Britons now more pro-EU than the French or Italians
2026 has begun much as 2025 ended, with bleak polling that confirms Britain’s deep and unresolved disillusionment with Brexit, a frustration now shared across the European Union.
The ‘holy war’: How the far right is trying to hijack Christianity
Does the far right’s capture of a debased Christianity matter in the UK, where religion holds far less sway than in the US? Given America’s superpower status, and the reluctance of global leaders to challenge Trump, it should concern us all.
Darren Grimes mocked over false claims M&S staff are ‘forced’ to wear pronoun badges
“I’m a regular shopper at M&S and have seen no evidence of this. Perhaps you could supply some, rather than a lame third hand anecdote.”
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Robert Jenrick condemned after claiming former British colonies owe ‘debt of gratitude’
“These comments are deeply offensive and an obnoxious distortion of history.”
IPPR: Why Labour’s first budget in 14 years gives us cause for hope
‘We must celebrate the wins when they come, but the case for bold ambition on areas such as fair taxation and the green transition must be made and remade throughout the course of this parliament.’
Richard Burgon MP: Why we need Wealth Taxes, not more cuts in the Autumn Budget
‘We need to recognise that the cuts and austerity that got us into this mess will not get us out of it’
Group of MPs seek to establish a women’s caucus in parliament
The caucus would seek to ‘advance issues that disproportionately affect women’
Budget 2024: Here’s how Rachel Reeves could re-build our economy, rescue public services and deliver the green transition
Adrian Ramsay explains what the Green Party would put forward in this year’s budget
Bombshell poll shows more people support Universal Basic Income than oppose it
46% of Brits back a UBI
Over 60,000 people sign petition calling for Rachel Reeves to keep £2 bus fare cap
The bus fare cap is set to be increased to £3 in the budget
Government’s commitment to youth services welcomed by support groups
‘Youth services are not a luxury; they are essential to the development of healthy, thriving communities.’
Two cats in a sack – The Conservative leadership contest enters its final stretch
Once again, the Conservatives seem poised to serve up another political gift to Labour. If Labour manage to blow it, they’ll only have themselves to blame.
Government responds to Face the Music campaign in ‘promising sign’ for UK musicians and artists
Things are ‘moving in the right direction.’