King’s Speech 2024: ‘My amendment to lift the two-child benefit cap is vital’
DWP figures released last week revealed that the two-child cap on benefits now impacts a shocking 1.6 million…
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‘Lib-Lab cooperation can’t wait till 2029. It should start with social care reform’
It is tempting to regard last week’s general election result as a belated tribute to the late David…
‘Miliband’s onshore wind risks NIMBY and bureaucratic hurdles – but it’s vital’
Across the UK, regions renowned for natural beauty, from West Wales to West Durham, lies a paradox at…
‘Are Labour’s water and sewage policies enough to stop the coming sh*t storm?’
Labour’s long march to power ended this week. Alongside party-gate and Liz Truss’ mini-budget, the ‘Tory sewage scandal’…
Cabinet and frontbench minister appointments: Live updates as government announcements continue
Prime Minister Keir Starmer continues to make appointments to top roles in government, as the new Labour administration’s…
‘From the squeezed middle to the shires: How Labour broke through in the south’
Thursday’s election results dramatically underlined how far Labour has reversed the ‘Southern Discomfort’ that afflicted the party for…
New LGA and Labour group chairs after Davies and Caliskan become MPs
Leadership vacancies in the Local Government Association (LGA) have now been filled after leading members were elected to…
‘Starmer’s mayor summit is no stunt. Why Labour means it on devolution’
The new Prime Minister met with England’s mayors today, within days of taking office. As a statement of…
Labour MP jobs: Party launches website to help hire 1,000 staff in Parliament
Labour has launched a jobs site for roles working for MPs elected at the general election, with plans…
Rachel Reeves scraps onshore wind ban and unveils housebuilding drive
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced sweeping measures to boost economic growth including bringing back housebuilding targets in her first…
