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Morgan Jones @morganj0nes.bsky.social · 3h
As Steve outlines below, we have new research out today. For those who prefer paragraphs to graphs when it comes to taking in information, I've written about them here for @politicshome.bsky.social. With some caveats, they're very good for Andy Burnham: www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 3h
Our research finds Burnham's conference speech was well received beyond Liverpool All clips we showed to the public left them feeling more than 10% more positive about the PM. Sections on public control and public ownership of water did the most for his ratings, writes @morganj0nes.bsky.social
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Andy Burnham's conference speech was remarkably popular
Our research found Andy Burnham's conference speech to be well received beyond the hall in Liverpool.
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 4h
When Wakefield were relegated 3 yrs ago, the club didn't stop its community work. It kept giving opportunities and life chances to children, filling the gap left by services destroyed by austerity Its remarkable success isn't just on the rugby pitch — it's in the community, writes Jade Botteriil MP
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Wakefield's remarkable success isn't just on the rugby pitch — it's in the community
On Saturday, Wakefield Trinity take on Warrington Wolves in the Super League Grand Final. Thousands of us will descend on Old Trafford in red, whit...
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 8h
Lib Dem MP Tom Gordon has publicly urged Ed Davey to "think again" on his support for the triple lock, saying it "fails" on fairness and tackling inequality Last month, @bengartside.bsky.social & @franciselliott.bsky.social looked at growing restlessness within the party over strategy and direction
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Ed Davey Urges His MPs To Become Knotweed – But Frustrations Grow Over '72 By-Elections' Strategy
Steady in the polls, its largest ever parliamentary party following the most successful election, mostly untroubled by scandal or rancour – so, jus...
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 9h
A Labour council has decided not to join a Tory challenge against government cuts to local authority funding Stephen Cowan, leader of Hammersmith & Fulham, told PolHome's @matildamartin.bsky.social the council had decided against it after receiving legal advice that a challenge was likely to fail
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Labour Council Rules Out Challenging Government Over London Funding Cuts
A Labour-run London borough has ruled out joining the Conservatives in challenging the government over council funding cuts after receiving legal a...
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Professor Brian Cox has said he was left feeling hopeful by Andy Burnham's "excellent" party conference speech Speaking to @siennarodgers.bsky.social in Liverpool, the TV physicist said it "captured some of that energy and optimism that I haven't seen for a long time"
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Professor Brian Cox Left Hopeful By “Excellent” Burnham Conference Speech
TV physicist and former popstar Professor Brian Cox has expressed his support for Andy Burnham’s “excellent” Labour conference speech in its “messa...
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Despite anger over how the former PM was treated earlier this year, Starmer loyalists kept their heads down at Labour Party conference in Liverpool, with some staying away altogether, reports @alaintolhurst.bsky.social
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Starmer Loyalists Keep Their Heads Down At Calm Party Conference
Party conferences are often a forum for rows and plotting, but Labour's event in Liverpool passed by with barely a whiff of rancour, as allies of K...
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🌹OUT NOW: The Rundown podcast at Labour conference 🌹 Listen to host @alaintolhurst.bsky.social's conversation with Defra Secretary @angelaeagle1.bsky.social in Liverpool, plus @adampayne26.bsky.social & @siennarodgers.bsky.social react to Andy Burnham's speech podfollow.com/politicshome...
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Alain Tolhurst @alaintolhurst.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🚨 New podcast: LIVE from Labour’s party conference in Liverpool 🚨 Featuring a newsy interview with Defra secretary @angelaeagle1.bsky.social and top analysis of Andy Burnham’s big speech by @siennarodgers.bsky.social and @adampayne26.bsky.social 🎧 Listen here:
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The Rundown by PoliticsHome: Angela Eagle live at Labour Party conference
This week The Rundown is coming live from Liverpool, where the team have been at the Labour party conference, Andy Burnham’s first since he took over as leader of the party.Later in the episode i...
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Andy Burnham has announced he will scrap the triple lock to fund social care reform after the next election Speaking at Labour conference in Liverpool, the PM also said he would launch a national commission on electoral reform and pursue closer ties with the EU, as he promised to "break the mould"
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Andy Burnham Says He Will Scrap Triple Lock To Fund Social Care After General Election
Andy Burnham has pledged to reform the pension triple lock after the next general election to fund a new social care system.
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Environment Secretary Angela Eagle has hinted that government action on Thames Water is coming, telling PolHome that "the status quo is not an option" She told The Rundown podcast at Labour conference that the current system is not working, pointing to huge debts, rising bills and sewage spills
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'Status Quo Not An Option': Defra Secretary Hints At Action On Thames Water
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Angela Eagle has hinted that government action on Thames Water is coming, telling Politi...
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
NEW: John Healey Pledges "Fiscal Discipline" and Hints At Welfare Reform www.politicshome.com/news/article/j…
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John Healey Pledges 'Fiscal Discipline' and Hints At Welfare Reform
The Chancellor has pledged 'fiscal discipline' and hinted at future welfare reform, arguing it is 'not progressive to allow a bigger and bigger ben...
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
“I say this with deep regret because Keir is a friend of mine, an incredibly decent person… But I do think what’s happened since has shown why we were right to make the change” @siennarodgers.bsky.social talks to Ed Miliband about Burnham's "culture" reset, his brother's advice, Gaza & much more
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Ed Miliband: “Andy Has Given Us The Permission To Be Heard Again”
Ed Miliband has landed a Great Office of State – not as Chancellor but as the new Foreign Secretary. He talks to Sienna Rodgers about why Keir Star...
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Sienna Rodgers @siennarodgers.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
EXCL: My interview with Ed Miliband — why Keir Starmer had to go and “we were right to make the change” — ex-PM’s future in foreign policy — Burnham’s culture reset in govt — David Miliband’s advice — Falklands, sanctions and more www.politicshome.com/news/article...
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Ed Miliband: “Andy Has Given Us The Permission To Be Heard Again”
Ed Miliband has landed a Great Office of State – not as Chancellor but as the new Foreign Secretary. He talks to Sienna Rodgers about why Keir Star...
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🚨 Exclusive: Ten trade unions have signed an open letter to Andy Burnham calling on his government to end its "military collaboration" with Saudi Arabia www.politicshome.com/news/article/u…
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Trade Unions Call On Burnham To End 'Military Collaboration' With Saudi Arabia
Exclusive: Ten trade unions have signed an open letter to Andy Burnham calling on his government to end its 'military collaboration' with Saudi Ara...
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Labour's newfound unity is about it face its first real tests. What are they? And can Burnham find his way through while keeping the different wings of his party onside? 🤝 www.politicshome.com/news/article...
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Hazards Ahead: How Labour Unity Under Andy Burnham May Be Tested In The Months Ahead
The first few months of Andy Burnham’s premiership have passed in relative calm but the Labour Party’s newfound unity is about to be tested. Harrie...
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🚨 OUT NOW 🚨 @alaintolhurst.bsky.social speaks to former Conservative veterans minister Johnny Mercer about his time in politics, and what he sees as the broken system at the heart of it pod.fo/e/65269c
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Our poll found every single constituency feels worse off now than they did a year ago. However, it also found a sense of hope, and voters ready to reward a PM who takes bold action - on energy bills, water companies, social care & political donations writes @38degrees.bsky.social' Veronica Hawking
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Being cautious is the riskiest thing Andy Burnham could do
Pick any parliamentary seat in Great Britain. Cleethorpes or Caithness, Brighton or Burnley. In every single one, more people say they are worse of...
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Much of the NEET debate has focused on graduates facing a tougher jobs market. These concerns are real and deserve attention, but it's clear that those facing the greatest risk are often the least visible, writes a Labour MP @joshdeanmp.bsky.social
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We’re in danger of solving the wrong NEET crisis
The stark rise in the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs) is one of the most pressing challenges facing the cou...
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Lib Dems go soul searching in Brighton While Ed Davey's position as leader is secure, he is under pressure to provide a clearer answer to the question that dominated the party's conference: what, and who, are the Lib Dems for? @zoecrowther.bsky.social & @noahvickers.bsky.social report
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Lib Dems Go Soul Searching In Brighton
Questions about the Liberal Democrats' strategy, message and identity dominated the party's conference in Brighton.
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Ed Davey has warned Lib Dems they are in a fight for the country's future against an “extremely well-funded” modern-day “far-right” Davey contrasted his party's "community politics" with the divisiveness of Reform He also said he'd fund tax cuts by rejoining the EU's Single Market & Customs Union
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Lib Dems In 'Fight Of Our lives' Against 'Well-Funded Far Right', Warns Ed Davey
Ed Davey has warned Liberal Democrats that they are part of a fight for the country's future against an “extremely well-funded” modern-day “far-rig...
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Going to Labour conference? Head to 4A on Sunday at 15:45 where @alaintolhurst.bsky.social will be talking to The House mag's @siennarodgers.bsky.social and Environment Secretary @angelaeagle1.bsky.social for a live recording of PolHome podcast The Rundown Listen, ask questions, meet the PH team!
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Andy Burnham should appoint a homelessness tsar to help eradicate rough sleeping, the head of a leading charity has said Matt Downie, Crisis CEO, also called on the Labour government to unfreeze Local Housing Allowance at the Budget and embrace Housing First, reports @nadinebh.bsky.social
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Appoint Homelessness Tsar To Help Eradicate Rough Sleeping, PM Told
Andy Burnham should appoint a homelessness tsar to help with his pledge to end rough sleeping, according to the head of a leading homelessness char...
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Sienna Rodgers @siennarodgers.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Exclusive: Unison general secretary Andrea Egan has accused Shabana Mahmood of putting up a “wall of silence” by refusing to meet with the union over its immigration reform concerns: www.politicshome.com/news/article...
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Unison Head Hits Out At “Wall Of Silence” From Shabana Mahmood Over Immigration Changes
Exclusive: Unison general secretary Andrea Egan has accused Shabana Mahmood of putting up a “wall of silence” by refusing to meet with the union ra...
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
“I think if you're active in faith, you're more likely to have a moral compass. That's going to rile a few people up," Lib Dem MP Angus MacDonald tells @siennarodgers.bsky.social
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Angus MacDonald: 'If You're Active In Faith, You're More Likely To Have A Moral Compass'
Entrepreneur, papal knight and now Liberal Democrat backbencher Angus MacDonald tells Sienna Rodgers about his colourful life and why Westminster n...
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Entrepreneur, papal knight and now Liberal Democrat backbencher Angus MacDonald tells The House mag's @siennarodgers.bsky.social about his colourful life and why Westminster needs more business brains 💼🧠
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Angus MacDonald: 'If You're Active In Faith, You're More Likely To Have A Moral Compass'
Entrepreneur, papal knight and now Liberal Democrat backbencher Angus MacDonald tells Sienna Rodgers about his colourful life and why Westminster n...
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
"The danger for us is that now that the Conservatives are no longer in power, being anti-Conservative is less motivating for people" With the Lib Dems wrestling with strategic questions, The House mag's @noahvickers.bsky.social looks at whether Ed Davey's party can break through in cities again
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Urban Lib Dems Fear Their Party Is Too Focused On The Blue Wall
Can the Liberal Democrats break through in big cities again? Noah Vickers reports on the party’s bid to sharpen its ‘national brand’
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Noah Vickers @noahvickers.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Excl: In a new essay for @compassoffice.bsky.social, Lib Dem MP Roz Savage warns her party is "struggling for relevance" and needs "to take a long hard look at ourselves" www.politicshome.com/news/article...
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Lib Dem MP Warns Her Party Is 'Struggling For Relevance' In Call For 'Insurgent' Liberalism
A Liberal Democrat MP has warned her party is “struggling for relevance” and failing to paint a “coherent picture of the country we are trying to c...
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Noah Vickers @noahvickers.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
As Lib Dem conference begins, my latest feature for @thehousemag.bsky.social explores the party's struggle to break through in England's biggest cities, amidst wider questions over the party's future strategy www.politicshome.com/news/article...
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Urban Lib Dems Fear Their Party Is Too Focused On The Blue Wall
Can the Liberal Democrats break through in big cities again? Noah Vickers reports on the party’s bid to sharpen its ‘national brand’
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Senior Labour MP @liambyrnemp.bsky.social has warned that the UK must not repeat the mistakes it made with North Sea oil when it comes to the potential wealth generated by AI 👇 Read @zoecrowther.bsky.social's interview with the former Treasury minister
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Senior Labour MP Says UK Must Not Repeat North Sea Oil Mistakes With AI Wealth
Senior Labour MP Liam Byrne has warned that the UK must not repeat the mistakes it made with North Sea oil when it comes to the potential wealth ge...
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
🚨 OUT NOW 🚨 How to deal with big money in politics 💰 MP @stellacreasy.bsky.social, campaigner Olly Buston and journalist @petergeoghegan.bsky.social join @alaintolhurst.bsky.social to discuss whether Reform's mega-donations will lead to changes in how British politics is funded 🎧 pod.fo/e/6271c5
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🚨 British diplomats sought to reassure Trump officials Andy Burnham wouldn’t target US tech firms days before he became Prime Minister, PoliticsHome can reveal www.politicshome.com/news/article/u…
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UK Diplomats Sought To Reassure US Over Tech Policy Before Burnham Became PM
British diplomats sought to reassure Trump officials Andy Burnham wouldn’t target US tech firms days before he became Prime Minister, PoliticsHome ...
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🔶 Lib Dem MP Roz Savage has warned her party is “struggling for relevance” and said liberals must “rediscover” their “insurgent spirit” @noahvickers.bsky.social reports
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Lib Dem MP Warns Her Party Is 'Struggling For Relevance' In Call For 'Insurgent' Liberalism
A Liberal Democrat MP has warned her party is “struggling for relevance” and failing to paint a “coherent picture of the country we are trying to c...
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Ben Gartside @bengartside.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
In case you missed our exclusive from yesterday:
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🚨 Exclusive: The British ambassador requested help from the Trump White House on dealing with the radical right in the UK, PoliticsHome understands www.politicshome.com/news/article/u…
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UK Seeks Help From Trump White House On Radical Right
Exclusive: The British ambassador requested help from the Trump White House on dealing with the radical right in the UK, PoliticsHome understands.
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Unison general secretary Andrea Egan has accused Shabana Mahmood of putting up a “wall of silence” by refusing to meet with the union to discuss immigration reforms The head of the UK's biggest trade union told @siennarodgers.bsky.social that Mahmood staying as Home Secretary was a “disappointment”
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Unison Head Hits Out At “Wall Of Silence” From Shabana Mahmood Over Immigration Changes
Exclusive: Unison general secretary Andrea Egan has accused Shabana Mahmood of putting up a “wall of silence” by refusing to meet with the union ra...
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Alan White @aljwhite.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Eyepopping scoop 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 😬 www.politicshome.com/news/article...
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UK Reprimanded Over Social Media Laws By US Diplomats At Confidential Embassy Summit
Exclusive: British officials were hauled into a private meeting at the US embassy on Monday and dressed down over the Online Safety Act, along with...
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Mark Wallace @wallaceme.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Scoop from @politicshome.bsky.social overnight:
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
In a meeting at the US Embassy this week, Trump administration officials reprimanded the UK over tech policy US figures raised concerns over the Online Safety Act, the under-16 social media ban, and the prioritisation of outlets like the BBC, PolHome understands @bengartside.bsky.social reports
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UK Reprimanded Over Social Media Laws By US Diplomats At Confidential Embassy Summit
Exclusive: British officials were hauled into a private meeting at the US embassy on Monday and dressed down over the Online Safety Act, along with...
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Labour MPs in Wandsworth have refused to back the Tory council's dispute against govt local authority funding reforms that will lead to a cut in grant funding for some London councils' Wandsworth is preparing to announce a council tax rise which could surpass 160% @zoecrowther.bsky.social reports
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Labour MPs Refuse To Back Tory Wandsworth Council Against Government Funding Cuts
Wandsworth’s three Labour MPs have refused to back the Conservative-run council’s formal challenge against the government’s cuts to local authority...
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Zoë Crowther @zoecrowther.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
EXC: Wandsworth’s Labour MPs have refused to back Tory-run Wandsworth Council’s challenge against govt cuts to local authority funding The borough is planning a record council tax rise of at least 160% with multiple figures (including higher figures) considered, according to multiple sources
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Labour MPs Refuse To Back Tory Wandsworth Council Against Government Funding Cuts
Wandsworth’s three Labour MPs have refused to back the Conservative-run council’s formal challenge against the government’s cuts to local authority...
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The figures are stark. Reception pupil numbers have fallen in London since 2016, while Year 7 numbers have been declining since 2019. Around 90 schools have closed or merged over the last five years The government must support schools as the birth rate falls, writes Cllr Una O'Halloran
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Schools must be supported as the birth rate falls
Local authorities have the knowledge and expertise to manage falling pupil numbers, but government backing will be crucial to help limit the disrup...
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Our research shows that a commitment to rejoin the EU would significantly boost inclination to vote for Labour by 7 per cent across all voters in GB Putting it simply, a bold promise to reverse the damage done by Brexit would make Burnham more electable, writes @bestforbritain.org's Tom Brufatto
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A commitment to rejoin the EU would make Labour more electable
As Andy Burnham’s honeymoon summer draws to a close, Labour MPs are staring down the barrel of some truly perilous fiscal choices in the coming wee...
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Government must impose a donations cap that limits how much can be given to a party in a single year. This is something that is supported by the public, with a clear majority backing it Failure to act would risk more damage to trust in politics, argues @electoralreform.bsky.social's Darren Hughes
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Mega donations will do more damage to public trust in politics
The two Reform mega donations, which saw the party receive an unprecedented £72m from two billionaires, have been a thunderclap moment for our demo...
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
A Conservative-run council has asked the government to increase housing benefit, despite party leader Kemi Badenoch calling for it to be cut Enfield Council in North London has warned current Local Housing Allowance levels risk "increasing the risk of homelessness", reports @cjayanetti.bsky.social
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Tory Council Asks For Housing Benefit Boost Despite Kemi Badenoch Calling For Cuts
A Conservative-run council is lobbying the government to increase housing benefit, just as party leader Kemi Badenoch pledges to cut it.
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Ben Gartside @bengartside.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
For this edition of The House magazine, I spoke to Anna Sabine about suddenly losing her voice and the impact it’s had on her. Really enjoyed our chat — please read below! www.politicshome.com/news/article...
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Anna Sabine, The 'Whispering' Lib Dem MP: 'Do I Seem Weak Now?'
Anna Sabine’s emergency surgery led to the loss of her voice. The Frome and East Somerset MP tells Ben Gartside how she is returning to Parliament ...
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Lib Dem MP Anna Sabine's life was altered earlier this year when a lump on her throat, spotted by a BBC viewer, led to surgery that severed one of her vocal cords She speaks to @bengartside.bsky.social about returning to public speaking and embracing her social media fame as the ‘Whispering MP’
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Anna Sabine, The 'Whispering' Lib Dem MP: 'Do I Seem Weak Now?'
Anna Sabine’s emergency surgery led to the loss of her voice. The Frome and East Somerset MP tells Ben Gartside how she is returning to Parliament ...
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Writing for PolHome late last month, Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Emily Thornberry called on the government to ban all overseas and cryptocurrency donations, arguing that current plans don't go far enough "I am not a dinosaur; I am just a democrat," @emilythornberry.bsky.social wrote
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We can stop foreign-based millionaires influencing our politics. Why don’t we?
The government's plan to stop foreign money influencing our politics is welcome but must go further.
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
MPs have voted against a bill that would have allowed terminally ill adults in England and Wales to seek medical assistance to end their lives At the vote following second reading, 286 MPs voted to prevent the bill from passing, while 270 voted in favour – a majority of 16 in favour of the 'no's
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MPs Vote Down Assisted Dying Bill
MPs have voted against a bill that would have allowed terminally ill adults in England and Wales to seek medical assistance to end their lives.
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🚨 OUT NOW 🚨 🪴 Ahead of Green Party conference, The Rundown is joined by @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social, @russellwarfield.bsky.social, @moreincommonuk.bsky.social’s Louis O'Geran & @zoecrowther.bsky.social to discuss the party's future & Zack Polanski's chances of becoming an MP 🎧 pod.fo/e/5fb012
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