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Do accents still matter in politics?
The new MP for Kingswood has been under fire for apparently changing his accent over the course of his political career. Does this matter? And if so, what does this tell us about British politics tod…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago
Labour triumphs in by-election brace
Labour has the won two by-elections in Wellingborough and Kingswood, overturning big Conservative majorities in the process. Party chairman Richard Holden has brushed the results off as typical midte…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago
UK tips into recession – what's left of Sunak's priorities?
This morning's figures show that the UK went into a technical recession last year. Forecasts suggest it will be a short and shallow recession, but how badly does this reflect on the government's prio…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago
Have the Tories given up on Wellingborough & Kingswood?
Inflation figures released this morning have remained at 4 per cent – a worry for Rishi Sunak's five pledges. There are several hurdles are still to come for the Prime Minister this week, including g…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago
Can Labour learn from its mistakes?
Keir Starmer has rolled back on his support for the Rochdale by-election candidate, Azhar Ali over further comments made about on Israel-Palestine. John McTernan and James Heale speak to Natasha Fero…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago
Can Starmer stamp out Labour's antisemitism?
Labour faces another antisemitism battle as their candidate for the Rochdale by-election said that Israel allowed the October 7th attacks as a pretext to invade Gaza. Azhar Ali has since apologised f…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 11/02/24
Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning's political shows.
Michael Gove thinks problems with the housing market could drive young people away from democracy. Who caused these problems…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago
Is the Labour party already fractured?
Having ditched the green investment pledge, Keir Starmer faces questions over what the Labour party actually stands for. And without a clear vision, how can the Labour leader hold together a divided …
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago
Boris Johnson accused of sabotaging Ukraine peace talks
Tucker Carlson released his highly anticipated interview with Russia's leader Vladimir Putin last night. The two-hour long discussion was dominated by Putin who gave history lessons, blamed the Nord …
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago
Is Starmer right to ditch his £28 billion green pledge?
Later today Keir Starmer is expected to officially kill off Labour's £28 billion green investment pledge. With the centrepiece of their public policy now scrapped, what will Labour's promise be at th…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago