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One hundred years after the Italian opposition leader’s murder, documents long locked away at the London School of Economics could shed new light on Mussolini’s involvement in his death
Labour’s deputy leader has said she will resign if she is found to have committed a criminal offence in relation to her registered home address ten years ago.
Should Rayner have to stand down over a housing scandal, the party would have to run a distracting internal election.
‘Securonomics’ examined.
Vaughan Gething succeeds Mark Drakeford as Welsh first minister, following a vote in the Senedd.
Labour’s Muslim vote is concentrated in safe seats – but with an electoral mountain to climb, no contest can be taken for granted.
The strike saw different political factions uniting, which eventually led to a more collaborative form of politics in Wales.
The SNP was offered a debate – but what they wanted was a vote.
There is no manual for a job at the top of government but a few golden rules are largely agreed upon by those who have experienced ministerial life.
Disillusioned Conservative voters have had a string of opportunities to make their voices heard.
Too often government policy is not designed with the long-term in mind. Instead, short-term economic outcomes and political gains are prioritised - to the detriment of public health.
Keir Starmer’s flagship climate change pledge has already been cut back significantly since 2021.
Tooth decay is the most common reason why young children aged from five to ten are admitted to hospital.
After years of tumult in the ruling Conservative party, Labour looks set to take office. But it is no sure bet, and could be off the back of a large scale disaffection from the wider public.
Ramsay MacDonald was Labour’s first ever PM but he ended up being booted out of the party he helped found.
There are reasons to hold off until the autumn – but there are other clues that still point towards May.
What does the future hold for Wales and Welsh Labour in the wake of Drakeford’s resignation?
Data across multiple decades suggests Starmer will benefit from giving the impression that he is shifting to the right.
Labour frontbencher Imran Hussain has resigned over the party’s failure to support a ceasefire in Gaza.
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