Criticism of move to end prosecutions says it is broader than almost 300 other amnesties around worldThe UK government’s plan to end all Troubles-era prosecutions in Northern Ireland would create an amnesty wider than the one Augusto Pinochet introduce…
Tory MPs irked by No 10 drinks reception request for proof of Covid status
Backbenchers take issue with request, pointing out proof was not needed for 1922 Committee drinks on MondayCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBoris Johnson has left some Conservative MPs bristling, after they were told to bring…
Nadhim Zahawi ‘not comfortable’ with breaking manifesto promises
Minister’s comments come as PM prepares to announce rise in NI contributions to fund social careA UK government minister has said he is “not comfortable with breaking any manifesto promises” as the prime minister prepares to announce an increase in nat…
Constructed Worlds, Group Beliefs and Narrative Consciousness
Three Simple Policy Heuristics – “The most important thing to understand is this: Harm ripples, kindness ripples. People you hurt go on to hurt other people. People who are treated with kindness become better people, or more prosperous people, and go o…
What has gone wrong with social care in England?
Boris Johnson is not the first to try to fix the problems that have made care costs unaffordable for manyWhether it is help with washing and dressing at home or long-term nursing support, most social care in England has never been automatically free at…
Election bill could cut millions from Labour campaign spending, say unions
Exclusive: proposed legislation described as deliberate attempt to undermine party’s financesElection spending by trade unions and other groups could potentially be cut by millions of pounds under the government’s elections bill, unions have said, call…
UK politics: Starmer says Labour will not back plan to raise national insurance to fund social care – live
Labour leader says increasing national insurance ‘hits low earners, young people and businesses’Keir Starmer rules out supporting national insurance rise 9.25am BST Good morning. I hope you all had a good summer.The first week in September always tends…
Mark Drakeford – the anti-Boris Johnson who surprised us all | Richard Wyn Jones
After his handling of Covid, even hard-nosed colleagues marvel at the Welsh first minister’s popularityThere is a strong argument that the British politician whose reputation has been most enhanced by the challenges of the past 18 months is Mark Drakef…
Marcus Rashford urges government to keep £20 universal credit top-up
Footballer and poverty campaigner says ministers should focus on efforts to end the ‘child hunger pandemic’Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe footballer Marcus Rashford has urged the government to end threats to social secu…
Johnson faces Tory battle over tax rise as cabinet reshuffle looms
PM’s plan to raise national insurance to fund NHS and social care set to be opposed by some of his own MPs as parliament returnsBoris Johnson faces a battle with his cabinet and MPs as parliament returns on Monday, with the prime minister poised to bre…