Reform’s first year running councils: ‘The atmosphere in the chamber has changed’
Reform’s first year running councils seems to have been defined by a focus on ‘culture war’ issues
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Here’s how much cash governments around the world are diverting to big corporations
New research shows there’s a stark gap between the support governments provide for corporations and their citizens.
Brexit means Brexit, Leave means… male, pale, and stale
Hard Brexiteer campaign Leave Means Leave has been criticised for its very narrow leadership and supporting cast of predominantly old white men.
Bathroom mushrooms and surprise evictions: UK private renters’ woes go viral
Research revealed how “no-fault evictions” are the number one cause of homelessness in England. Now people are taking to social media with their nightmare stories.
Bad bankers: Lehman Brothers throwing a 2008 crash party (and other feckless financier scandals)
Disgraced financiers are holding a ‘secret party’ on the 10th anniversary of the financial crash. But the “sickening” event certainly isn’t the first case of bankers’ boorishness.
Fracking: How an industry and the government are working against the people
The Tories are overriding objections to new dirty energy sources. But they will not win.
Four ways Labour can improve its culture – and build a truly democratic party
Labour’s Democracy Review must be about more than the ‘nuts and bolts’ of our party, writes Omar Salem.
From the Tees Valley to Cornwall, politicians are hoping to fix Britain’s privatised bus system
Across the country, authorities are hoping to use new powers to bring the ‘London model’ for running Britain’s buses into force.
Why didn’t UK regulators spot the rot at the heart of British banks?
US investigators have revealed the scandalous culture in RBS ahead of the financial crash. But where were British regulators?
Anti-Brexit activists just launched a mock campaign to elect a Labour MP as new Tory leader
She has vowed to stay on, despite her local Labour’s vote of no-confidence. But could Kate Hoey become the next Conservative leader?
Ambulance driving volunteers? Thanks, but no thanks
With a shaky history of patient support, the East of England Ambulance Trust is planning to bring in volunteers to drive emergency vehicles. Alex Mayer MEP gives the plan a red light.