The British left has questions to answer over Bristol graduate’s abduction in Venezuela Opinion Jesús Armas, a former intern at the Institute of Economic Affairs who stood up for freedom on the world stage, has disappeared in Venezuela. Why are the left so wilfully blind to the human rights abuses of those who share their beliefs abroad? Ask Emma Revell Last Wednesday morning I woke up to messages from [...]
The battle of ideas is more important than ever Opinion One of the features of modern politics is just how reactionary it is; political leaders jump from issue to issue as the agenda dictates while the media (understandably) follows or leads this trend. For those who keep a close eye on politics it can therefore feel as if life is a series of tactical battles [...]
Column: The challenges facing Kemi Badenoch… Politics Politicians, the public often decry, lack real-world experience. Whether it be running a business, working in healthcare, serving in the armed forces, anything that demonstrates their ‘feet on the ground’ credentials is a plus. It covers parents too. Just look at Keir Starmer’s oft-touted “toolmaker father”; Rishi Sunak, the “son of a pharmacist; and even [...]
‘Bag ready’ private equity execs more worried about Reeves’ carry policy than Corbyn July 9, 2024 Private equity execs are "bag ready" to leave the UK to avoid Labour's carried interest policy, with some City lawyers giving more legal advice than then when Corbyn was leader, leading industry figures and advisers have said.
Election 2024: What do the results look like in London and who is my MP? July 5, 2024 Labour have swept into power on the back of a landslide victory which has reduced the Conservatives to a rump force in London.
Election 2024: Labour dodge calls for four-day working week June 30, 2024 The Labour Party is reportedly avoiding calls from unions to make a four-day work week an official policy.
Election 2024: ‘Leaders are temporary’ – Starmer defends prior Corbyn support June 25, 2024 Sir Keir Starmer has defended his support for former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, insisting “leaders are temporary but parties are permanent”.
Election 2024: Corbyn says Starmer should stop ‘dissing the past’ June 5, 2024 Jeremy Corbyn has said Keir Starmer should stop “dissing the past” and claimed he would only offer support to a Labour government when it “does something good”.
Election 2024: Tories could lose inner London entirely, YouGov poll predicts June 4, 2024 The Tories risk being reduced to just four seats in the capital - and losing inner London entirely - according to a major poll by YouGov.
Jeremy Corbyn’s seat in Islington North is up for grabs, but who could stand against him? May 16, 2024 Candidates can now apply to stand for the Labour Party in Islington North, the position formely held byJeremy Corbyn.