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London Still Dominates Our Economy. Can The Trend Finally Be Reversed?
London Still Dominates Our Economy. Can The Trend Finally Be Reversed?
Communities
The UK is often described as the most regionally unequal developed country. The issue, say experts, hasn't been London overperforming, but second cities underperforming. To truly address this, regions require much more political power, reports Benedict Cooper
Met Police Investigate Fire At Keir Starmer's London House
Home affairs
Met Police Investigate Fire At Keir Starmer's London House
In Greater Manchester, we have a plan to put prevention at the heart of the health system
Health
By Andy Burnham
In Greater Manchester, we have a plan to put prevention at the heart of the health system
What the assisted dying bill impact assessment tells us – and what it leaves out
Health
By Professor Katherine Sleeman
What the assisted dying bill impact assessment tells us – and what it leaves out
Baby Steps, Big Returns: Why Early Years Research Must Shape National Policy Partner content
Education
By University of East London
Baby Steps, Big Returns: Why Early Years Research Must Shape National Policy
Starmer needs to show his government is taking poverty seriously, quickly
Communities
By Lord Bird
Starmer needs to show his government is taking poverty seriously, quickly
Tory MP Lincoln Jopp: I Am Up For The Fight With Nigel Farage
Defence
Tory MP Lincoln Jopp: I Am Up For The Fight With Nigel Farage
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Environment
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Met Police Investigate Fire At Keir Starmer's London House
Home affairs
Met Police Investigate Fire At Keir Starmer's London House
London Still Dominates Our Economy. Can The Trend Finally Be Reversed?
Communities
London Still Dominates Our Economy. Can The Trend Finally Be Reversed?
In Greater Manchester, we have a plan to put prevention at the heart of the health system
Health
By Andy Burnham
In Greater Manchester, we have a plan to put prevention at the heart of the health system
What the assisted dying bill impact assessment tells us – and what it leaves out
Health
By Professor Katherine Sleeman
What the assisted dying bill impact assessment tells us – and what it leaves out
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The Ultimate Insider: An Appreciation Of Lord Hennessy
Defence
The Ultimate Insider: An Appreciation Of Lord Hennessy
He has mapped the British state for decades, including its most secret corners. In doing so he has helped shape our institutions and the individuals who run them.
Trade Envoys: Cheap, Effective Diplomacy Or Patronage-Fuelled Freebie Fest?
Foreign affairs
Trade Envoys: Cheap, Effective Diplomacy Or Patronage-Fuelled Freebie Fest?
A neat way of getting freebies while ducking transparency around interests, or an inexpensive scheme for bringing highly valued growth and business to the UK? Sienna Rodgers takes a look at trade envoys
Jonathan Reynolds: US Criticism Of Beijing’s Economic Policy Is “Reasonable”
Economy
Jonathan Reynolds: US Criticism Of Beijing’s Economic Policy Is “Reasonable”
As Labour looks for a carve-out from Trump’s tariffs, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds tells Sophie Church why the UK should help the US address China’s imbalanced trading position
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The Westminster Rizz List 2023: Which MPs have 'rizz'?
Parliament
By Cleo Watson
The Westminster Rizz List 2023: Which MPs have 'rizz'?
Got rizz? You either have it or you don’t. Either way it’s rarely found in Westminster. Cleo Watson reveals the few MPs who make the cut
A brutal satire with a pantomime feel: Lord Wood reviews 'Pandemonium'
Books & culture
By Lord Wood
A brutal satire with a pantomime feel: Lord Wood reviews 'Pandemonium'
Very angry, frequently vicious and sometimes moving, Armando Iannucci’s new play is an excoriating lampoon of those who rule us
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Technology
By Mobile UK
We wish you a connected Christmas
In the heart of the festive season, grab your mince pies, set up your fireplace as we unwrap the magic of mobile connectivity at Christmas. Beyond the twinkling lights and cheery tunes, mobile tech plays a crucial role in linking us with our loved ones.
Stormont Returning Before Christmas Is Unlikely, But A DUP Deal Is Close
Political parties
Stormont Returning Before Christmas Is Unlikely, But A DUP Deal Is Close
The Democratic Unionist Party is playing down the chances of a deal with the UK government to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland being agreed before Christmas, with early January currently seen as the most likely moment for the two sides to reach an agreement.
Cross-Party MPs Urge Home Office to Abolish Forced Swim Test On Animals
Home affairs
Cross-Party MPs Urge Home Office to Abolish Forced Swim Test On Animals
A group of cross-party MPs have called on the government to ban the use of forced swim tests on animals, with animal rights group PETA calling the practice “outrageously crude and cruel”.
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By British Veterinary Association
#BVAManifesto – a manifesto for animals, vets and public health
Ahead of the next General Election, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a manifesto for animals, vets and public health. BVA is calling on all political parties to prioritise the following key issues within their election manifestos:
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Parliament
By Total Politics Impact
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Not everyone may know Jess Taylor’s name, but they will certainly have seen her work. As the House of Commons Photographer, she has captured some of the defining images of recent political times. As part of our Women in Westminster series, we sat down with Taylor to find out more about the role she plays documenting the political life of the nation
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Energy
By Smart Energy GB
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Access talks: how Whitehall and Starmer's Labour will quietly prepare for government
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
Access talks: how Whitehall and Starmer's Labour will quietly prepare for government
A general election is on the way and Keir Starmer’s Labour Party must prepare for government. Sienna Rodgers explores a key mechanism: secretive talks between civil servants and the opposition party
Former Energy Minister Worries UK Could Act 'Against' Climate Commitments
Environment
Former Energy Minister Worries UK Could Act "Against" Climate Commitments
Conservative MP and former energy minister Chris Skidmore has said he will be turning his attention to “one thing” in 2024: campaigning for net zero to be in every party’s manifesto commitments “regardless of what the government wants to do”.
The Professor Will See You Now: Conflict at PMQs
The Professor Will See You Now: Conflict at PMQs
In an occasional series, Professor Philip Cowley offers a political science lesson for The House’s readers. Here: conflict at PMQs
Rishi Sunak Realises His 'Allies' Are Not To The Right Of Him
Home affairs
Rishi Sunak Realises His "Allies" Are Not To The Right Of Him
Conservative MPs believe Rishi Sunak has decided he can afford to take on the right of his party as he prepares for what is set to be bumpy beginning to 2024.