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James Wild: Labour’s illiberal plans to choose the news you see

Do you consider Conservative Home a trustworthy source of information? If you are reading this article then presumably you do. Do you think Lisa Nandy, the Culture Secretary does? What about the BBC, or even The…

‘Universal education should begin in the early years’

The more I thought about it, the more fundamental the question became. If we believe education is a public good, why does our conception of universal education begin only when a child reaches school? While similar…

Good growth in every postcode 23rd September 2026

What would this look like in practice? The answer lies in the economic success stories of British companies – small, medium and large – across the UK and building on these successes across England, Scotland, Wales and…

‘Reflecting on four years as co-chair of LGBT+ Labour’

Since taking over the role in 2023, the organisation – and the Labour Party – has experienced significant change. These are my reflections on my time in the role. In 2023, a general election was on the horizon and LGBT+…

‘Labour can build an NHS fit for the future, but it must start working with us, not against us’

As a Labour member, a senior NHS manager in a London Hospital Trust, and a National Committee member of Managers in Partnership (the NHS Managers Union), I felt that optimism. I believed we finally had a government that…

‘Will we ever be done with billionaires crying?’

His reasons were primarily due to tax increases, in particular a potential rise in duty for some slot machines in the upcoming budget. The Social Market Foundation has recommended an increase in Machine Games Duty from…

It’s easy to ignore the Lib Dems, but they could soon hold the balance of power | Rafael Behr

That is consolation for Liberal Democrats , gathered in Brighton for their annual conference, fretting about Ed Davey's low profile and wondering whether a more prominent leader would hoist their flagging poll ratings.…

A power struggle in Brussels — and our big reveal

On the show, hosts Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart spotlight Cristina Lobillo Borrero, Ursula von der Leyen’s new senior adviser for the Clean Transition. They discuss what her appointment says about the Commission…

Thinktank linked to Reform UK calls for abolition of state pension

The Centre for a Better Britain's (CFABB) report – which also calls for weaker rules for UK banks and Trump-style investment accounts offering £1,000 to newborns – will be formally launched at a private event with City…

World shows hints of bucking Trump at the UN

But behind the headlines, there was an undercurrent of discontent — and even defiance — from some leaders who are seemingly preparing for a life after the U.S.-led order. After Trump threatened to “annihilate” elements…