Cost of living is at core of PM’s early agenda
The new PM has placed strong emphasis on tackling the cost of living Since entering office, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has moved quickly to outline a series of policies aimed…
Has there been a Tory renewal under Badenoch?
Since becoming Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch has attempted to present herself as the figure who can rebuild a party still reeling from its heavy defeat in 2024. Her supporters argue…
Reform Vows to Block Non‑English Speakers from Voting
Reform UK has set out plans for sweeping changes to electoral law that critics say could prevent large numbers of non‑English speakers from voting. The party’s “Election Integrity Bill”, published…
Can Socialism Work in the Real World?
Socialism, at its core, is an economic and political philosophy built on the idea that key industries, resources, and services should be owned or regulated by the public rather than…
Burnham Says Irish Unity Referendum “Off the Table”
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has sparked political controversy after stating that a referendum on Irish unity is “off the table” during his first official visit to Northern Ireland since entering…
Rent Controls Will Not Bring Down Rents, says IFS
New analysis from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has claimed that capping rents would not bring down rents. The IFS examined rent control systems across Europe and North America…
Asylum backlog falls by more than half and to lowest level since 2019
The number of people waiting for an initial decision on their asylum claim has fallen sharply, reaching its lowest level since 2019, according to new Home Office figures. At the…
Voting Intention Polls
Voting Intention Polls from 26.08.2026 Westminster Voting Intention Party More in Common 26.08.26 Find Out Now 27.08.26 Survation 28.08.26 Labour (LAB) 27% 22% 27% (+1) Reform UK (RFM) 23% 25%…
Does Andy Burnham represent ‘hope’ to you?
As the United Kingdom adjusts to a shifting political landscape, a central question has emerged among voters and commentators alike: does Andy Burnham represent hope. For some, Burnham’s arrival in…
NEET Numbers Fall Below One Million as Youth Inactivity Shows Signs of Easing
The number of young people in the UK who are not in education, employment or training has fallen below one million, according to new figures from the Office for National…