Which party has won the most council by-elections since the May 2025 local elections?
Who’s up and who’s down?
Latest Posts
Here’s why the Carillion scandal will last for decades
There is little chance of any speedy conclusion to the Carillion scandal: The liquidation will probably run for a decade or more and is likely to generate millions in fees for accountants and lawyers.
There’s now proof that workers’ power is good for the economy
More economic democracy – union power, workers’ rights, decentralisation of and democratic engagement in decision-making – creates better productivity and a stronger, more secure economy.
Poll: majority of MPs believe UK can remain in the single market despite Brexit
And Labour and Tory MPs disagree with the party leaders on a host of other Brexit issues.
Is this the beginning of the end for the £200bn PFI disaster? It’s been a long time coming
“The outsourcing party is over” Labour will promise today – and the call to end PFI is supported by some unlikely figures.
Young people will pay the highest price for Brexit, but there’s more to it than just economics
Brexit will destroy relationships, sunder families and narrow the outlook of future generations.
If ‘taking back control’ means anything, we need a second referendum on the terms of Brexit
It was grossly unclear what people were voting for the first time around.
Under the surface, there’s another NHS crisis
The crisis in A&E dominates the headlines – but mental health provision is being torn up across the country.
Why Donald Trump backs a hard Brexit
It’s in the US’ interest for us to break all ties with the EU. But to stand up to bullies like Trump, we need real negotiating clout.
This simple change in the law could save our music venues
After a concerted campaign, the government have agreed to back new legislation which could protect live music in the UK.
BREAKING: The public back remaining in Single Market and Customs Union
Voters reject Theresa May’s harsh Brexit – suggesting Labour’s Parliamentary rebels have public backing.