21 h. ago It took 30 years, but the European question destroyed the Tories. Now Labour could be next

Labour’s policy of sticking to the Brexit status quo deprives it of the economic and electoral benefits of moving significantly closer to the EU

Politics

6 d. ago Reeves wants to hit Middle England with 14 council tax bands, Tories claim... as shadow housing secretary accuses Labour of 'Left

The Conservative housing spokesman accused Labour of a 'Left-wing plot for higher council tax' that could leave households in the top band forking out almost nine times more than those in the lowest.

Events

1 week ago Poll shows Labour slipping into THIRD behind Reform and Tories amid Budget tax frenzy and Reeves' 'illegal letting' row

More in Common research found Nigel Farage's insurgents way out front on 31 per cent - although that was down two points over the past week.

Economics

1 week ago Brexit, Trump, Covid, the Tories: All the things Rachel Reeves blamed for breaking Labour's promise not to put up your taxes... and the one person she didn't!

The Chancellor refused to recommit to Labour 's manifesto promise not to increase income tax, National Insurance or VAT.

Politics

1 week ago Labour says Farage would revive austerity as he prepares to set out economic vision in speech – UK politics live

Reform UK leader expected to promise deregulation and spending cuts as Labour and Conservatives attack policiesThe Tories claim Reform UK are “leftwing” partly on the basis of Nigel Farage’s welfare policies. In particular, in their briefing overnight (see 9.34am), the Tories backed this up by saying that they would cut welfare spending by £23bn, when Reform’s plans (so far) only add up to £9bn, and that Farage would abolish the two-child benefit cap (but only for British parents working full-time, Politico reports).The “leftwing” description is even harder to sustain in the light of this report for Politico by Dan Bloom about Reform’s economic plans.Let’s be clear, we’ve said we don’t guarantee it. Everything’s up for review, because nothing’s affordable if we keep spending more than we’re earning. And we’ve said that consistently if we the country go bust, which is the direction of travel we’re heading, one way or the other, nothing’s affordable.You’re not asking about the much, m...

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2 w. ago North London Labour councillor defects to Tories after 'demanding' ward from Lib Dems

North London Labour councillor defects to Tories after 'demanding' ward from Lib Dems  MyLondon

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2 w. ago Stunning poll shows Labour and Tories behind the GREENS for the first time as Reform UK smashes traditional political allegiances

The Find Out Now survey showed Britain's two historically main parties were tied on 16 per cent support, while the Greens were backed by 17 per cent of voters.

Politics

2 w. ago Reeves admits breaking housing rules while renting out family home

Labour MPs express dismay at chancellor’s error as Tories claim her position may be untenable

Society

2 w. ago Labour hits record low as Greens rise gaining support in London, new poll shows

The YouGov survey showed Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in first place on 27 per cent

Events

2 w. ago Labour hits record low as Greens jump gaining support in London, new poll shows

The YouGov survey showed Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in first place on 27 per cent

Events

2 w. ago Labour hits record low as Greens gain support in London, new poll shows

The YouGov survey showed Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in first place on 27 per cent

Events

3 w. ago 'Massive crimewave' is heading for Britain and the public WILL be in 'danger', Tories warn in wake of Labour's plans to lock up fewer criminals

Tory Robert Jenrick said an official report showed probation officers 'won't be able to cope' with huge numbers of criminals handed community punishments instead of jail.

Events

3 w. ago Tories urge inquiry into ‘personal attacks’ on top civil servant ‘from No 10’

Labour Party chairwoman Anna Turley said the Government has ‘full confidence’ in the Cabinet Secretary.

Events

3 w. ago Tories and Labour in Wales meet formally for the first time in 20 years with bombshell tax plan on the table

The Conservatives want the tax paid when people buy a house - called Land Transaction Tax in Wales - scrapped

Events

3 w. ago Tories condemn 'moral rot' of Labour's plan to give rapists and paedophiles shorter jail sentences, as they launch bid to reverse Shabana Mahmood's soft justice masterplan

Shadow ministers will force a vote on changes to the Government's Sentencing Bill to prevent thousands of rapists and paedophiles being freed early.

Events

3 w. ago Tories will seek to prevent early release of rapists in sentencing reforms

The Sentencing Bill will include an ‘earned progression scheme’, which allows prisoners who demonstrate good behaviour to be freed earlier.

Politics