Government abandons plans to delay 30 local elections in England
Plans to delay local elections in 30 councils across England have been abandoned by the government ahead of…
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‘The cost of living crisis is still Britain’s defining political challenge’
Scandal and speculation continue to grip Westminster this week. But beyond the bubble, one issue matters more to…
‘Nurses are finally getting the recognition they deserve’
In a historic move, the government has agreed with the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) a review of…
Letters to the Editor – week ending 15th February 2026
Read what people have been writing to our editor about this week. Find out how to share your…
‘Labour council candidates – it’s tough, but all is not lost’
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‘Labour won’t stop the far right by changing leaders — only by proving what the left can deliver’
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‘Cutting Welsh university funding would be economic vandalism, not reform’
I have spent more than 15 years working in higher education in Wales. I served as an elected…
Sadiq Khan signals he will stand for a fourth term as London Mayor
Speaking exclusively to the London Evening Standard, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has given his strongest hint yet that…
Starmer or Sarwar: Scottish Labour MSPs and MPs split over Keir Starmer’s future
A rift is deepening between Labour MSPs and MPs in Scotland over the future of Keir Starmer as…
‘Every Lidl helps: What can the Government do to bring down food prices?’
The cost of buying food is top of mind for many British households. Between July 2020 and July…
