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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Campaign analysis: Let’s unpick Labour and Tory rhetoric
Examining the statements, slogans and strategies of what is being said, why it is being said, and the relationship to reality.
Billionaires give Tories over £2m since election called
Labour has called them the party of billionaires
Friends of the Earth comment on party manifestos
The campaign group generally praised them all – but criticised support for roads, airports and HS2.
Anti-tax dodging campaigners celebrate Labour manifesto
Unitary taxation would make it harder to dodge tax.
The secret trade talks with the US are undemocratic and dangerous. Corbyn is right to condemn them
Why Global Justice Now are taking the government to court.
The cynics are ignoring a whole swathe of the public when it comes to Corbyn’s chances
The party’s polling surge in 2017 was largely down to undecideds getting on board. Could it happen again?
Will the Tories cave in to the anti-aid fanatics in their manifesto?
A cut to much-needed international aid could be on its way, writes Natalie Bennett.
The Tories think this is the ‘Brexit Election’. Voters aren’t so sure…
This could well be turning into the ‘NHS Election’.
EXCLUSIVE: Kensington Tory candidate’s ‘buried’ Brexit views revealed
Does the Tory candidate for Kensington still want a ‘tough Brexit’?
The Peace Manifesto: What would an anti-war and pro-peace government look like?
This election could have massive ramifications around the world.