Jonathan Bunn
London28 May 2026
Reform leader hits back at Farage’s call over Havering leaving London
Keith Prince said they will not waste time pursuing ‘Hexit’ for Havering
Politics
Why is Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accused of a left-wing purge?
The Labour leader rejected claims Diane Abbott had been barred from standing for the party, but the episode highlights long-running party tensions.
29 May 2024
Politics
What is the Tory pension plan and what are the implications of the policy?
Rishi Sunak has moved to protect pensioners from frozen income tax thresholds introduced by the Government in 2021.
28 May 2024
Politics
Rishi Sunak’s smoking ban Bill in doubt after exclusion from Commons schedule
Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt has detailed the legislation that could be rushed through as the Parliament session is set to end.
23 May 2024
Politics23 May 2024
What are the key issues set to dominate the General Election campaign?
A cost-of-living crisis is set to ensure the economy will dominate the debate, but the NHS, immigration and levelling up will be key concerns.
Money
Where the inflation and national debt figures leave Sunak’s five priorities
Most of the Prime Minister’s five priorities had not been achieved by the end of last year.
22 May 2024
Politics
Report reveals Gen Z’s appetite for civil disobedience and personal liberty
Research has identified variations in attitudes to a range of issues across generations.
21 May 2024
Politics
Calls for civil servants to be paid more and appointments process modernised
Analysis by the Institute for Government came after the Prime Minister pledged to cut Civil Service jobs to pay for an increase in defence spending.
9 May 2024
Politics
Reform UK leader claims his party is now the ‘real opposition’ to Labour
Richard Tice was bullish about his party’s performance at Thursday’s polls and said it was ‘clear that the Tories are on the way down’.
3 May 2024
Politics
What do the election results mean for the main parties and a general election?
With more results still to come, Labour has hailed a big by-election win while the Tories welcomed a mayoral win in Teesside.
3 May 2024
Politics
Q&A: Labour’s plan for rail reform and the background to nationalisation
Labour has pledged to nationalise the rail network, claiming it has become a ‘symbol of national decline’.
25 Apr 2024
Politics
Charities warn Bill to ban no-fault evictions ‘will fail’ if amendments backed
There are calls for ministers to resist pressure from ‘vested interests’ ahead of key votes on the Renters (Reform) Bill on Wednesday.
24 Apr 2024
Politics
Large majority ‘do not trust Government to act in interests of communities’
Polling ahead of local elections next month showed a majority believe local government has the biggest influence on communities.
23 Apr 2024
Money
Analysis shows £1.2bn annual upfront cost of renters’ forced evictions
A survey found tenants endured costs totalling £550 million which cannot be recovered after being forced to leave their homes.
18 Apr 2024
Business News
Labour urged to support oil and gas sector to enable green transition
A leading industry figure said skills and capabilities in existing supply chains can play a key role in the move to clean energy.
18 Apr 2024
Politics
Bid to boost youth vote as polling suggests widespread disillusionment
Research suggests less than one in five of 18 to 24-year-olds trust politicians and more than four million under-35s could not be registered to vote.
16 Apr 2024
Politics
Q&A: The calls for halting arms exports to Israel and the political implications
The details and potential impact of growing demands for the Government to halt arms exports to Israel following the death of aid workers in Gaza.
4 Apr 2024
Politics21 Mar 2024
Rishi Sunak and Tories hit highest level of unfavourability - poll
The Tories are viewed unfavourably by 58%, surpassing the previous highest proportion registered by Ipsos polling in October when 56% were unfavourable
Business News
Households set to be hit by 5% average council tax rise
Government figures show local authorities are seeking to maximise revenue in the next financial year.
21 Mar 2024
Politics
Prime Minister and Tories hit highest level of unfavourability, poll shows
Both Rishi Sunak and the Conservative Party were viewed unfavourably by the highest proportion of people who have been polled in this parliament.
21 Mar 2024
Business News
Q&A: What do we know about Labour’s economic policies?
The Chancellor is set to deliver a key pre-election message to the business and economic community.
20 Mar 2024