News King’s Speech policies aim to ‘take brakes off’ Britain in growth drive Railways, planning reform and devolution are set to take centre stage in the government agenda announced in the… James Moules 17th July, 2024, 12:01 am
Comment ‘How Labour can navigate the Whitehall system to achieve its governing missions’ The way government works could be in for a long overdue shake up. Following Labour’s historic victory, it’s… Paul Lindley 16th July, 2024, 7:00 am
News Union calls for ‘oven ready’ legislation in King’s Speech on workers’ rights A trade union has called on Keir Starmer to put forward ‘oven ready’ legislation on workers’ rights in… James Moules 15th July, 2024, 5:10 pm
News Fresh party trans row as activists launches ‘alternative’ to LGBT+ Labour LGBT+ Labour has called on the government to lift the ban on puberty blockers, in its first public… Daniel Green 15th July, 2024, 3:04 pm
News King’s Speech 2024: What policies to expect in Labour’s 35 bills Following Labour’s landslide election victory, King Charles will deliver the King’s Speech as part of the State Opening… Daniel Green & Katie Neame 15th July, 2024, 9:23 am
News Starmer vows closer collaboration with Europe as UK prepares to host summit Keir Starmer has pledged to deepen collaboration with neighbouring countries in Europe as Britain gears up to host… James Moules 13th July, 2024, 10:30 pm
Comment ‘I lived through the Miners’ Strike. 40 years on, here’s why it’s still relevant’ Four decades ago, crowds gathered in Durham for what was termed a demonstration with the “Big Meeting” in… Ian Lavery 13th July, 2024, 9:38 am
Comment 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… Kim Johnson MP 12th July, 2024, 1:51 pm
Comment ‘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… Nick Pearce 11th July, 2024, 9:12 am
News ‘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… Chris Carter 10th July, 2024, 4:25 pm