Holborn and St Pancras: who will win in Labour vs Green by-election?
On the eve of the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, we look at the state of play in North London. When Keir Starmer decided to complete his retreat from British politics by stepping down as MP in Holborn and St Pancras, it presented Andy Burnham with his first electoral test as Labour leader. Labour have […]
2 weeks ago
Labour hits highest level of support since Jan 2025 – and the Reform collapse continues
Labour’s polling lead widens. The Labour Party has hit its highest level of support with YouGov since January 2025 as Reform continues to collapse in the polls. YouGov’s latest data, commissioned by the Times and Sky News, recorded a three-point jump for Labour, taking them to 27%. Combined with a three point drop for Reform, […]
2 weeks ago
What where you shop says about your politics
Political clean up on aisle five Politics has many tropes and stereotypes, whether it be gammons or snowflakes, champagne socialists or beer conservatives, or just where you do the ‘big shop’, your habits say a lot about you – apparently. This is what a new study by research organisation More in Common has revealed, as […]
2 weeks ago
Prison places: Tories pledge 50,000 new cells for England and Wales
How the last Tory early release scheme compared Tories have pledged 50,000 new prison places in both England and Wales, said to be funded partly by foreign aid cuts, as hundreds of inmates are freed early this week. The pledge comes as the Conservatives gather in Birmingham for their party conference, which opens on Sunday. […]
3 weeks ago
BBC boss gives update as TV licence ‘could be scrapped for alternative’
The BBC director general said the corporation is held back by the TV licence The BBC director general has spoken out about the TV licence fee, following reports that the government is looking at new alternatives. This follows a report from last week that advisors to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy have proposed alternatives to the […]
3 weeks ago
Andy Burnham told to call general election by Labour advisers as Reform drop in polls
Middle East conflict and energy prices could be key to Labour’s election plans Labour figures are reportedly discussing whether the party’s current position in the polls could provide an opportunity for an earlier general election next spring. A source claimed some Downing Street advisers and Labour MPs have been encouraged by the party’s reported two-point […]
1 month ago