5 things we learned from Sir Olly Robbins giving evidence on Peter Mandelson’s appointment
Pressure is piling on the prime minister over the Mandelson scandal ahead of the local elections
Reform in turmoil: Deputy group leader of Cornwall Council defects
The bitter infighting and defections that have plagued Reform continue.
Nigel Farage refuses to commit to probing deputy’s corporation tax amid reports he failed to pay £100,000
Farage is choosing to bury his head in the sand
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‘Completely out of touch’: Edwina Currie’s levelling up ‘is working’ comments evoke outcry
The former Conservative MP’s clash with Gary Neville on GMB went viral, with people rejoicing as Neville ‘destroyed’ Currie in a row on Universal Credit that proves how out of touch the Tories are.
EXCLUSIVE: Majority of voters say police have problem with racism, poll finds
More than half of those who answered the survey also say that the police has a problem with Islamophobia (52%) compared to 26% who think they do not.
5 false claims made by Boris Johnson during his Conservative Party conference speech
We take a closer look at some of the false claims made by the prime minister during the 45-minute address.
Wera Hobhouse MP: How many more women have to die before those in power take action?
We need to tackle the mysogyny that underpins violence against women and girls, writes the Liberal Democrats’ justice spokesperson.
EXCLUSIVE: Overwhelming majority of women say police are sexist
Sarah Everard was murdered by a serving police officer. Now new polling for LFF reveals widespread concerns over sexism in the police force.
Cut the bullsh*t on ‘levelling up’: Welsh families’ budgets just got a £286m cut
Recent Tory decisions show beyond doubt that Westminster and the UK’s uncaring union don’t work for Wales, writes Plaid Cymru’s Hywel Williams MP.
Labour can no longer sit on the fence when it comes to Palestine
After Labour conference passed a Young Labour motion on Israel and Palestine, Unite’s Tony Burke says Labour must be clear in its support for Palestinian rights.
Revealed: The new visa scheme for lorry drivers leaves thousands at risk of exploitation
Short term visas are a recipe for dire working conditions.
Conservative conference: Frost confesses Northern Ireland protocol in falling apart
Setting the scene for the imminent triggering of Article 16, Lord Frost’s conference speech has triggered a hostile response, derided as ‘inflaming tension while solving nothing.’
Starmer is looking increasingly isolated on the Green New Deal
The Labour leader will ignore the movement’s calls for public ownership of energy to his detriment, writes activist Ben Davies.