Is immigration not a priority for Labour?
There is a feeling of deja-vu in Westminster today as Keir Starmer unveiled his plan for change and six 'milestones' (not pledges) to turn the country around. They are: raising living standards in eve...
5 Joulu 202412min
Spectator Awards: Nigel Farage promises a 'political revolution'
Last night was The Spectator’s Parliamentarian of the Year Awards. Politicians of every stripe were in attendance, with Wes Streeting, Robert Jenrick and Stephen Flynn among those present. There were ...
4 Joulu 202412min
Is Starmer planning a foreign policy reset too?
Keir Starmer is preparing to give his big reset speech on Thursday. But the more interesting address is perhaps the one he gave last night at the annual Lord Mayor’s Banquet, where the Prime Minister ...
3 Joulu 202417min
Is Keir Starmer turning into Rishi Sunak?
The government is trailing a major policy speech ahead of Thursday, in which the Prime Minister will set out key 'milestones' that he wants to hit, in terms of healthcare, living standards, the climat...
2 Joulu 202411min
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 01/12/2024
Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning’s political shows.Louise Haigh has resigned as transport secretary, and Pat McFadden says he doesn’t know ‘who knew what and when’ about her prev...
1 Joulu 202416min
Is Labour’s football regulator an own goal?
The Football Governance Bill is currently being considered in the House of Lords. It’s designed to establish an independent football regulator. No team in the football pyramid will be allowed to play ...
30 Marras 202429min
Assisted dying bill passes second reading – what next?
The controversial assisted dying bill has passed its second reading in the House of Commons with a majority of 55 after just hours of debate. It now heads to committee stage for further scrutiny. What...
29 Marras 202413min
Louise Haigh’s resignation raises questions for Keir Starmer
In the small hours of this morning Louise Haigh resigned as Transport Secretary following the revelation that she had pleaded guilty to a criminal offence in 2014. Haigh admitted fraud by false repres...
29 Marras 202410min
