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‘Motherhood shouldn’t be a barrier to public service’

At the time, I was also seven months pregnant. Looking back, many people assumed that campaigning while heavily pregnant would be the biggest challenge. In reality, that was the easier part. The real balancing act began…

Good growth in every postcode 28th October 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 in building on these successes across England, Scotland, Wales and…

‘Lessons from Brazil: What Labour can learn from Lula’s victory’

Brazil’s presidential election concluded with a fittingly chaotic climax, with a last-minute Supreme Court extension to voting hours as public transport was disrupted in some cities and severe weather affected others.…

What to expect from John Healey’s first budget: who wins, who pays?

Despite the chancellor's promises in the summer that the tax and spending event would not be beset by the leaks that preceded those of his predecessor, Rachel Reeves, both official and unofficial sources have indicated…

Volunteer, 78, says Reform official likened her to Nazi collaborator for teaching asylum seekers English

The couple said the accusations were made against Mair Godley at a parish council meeting on 14 October. Reform took over control of Essex county council after the elections in May 2026, ending 25 years of Conservative…

The Putin call dividing EU leaders

Also on the pod: Brussels unveils a sweeping overhaul of Frontex, giving the EU border agency a much bigger role in deportations, new powers to monitor social media and plans for a major expansion. And after a summer of…

Merz in Asien: Partner statt Protektionismus

Hans von der Burchard, der auf der Reise dabei ist, ordnet ein, was die deutsche Industrie jetzt davon mitnehmen kann und ob Merz die Lieferung japanischer Patriot-Raketen an die Ukraine beschleunigen kann. Im…

EU Public Prosecutor’s Office will be ‘killed softly for doing its job’ says outgoing chief

It’s easy, it’s a pattern. If you want to destroy an institution, you can do three things, that are happening now. First, you are underfunded. On paper we should have 230 European delegated prosecutors, and we have money…

Serbian opposition landslide exposes cost of EU’s bet on ousted Vučić

According to CEP data published earlier this year, as many 41.6% of citizens believe the EU is more interested in pursuing its own political and economic interests in the region than improving the state of democracy and…

EU prosecutors still have questions for von der Leyen over Pfizergate

There is a very famous saying there: 'In Brussels, no one can hear you scream,' and unfortunately, this is true," she said, in a nod to the Ridley Scott blockbuster Alien. "I am concerned that the EPPO is going to be…