The Debate: Should Labour scrap the early release scheme? July 11, 2024 As Britain's prisons near full capacity, Sunak's government started an emergency measure: releasing prisoners early. What should Labour do now?
Let’s be honest, Britain needs change more than stability July 11, 2024 At the heart of Labour’s challenge is the tension between its cry for ‘stability’ and its mandate for ‘change’ – there’s a real risk we could end up with neither, says Matthew Lesh Rachel Reeves’ first speech as Chancellor received a warm reception, including from some unexpected quarters. An incoming Labour government may not have [...]
Grown-up politics means answering difficult questions July 11, 2024 If Starmer is serious about restoring trust he should end the era of client journalism and face up to real scrutiny from people who know what they’re talking about, says Simon Neville “You’re very keen. Would you like to ask a question?” So said the new Chancellor Rachel Reeves at the end of her first [...]
This infuriating new EU rule has everyone flipping their lid July 10, 2024 A new EU directive banning fully detachable lids on plastic bottles has angered soft drink consumers everywhere, says an orange-juice soaked Steve Allen I sit here furious, looking like I’m lactating Sunny Delight. My white shirt, clean on today, has a yellow stain down the front from a bottle of orange juice. EU Directive 2019/90 [...]
The Notebook: The stocks dominating retail investment this month July 10, 2024 Victoria Scholar takes the notebook pen to tell us the latest trends in retail investing, from AI to US banking.
The Tories must get good at opposition – and fast July 10, 2024 Conservatives in opposition must provide scrutiny, support for sensible pro-growth measures and find out what they believe in, says James Price Having failed to be a very good government, the Conservatives now have an even more difficult task. They have to dust themselves down and find a new leader to build them back up with [...]
Build, Baby, Build: Rachel Reeves has shown she’s serious about growth July 10, 2024 In announcing a suite of planning reforms in her first speech as Chancellor, Rachel Reeves has addressed the biggest barrier to growth in Britain today, says Iain Mansfield The new Chancellor is serious about growth. By putting planning front and centre of her first speech, Rachel Reeves addressed the single biggest obstacle to economic growth [...]
The Devil Wears Prada sequel to mirror Vogue’s decline July 9, 2024 A sequel to The Devil Wears Prada is finally in the works, but how close will its plot mirror the reality of Vogue's decline?
Explainer: What just happened in the French elections? July 9, 2024 Macron's call for certainty has resulted in a confusing and concerning hung parliament in France, writes Lucy Kenningham
What’s to blame for Tory woes? Boris Johnson and Brexit July 9, 2024 If Boris Johnson hadn’t backed Brexit, the Tories could still be in power – and further pandering to the right will only push voters further into the pinstripe embrace of Nigel Farage, argues Alys Denby As an endorsement of Keir Starmer, this election result was equivocal. His thumping majority was won with a vote share [...]