https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/rssenhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/increase-support-women-lose-england-winFri, 10 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMTThe World Cup has a remarkable ability to bring the nation together. Families, friends, neighbours and colleagues all unite behind the national team, anxiously watching the games.Wera Hobhouse MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/increase-support-women-lose-england-win(Ievgen Chabanov/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/englands-wait-another-world-cup-final-victory-continues-1966Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTMost will not recall 26 July 1966 but for me it was the start of a schoolboy adventure that ended four days later at Wembley Stadium.Martin Vickers MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/englands-wait-another-world-cup-final-victory-continues-1966England captain Bobby Moore carried by his team mates holding the World Cup trophy in 1966 (Associated Press/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/right-toworkis-right-rebuild-ending-exclusion-ofmodernslavery-survivorsFri, 10 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTGrowth, according to the government, is Britain’s defining ambition. Work must pay, ministers insist, the benefits system must be fairer; labour laws must be enforced. Through these principles, the government hopes to restore prosperity and social co...Emily Deathhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/right-toworkis-right-rebuild-ending-exclusion-ofmodernslavery-survivors(Cristian Storto / Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/behaviour-change-weight-management-referral-schemes-remain-vitalFri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTThis year marks 25 years of Slimming World on Referral. This, combined with the recent announcement from the Government about the projects launched through the Obesity Pathway Innovation Programme (OPIP), presents us with a timely opportunity to refl...Slimming Worldhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/behaviour-change-weight-management-referral-schemes-remain-vitalhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/chemistry-coming-homeFri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTNew Government initiative could mean new direction for UK Chemicals – but industry wants more than a funding boostChemical Industries Associationhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/chemistry-coming-homehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/space-sovereignty-we-cannot-ignoreThu, 09 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMTOur military chiefs have warned that Russia is already stalking British satellites.Kevin Bonavia MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/space-sovereignty-we-cannot-ignorehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/burnhams-way-no10-way-house-lordsThu, 09 Jul 2026 10:28:00 GMT“Scandalous”. This was the word used by Keir Starmer’s successor to describe the House of Lords just a few short weeks ago when referring to the fact that “half” of the UK’s legislature is unelected.Baroness Smith of Llanfaeshttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/burnhams-way-no10-way-house-lordshttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/manchesterism-industry-reversing-deindustrialisationThu, 09 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTAs UK cement and concrete plants close and sales fall for a fourth consecutive year, Robert McIlveen, Senior Director, Communications and Public Affairs, Mineral Products Association, explores what Andy Burnham's reindustrialisation drive must do to ...Mineral Products Associationhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/manchesterism-industry-reversing-deindustrialisationhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/active-nation-reach-focus-mattersThu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTBritain cannot afford the cost of inactivity. Every day we delay helping the least active people to move more, we pay for it through rising NHS demand, lower productivity and widening inequalitySport Englandhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/active-nation-reach-focus-mattershttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/burnham-should-use-ulez-as-clean-air-policy-inspirationWed, 08 Jul 2026 14:55:00 GMTSeventy years on from the Clean Air Act, the incoming PM must put cleaner air at the heart of plans for economic growth.Jane Burstonhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/burnham-should-use-ulez-as-clean-air-policy-inspirationhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/children-prisoners-deserve-better-new-scheme-help-get-supportWed, 08 Jul 2026 14:50:00 GMTThousands of children will go to bed tonight without their mum or dad at home, because a parent is in prison.Jake Richards MP and Josh MacAlister MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/children-prisoners-deserve-better-new-scheme-help-get-support(Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/is-nigel-farage-losing-his-appealWed, 08 Jul 2026 14:15:00 GMTThere are signs that the party leader's shine is fading with potential Reform UK voters.Ben Shimshonhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/is-nigel-farage-losing-his-appealhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/next-labour-leader-put-young-people-firstWed, 08 Jul 2026 11:20:00 GMTHarold Wilson said the Labour Party is "a moral crusade or it is nothing". Today, as so often in the past, our moral crusade is to deliver for a younger generation too often locked out of opportunity.Patrick Hurley MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/next-labour-leader-put-young-people-firsthttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/rebuilding-social-fabric-of-country-must-be-national-priorityTue, 07 Jul 2026 15:40:00 GMTShared public spaces like libraries, parks and sports clubs help create strong communities. No longer can they be seen as nice-to-haves. Cllr Eamon O’Brienhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/rebuilding-social-fabric-of-country-must-be-national-priorityhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/ending-nhss-digital-blind-spot-pharmacyTue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTIn the final article of his series on community pharmacy, Nick Linton, UK Country Head at Opella, examines how data and connectivity can transform the way self-care and community pharmacy is deliveredOpellahttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/ending-nhss-digital-blind-spot-pharmacyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/burnham-must-not-look-away-from-climate-crisisMon, 06 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMTWe haven't heard much from the prime minister-in-waiting about the defining issue of the age.Adrian Ramsay MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/burnham-must-not-look-away-from-climate-crisishttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/recipes-disaster-soviet-recipesMon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMTPoliticians making a meal of it. This week: cookbooks as propagandaRobert Huttonhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/recipes-disaster-soviet-recipesHutton's Soviet stroganoffhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/lpg-gas-strategic-asset-uks-netzero-energy-transitionMon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTAs the UK accelerates towards net-zero, the debate is increasingly framed as a choice between old systems and new ones. That is a false choice – and a risky one. One of the UK’s greatest strengths in the transition is the energy infrastructure it...Calor Gashttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/lpg-gas-strategic-asset-uks-netzero-energy-transitionhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/proposed-cuts-parliamentary-education-serviceMon, 06 Jul 2026 10:14:00 GMTProposed cuts to the parliamentary education and outreach team risk reducing access to Parliament and increasing disengagement with politicsJayne Kirkham MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/proposed-cuts-parliamentary-education-serviceImage by: Guy Bell / Alamyhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/baroness-bertin-need-talk-pornMon, 06 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTBaroness Gabby Bertin thinks that we all need to talk about porn a bit more. As part of our Women in Westminster series, we sat down with the Conservative peer to do just thatTotal Politics Impacthttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/baroness-bertin-need-talk-pornhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/half-century-since-pm-who-wasnt-full-time-occupant-no-10Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:05:00 GMTAndy Burnham will be the first Labour leader and first prime minister of any persuasion born in the north of England since Harold Wilson in the 60s. It’s not the only similarity between them.Alan Johnsonhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/half-century-since-pm-who-wasnt-full-time-occupant-no-10https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/yuan-yang-reviews-we-are-not-machinesFri, 03 Jul 2026 12:57:00 GMTSarah O’Connor’s examination of technological change is an engrossing discourse on power, politics and humanityYuan Yang MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/yuan-yang-reviews-we-are-not-machinesImage by: David Isaacson/Alamy Live Newshttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/stamp-slapps-goodFri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTWhen the wealthy and powerful turn to the courts to silence public interest speech, the British justice system has few protections in place to ensure that those targeted can defend themselves.Baroness Stowell and John Whittingdalehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/stamp-slapps-goodThe Royal Courts of Justice in London (Glenys Kill/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/lords-able-block-legislation-backed-mpsFri, 03 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe House of Lords has effectively blocked the Assisted Dying Bill through delay tactics and filibustering. Dr Simon Opher, Chair of the House of Lords Reform APPG, calls for changeDr Simon Opher MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/lords-able-block-legislation-backed-mpsCredit: Adobe Stockhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/humber-obvious-choice-britains-first-hydrogen-heartlandFri, 03 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTWith Britain’s hydrogen ambitions gaining pace, National Gas sets out why the Humber’s geography, industrial heritage and skilled workforce make it the natural home for the UK’s first integrated hydrogen networkHumber Hydrogenhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/humber-obvious-choice-britains-first-hydrogen-heartland(Credit: Adobe Stock)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/bosnia-going-home-home-young-team-made-much-betterThu, 02 Jul 2026 15:11:00 GMTEarly this morning, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s World Cup journey ended with defeat to the United States. Today, its players begin the journey home.Baroness Helichttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/bosnia-going-home-home-young-team-made-much-betterBosnia salutes their fans after World Cup exit/Alamyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/mark-garnier-brexit-british-civil-warThu, 02 Jul 2026 12:41:00 GMTEnlightening, fascinating and a little triggering, this collection of first-hand accounts of the Brexit campaign sheds light on a few mythsMark Garnier MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/mark-garnier-brexit-british-civil-warDavid Cameron and Boris Johnson | Image courtesy of: BBC/Zinc Televisionhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/britains-broadband-moment-monopoly-momentumThu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMTThe nexfibre-Netomnia transaction will unlock £3.5bn of investment and create a scaled challenger to BT Openreach. At a pivotal moment for the fibre market, Britain should choose competition over the monopolistic status quo.nexfibrehttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/britains-broadband-moment-monopoly-momentumCredit: Adobe Stockhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/country-needs-electoral-reform-labour-chance-right-side-argumentThu, 02 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTFirst-past-the-post is failing. Representatives are being elected on 20 per cent of the vote and less. That is not a democratic mandate.Andy MacNae and Lizzi Collingehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/country-needs-electoral-reform-labour-chance-right-side-argumentMakerfield by-election on 18 June (Associated Press/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/one-million-young-people-neet-going-itThu, 02 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Milburn Review has laid bare the causes of the NEET crisis, but turning diagnosis into action will require bold reforms that identify, support and create opportunities for young people facing the highest barriersImpetushttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/one-million-young-people-neet-going-it(Credit: Volunteer It Yourself)