https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/rssenhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/last-continuity-budget-government-get-away-withSat, 31 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTJohn Healey paid tribute to Rachel Reeves at the start of his Budget speech, and the former chancellor’s fiscal plans cast a long shadow over his plans.Dan Hailehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/last-continuity-budget-government-get-away-withhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/women-endometriosis-failed-employers-introduce-workplace-health-passportsFri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMTThe first time I heard of endometriosis was at my workplace, a little over 20 years ago.Kirsteen Sullivan MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/women-endometriosis-failed-employers-introduce-workplace-health-passports(Thanumporn Thongkongkaew/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/politicians-public-different-definitions-long-term-deliveryFri, 30 Oct 2026 09:50:00 GMTThe Budget promised short-term action and long-term thinking. But it will struggle to deliver noticeable change in the time frame voters expect.Matthew Barnfieldhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/politicians-public-different-definitions-long-term-deliveryhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/we-must-do-more-protect-high-streets-from-illegal-tobacco-vapesFri, 30 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMTIn Burnley, honest shopkeepers are being asked to compete with traders who simply ignore the law.Oliver Ryan MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/we-must-do-more-protect-high-streets-from-illegal-tobacco-vapeshttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/written-questions-essential-tool-rationing-diminish-parliaments-purposeFri, 30 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTThe recent publication of the Procedure Committee report on Written Parliamentary Questions in September has thrust a comparatively little-known aspect of parliamentary procedure a little closer to the spotlight.Ben Obese-Jecty MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/written-questions-essential-tool-rationing-diminish-parliaments-purposehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/hillsborough-law-not-being-scrutinised-enoughThu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMTThe Public Office (Accountability) Bill, more commonly known as the “Hillsborough Law”, has its origins in the tragedy at Hillsborough in 1989 and the scandal of the police cover-up.Richard Ekins KChttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/hillsborough-law-not-being-scrutinised-enoughhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/allergy-care-left-nhs-postcode-lotteryThu, 29 Oct 2026 10:31:00 GMTThe Health Bill, currently being scrutinised in the House of Lords, would allow ministers to determine which specialised services are commissioned nationally and which fall to Integrated Care Boards (ICBs).Lord Hunthttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/allergy-care-left-nhs-postcode-lotteryhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/lord-clancarty-reviews-painting-french-rivieraThu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMTAn eclectic if slightly incoherent selection of art, the joy of a collection like this is the chance to discover paintings you have not seen beforeEarl of Clancartyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/lord-clancarty-reviews-painting-french-riviera'Golfe Juan' by Raoul Dufy, 1927 | Image: collection of the McNay Art Museumhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/lets-establish-community-rights-stop-prioritising-waterguzzling-data-centres-affordable-housingThu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTBritain’s recent history has been marked by a hollowing out of our ability to provide the foundations of a dignified and meaningful life.Chris Hinchliff MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/lets-establish-community-rights-stop-prioritising-waterguzzling-data-centres-affordable-housing(orlando britain/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/dame-emily-thornberry-life-resilience-story-still-unfoldingThu, 29 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTFrom a colourful childhood to the criminal courts and the corridors of Westminster, Dame Emily Thornberry has lived an extraordinary life. As part of our Women in Westminster series, we sat down with the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee ...Total Politics Impacthttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/dame-emily-thornberry-life-resilience-story-still-unfoldinghttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/strategic-steer-investment-reality-real-competition-depends-challengers-scaleThu, 29 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Government wants the UK to become the world’s leading “innovation nation”. But that ambition will remain a slogan unless competition policy allows challengers to scale and recognises the financial reality of Britain’s fragile fibre market.nexfibrehttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/strategic-steer-investment-reality-real-competition-depends-challengers-scalehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/mission-governments-new-cooperative-mutuals-championWed, 28 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMTIn a world dominated by war, distorted by social media, exploited by corporations and scared of the future, it is hard to believe in hope.Andrew Pakes MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/mission-governments-new-cooperative-mutuals-championRochdale Pioneers Museum, regarded as the birthplace of the modern co-operative movement on Toad Lane, Greater Manchester (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/green-position-zionism-no-barrier-electoral-reformWed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMTI’ve been campaigning for proportional representation (PR) since I joined the Labour Campaign for Electoral Reform in 1990 as an 18-year-old.Luke Akehurst MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/green-position-zionism-no-barrier-electoral-reformPhoto Illustration by Antonello Sticcahttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/line-physical-digital-battlefields-blurring-government-remains-behind-curveWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTAs Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine drags on, with brave Ukrainians continuing to defend their country against Vladimir Putin’s aggression, it has become increasingly difficult to imagine the conflict producing new surprises.James MacCleary MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/line-physical-digital-battlefields-blurring-government-remains-behind-curveElon Musk (Image Press Agency/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/young-entrepreneurs-help-unlock-britains-economic-potentialWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTHelping more young people turn their ideas into businesses could create new routes into work and add almost £4bn to the UK economy by 2029Sagehttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/young-entrepreneurs-help-unlock-britains-economic-potentialhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/rock-rail-public-need-meets-private-investmentWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTMark Swindell, founder and CEO of Rock Group, sits down with Total Politics to explain why delivering better infrastructure is less about complex finance than connecting public need and long-term investment with the people who can get the job doneRock Grouphttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/rock-rail-public-need-meets-private-investmenthttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/britain-deindustrialising-budget-put-stopTue, 27 Oct 2026 11:46:00 GMTOn the steps of Downing Street this summer, the Prime Minister made a very important commitment to reindustrialise Britain.Henry Tufnell MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/britain-deindustrialising-budget-put-stopScottish Secretary Douglas Alexander, Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh and Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey during a visit to Shell UK's St Fergus Gas Terminal in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, following the announcement of the UK government's long-awaited decision on the future of the Jackdaw gas field (PA Images / Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/britain-need-reopen-old-wounds-endlessly-relitigating-brexit-bad-ideaTue, 27 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMTAndy Burnham’s “Manchesterism” offered something genuinely exciting: a challenge to Westminster’s dominance based on the belief that communities should control their destinies.Adnan Hussain MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/britain-need-reopen-old-wounds-endlessly-relitigating-brexit-bad-idea(Brian Smith/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/investing-nations-futureTue, 27 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMTAs the UK looks to secure cheaper energy, better jobs and resilient communities, The Crown Estate explains why patient, long-term investment, not short-term returns, is central to its model, and what its plans for billions of pounds in further inv...The Crown Estatehttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/investing-nations-futurehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/former-military-bases-grim-way-welcome-asylum-seekers-lets-find-alternativesTue, 27 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMTIn our 2024 manifesto, we pledged to close the so-called “asylum hotels” used to accommodate people seeking asylum.Peter Prinsley MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/former-military-bases-grim-way-welcome-asylum-seekers-lets-find-alternatives(Capital Pictures/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/ai-given-back-voice-technology-potential-transformative-parliamentary-democracyTue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTSome outside Parliament still have outdated ideas about the House of Lords.Baroness Campbell of Surbitonhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/ai-given-back-voice-technology-potential-transformative-parliamentary-democracy© House of Lords 2026, Roger Harris Photographyhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/parliament-needs-employment-model-fit-modern-political-eraTue, 27 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTMPs’ offices have changed, but the way staff are employed has not. Building a system of employment fit for today’s politics requires a single, central employer for Parliament to retain talented and committed staffersGMBhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/parliament-needs-employment-model-fit-modern-political-erahttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/treasury-budgeting-social-care-without-knowing-law-requiresMon, 26 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMTThere’s been a significant focus on Andy Burnham’s proposed universal care system in recent days and it’s positive to see social care receive the attention it needs. However, with the plans not progressing until after the next election, we must not l...Kari Gerstheimerhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/treasury-budgeting-social-care-without-knowing-law-requiresLegal rights charity Access Social Care has asked the Treasury to review how it calculates adult social care funding in line with its legal obligations (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/baroness-wheatcroft-reviews-the-standard-livingMon, 26 Oct 2026 11:16:00 GMTKeen to escape the forthcoming Budget or on the lookout for new economic ideas? This timely drama does offer some superb acting and clever argumentsBaroness Wheatcrofthttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/baroness-wheatcroft-reviews-the-standard-livingRory Kinnear as John Maynard Keynes and Natalia Osipova as Lydia Lopokova | Image by: Manuel Harlanhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/professor-see-now-modesMon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMTLessons in political science. This week: modesProfessor Philip Cowleyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/professor-see-now-modesIllustration by Tracy Worrallhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/benefit-claimants-mild-anxiety-need-support-live-better-fuller-lives-cash-handoutsMon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTNobody would expect to visit their GP and be given cash instead of care and support.Joe Robertson MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/benefit-claimants-mild-anxiety-need-support-live-better-fuller-lives-cash-handouts(Penelope Barritt/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/ambition-action-dover-makes-case-britains-trading-futureMon, 26 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTDuring this year’s party conference season, the Port of Dover brought politicians and senior leaders together to explore how Britain can unlock economic growth through smarter borders, stronger infrastructure, and closer trading relationships with Eu...Port of Doverhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/ambition-action-dover-makes-case-britains-trading-futurehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/labour-tories-reasserting-themselvesSun, 25 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTNot so long ago, the dominance of Britain’s two main political parties looked to be in trouble.Keiran Pedleyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/labour-tories-reasserting-themselveshttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/young-people-face-crisis-belonging-cant-treat-waySat, 24 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTAsk a teenager where they go after school, and a growing number will struggle to answer.Mark Russellhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/young-people-face-crisis-belonging-cant-treat-way(David Bagnall/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/lord-black-reviews-elsinoreFri, 23 Oct 2026 15:44:00 GMTNot your typical LGBT movie, this incredible story about the indomitability of the human spirit is both painful and uplifting to watchLord Blackhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/lord-black-reviews-elsinoreAndrew Scott as Ian Charleson | Image: Anthony Dickenson | © 2026 FOCUS FEATURES LLC. 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