Epic sporting weekend proves sport can be cog in any government agenda May 28, 2024 With a General Election in full swing across the nation sports fans were treated to an epic weekend of action. So with so many events pencilled in across the next five years and numerous more beyond that, our politicians should promote sport to a priority talking point. City A.M. Deputy Sports Editor Matt Hardy writes. [...]
The Notebook: There’s only one thing bridging the Westminster divide: Taylor Swift May 20, 2024 Michael Martins takes the Notebook pen to talk Labour hiring, Westminster politics, and the diplomatic powerhouse that is Miss Taylor Swift.
Why Labour was always going to have to compromise on workers’ rights May 15, 2024 News that Labour is redrafting some of its pledges to transform workers’ rights is a sign the party is preparing to take the duty of governing seriously, Jessica Frank-Keyes writes
When the drugs don’t work: How the UK became addicted to antidepressants May 14, 2024 Almost one in four adults are being prescribed antidepressants, but they are not as effective as was once believed, writes Lucy Kenningham
Rachel Reeves: Nigel Lawson was ‘right’ on not abolishing National Insurance May 7, 2024 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 May 6, 2024 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 May 4, 2024 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.