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Nigel Farage Hopes The Iranian Regime Is “Wiped Out'
Foreign affairs
Nigel Farage Hopes The Iranian Regime Is “Wiped Out"
Nigel Farage hopes the Iranian regime is “wiped out” in its conflict with Israel. 
Why The Government's Welfare Cuts Risk A Big Labour Rebellion
Social affairs
Why The Government's Welfare Cuts Risk A Big Labour Rebellion
The government is preparing for a major Labour backbench rebellion when its package of welfare reforms is put to a House of Commons vote. Here's why the proposed changes are controversial.
Whips Urge Labour Rebels To Abstain On Welfare Bill
Economy
Whips Urge Labour Rebels To Abstain On Welfare Bill
Government whips are urging unhappy Labour MPs to abstain on the Welfare Bill as Downing Street struggles to abate a backbench rebellion, PoliticsHome understands.
A reminder of humanity at its best: Lord Bates reviews 'The Salt Path'
Books & culture
A reminder of humanity at its best: Lord Bates reviews 'The Salt Path'
This film, about love and having the courage to start afresh, may be slow-paced and understated – but it’s all the more authentic for it
UK Student Interest In US Universities Falls Sharply
Education
UK Student Interest In US Universities Falls Sharply
The number of UK students showing an interest in going to university in the United States has fallen significantly in the wake of Donald Trump's second presidency, research shared with PoliticsHome suggests.
Labour MPs Accuse Government Of Failing To Protect LGBT+ Citizens In Overseas Territories
Foreign affairs
Labour MPs Accuse Government Of Failing To Protect LGBT+ Citizens In Overseas Territories
A group of new Labour MPs has accused the UK government of violating international law and “betraying” British values by failing to protect LGBT+ people in the British Overseas Territories.
'We Had The World To Ourselves': Al Carns' Everest Climb
Parliament
"We Had The World To Ourselves": Al Carns' Everest Climb
In May, a group of British veterans – including Al Carns – set a record with their fast ascent of Everest. The veterans minister tells Sophie Church how the team completed the challenge in seven days to be ‘back in time for Sunday lunch’
Labour MPs In Heated Row Following Jeremy Corbyn's Gaza Vote
Parliament
Labour MPs In Heated Row Following Jeremy Corbyn's Gaza Vote
A heated row between a government whip and backbench Labour MP over a Gaza vote earlier this month forced parliamentary doorkeepers to intervene.
MPs Vote To Decriminalise Abortion
Health
MPs Vote To Decriminalise Abortion
An amendment to decriminalise abortion has passed the House of Commons, bringing it closer to law.
Green Party Accused Of Keeping “Unlawful” Gender Rules For Leadership Contest
Communities
Green Party Accused Of Keeping “Unlawful” Gender Rules For Leadership Contest
There is a legal row over whether the Green Party's leadership contest rules are compliant with the recent Supreme Court gender ruling, PoliticsHome can reveal.
Everything You Need To Know About The MP Vote On Decriminalising Abortion
Health
Everything You Need To Know About The MP Vote On Decriminalising Abortion
MPs have been offered a 'free vote' on whether to remove criminal penalties for women who illegally end their own pregnancies.
Drone Manufacturer Anduril's Richard Drake: “I Got Tired Giving Soldiers Yesterday's Tech Tomorrow”
Defence
Drone Manufacturer Anduril's Richard Drake: “I Got Tired Giving Soldiers Yesterday's Tech Tomorrow”
As the UK ramps up defence spending, head of drone manufacturer Anduril Richard Drake tells Sophie Church the company is offering an alternative to how we fight wars and pay for them. Photography by Dinendra Haria
Labour MPs Split Over Whether To Recognise Palestinian State
Foreign affairs
Labour MPs Split Over Whether To Recognise Palestinian State
Labour MPs are divided over whether now is the time to recognise a Palestinian state as conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate.
Home Secretary Announces Law Changes In Response To 'Damning' Grooming Gangs Report
Home affairs
Home Secretary Announces Law Changes In Response To "Damning" Grooming Gangs Report
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper apologised to child victims of grooming gangs and announced changes to the law in response to a report into the scandal.
Shadow Education Secretary Laura Trott: “I See Smartphones As The Equivalent Of Giving Children Cigarettes'
Education
Shadow Education Secretary Laura Trott: “I See Smartphones As The Equivalent Of Giving Children Cigarettes"
Mobile phones as bad as cigarettes? Laura Trott tells Matilda Martin ministers need to help parents and children kick the habit – and councils aren’t doing enough to get truants back to school. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer
Stark yet hopeful: Tristan Osborne reviews 'Ocean: with David Attenborough'
Books & culture
Stark yet hopeful: Tristan Osborne reviews 'Ocean: with David Attenborough'
Awe-inspiring and powerful, this documentary should serve as a wake-up call to the ecological crisis taking place in our oceans – and their critical importance to the wellbeing of all life on this planet
Looking For Growth's Lawrence Newport On Death Threats, Dominic Cummings And Defeating Blockers
Communities
Looking For Growth's Lawrence Newport On Death Threats, Dominic Cummings And Defeating Blockers
Bad boys of Brexit, move over: the good guys of growth are here. Sienna Rodgers talks to Looking For Growth co-founder Lawrence Newport who wants to ban planning delays just like he outlawed the XL Bully
The Spending Review Marks A New Phase For This Government
Economy
The Spending Review Marks A New Phase For This Government
The NHS was one of the winners at the Spending Review. But unless it becomes more efficient, it will do nothing more than stand still.
Tory Donors Urged To Boost Kemi Badenoch’s Social Media Presence
Political parties
Tory Donors Urged To Boost Kemi Badenoch’s Social Media Presence
The Conservative Party co-chairman has asked donors to put money into boosting Kemi Badenoch’s social media presence.
'Everything Has To Be On The Table' When It Comes To Student Finances, Says Shadow Chancellor
Education
"Everything Has To Be On The Table" When It Comes To Student Finances, Says Shadow Chancellor
The Conservatives have said that "everything has to be on the table" when it comes to the question of university finance reform.
The Rundown Podcast: Can This Government Deliver?
Political parties
The Rundown Podcast: Can This Government Deliver?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves used this week's Spending Review to set out how and where Labour will allocate money for the rest of this Parliament, but on The Rundown we're asking whether they have a plan for how they’re actually going to deliver on their priorities, and succeed in completing Keir Starmer’s missions for government?
Tory MPs On Lib Dem Defection Watch
Political parties
Tory MPs On Lib Dem Defection Watch
Liberal Democrat figures believe Conservative MPs could be tempted to defect as the Tories prepare for a stark internal divide over the European Convention on Human Rights.
Parliamentary Staff To Be Entitled To Double The Statutory Level Of Paternity Leave
Social affairs
Parliamentary Staff To Be Entitled To Double The Statutory Level Of Paternity Leave
MPs’ staff will be entitled to a maximum of four weeks' paternity leave – double the statutory level – after MPs appealed to the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
Spending Review Explained: NHS Cash Boost, £39bn For Housing And A Pledge To End Asylum Hotels
Economy
Spending Review Explained: NHS Cash Boost, £39bn For Housing And A Pledge To End Asylum Hotels
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced her long-awaited Spending Review to the House of Commons on Wednesday.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves Puts NHS At The Heart Of 'Labour's Choice' Spending Review
Economy
Chancellor Rachel Reeves Puts NHS At The Heart Of "Labour's Choice" Spending Review
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced significant spending boosts to the NHS, social housing, defence and border security – declaring these funding increases were “my choices” and “Labour’s choices”.
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Baroness Grey-Thompson Partner content
Parliament
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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Baroness Grey-Thompson
Former athlete Tanni, The Baroness Grey-Thompson, was famed for her grit and determination on the racetrack. Now she uses that same drive to fight for fairness for people with disabilities. As part of our Women in Westminster series, we sat down with the 11-time Paralympic gold medallist to learn why she believes equality for disabled people remains some distance away
London Labour MPs Urge Rachel Reeves To Not Deal The Capital A 'Major Blow' In Her Spending Review
Communities
London Labour MPs Urge Rachel Reeves To Not Deal The Capital A "Major Blow" In Her Spending Review
London Labour MPs have publicly expressed concern over suggestions that the capital is set to miss out on key funding at Wednesday's Spending Review. 
Liverpool Labour MPs Grow Restless Over Hillsborough Law Delay
Communities
Liverpool Labour MPs Grow Restless Over Hillsborough Law Delay
The government faces a growing backlash among Labour MPs over the continued delay to the Hillsborough Law.
UK Government Sanctions Two Israeli Ministers Over Gaza Comments
Foreign affairs
UK Government Sanctions Two Israeli Ministers Over Gaza Comments
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has announced that two senior Israeli ministers are being sanctioned by the UK government over comments about Gaza and support for extremists in the West Bank.
Parents Waiting Weeks For Post-Mortems On Babies Due To Lack Of Paediatric Pathologists
Social affairs
Parents Waiting Weeks For Post-Mortems On Babies Due To Lack Of Paediatric Pathologists
A severe shortage of paediatric pathologists means bereaved parents are being forced to wait for weeks for post-mortems on their babies.
New Labour MPs Demand Better Paternity Leave for Parliamentary Staff
Social affairs
New Labour MPs Demand Better Paternity Leave for Parliamentary Staff
A group of 22 new Labour MPs has written to the Leader of the House of Commons and the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority to call for improved paternity leave for their parliamentary staff.
“Woefully Inadequate” UK Regional Policies Have Worsened Inequalities – We Must Learn From Past Mistakes
Economy
“Woefully Inadequate” UK Regional Policies Have Worsened Inequalities – We Must Learn From Past Mistakes
Why has Britain never managed to spread its growth outside of London? Professor Ron Martin explains what holds us back, and what needs to be done
Treasury Expanding Access To Winter Fuel Allowance For Pensioners
Economy
Treasury Expanding Access To Winter Fuel Allowance For Pensioners
The government has announced the eligibility for pensioners' winter fuel allowance will be expanded to include those with incomes of £35,000 or below.
Stonewall Founder And Former Labour Peer Says Blue Labour Has No Influence Whatsoever On The Party
Political parties
Stonewall Founder And Former Labour Peer Says Blue Labour Has No Influence Whatsoever On The Party
LGBTQ+ activist and Stonewall co-founder Lord Michael Cashman has said Blue Labour has “no influence in the party whatsoever” and that their strategy to win back Red Wall seats by embracing social conservatism was “dishonest”.
Reform's 'Doge' Unit Will Struggle To Find Much Council Waste To Cut, Analysis Shows
Communities
Reform's 'Doge' Unit Will Struggle To Find Much Council Waste To Cut, Analysis Shows
Councils now run by Reform UK spent up to 78 per cent of their service spending on social care and homelessness last year, analysis shows, suggesting there is limited room for further cuts.
Inside The Shock Zia Yusuf Resignation That Caught Reform UK Off Guard
Political parties
Inside The Shock Zia Yusuf Resignation That Caught Reform UK Off Guard
Zia Yusuf’s resignation as Reform UK chairman stunned senior party figures and raises questions for Nigel Farage's professionalisation push.