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We must stop playing politics with devolution

We must stop playing politics with devolution

02 Sep Communities

If the vision for devolution is only realised in places where the politics suit, the government risks failing in its own mission to deliver growth across the UK.

An effective immigration system needs effective access to justice

02 Sep Home affairs

An effective immigration system needs effective access to justice

Acting early, acting together – addressing the challenge of rising energy debt

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02 Sep Energy

Acting early, acting together – addressing the challenge of rising energy debt

Crate Britain: does Mummy pig deserve a prison break?

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02 Sep Environment

Crate Britain: does Mummy pig deserve a prison break?

Keir Starmer must provide clarity for his No 10 reset to pay off

01 Sep Political parties

Keir Starmer must provide clarity for his No 10 reset to pay off

The cyber security bill must go further to truly protect the UK economy

01 Sep Home affairs

The cyber security bill must go further to truly protect the UK economy

Housing First could be the answer to Labour's Farage problem

01 Sep Communities

Housing First could be the answer to Labour's Farage problem

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MPs Are Divided Over Whether They Should Use AI To Do Their Jobs

MPs Are Divided Over Whether They Should Use AI To Do Their Jobs

27 Aug Parliament

Home Office Eyes More Restrictions On International Student Visas

Home Office Eyes More Restrictions On International Student Visas

02 Sep Education

I use AI as an MP – and I’m not apologising for it

I use AI as an MP – and I’m not apologising for it

27 Aug Parliament

Blue Labour Peer Urges Keir Starmer To Drop Plans For Islamophobia Definition

Blue Labour Peer Urges Keir Starmer To Drop Plans For Islamophobia Definition

28 Aug Home affairs

Darren Jones To Run No 10 Delivery As Keir Starmer Shakes Up His Top Team

Darren Jones To Run No 10 Delivery As Keir Starmer Shakes Up His Top Team

01 Sep Political parties

Pollster Advises Keir Starmer To 'Ignore The Polls' And 'Do What You Think Will Work'

Pollster Advises Keir Starmer To "Ignore The Polls" And "Do What You Think Will Work"

31 Aug Political parties

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Labour should increase support for hybrid heating solutions to lower rural emissions affordably

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15 Jul Energy

Labour should increase support for hybrid heating solutions to lower rural emissions affordably

A recently closed consultation on expanding the number of technologies supported by the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) fails to include proven low carbon hybrid heat pumps that are well suited to helping many rural, off-gas grid households transition to lower carbon heating systems affordably and with minimal disruption.

Social clubs give people a sense of belonging

14 Jul Communities

Social clubs give people a sense of belonging

A thriving social club can go a long way to boosting community cohesion.

Politicians need the courage to reject silver bullets like a wealth tax

14 Jul Economy

Politicians need the courage to reject silver bullets like a wealth tax

Who leads in a democracy? Do politicians deliver what voters want? Or do politicians persuade voters of what they should want?

Lobular breast cancer must no longer be forgotten – join our fight, Wes Streeting

14 Jul Health

Lobular breast cancer must no longer be forgotten – join our fight, Wes Streeting

Invasive lobular breast cancer is the second most common type of breast cancer.

We're reviewing the 14-day limit on human embryo research amid fears it risks the UK losing its lead

11 Jul Health

We're reviewing the 14-day limit on human embryo research amid fears it risks the UK losing its lead

The government has committed to modernising the regulatory system so it can keep pace with emerging technologies, and the UK can fully unlock the benefits of innovation.

Careless talk: how not to discuss homelessness

11 Jul Social affairs

Careless talk: how not to discuss homelessness

Moving away from judgemental language was essential in tackling HIV stigma. Greg Hurst argues we need a similar shift in the way we talk about those experiencing homelessness

Strategy that endures: delivering a modern UK industrial strategy for the long term

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11 Jul Energy

Strategy that endures: delivering a modern UK industrial strategy for the long term

If strategising was the key to industrial success, the UK would be the number one industrial nation in the world.

Local council reorganisation: a genuine opportunity – if we get the details right

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11 Jul Home affairs

Local council reorganisation: a genuine opportunity – if we get the details right

Local government reorganisation marks the biggest shake-up in a generation, offering a genuine opportunity to create more strategic, resilient and integrated services that serve communities better – if reforms are properly funded and people-focused.

Tribute to Lord Tebbit by Lord Dobbs: 'Skinhead turned Saviour; Bruiser turned Carer'

10 Jul Obituaries

Tribute to Lord Tebbit by Lord Dobbs: 'Skinhead turned Saviour; Bruiser turned Carer'

Former union official, Tory cabinet minister, son of a pawnbroker and devoted husband, for many ‘the Chingford Skinhead’ was a man out of place. Inspirational and brave, politics to Norman was an extension of war – and mostly he won

The improved UK-France relationship must deliver tangible gains

10 Jul Brexit

The improved UK-France relationship must deliver tangible gains

Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron's warm words for one another must yield concrete results. If not, it is their far-right rivals who will benefit.

Macron is right – let's revive the school French exchange to secure a future together

10 Jul Culture

Macron is right – let's revive the school French exchange to secure a future together

As a former French teacher, I think I must have been the first MP to reply to Black Rod’s invitation to President Macron’s visit to address parliamentarians in Westminster. And I got to the Royal Gallery on Tuesday early – I was in row five!

Where is the 10-year health plan's focus on outcomes, social care and quality?

10 Jul Health

Where is the 10-year health plan's focus on outcomes, social care and quality?

The government's plan contains some transformational ideas, but is hampered by a misplaced focus on targets rather than outcomes, writes former health secretary Lord Lansley

A decade of opportunity: A 10-year pathway to secure the future of the UK Chemical Industry

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10 Jul Energy

A decade of opportunity: A 10-year pathway to secure the future of the UK Chemical Industry

The return of an industrial strategy after a six-year absence is a welcome and necessary development for UK manufacturing. With chemicals now formally recognised as being at “the core of Advanced Manufacturing underpinning all domestic manufacturing”, the Chemical Industries Association (CIA) has continued to highlight the industry’s role most recently through its Project 2035 report. To mark six months since its release and to further raise awareness, the Association will host a parliamentary reception on 14th July.

It’s time for our industry to be recognised for the contribution it makes to communities across the UK

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10 Jul Communities

It’s time for our industry to be recognised for the contribution it makes to communities across the UK

The amusement and low-stake gambling sector plays a vital role in communities across the UK. It’s time that contribution was properly recognised.

Our children face an urgent health crisis

09 Jul Health

Our children face an urgent health crisis

Children and young people in the UK have some of the worst health outcomes in Europe. If we fail to invest in children’s health today, it will cost the country tomorrow.

The Horizon scandal must be a turning point for a digital government

09 Jul Technology

The Horizon scandal must be a turning point for a digital government

The publication of the Horizon inquiry’s first volume report this week lays bare one of the most shameful chapters in British public life.

The many rules of Parliament – and how MPs can learn them

09 Jul Parliament

The many rules of Parliament – and how MPs can learn them

The House of Commons can be a baffling place, even for seasoned veterans. Former clerk of committees Paul Evans shares some tips on navigating the thickets

Helping the UK deliver its energy priorities

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09 Jul Energy

Helping the UK deliver its energy priorities

As Sellafield Ltd progress through 2025/26, Chief Operating Officer Roddy Miller reflects on last year’s performance and discusses this year’s targets with PoliticsHome.

Tribute to Lord Lipsey: 'Extremely bright, though never arrogant with it'

08 Jul Obituaries

Tribute to Lord Lipsey: 'Extremely bright, though never arrogant with it'

A former special adviser, journalist and psephologist, David Lipsey was charming, independent and insightful. A man of remarkably diverse interests, he lived life to the full

The welfare bill still forces people into poverty – we must remove the cuts entirely

08 Jul Health

The welfare bill still forces people into poverty – we must remove the cuts entirely

Last week’s 11th-hour scramble to save the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill was a stark reminder of how not to make long-term welfare policy.

'His own landlord': The life and legacy of William Ferguson Massey

08 Jul History

'His own landlord': The life and legacy of William Ferguson Massey

He arrived as a 14-year-old farmhand from Limavady but became one of New Zealand’s longest-serving prime ministers. Aaron Callan tells the story of ‘Farmer Bill’, William Ferguson Massey

Embedding play into paediatric care is a win for patients, staff and the NHS

08 Jul Health

Embedding play into paediatric care is a win for patients, staff and the NHS

Last week, the government set out its vision for a modern, fit for the future health service with the launch of the NHS 10-Year Plan.

Let’s end the rigging of public service procurement and repair children’s care provision

08 Jul Education

Let’s end the rigging of public service procurement and repair children’s care provision

You’ll know that ‘greenwashing’ means hyperbolic or fraudulent claims that products are sustainable or help to reduce emissions. But have you heard of ‘social washing’? Many public service commissioners in local authorities, the NHS and other organisations will recognise its meaning.

Recipes for disaster: David Cameron’s almond milk porridge

07 Jul Political parties

Recipes for disaster: David Cameron’s almond milk porridge

This is a story from early 2014, just before the start of what I think of as the Mad Decade of British politics. It is also one in which I played, to my intense distress, a major part.

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