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The local elections: what’s happening?
Early results from the local elections are coming in. The Conservatives were expected to perform badly, and Labour to make gains, and that's certainly happened. But, if Labour were to replicate these…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Did the Tories 'kill the dream of homeownership'?
In today's Prime Minister's Questions, Keir Starmer accused the Prime Minister and his party of having 'killed the dream of homeownership'. With news this week that Rishi Sunak is considering reintro…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Could Sue Gray-gate backfire on Keir Starmer?
The Cabinet Office has published its written statement into the resignation of Sue Gray, stating that it has given a 'confidential assessment' to the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (Acob…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Round-up – 30/04/23
Isabel Hardman hosts highlights from Sunday morning's political shows. Today's shows looked ahead to next week's local elections, with both parties keen to manage expectations. The Green Party's Adri…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
How bad will the local elections be for Rishi?
The Tories are preparing for a drubbing in the local elections next week. But just how bad will they be? Natasha Feroze speaks to Katy Balls and John Curtice.
Produced by Natasha Feroze and Max Jef…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Sharp quits, what next?
Richard Sharp has quit as chairman of the BBC, following an investigation into whether he properly disclosed his role in enabling an £800,000 loan to Boris Johnson before his appointment. What will h…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Could nurses still back Barclay’s pay offer?
A judge has ruled that strikes by the Royal College of Nursing be cut short by a day, because the six-month mandate for strike action will have passed. Two more unions are still to vote on Health Sec…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Will Xi really bring peace to Ukraine?
Xi Jinping said he will send diplomats to help broker peace in Ukraine after he had a phone call with Volodymyr Zelensky. But are China’s aims really as noble as they seem?
Fraser Nelson speaks to I…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
How did Beattie miss a £100,000 motorhome?
Colin Beattie, the SNP’s former treasurer, said today that he ‘didn't know’ about the party’s purchase of a motorhome worth £100,000, the vehicle at the centre of an ongoing police probe into SNP fin…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Could Diane Abbott return to Labour?
Katy Balls, Fraser Nelson and Isabel Hardman discuss Diane Abbott's suspension from the Labour party. Given her hasty apology, could Keir Starmer allow such a key figure to Labour's left back into th…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago