MPs across the political spectrum condemn Trump’s claims about NATO troops
“The president was wrong to diminish the role of Nato troops, including British forces in Afghanistan”
Nigel Farage pledges to appoint Brexiteer as Bank of England governor
The Reform leader has been condemned for wanting to politicise the Bank of England
Jon Trickett MP: Labour’s fiscal rules are fuelling stagnation and political disaffection
A posture designed to calm nerves in opposition has solidified into a constraint that now shapes every major policy choice
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Scandal fatigue must not inure us to the crumbling state of UK democracy
To renew our politics, power must be wielded by more of the people more of the time. Local communities must exercise greater control over the key decisions.
Next general election will see ‘serious disruption’ due to voter ID rules
The LGIU said electoral staff are “unconvinced they can deliver a successful general election with voter ID” if Parliament calls one ahead of the deadline, as is widely expected.
Another Sunak pledge lies in ruins after NHS waiting lists hit a new record high
‘It’s part of their plan to run down the NHS by underfunding it and then to claim that the only answer is more privatisation.’
Wera Hobhouse MP: Ticket Office Closures will lead to further chaos for commuters
Closing ticket offices prioritises short-term cost-cutting over positive user experiences, at a time when industrial action has already impacted on passengers’ ability to travel the UK via rail
Exclusive interview: Sharon Graham ‘makes no apologies’ for holding Labour’s feet to the fire
The country is ‘crying out’ for bold political action, argues the Unite leader
Boris Johnson didn’t know what the customs union was while Foreign Secretary
“Explains a heck of a lot”
Labour MP calls for action to tackle sexual harassment in trade unions
“We are calling on you to step forward and back your sisters up” – Harriet Harman
UK economy shrinks at quickest pace in seven months
“Another dismal day for growth in the UK economy. Appalling Tory decisions (and failures to make decisions) have left us stuck in a low growth, high tax trap.”
‘Catastrophic poll’ for Tories shows three in four voters want a change in government
75% of voters believe the UK needs a change of government, with even half of 2019 Tory voters agreeing.
TUC Congress: Comedian Sandi Toksvig compels unions to support fair pay for writers
Unions express solidarity with striking actors and writers in the US