‘Politically toxic’ holiday tax could turn voters against Labour, hospitality leaders warn Hospitality The “politically toxic” holiday tax could turn hordes of voters against Labour if it is pushed through, hospitality leaders have warned the government. The proposed tax could threaten the fragile majorities of a host of Labour big beasts including health secretary Wes Streeting and foreign secretary Yvette Cooper, trade body UK Hospitality (UKH) has claimed. [...]
Can you complete City AM’s Politics Quiz of the Year 2024? Politics It’s been a busy year for politics in 2024. From elections in the UK and US, Labour’s first Budget in 14 years, farmers protests and more, how well do you remember the twists and turns of the past 12 months? Well, while you’re enjoying a mince pie and glass of Baileys, we’ve put together a [...]
Ben Houchen proves Tories can win – as long as they don’t run as Tories Fintan Smith Ben Houchen held onto the Tees Valley mayoralty by forcefully rejecting the Conservative brand. Other Tory candidates will take note, says Fintan Smith The Conservative Party have suffered a massive blow following last Thursday’s elections. And it was personal for Rishi Sunak – Tories did best when they distanced themselves from the Prime Minister. Labour [...]
‘How am I doing?’ – the big question mayors are asking of voters April 9, 2024 The dynamics of mayoral races are very different to Westminster election mud-slinging, writes Adam Hawksbee.
Teesworks: What it is and why it’s controversial after profits at the flagship regeneration site spike January 10, 2024 Teesworks, one of the UK's largest regeneration projects, enjoyed a surge in its revenue and profits during its latest financial year. Here's why the scheme is con controversial.