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Potholes, Policing And Pubs: No 10’s Reddit Push Ahead Of Local Elections
Potholes, Policing And Pubs: No 10’s Reddit Push Ahead Of Local Elections
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Ahead of local and mayoral elections on 1 May, the Labour government has been experimenting with a new communications style on Reddit.
Labour MP Campaigning For Bereavement Suites In Maternity Wards Was 'Fighting For Life' As A Newborn
Health
Labour MP Campaigning For Bereavement Suites In Maternity Wards Was "Fighting For Life" As A Newborn
Recipes for Disaster: Kemi's steak
Parliament
By Robert Hutton
Recipes for Disaster: Kemi's steak
Keir Starmer Would Harm Labour’s Chances In Runcorn By-Election, Say Labour MPs
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Keir Starmer Would Harm Labour’s Chances In Runcorn By-Election, Say Labour MPs
Minister Says Deindustrialised Areas Could Benefit Most From New AI Zones
Economy
Minister Says Deindustrialised Areas Could Benefit Most From New AI Zones
The future of science is animal-free – will the UK catch up?
Social affairs
By Irene Campbell MP
The future of science is animal-free – will the UK catch up?
Labour MP Calls For Reboot Of Theresa May's 'Admirable' Immigration Skills Charge Policy
Home affairs
Labour MP Calls For Reboot Of Theresa May's "Admirable" Immigration Skills Charge Policy
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Former Defence Minister Says Homes Must Stockpile Candles, Radios And Iodine Tablets To Prepare For Attacks
Former Defence Minister Says Homes Must Stockpile Candles, Radios And Iodine Tablets To Prepare For Attacks
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Labour Figures Fear More Gaza Independent Gains At The Local Elections
Labour Figures Fear More Gaza Independent Gains At The Local Elections
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How Keir Starmer Keeps His Massive Parliamentary Party In Line
How Keir Starmer Keeps His Massive Parliamentary Party In Line
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Potholes, Policing And Pubs: No 10’s Reddit Push Ahead Of Local Elections
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Potholes, Policing And Pubs: No 10’s Reddit Push Ahead Of Local Elections
Labour MP Campaigning For Bereavement Suites In Maternity Wards Was 'Fighting For Life' As A Newborn
Health
Labour MP Campaigning For Bereavement Suites In Maternity Wards Was "Fighting For Life" As A Newborn
Recipes for Disaster: Kemi's steak
Parliament
By Robert Hutton
Recipes for Disaster: Kemi's steak
Keir Starmer Would Harm Labour’s Chances In Runcorn By-Election, Say Labour MPs
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Keir Starmer Would Harm Labour’s Chances In Runcorn By-Election, Say Labour MPs
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Tales From The Front: MPs Share Their Stories From Ukraine
Defence
Tales From The Front: MPs Share Their Stories From Ukraine
From shortly after the invasion to today, British parliamentarians have been visiting Ukraine to learn and, where possible, to support. We asked a selection to share their most abiding memories
How Keir Starmer Keeps His Massive Parliamentary Party In Line
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How Keir Starmer Keeps His Massive Parliamentary Party In Line
How do you keep a large parliamentary party in line? Sienna Rodgers digs into Labour's job creation scheme for back benchers. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
Recipes For Disaster: The Bacon Sandwich
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Recipes For Disaster: The Bacon Sandwich
To launch a new column on politicians making a meal of it, there was only one place to start.
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Give Asylum Seekers Right To Work to Reduce Spend on Migrant Hotels, Lib Dem MP Says
Defence
Give Asylum Seekers Right To Work to Reduce Spend on Migrant Hotels, Lib Dem MP Says
The government should let asylum seekers work while they await a decision on their case, a Liberal Democrat member of the international development committee has said.
Nigel Farage Says JD Vance Is 'Wrong, Wrong, Wrong' After Claims He Insulted British Troops
Foreign affairs
Nigel Farage Says JD Vance Is "Wrong, Wrong, Wrong" After Claims He Insulted British Troops
Nigel Farage has said JD Vance was “wrong, wrong, wrong” after the US vice president appeared to describe the prospect of an Anglo-French force in Ukraine as “20,000 troops from some random country that has not fought a war in 30 or 40 years”.
Keir Starmer Says He Is “Full Of Admiration” For British Troops After JD Vance Remarks
Defence
Keir Starmer Says He Is “Full Of Admiration” For British Troops After JD Vance Remarks
Keir Starmer is "full of admiration for all British troops" who have served their country, the Prime Minister's spokesperson has said. 
Freedom of Information: populist irritation or popular democratic tool?
Parliament
By Ben Worthy
Freedom of Information: populist irritation or popular democratic tool?
Tony Blair thought it was one of his worst mistakes and many if not all his successors agree, but Ben Worthy says that for the most part Freedom of Information legislation has strengthened democracy
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Lack of construction careers advice threatens housing targets, CIOB warns
Inside the Lib Dems' swivel to small business
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By Sophie Church
Inside the Lib Dems' swivel to small business
With many asking what the Liberal Democrats will do next, Sophie Church explores the party’s pivot to small business
My bill will put an end to fleecehold misery
Communities
By Alistair Strathern MP
My bill will put an end to fleecehold misery
Now is the time to ensure that homeowners are no longer at the mercy of unaccountable private companies.
Keir Starmer Calls Choosing Between US and EU 'Totally Unserious'
Defence
Keir Starmer Calls Choosing Between US and EU "Totally Unserious"
It is “totally unserious” to suggest that the UK must choose between siding with Europe or the United States in its approach to the war in Ukraine, Keir Starmer has said.
Dyscalculic children have been let down for too long
Health
By Baroness Bull
Dyscalculic children have been let down for too long
There is at least one dyscalculic child in every UK classroom yet diagnosis rates are shockingly low. Raising awareness of this condition on Dyscalculia Day is a vital first step.
End the legal loophole for physically punishing children
Social affairs
By Ellie Chowns and Jess Asato
End the legal loophole for physically punishing children
The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill is a vital piece of legislation that will help ensure all children get the best start in life, driving the lasting change families need to truly thrive. We have no doubt that this bill can and will be a landmark moment for children’s rights.
Labour can deliver a just and fair energy transition by backing renewable liquid fuels Partner content
Energy
By OFTEC
Labour can deliver a just and fair energy transition by backing renewable liquid fuels
One of the biggest challenges facing the Labour government is delivering decarbonisation without putting unnecessary financial burden on ordinary households.
UK Willing To Put 'Boots On The Ground And Planes In The Air' To Defend Ukraine Peace Deal
Defence
UK Willing To Put "Boots On The Ground And Planes In The Air" To Defend Ukraine Peace Deal
A European "coalition of the willing" including the UK is ready to defend Ukraine militarily in the event of a peace deal, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said following a meeting of leaders in London.