Labour sets a positive tone for its net zero agenda

Keir Starmer made net zero and the climate a key pillar of his successful general election campaign in July. He is signalling a clear pivot away from previous governments – how does this look in practice?

A budget for basket weaving?

College Green Group’s employee personal development budget allows them to hone their skills in an array of areas – from perfecting Krav Maga to pursuing a Masters degree.

GE24: A view from Scotland

Photo taken by Dougie Macdonald

Scotland fell out of love with Labour for a decade in 2015. Now, after 18 years of SNP rule, might it be the SNP’s turn for a beating from the electorate? Might this be the election when the independence debate is put to bed for a generation?

The elections (so far) of 2024 – a summary

2024, dubbed a ‘super election year’ will see more than 60 countries with a combined population of two billion people will cast ballots in presidential and parliamentary elections. What has happened so far across the world?

GE24: Which party goes further on its net zero ambitions?

Air pollution by brick factory in Mahalaxmi Municipality Ward no. 4, Lalitpur, Nepal.

Both the Conservatives and Labour recognise that the issue of the environment and sustainability is now a driving issue for many millions of voters in ways it has never previously been. How can they square their fiscal agendas with this groundswell of support for ‘greening’ the economy?