A new era for English devolution: Greater Manchester to get new ‘Scotland-style’ freedom over finances
The single settlement system will change the way the region is able to tackle social issues, taking on a more preventative approach.
Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
Government’s Windsor Framework deal described as ‘cataclysmic’ for UK food exports
‘A lot of manufacturers will probably just give up on the European market.’
Hilarious clip of Rishi Sunak’s lack of memory at the Covid Inquiry goes viral
‘He doesn’t recall much, does he?’
Post-Brexit nurse shortage costs NHS £61m a year, new study finds
‘Our research sends a clear message: political decisions impacting immigration and workers’ expectations about the future, like Brexit, can have far-reaching effects on sectors dependent on skilled foreign labour, such as the NHS and the wider healthcare sector.’
As under-investigation water company makes eye-watering dividend payout, Tory MPs vote down sewage sickness compensation scheme
‘It’s shameful’ that the ‘Conservative government have once again put water companies’ profits before people’s health.’
Liz Truss’ ‘US-style’ Bill targeting trans rights blasted a ‘knee-jerk reaction to a moral panic’
A ‘blatant attempt to roll back hard-won rights for the trans community.’
Is the influence of the right-wing media greatly exaggerated?
The right-wing press loves to talk up its own importance, but is its influence exaggerated? And can courting the wrong media sources prove politically damaging?
Young audience members perfectly sum up attitudes towards government’s immigration policies on Question Time
‘We should welcome these people.’
Could Nigel Farage become Tory leader?
Is it leadership of the Tory Party that Farage is setting his sights on, and, if so, would they have him? Or is he planning on creating havoc among the Reform Party?
Tories likely to win just 120 seats in next General Election – research suggests
The Conservatives are on course for their worst showing in modern electoral history, according to the latest predictions.