The Tories: Why did they lose, and can they recover?
Just as Labour’s victory was fuelled by Conservative chaos, the Tories’ chances of a comeback will hinge on whether Labour can deliver on its promises.
Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
Report shows financial gap between disabled community and others is widening, and urgent action is required
‘The new UK government claims that “there is light at the end of the tunnel” well, shine it on disability, urgently.’
Fare Britannia: Greenpeace urges UK to tackle highest train fares in Europe with fairer pricing
The cost of rail travel in the UK is among the highest in Europe.
Reversing two-child limit would be ‘cost-effective’ way to pull 540,000 children out of poverty, says IFS
‘The recent rise in measured child poverty is entirely driven by higher rates of poverty among families with three or more children. Scrapping the two-child limit would be a cost-effective way of reducing child poverty.’
The maddest comments at the Conservative Party conference
The most bizarre remarks from Birmingham this week.
Momentum builds for UK to catch up with European neighbours and embrace a four-day working week
‘In the UK, we work some of the longest full-time working hours in Europe, we have done for decades, and we also have one of the least productive economies.’
Over 41,000 people call for immediate funding for GPs to prevent appointment cuts
The campaign reminds Wes Streeting of Labour’s election promise to end the “8am scramble” for GP appointments by making it easier for patients to book appointments with their preferred doctor.
Doctors and dentists join calls for free school meals to improve children’s diets
‘Every day, we see the devastating impact of poor diet and food scarcity on the health of our children and young people. This cannot be right, and your government cannot stand by while it worsens.’
The tentacles of the Atlas Network: Progressive politicians beware…
As the Atlas Network and its affiliates pose a clear threat to meaningful climate action, Starmer should be wary of any association with them or their ideological allies.
Rejoiners head to London for National Rejoin March 2024, amid widespread dissatisfaction towards Brexit
This major anti-Brexit event comes amid widespread dissatisfaction towards Brexit. In recent months, polls have consistently shown that most voters believe Brexit has been a mistake.