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Why Reform might not shake up the polls… yet
The rise of Reform in the UK is the hot topic on every political commentator’s lips, particularly since the party began reaching record high levels of...
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Quiet countdown to Khan's third term?
A while ago I saw an Evening Standard headline at a train station: “Mayoral race: 100 days to go”. I did a double-take. I confess I’d completely...
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Welcome to our 2024 Local Election coverage
Next month, elections will take place in 107 local authorities and for 10 mayoralties. Over 2,600 seats are up for grabs, with Labour and the...
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Council tax hikes on 1 April are no joke (in an election year)
The long Easter weekend seems like a distant memory but hidden within the bank holiday fun was the annual council tax increase which came into play on...
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A new deal for working people
Writing in last week’s Sunday Times, former New Labour spin doctor Peter Mandelson has urged his party not to ‘rush’ reforms to employment and trade...
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The SEC Newgate AI Weekly
Putting a price on premium search An article in the FT this week reported that Google is considering charging for new “premium” features powered by...
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FTSE 100 breaks new ground: Glass half empty or half full?
On Tuesday afternoon, the FTSE 100 index set a new all-time high, hitting 8,015.65 points, surpassing the previous record closing level of 8,014 set...
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Is the tide turning on planning and regeneration in Liverpool?
It’s no secret that it has been a difficult few years for Liverpool. In 2021, the council relinquished significant control to government commissioners...
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