycling, one of whom died in mysterious circumstances after standing up to fascism, and another who risked it all to save Jewish livesLord Cryerhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/lord-cryers-sporting-heroes-italian-cycling-stars-fought-fascismGino Bartali beats Fausto Coppi in the Giro d’Italia in 1946 (SuperStock/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/britains-payments-success-built-trust-security-price-keeping-itFri, 09 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMTBritain's payments industry has been built on trust. As the next wave of technologies, from AI and stablecoins to agentic commerce, reshapes how we pay, maintaining that trust will require continued investment. Without it, households risk falling vic...Visahttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/britains-payments-success-built-trust-security-price-keeping-itCredit: Adobehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/conservative-reforms-built-worldclass-education-system-labour-dismantle-ideological-reasonsFri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTBritain should be unashamedly proud of its education system, of the teachers who deliver it and of the fact that our children are world leaders in reading, writing and mathematics.Saqib Bhatti MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/conservative-reforms-built-worldclass-education-system-labour-dismantle-ideological-reasons(PA Images/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/port-dover-connection-happensFri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTThere may have been a recent change in Downing Street, but in a world of shifting political tides, some things do remain consistent. Governments and leaders of all stripes understand that the only way to deliver jobs and prosperity is to grow the nat...Port of Doverhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/port-dover-connection-happensTan Dhesi MP and Doug Bannister, CEO of Port of Dover, together at Dover Soul 2025https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/once-in-generation-opportunity-reform-adult-social-careThu, 08 Oct 2026 14:50:00 GMTAs President of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), I hugely welcome the renewed national focus on adult social care.Phil Holmeshttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/once-in-generation-opportunity-reform-adult-social-care(Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/neighbourhood-health-transform-care-power-funding-followThu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTNeighbourhood health could change the centre of gravity of health and care.Paul Burstowhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/neighbourhood-health-transform-care-power-funding-follow(Westend61 GmbH/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/next-world-war-already-starting-stop-it-rediscover-courage-leadWed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTDare to look up and the evidence is everywhere. We are already entering the foothills of the next global conflict.Tobias Ellwoodhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/next-world-war-already-starting-stop-it-rediscover-courage-lead(Sam Oaksey/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/public-calling-time-britains-permissive-approach-gamblingWed, 07 Oct 2026 08:30:00 GMTWill Prochaska argues that with evidence mounting that liberal regulation harms families and the economy, ministers face growing pressure to ban gambling advertisingCoalition to End Gambling Adshttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/public-calling-time-britains-permissive-approach-gamblingAI generated imagehttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/beyond-regulation-new-culture-new-nuclear-ageWed, 07 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTAs Britain steps into a new era of nuclear power, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) gathered sector leaders together in Manchester to explore how to turn regulatory reform into lasting cultural change that can deliver for the nationNuclear Decommissioning Authorityhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/beyond-regulation-new-culture-new-nuclear-ageNDA Chief Executive, David Peattie, speaking at the NDA Stakeholder Summit in Manchesterhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/lets-proud-unapologetic-celebrating-british-cultureTue, 06 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMTTaking on the digital, culture, media and sport brief has been a real privilege – and a reminder of just how much Britain has to be proud of.Rebecca Paul MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/lets-proud-unapologetic-celebrating-british-cultureSpectators in the overnight queue for the 2026 Wimbledon Championships (PA Images/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/professor-see-now-norwayTue, 06 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTLessons in political science. This week: NorwayProfessor Philip Cowleyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/professor-see-now-norwayIllustration by Tracy Worrallhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/racebased-attempts-define-full-english-dogs-breakfast-nobody-swallowMon, 05 Oct 2026 11:01:00 GMTIn the last few months, my social media feed has become increasingly full of people who sound a lot like the Death Eaters from Harry Potter, insisting that only ‘pure-bloods’ like themselves can be English.Lord Barwellhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/racebased-attempts-define-full-english-dogs-breakfast-nobody-swallowhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/yes-right-unite-starts-dislike-losing-dislikingMon, 05 Oct 2026 09:42:00 GMTAs Reform UK’s poll share continues to slide, and the Conservative Party’s very gentle rise brings it to level pegging (or even, in some polls, ahead), the question naturally arises again as to whether there will be some sort of deal to ‘unite the ri...Henry Hillhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/yes-right-unite-starts-dislike-losing-dislikingConservative Party of Canada logo (Torontonian357/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/healthier-lives-start-beyond-nhsMon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTClosing Britain’s health gap demands action beyond the NHS by creating better opportunities, healthier communities and a stronger focus on prevention from childhood onwardsCaroline Dinenage MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/healthier-lives-start-beyond-nhshttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/uk-chemicals-sector-strategic-engine-drive-reindustrialisation-regional-growth-good-jobsMon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTFrom everyday products to advanced manufacturing, the UK chemicals sector underpins the economy. With the right policy support, it can drive reindustrialisation, strengthen national resilience and unlock growth across the country Alliance of Chemical Associationshttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/uk-chemicals-sector-strategic-engine-drive-reindustrialisation-regional-growth-good-jobs(Credit: Adobe Stock)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/dont-buy-shares-prime-minister-badenoch-just-yetSat, 03 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMTA year ago, the Conservative Party appeared trapped in a downward spiral, squeezed by Reform UK and facing questions about its long-term viability. Today, the mood is rather different.Keiran Pedleyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/dont-buy-shares-prime-minister-badenoch-just-yethttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/granting-ratko-mladi-state-funeral-serbia-turned-grave-shrineSat, 03 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTThere is a reason some of history’s most notorious criminals have no grave.Baroness Helichttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/granting-ratko-mladi-state-funeral-serbia-turned-grave-shrineMladic’s funeral on 7 September (Associated Press/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/connected-technology-unlock-next-wave-small-business-growthFri, 02 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMTDigital technology has transformed what small businesses can achieve. By helping their trusted tools work together, government can unlock greater productivity, investment and growth in communities across the UKSagehttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/connected-technology-unlock-next-wave-small-business-growthhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/simple-reform-telling-lords-parts-bill-scrutinised-already-restore-power-mpsFri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMTThe quality and therefore implementation of legislation is under serious threat as more powers move from Parliament to the government.Lord Rookerhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/simple-reform-telling-lords-parts-bill-scrutinised-already-restore-power-mps© House of Lords/Nathaniel Plevyak. © House of Lords 2026/photography by Roger Harrishttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/fourfold-increase-overseas-arrests-britons-drug-offences-last-three-years-alarm-usFri, 02 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTTen years ago, the most common issues facing my constituents abroad were lost passports and travel disruption.Stephen Doughty MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/fourfold-increase-overseas-arrests-britons-drug-offences-last-three-years-alarm-usSeized drugs in Thailand in 2026 (SOPA Images Limited/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/natalie-bennett-peasants-makers-modern-worldFri, 02 Oct 2026 08:50:00 GMTTelling the story of the world’s most overlooked majority, this important new book will enrage and horrify some of my fellow members of the LordsBaroness Bennetthttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/natalie-bennett-peasants-makers-modern-worldGhana: Cocoa farmer | Image by: Joerg Boethling / Alamyhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/smart-meters-helping-families-take-control-energyFri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTAcross Great Britain, many homes are still feeling the pressure of high energy costs. Smart meters are already helping people in their everyday lives by giving them clearer information, more accurate bills and supporting them in managing their energy...Smart Energy GBhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/smart-meters-helping-families-take-control-energyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/burnhams-remarkably-popular-speechThu, 01 Oct 2026 15:40:00 GMTOur research found Andy Burnham's conference speech to be well received beyond the hall in Liverpool.Morgan Joneshttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/burnhams-remarkably-popular-speechhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/wakefield-remarkable-success-not-just-rugby-pitchThu, 01 Oct 2026 14:25:00 GMTOn Saturday, Wakefield Trinity take on Warrington Wolves in the Super League Grand Final. Thousands of us will descend on Old Trafford in red, white and blue, hoping we can bring the trophy back to Wakefield.Jade Botterill MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/wakefield-remarkable-success-not-just-rugby-pitchhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/lord-vaizey-reviews-wargameThu, 01 Oct 2026 13:04:00 GMTThis well-made docudrama simulating a Russian attack on UK soil exposes the reality of Britain’s ability to defend herself. As tensions rise it makes for great television – even when Michael Gove is your prime ministerLord Vaizeyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/lord-vaizey-reviews-wargameL-r: Jim Murphy (foreign secretary), Harriet Harman (home secretary), Nicola Sturgeon (deputy prime minister), Michael Gove (prime minister), Christopher Steele (intelligence chief), Penny Mordaunt (defence secretary), General Sir Richard Barrons (chief of defence staff) and Kim Darroch (national security adviser) | Image: ©Sky UK Ltdhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/legal-row-lady-tarkina-snow-fire-landed-hebridean-doghouseThu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMTGreat Bernera, commonly known as Bernera, is an island of about eight square miles with a population of just over 250.Lord Foulkes of Cumnockhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/legal-row-lady-tarkina-snow-fire-landed-hebridean-doghouseGreat Bernera, Scotland (credit: Matt Pennington / PennPix)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/regulate-ai-way-ensures-continued-competitionThu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTThere are clearly reasons to be alarmed about frontier AI models. In July, a swarm of OpenAI agents managed to get access to the internet and then hacked systems belonging to another technology company, Hugging Face.Theo Bertramhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/regulate-ai-way-ensures-continued-competitionDonald Trump at AI Summit in Washington (White House Photo/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/healthier-nation-stronger-economyThu, 01 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe UK has set out an ambitious vision for improving health, boosting prevention and growing the economy. The challenge now is delivering on that vision and recognising that investment in health is not just good social policy, but a prerequisite for ...MSD UKhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/healthier-nation-stronger-economyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/utterly-compelling-peter-swallow-reviews-alexander-god-king-manThu, 01 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTA gripping portrait of a complicated man – if you like your history dry and measured, this isn’t the book for youPeter Swallow MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/utterly-compelling-peter-swallow-reviews-alexander-god-king-manSkopje: statue of Alexander the Great | Image by: AdobeStockhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/offshore-wind-needs-environmental-evidence-system-built-scale-challengeThu, 01 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe UK’s offshore wind ambitions are central to energy security, economic growth and net zero. Delivering them at pace depends on resolving a critical problem: the way we collect and use environmental evidence.Offshore Renewable Energy Catapulthttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/offshore-wind-needs-environmental-evidence-system-built-scale-challengeCredit: Adobe Stock