Starmer hails ‘seismic’ Scotland by-election win as pressure mounts on SNP October 6, 2023 Sir Keir Starmer has hailed a “seismic result” for Labour after his party overwhelmingly won Scotland’s first recall by-election. Labour candidate Michael Shanks won the Rutherglen and Hamilton West seat after securing more than twice the votes of his SNP rival Katy Loudon. The result will pile more pressure on SNP leader and Scottish First [...]
MPs slam Tory mayoral hopeful for saying Jews ‘frightened’ under Sadiq Khan October 3, 2023 Tory mayoral hopeful Susan Hall has been accused of deploying “dog-whistle” politics in her bid to lead City Hall after claiming Jews are “frightened” under Labour’s Sadiq Khan. Senior Labour MPs urged the Conservative candidate to retract the “divisive and disgusting” remarks as the Board of Deputies of British Jews said there is “no fear [...]
Tories are ‘the party of business’, Jeremy Hunt insists ahead of conference speech October 2, 2023 The Conservatives are “certainly the party of business”, Jeremy Hunt has insisted ahead of his speech at Tory conference today. The Chancellor told LBC Radio: “We certainly are the party of business. “Rishi Sunak and I are prepared to take those decisions because there is a fundamental choice in British politics between a party that [...]
Dorries by-election: Can Labour or Lib Dem flip Mid Bedfordshire? October 2, 2023 Ahead of a by-election to replace Nadine Dorries as MP, Labour and the Lib Dems have fought a fierce battle for the soul of Mid Bedfordshire.
UK SMEs lack confidence in political parties – but there’s one they favour more September 28, 2023 SMEs’ confidence in all political parties is suffering according to a new poll - although of those who do see their needs reflected in a party, more would point to Labour.
Labour vows to overhaul apprenticeship levy to improve skills and growth September 25, 2023 Labour has pledged to reform the apprenticeship levy in a bid to encourage firms to improve their employees' skills.
Labour pledge to overhaul audit and corporate governance regime September 25, 2023 The Labour Party has said it will pass long-awaited legislation on audit and corporate governance reforms if it wins the next general election.
Labour: Reeves pledges to beef up OBR so tax and spending plans get more scrutiny September 22, 2023 A new Labour government would strengthen the fiscal watchdog in order to "bring growth and stability back to Britain's economy", the party announced today.
Lettuce remember: One year on from Liz Truss’ disastrous mini-budget September 22, 2023 One year on from the mini-budget, City A.M. takes a look at the fallout and asks whether Truss still has the ability to influence the Conservative Party going forward.
Brits split over Sunak’s net zero delays, poll reveals September 21, 2023 The British public is divided over Rishi Sunak’s decision to delay some of the UK's net zero plans, fresh polling by YouGov has revealed.