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Sienna Rodgers is Deputy Editor of The House magazine.

National Maternity Adviser Michelle Welsh: “We Are Not Waiting For More Babies To Die”
Health
National Maternity Adviser Michelle Welsh: “We Are Not Waiting For More Babies To Die”
Labour MP Michelle Welsh has just been appointed the government’s first national maternity adviser. She tells Sienna Rodgers about her personal experience of birth trauma and why she’s fighting for all mums and babies to be better treated by our maternity services
Andy Burnham: The Makerfield Campaign, The Aftermath And His Prep For Government
Political parties
Andy Burnham: The Makerfield Campaign, The Aftermath And His Prep For Government
Andy Burnham supporters are increasingly optimistic about Makerfield. Sienna Rodgers explores what comes after the by-election
Andy Burnham Says He Is “Not Going To Hold Back” On “Early Change” To The House Of Lords
Political parties
Andy Burnham Says He Is “Not Going To Hold Back” On “Early Change” To The House Of Lords
Exclusive: Andy Burnham has told The House magazine that he would support “early change” to the House of Lords, with reform – including downsizing it – coming by way of the next general election.
Stephanie Peacock: “I've Got No Time For Conversations About Rejoining The EU”
Culture
By Sienna Rodgers
Stephanie Peacock: “I've Got No Time For Conversations About Rejoining The EU”
Tourism minister Stephanie Peacock talks to Sienna Rodgers about introducing a controversial tourist tax and tackling short-term holiday lets – plus why Labour finds itself in a mess, but relitigating Brexit would be wrong
Inside Andy Burnham's Makerfield Campaign: “Nobody Thinks This Is In The Bag”
Political parties
Inside Andy Burnham's Makerfield Campaign: “Nobody Thinks This Is In The Bag”
Will Andy Burnham’s big by-election bet on Makerfield pay off? Sienna Rodgers talks to Labour MPs, insiders and activists who reveal the campaign strategy and what’s worrying them
Emily Thornberry: “I Wanted Keir To Have More Of An Opportunity To Be Himself”
Foreign affairs
Emily Thornberry: “I Wanted Keir To Have More Of An Opportunity To Be Himself”
Foreign Affairs Committee chair Emily Thornberry tells Sienna Rodgers Labour needs ‘bold and brave and open leadership’ – from radicalism at home to the EU reset and British soft power around the world
Caitlin Prowle: “People Want The Labour Party To Look, Talk And Feel Like The Labour Party”
Parliament
By Sienna Rodgers
Caitlin Prowle: “People Want The Labour Party To Look, Talk And Feel Like The Labour Party”
As the Labour Party finds itself in the middle of an internal battle while in government, its sister party thinks it can see a way forward. Sienna Rodgers speaks to the Co-operative Party’s assistant general secretary Caitlin Prowle
What Software Engineering Can Teach Us About AI And The Future Of Work
Economy
By Sienna Rodgers
What Software Engineering Can Teach Us About AI And The Future Of Work
Junior developer jobs are under threat as AI coding tools become commonplace. Sienna Rodgers explores this early case study of how AI reshapes a labour market
Edtech Wars: Meet The Mums Fighting Screens In Classrooms
Education
By Sienna Rodgers
Edtech Wars: Meet The Mums Fighting Screens In Classrooms
As consensus grows around the need for social media and smartphone restrictions for under-16s, Sienna Rodgers reports that campaigner mums across the country are now bringing the fight to edtech
Top PM Aide Darren Jones 'Sounding Out Support' For Potential Leadership Run
Political parties
Top PM Aide Darren Jones "Sounding Out Support" For Potential Leadership Run
Exclusive: Chief secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones has sparked suspicion among colleagues that he is quietly sounding out support for a future leadership bid of his own, PoliticsHome understands.
Greens Hopeful Of Taking On Reform To Make First Gains In Outer London
Communities
Greens Hopeful Of Taking On Reform To Make First Gains In Outer London
The Greens are so optimistic about their prospects in the upcoming local elections that they are now diverting campaigning resources to outer London, where senior sources believe the party could make gains for the first time, PoliticsHome can reveal.
“Critical Friend”: Chief Inspector John Tuckett Resets Role Of Borders Watchdog
Home affairs
“Critical Friend”: Chief Inspector John Tuckett Resets Role Of Borders Watchdog
Former submarine commander turned independent chief inspector of borders and immigration John Tuckett tells Sienna Rodgers he is resetting the watchdog’s relationship with the Home Office after years of tension
Alf Dubs: Labour Is Weakening Refugee Rights – I Had More Success Under The Tories
Home affairs
Alf Dubs: Labour Is Weakening Refugee Rights – I Had More Success Under The Tories
As Lord Dubs leads the charge against the government’s immigration changes, he talks to Sienna Rodgers about his disappointment in Labour, his hopes for rejoining the EU, and why Keir Starmer must step out of his advisers’ shadow
Team Burnham Is Getting Organised Ahead Of The May Elections
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
Team Burnham Is Getting Organised Ahead Of The May Elections
Labour MPs say Angela Rayner is down, Andy Burnham is up. Sienna Rodgers reports on the obstacles on the mayor’s path to No 10
Sonia Kumar MP On Training Physiotherapists In A War Zone And Why She Quit The NHS
Health
By Sienna Rodgers
Sonia Kumar MP On Training Physiotherapists In A War Zone And Why She Quit The NHS
Labour MP Sonia Kumar tells Sienna Rodgers about travelling to Ukraine with a team of British clinicians to train local therapists, helping injured soldiers recover faster
Olympic Medallist Baroness Davies: “I’m Not Going To Lie. Is That A Problem?”
Culture
By Sienna Rodgers
Olympic Medallist Baroness Davies: “I’m Not Going To Lie. Is That A Problem?”
From racing doped East German swimmers to campaigning on women’s sport, Olympic medallist turned Conservative life peer Baroness Davies tells Sienna Rodgers that fairness will drive her work in the Lords
Inside The Battle For Labour's Mainstream: Luke Akehurst Vs Luke Hurst
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
Inside The Battle For Labour's Mainstream: Luke Akehurst Vs Luke Hurst
Two internal players called Luke are battling to claim Labour’s mainstream. The outcome of their rivalry will shape the future of the party – and possibly the country. Sienna Rodgers reports
Angela Rayner Joins Fightback Against Government Immigration Reforms
Home affairs
By Sienna Rodgers
Angela Rayner Joins Fightback Against Government Immigration Reforms
Former Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner has given her backing to the efforts of a large group of Labour MPs currently lobbying the government against its immigration reforms.
Zack Polanski: “There’s A Lot Of Inauthenticity In Politics, But It’s Not Coming From Me”
Political parties
Zack Polanski: “There’s A Lot Of Inauthenticity In Politics, But It’s Not Coming From Me”
Green Party leader Zack Polanski talks to Sienna Rodgers about his by-election success, potential Labour defectors, and how his upbringing shapes his views on Zionism
Jeremy Corbyn Officially Elected Parliamentary Leader Of ‘Your Party’
Political parties
Jeremy Corbyn Officially Elected Parliamentary Leader Of ‘Your Party’
Exclusive: Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has officially become parliamentary leader of ‘Your Party’ after being elected to the role by the new party’s executive committee.
Trump Is No Ally Of Britain – He Is A Threat Like Putin, Says Zack Polanski
Foreign affairs
Trump Is No Ally Of Britain – He Is A Threat Like Putin, Says Zack Polanski
Zack Polanski has declared that Donald Trump cannot be an ally of Britain, and the UK can no longer have a “special relationship” with the US, because its President is a “real threat” in the same mould as Vladimir Putin.
Labour And Greens Clash Over Betting Influence On Manchester By-Election Campaign
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
Labour And Greens Clash Over Betting Influence On Manchester By-Election Campaign
Exclusive: The Labour Party and the Greens have clashed over the influence of political betting on the eve of the Gorton and Denton by-election, triggering claims that the market should be regulated.
Danny Kruger: 'If We Don’t Win, Or If We Win And Make A Mess Of It, I Fear For Our Country'
Political parties
Danny Kruger: 'If We Don’t Win, Or If We Win And Make A Mess Of It, I Fear For Our Country'
Ex-Tory MP Danny Kruger reveals to Sienna Rodgers his plans as Reform UK’s head of preparing for government, from election readiness to pronatalist ambition – and why he fears for Britain if his party makes ‘a mess of it’
Fake Email Claiming Labour MPs Are Ready To Quit Is Reported To Police
Political parties
Fake Email Claiming Labour MPs Are Ready To Quit Is Reported To Police
A fake email claiming that at least 11 Labour MPs are ready to resign their seats and trigger by-elections in protest at Keir Starmer’s leadership was sent to parliamentarians on Thursday morning.
Survival Of ‘Your Party’ At Stake As Leadership Voting Opens
Political parties
Survival Of ‘Your Party’ At Stake As Leadership Voting Opens
A source close to Jeremy Corbyn has said ‘Your Party’ will not survive unless his supporters win power within it, as voting opens today for members to elect the party's leadership.
FBU's Steve Wright: “We’ve Got A Labour Government But That Doesn’t Mean The Attacks Stop'
Home affairs
By Sienna Rodgers
FBU's Steve Wright: “We’ve Got A Labour Government But That Doesn’t Mean The Attacks Stop"
Steve Wright, the Fire Brigades Union general secretary, talks to Sienna Rodgers about losing firefighters and battling Reform UK
Ex-Ofsted Chair Baroness Spielman: “We Can't Take All The Effort Out Of Learning”
Education
By Sienna Rodgers
Ex-Ofsted Chair Baroness Spielman: “We Can't Take All The Effort Out Of Learning”
Conservative peer and former Ofsted chair Baroness Spielman talks to Sienna Rodgers about the SEND crisis, her time at the regulator and why some parents need stigmatising
Labour Must “Start Delivering For Working People”, Says Head Of Firefighters’ Union
Home affairs
By Sienna Rodgers
Labour Must “Start Delivering For Working People”, Says Head Of Firefighters’ Union
Exclusive: Steve Wright, general secretary of the Labour-affiliated Fire Brigades Union, has declared that Keir Starmer’s government “needs to start delivering for working people”.
Greens Frame By-Election As Battle Against 'Anti-Muslim Record' Of Reform’s Matthew Goodwin
Political parties
Greens Frame By-Election As Battle Against "Anti-Muslim Record" Of Reform’s Matthew Goodwin
The Green Party will put Reform candidate Matthew Goodwin’s “record of anti-Muslim bigotry”, along with a message of “unity and hope”, at the forefront of its campaign to win the Gorton and Denton by-election, PoliticsHome understands.
Justice Minister Jake Richards: 'It's Very Dangerous To Underestimate Keir Starmer'
Communities
Justice Minister Jake Richards: "It's Very Dangerous To Underestimate Keir Starmer"
Fast-tracked into government after just over a year in Parliament, justice minister Jake Richards tells Sienna Rodgers about his plans to overhaul youth justice, reform the ECHR and face down Labour rebels
Andy Burnham Blocked By Labour From Running In By-Election
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
Andy Burnham Blocked By Labour From Running In By-Election
Andy Burnham has been blocked from running as the Labour candidate in a parliamentary by-election, after a core group on the party’s ruling national executive committee (NEC) refused to give him permission to stand.
Starmer Allies Say Burnham Will Not Be Allowed To Stand For Manchester Seat
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
Starmer Allies Say Burnham Will Not Be Allowed To Stand For Manchester Seat
Allies of Keir Starmer have told PoliticsHome that Andy Burnham will not be allowed to stand as the Labour candidate in the upcoming by-election in a newly vacated Greater Manchester seat.
What Andrea Egan’s Shock Unison Win Means For Labour And Beyond
Economy
By Sienna Rodgers
What Andrea Egan’s Shock Unison Win Means For Labour And Beyond
Keir Starmer’s most reliable ally among trade union leaders, Christina McAnea, is being ousted as Unison general secretary after a single term following a historic result.
Andrea Egan Wins Unison Race In Blow For No 10
Economy
By Sienna Rodgers
Andrea Egan Wins Unison Race In Blow For No 10
Keir Starmer critic Andrea Egan has won the race to be general secretary of Unison, Britain's biggest trade union and a key Labour Party affiliate, in a fresh blow to No 10.
RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey: 'Here's The Thing – Strikes Are Effective'
Economy
By Sienna Rodgers
RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey: "Here's The Thing – Strikes Are Effective"
RMT union general secretary Eddie Dempsey talks to Sienna Rodgers about the potential for disputes under Great British Railways, the value of ‘militant strike action’, and why he won’t be leaving his council home
'We're Not Squeamish': Westminster Is Slowly Waking Up To The Birth Rate Crisis
Education
By Sienna Rodgers
"We're Not Squeamish": Westminster Is Slowly Waking Up To The Birth Rate Crisis
Parents of pre-school children in London are delighted: thanks to our collapsing birth rate, it seems the catchment areas of good local state schools keep getting bigger.