Opinion Polls
— Our latest chart displaying the voting intention percentages for the next general election in the UK.
Latest News
— Reform UK tops shock poll with 225 seats — eclipsing Labour and the Tories — as disillusioned voters reject the political status quo, exposing cracks in Britain’s electoral system and trust.
OPINION
— Kemi Badenoch’s delayed Scotland visit exposed Conservative woes, as she patronised voters while pushing right-wing rhetoric. With Labour also shifting right, the political landscape grows increasingly detached from compassion, empathy, and public priorities.
UK Politics
— The populist radical right is rising across Europe, challenging mainstream parties. Germany’s “firewall” isolates them, while others debate co-opting or confronting them. Centre-left parties must resist imitation, while centre-rights face a strategic dilemma.
UK Politics
— Dozens of former Conservative special advisers now work for major corporations, raising concerns over lobbying, privileged access, and weak regulatory enforcement. Transparency campaigners demand an urgent overhaul of lobbying rules.
Opinion Polls
— In the latest opinion polls, Labour remains ahead, but Reform UK is rapidly gaining, overtaking the Conservatives. Growing right-wing discontent fuels Reform’s rise, while the Tories struggle to regain support under Kemi Badenoch’s leadership.
UK Politics
— Kemi Badenoch has shifted her stance on net zero, once championing it in government but now opposing it as Tory leader. Critics call her opportunistic, aligning with right-wing populists over climate science.
Opinion Polls
— Radical right Reform UK surges ahead in Westminster voting intentions, overtaking Labour and the Conservatives for the first time. With momentum building before May’s local elections, its rise threatens the traditional two-party dominance and reshapes the political landscape.
UK Politics
— The UK’s first voter ID general election in 2024 excluded over half a million voters due to ID issues, disproportionately affecting poorer, younger, and less-educated voters, benefitting the Tories.
Politics
— Ambition, a powerful force, drives Donald Trump’s controversial return and Liz Truss’s misjudged rise. It highlights the need for a balanced ambition that prioritises purpose and the common good over reckless self-interest.
Long-Read
— National populism, fuelled by media-backed disinformation, anti-immigrant rhetoric, and libertarian ideologies, threatens democracies globally by eroding institutions, fostering fear, and exploiting divisions.
UK Politics
— Reform UK’s membership has surged to over 100,000, overtaking the Conservatives. A new study reveals a predominantly older, middle-class, and online-savvy base deeply aligned with Nigel Farage’s populist leadership and right-wing values.
UK Politics
— Reform’s recent surge in polling reflects discontent with Labour’s policies and rising protest votes. While correlations suggest fragmented party dynamics, Labour must prioritise delivery to regain dominance.
UK Politics
— Kemi Badenoch champions anti-woke conservatism over systemic inequality reforms, but her policies largely avoid addressing systemic racial disparities affecting Black Britons.
COMMENT
— Keir Starmer pledged integrity before his election, yet his government supports secrecy over Rishi Sunak’s investments. A tribunal outcome could reshape transparency on ministers’ financial interests, challenging promises of honesty and public trust.
Tories
— Tory ministers worked closely with Shell on its relocation to London ahead of COP26 in 2021, newly revealed documents show. Despite barring fossil fuel sponsorship, the government privately supported Shell’s move, downplaying climate concerns and avoiding reputational risks.
