33 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

48 h. ago King Charles heads to South Wales for royal engagements on his birthday

As the monarch celebrates his 77th birthday, he has travelled to Wales to meet homegrown stars from the worlds of art, heritage and culture - and of course, cut a slice of birthday cake

Politics

57 h. ago King Charles to meet Gavin and Stacey star during birthday visit to Wales

He will be joined by the Queen on a visit to south Wales for a series of engagements starting in Merthyr

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

8 d. ago Council tax bombshell: Thousands of Londoners to pay for first time while some face bills doubling

Kensington and Chelsea is expected to follow in the footsteps of Wandsworth, Westminster and Hackney and double council tax bills for some home owners in the borough

Economics

9 d. ago Bombshell signal Rachel Reeves plans to increase income tax in Budget

Rachel Reeves has reportedly told the Budget watchdog that she is planning to hike income tax in her November 26 statement, in the clearest sign yet of the Chancellor's plans

Economics

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...

Politics

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 Doctors in Wales 'struggling for jobs' and can't make ends meet

They have painted a picture of a broken system where some doctors are struggling to pay the bills while hospitals continue to be understaffed

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

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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

2 w. ago Productivity bombshell leaves Brits facing BIGGER tax rises next month and 'blows a £20bn hole in Reeves' Budget'

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) watchdog is reportedly poised to cut its trend productivity forecast by about 0.3 percentage points in its upcoming projections.

Economics

2 w. ago Rugby Live: Wales duo to be assessed by medics as squad meet up

Wales will face Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa in the autumn internationals, with all nations descending on Cardiff throughout November

Politics

3 w. ago WRU have made mistake after mistake, poor Steve Tandy's job just got so much harder

Friday's news just days before the Wales squad meet up was ill-timed and insensitive to the players and coaches

Politics

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.

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