Politics
Has Starmer been naughty or nice? Here’s Matt Chorley’s gift guide for politicians this Christmas

Has Starmer been naughty or nice? Here’s Matt Chorley’s gift guide for politicians this Christmas
What to get for the beleaguered politician who has it all?
Labour’s veterans minister: How we’re tackling the ‘national shame’ of veteran homelessness

Labour’s veterans minister: How we’re tackling the ‘national shame’ of veteran homelessness
After Big Issue’s reporting on the future of funding for homeless veterans, minister Louise Sandher-Jones writes that the government believes ‘every veteran deserves this safety net’
The real reason why Trump is suing the BBC, explained: ‘A war on any media that dares to criticise’

The real reason why Trump is suing the BBC, explained: ‘A war on any media that dares to criticise’
Media and press freedom experts say this lawsuit highlights how political pressure can shape public-service journalism long before any court ruling
Nicola Sturgeon: ‘Scotland will definitely be independent much sooner than it feels right now’
Nicola Sturgeon: ‘Scotland will definitely be independent much sooner than it feels right now’
Labour’s youth strategy is very promising – but it must be consistent and well-funded
Labour’s youth strategy is very promising – but it must be consistent and well-funded
Labour’s £9.1bn inheritance tax raid is a missed opportunity to break the cycle of deprivation

Labour’s £9.1bn inheritance tax raid is a missed opportunity to break the cycle of deprivation
UK asylum system delays and inefficiencies found to be ‘wasting public funds’ and ‘harming lives’

UK asylum system delays and inefficiencies found to be ‘wasting public funds’ and ‘harming lives’
The Museum of Austerity exhibition brings home the human cost of benefit cuts – MPs need to see it

The Museum of Austerity exhibition brings home the human cost of benefit cuts – MPs need to see it
I love to paint, but it can’t cut me off from the world entirely

I love to paint, but it can’t cut me off from the world entirely
What lessons do Sadiq Khan’s free school meals have for Labour as two-child benefit cap ends?

What lessons do Sadiq Khan’s free school meals have for Labour as two-child benefit cap ends?
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern: ‘Door-knocking for politics is easier than door-knocking for God’

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern: ‘Door-knocking for politics is easier than door-knocking for God’
Africa’s first G20 must put debt justice at the heart of the inequality agenda

Africa’s first G20 must put debt justice at the heart of the inequality agenda
Millionaires tell Rachel Reeves: Tax us more or lose to Reform in the next election

Millionaires tell Rachel Reeves: Tax us more or lose to Reform in the next election
Millions of Brits can’t afford to buy enough food. How do we feed a hungry nation?

Millions of Brits can’t afford to buy enough food. How do we feed a hungry nation?
After growing up in poverty, I know the anger 4.5 million children must feel

After growing up in poverty, I know the anger 4.5 million children must feel
‘A moral imperative’: Starmer faces pressure to confirm cash to stop veteran homelessness

‘A moral imperative’: Starmer faces pressure to confirm cash to stop veteran homelessness
Overwhelming majority of Brits say the country feels divided

Overwhelming majority of Brits say the country feels divided
Politics needs someone tough to sort out the mess. Louise Casey is just the person for the job

Politics needs someone tough to sort out the mess. Louise Casey is just the person for the job
Five major banks to allow homeless people to open bank accounts under new pilot

Five major banks to allow homeless people to open bank accounts under new pilot
Should we be scared of the crime all around us? The truth is, it’s safer than you think

Should we be scared of the crime all around us? The truth is, it’s safer than you think
Renters’ Rights Act: Labour’s landmark rental reforms receive royal assent and finally become law

Renters’ Rights Act: Labour’s landmark rental reforms receive royal assent and finally become law
Young people call on Rachel Reeves to bring in wealth tax: ‘Our generation is losing hope’

Young people call on Rachel Reeves to bring in wealth tax: ‘Our generation is losing hope’
Dad of boy who died due to mould in flat says he’s ‘proud’ of his son for saving lives


