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“It’s better to have them inside the tent pissing out”: has Starmer made a mistake in excluding Andy Burnham from running for MP?

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 By Tate Jeffrey

Last week, Labour’s National Executive Committee (NEC) announced their decision to block current Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, from running for a parliamentary seat in

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#British #Climate #Economy #Government #Latest #Politics

Explainer: What will the ‘Warm Homes Plan’ do to tackle fuel poverty

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 By Olivia L

Deep-diving the UK Government’s £15 billion plan to combat fuel poverty and reduce energy bills.

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Deep Dive: Blair’s AI Bet: Who Controls UK AI Policy?

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 By Michael Mammadov

After Prime Minister Tony Blair left office, he established the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) to maintain his influence on policy.

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Opinion: Impartial Media is Vital to a Functioning Democracy and Must Be Protected

January 13, 2026 By Mayumi Singh

In the last few months, it was revealed that the BBC had edited a video of Trump in January 2021 for a Panorama

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House of Cards: Ambitious Housing Policy Built on Shaky Foundations 

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025 By Daniel Groves

As Starmer’s grip on government weakens, however, the construction of his overly optimistic solution to the UK’s housing crisis has revealed the policy’s uncertain foundations.

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The rise of ‘muscular unionism’ on the British right and the future of devolution

December 10, 2025December 12, 2025 By Michael Mammadov

Following Tony Blair’s devolution reforms, decentralization was thought to be essential to creating stability and addressing nationalist sentiments outside of Westminster. Now, however,

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Opinion: In Defence of the Jury – Why Lammy’s Reforms Risk Justice

December 2, 2025December 5, 2025 By Freya Holland

Jury service is a civic duty, a connection to justice, and for many, our only encounter with the judiciary.

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The 2025 Budget: What’s In It & How It Will Affect Students

December 2, 2025December 2, 2025 By Caspian Davies

Students aren’t immune to long-term implications.

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Is Starmer’s New Immigration Policy A Shift To The Right?

November 30, 2025November 30, 2025 By Cara Challand

This is an interesting move, as he is claiming the political territory that often belongs to right-wing parties. Can centre-left parties retain moral credibility on immigration while answering electorates demanding tougher controls?

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Explainer: Labour’s Renters’ Rights Act and its effects on students

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 By Michael Mammadov

Recently, the Labour government fulfilled one of their key manifesto promises and passed the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 into law. The bill aims

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