Council by-election results from this week and forthcoming contests Council by-election results from yesterday and forthcoming contests What can the Tories take from this by-election? Council ...

Conservatives used to be more comfortable with going to university, seeing it as a route to a decent job. Young people can’t take that for granted now but if work is a route out of poverty then backin ...

Lord Ashcroft: My latest polling – U-turns, defections, social media, preferred coalitions and Britain and the US Lord Ashcroft: My latest focus groups – “What worries me is, Starmer and Reeves are ...

“I think more than anything it’s making sure that the big polluters are also being taxed properly.” ...

Max Thompson: Britain is on course for a blasphemy law by the back door, and a recent case might open it Calum Davies: Will the real Plaid Cymru please stand up – and not the glossed media makeover ...

Seb James: A new councillor’s view on Reform-led Worcestershire Alexandra Vivona: The fear and loathing in Gorton and Denton “I wouldn’t be so sure about the polls – I think we’ll get a different ...

Mandelson did for Morgan, now Kemi wants Keir’s scalp but be careful what you wish for Peter Franklin: Does it matter if the Conservative Party becomes the Kemi Show? Lies, betrayal, scandal and civil ...

‘We would all be delighted to help Nigel as Prime Minister.’ Camilla Tominey questions Richard Tice about Reform UK’s potential unveiling of cabinet roles. pic ...

“It’s not working at the moment, is it?” – Allin-Khan “You are getting ahead of yourself” – Tice refuses to confirm Reform UK shadow cabinet plans McFadden: “No point whatsoever” in removing McSweeney ...

WATCH: Free school meals 2) Labour will press for another vote before Christmas – Allin-Khan Starmer – and how the Coronavirus is giving old-fashioned class politics a new lease of life Iain Dale: ...

Senior Conservative Alex Burghart tells @TrevorPTweets his party couldn't win a vote of no confidence in Keir Starmer – unless Labour MPs turn on their leaderhttps ...