Which party ‘owns’ the economy?

The Conservative Party has long been regarded as the party of fiscal responsibility – but the public now disagrees. Is it Labour’s issue now?

What’s next for Speaker Hoyle?

Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s long week has turned into a survival for his speakership where those he has championed on the parliamentary backbenches will determine his political fate.

January 2024 – Global elections recap

Read a summary of the key elections that occurred in January 2024 – at the start of a year where over 2 billion people will vote in more than 60 countries.

What to expect at the Conservative Party Conference

The Conservative Conference will be an opportune time for the Government to showcase their successes to a sceptical electoral, however, in many areas they are adopting a risky strategy that could turf the party back into electoral wilderness.

What just happened in Selby, Uxbridge, and Somerton?

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With each party having cause to celebrate after this string of by-elections, we analyse what was happening in each constituency and what significance these results have as eyes begin to set on the 2024 general election campaign.

How do I get selected as a Conservative candidate for a parliamentary seat?

The next general election campaign has been underway arguably for a year already. Catalysed by the demise of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and spurred on by seven months of government instability that now seems to be rearing its head once more, it makes sense that the Conservatives and Labour are racing to select candidates for their top target seats.