New ASLEF general secretary Dave Calfe on strikes, Labour and the union’s future
After more than four decades in the rail industry, ASLEF’s new general secretary Dave Calfe made his final…
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‘Iran shows why Britain must go all in on fusion’
As missiles fly over the Middle East and energy markets lurch once again, Britain is confronting a truth…
Prime Minister announces £53 million to support vulnerable households with heating oil costs
The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced at a press conference this morning that the government will…
The Prime Minister is the one person for whom politics cannot tread lightly on their life
Being Prime Minister is not just an incredibly hard job. It is a job with no real template.…
Senedd elections 2026: Who are Welsh Labour’s candidates?
Selection for Labour’s candidates for next year’s Senedd elections is well underway, with dozens chosen so far across…
‘Ending leasehold abuse is central to tackling the housing crisis and cost of living’
Across the Labour movement, all of us are agreed that tackling the cost-of-living crisis is essential to restoring…
‘Labour must take back control of our high streets’
High streets are the heartbeat of our communities. They are a microcosm of our towns and cities –…
Letters to the Editor – week ending 15 March 2026
Read what people have been writing to our editor about this week. Find out how to share your…
‘Starmer has a comms line on Iran, not a strategy. Here’s what he should do’
As the US-Israeli war on Iran moves into its third week, Sir Keir Starmer remains in an uncomfortable…
‘It is not easy being Chancellor’
The Government’s vast majority meant Rachel Reeves’ Finance Bill passed its final Commons reading this week without the…
