By: Jessica Frank-Keyes

Political Reporter Political Reporter Jessica Frank-Keyes is the political reporter at CityAM. She covers Westminster politics, City Hall, Labour and the Conservative party.

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Row over London housebuilding rates ahead of Michael Gove planning speech

December 19, 2023

A row has broken out over housebuilding rates in London ahead of a key speech by Michael Gove on planning reform.
‘Too little, too late’: Council funding to rise by £4bn

December 19, 2023

Funding for English councils will rise by 6.5 per cent - or £4bn - but authorities say the cash fails to address the “severe problems” facing local government.
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.
Skills shortages? London continues to see fewest apprenticeship starts per 1,000

December 18, 2023

London has continued to see the fewest apprenticeship starts by population of any region in the UK, amid warnings of a “recruitment crisis” facing the city.
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.
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.
Rishi Sunak promises tax cut ‘gear shift’ ahead of next year’s general election

December 14, 2023

Rishi Sunak has promised a “gear shift” in his approach to taxes ahead of next year’s general election.
MP facing suspension over lobbying sting could trigger another by-election

December 14, 2023

A former Conservative MP caught in a lobbying sting should be suspended from Parliament for 35 days, potentially triggering another by-election.
Sadiq Khan: London faces ‘full blown recruitment crisis’ over migration salary rules

December 13, 2023

London is facing a “full blown recruitment crisis” over the government’s new policies on migration, Sadiq Khan has warned.
Rishi Sunak scores lowest ever popularity rating, poll finds

December 13, 2023

The Prime Minister scored a net favorability rating of -49, which puts him on the same level as the Conservative Party and his predecessor Boris Johnson at the time of his resignation.

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