Political deaths in 2023: The famous faces we said goodbye to this year December 26, 2023 As we end the year, it’s time to look back at the lives of those we lost from Westminster throughout 2023.
Politics quiz: Can you match the quote to the MP who said it in 2023? December 25, 2023 We've rounded up a few of the best quotes from MPs throughout 2023 - can you remember who wishes they hadn't said them?
Falling UK debt interest may allow room for tax cuts, Jeremy Hunt says December 22, 2023 Lower levels of UK debt interest may allow room for the government to cut taxes, UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said.
Sadiq Khan: London mayor criticised for failing to pay small businesses on time December 22, 2023 Sadiq Khan has been criticised for failing to hit a City Hall target to pay 90 per cent of small businesses’ invoices on time.
Wellingborough by-election: More trouble for Sunak as Peter Bone loses seat December 20, 2023 Rishi Sunak is set to lead his party into yet another by-election early in 2024, after Conservative MP Peter Bone’s constituents voted to oust him from the Commons.
Sadiq Khan appoints ex-Canary Wharf director as deputy mayor for business December 18, 2023 Former Canary Wharf Group director Howard Dawber has joined City Hall as deputy mayor for business.
Starmer is set to win, but an election of indifference will come back to bite December 18, 2023 Labour is set to win the next election, but only a third of voters think the party is ready to govern. Is Britain sleepwalking into the future, asks Eliot Wilson.
Labour’s £28bn growth plan would see tax rises, Treasury minister argues December 16, 2023 Labour’s plans to borrow £28bn to invest in decarbonisation and green energy would lead to tax rises, the chief secretary to the Treasury has argued.
Two more Labour-run councils at risk of bankruptcy could impact one million households December 15, 2023 With two more local Labour authorities at risk of effective bankruptcy, council tax may rise by 15 per cent for these areas in order to pay off debts.
Government spent £145m on private contracts for Covid inquiry December 14, 2023 The government has spent £145m on private contracts via the Covid-19 inquiry so far, new data has revealed.