Rachel Reeves: Nigel Lawson was ‘right’ on not abolishing National Insurance UK Politics Labour’s shadow Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, speaking in the City of London today, set out her party’s attack lines on the Tories’ economic record following the local and mayoral elections last week.
John Swinney ‘deeply honoured’ to be new SNP leader UK POLITICS Former Scottish deputy first minister John Swinney said he was “deeply honoured” to have become the new leader of the SNP.
Rishi Sunak braces for London and West Midlands mayoral results as election counts continue Politics Rishi Sunak is braced for the result of key mayoral elections in London and the West Midlands, after the Conservatives were trounced yesterday.
Khan calls for end to ‘everyday extortion’ of unfair charges for leaseholders April 27, 2024 London Mayor Sadiq Khan is urging ministers to end the “everyday extortion” of unfair service charges for leaseholders.
MP Mark Menzies loses Tory whip as party investigates claims he misused funds April 18, 2024 Tory MP Mark Menzies has lost the Conservative whip while the party investigates claims he misused campaign funds.
How London became Labourland – and why we should worry April 4, 2024 Labour has painted the town red, but a lack of proper challenge will make governing ineffective, writes John Oxley.
Lessons from Mrs T: Why we need more businesspeople in parliament April 3, 2024 As exemplified by Margaret Thatcher's inner circle, a bit of business nous can go a long way in Westminster, writes James Price.
Businessmen are from Mars, politicians Venus, but they must learn how to speak to each other April 2, 2024 It may sometimes feel like politicians and businesspeople are from different worlds, but if they learn to speak they will see they want the same things, writes Emma Revell.
Is Khan being left out of the Starmer project? April 2, 2024 Labour could soon be in charge of Westminster and Whitehall, but a clash between Starmer and Khan risks stasis in London, writes Eliot Wilson.
Post Office aware of Horizon faults during court battles, secret report shows March 29, 2024 A draft report has revealed the Post Office was aware of evidence that losses could be due to errors in the Horizon IT system but still pressed ahead with the Bates v Post Office Ltd case.