£81,932: Do MPs earn enough money?
Do MPs earn enough money? It is a question that is polarising opinion in Westminster, as revelations of MPs second jobs show that many earn five and six-figure salaries aside from their day job. The father of the house, Sir Peter Bottomley, has in recent weeks called for MPs to be paid more to prevent […]
Starmer’s side hustle
The conduct of MPs continues to dominate the political sphere, amid ongoing revelations of lucrative second jobs and misuse of parliamentary privileges. Whilst the scandal continues to blight the Conservatives, Labour is struggling to claim the moral high ground in the debate. In reference to the attack by Deputy Labour Leader, Angela Rayner, on Conservative […]
Opposition MPs accuse government of lowering standards in ‘sleaze’ debate
Opposition MPs have voiced their dissatisfaction at the government’s handling of Owen Paterson’s breach of parliamentary standards in an emergency House of Commons’ debate. Opening the debate, Liberal Democrat MP Wendy Chamberlain said the government’s actions last week had “tainted MPs with allegations of sleaze” in the eyes of the public. Cabinet minister Steve Barclay […]
Have you heard the one about the schoolboy, the economist and the carbon tax?
Last weekend I shared a platform with a remarkable young man. Jude Walker trekked all the way from Hebden Bridge in Yorkshire to Westminster to point out to politicians that the main policy needed to replace what Greta Thunberg so eloquently described as “blah blah blah” is a carbon tax. The publicity he’s gained has […]
Opposition leaders since 1945
Since World War II, the UK has had 24 men and women have stood across the despatch box from the prime minister. 10 eventually moved into the top job, 14 tried but failed, and two did more than one stint holding the government to account. Can you name all the opposition leaders since 1945?
New report calls on Labour to set out ‘clear identity’ to win voters back
Labour must “establish a clear identity” to win back former voters, according to a newly-released report. It is one of three key challenges identified by the report, which also says the party must win the trust of voters on public finances, and pitch a positive vision for the future of Britain. Renaissance, chaired by shadow […]
Assessing Corbyn’s legacy – How has Labour changed?
It’s been 18 months since Jeremy Corbyn passed on the Labour leadership baton to Keir Starmer, and already a lot has changed. The dust hasn’t quite yet settled on Corbyn’s four years as Labour leader, but the speed of change begs the question: is the Labour party a fundamentally different political animal now, or […]
Can you name the coalition cabinet?
Eighteen Conservatives, four Liberal Democrats, can you name the coalition cabinet?
The progressive endgame
Labour’s fourth general election defeat at the hands of the Conservatives was their most damaging yet. Boris Johnson’s 2019 election victory saw Labour’s voter base in the North crumble, their pathway back into government appears more treacherous than ever. 124 seats will be needed at the 2024 general election to secure even a fragile majority […]
Can you name the year when these political parties were formed?
Some are over 100 years old, others were formed this year. Establishing a political party isn’t easy in the UK, but once they are, they’re usually here to stay. Can you name the year when these political parties were formed?
