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However, @ukhomeoffice.bsky.social has said current laws provide the correct balance.

Why hasn’t the Government banned catapults yet? They’re dangerous with videos posted showing the weapons harming people and animals, yet they remain legal. @naturewatch.org is calling for the Government to classify them as dangerous weapons.

💬New Opinion out now: Why is Kemi Badenoch’s bid to reinvent the Conservatives falling flat? Half-empty halls, muddled strategy, & a party losing its grip on relevance. Why the Conservatives are losing the battle for relevance for @politlcsuk.bsky.social politicsuk.com/battle-for-r... #CPC25

- £1.6bn by scrapping environmental policies, including cutting subsidies for heat pumps and electric vehicles
💭While ambitious the numbers are achieveable. The problem for the @conservatives.bsky.social is that few are listening. Why go skinny when you can go for a full fat opposition? 3/3

- £8bn by reducing civil servant numbers from 517,000 to 2016 levels of 384,000
- £7bn cut from overseas aid
- £3.5bn by ending the use of hotels to house asylum seekers
- £4bn by reserving benefits and social housing for UK nationals only 2/3

Conservatives pledge a new era of fiscal responsibility, but do the numbers stack up? At their Party Conference, Shadow Chancellor, Sir Mel Stride is set to announce savings including:
- £23bn from the welfare bill 1/3 #CPC25

The Prime Minister's #LPC25 speech framed Britain’s choice as decency or division, renewal or decline. New opinion from
@benhowlettuk.bsky.social: Growth, borders, and values took centre stage - but the real test will be turning rhetoric into tangible reform. politicsuk.com/prime-minist...

Dawn Butler on Upbringing, AI and London Mayoralty Hopes Last week, we held an 'in-conversation' event with Labour MP Dawn Butler, where we discussed her childhood, AI, gambling reform, and the London Mayoralty.

Last week, we spoke with Labour MP Dawn Butler about her journey to Westminster, the risks of AI in politics, gambling reform, and her London Mayoral ambitions.
Read our full coverage here:
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Highest government borrowing in 5 years. New ONS figures show UK public sector borrowing was £18billion in August. This was £3.5bn more than in August 2024 and was higher than the £12.5bn forecast by the Office for Budget Responsibility in March.

AI in the West of England: Driving Growth and Innovation On 2 September 2025, UKAI and Chamber UK hosted a reception, highlighting the West of England’s role in innovation through AI and fintech

At the recent “AI for Growth” reception co-hosted by @UKAIofficial & Chamber UK, Darren Jones MP outlined how the UK's world-class universities and thriving FinTech communities and cutting edge AI firms are shaping our AI-powered future.

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Data vs Debate: How ScotRail is Actually Performing Since... On Monday 1st September 2025, ScotRail permanently abolished its peak fares, a UK-first move that means passengers now pay the same price at any time of day.

ScotRail since nationalisation - a closer look

Since coming under public ownership in 2022, ScotRail’s performance has been under scrutiny. The latest data sheds light on passenger trends, service patterns and operational changes.

Read our analysis here: politicsuk.com/scotrail-per...

Who is Bridget Phillipson? The education secretary hoping... Bridget Phillipson is the frontrunner in Labour's deputy leadership contest, but who is she?

In our latest article, we take a look at the political and educational background of Bridget Phillipson, the current frontrunner for Labour's deputy leader position

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maintained, along with effective management of challenges. 3/3

However, given the Government’s pledge to build 750 schools in the next 10 years, is this target achievable given the RAAC challenge? While it seems ambitious, achieving the goal of rebuilding 750 schools in 10 years is feasible if the current rebuilding rate can be 2/3

Former secondary school teacher, and new Education Minister, @joshmacalistermp.bsky.social has announced 30,000 children are walking into classrooms with no RAAC today. He says the dangerous concrete has been removed from 50 schools and another 50 schools being rebuilt. 1/3

How does your hospital rank in England’s new NHS league t... Use our tool to find your NHS trust’s ranking in the new national performance tables

🚨 NHS hospital league tables return after 20 years 🚨

205 trusts ranked on 30 measures – from A&E waits to patient experience.

🏆 Top: Moorfields Eye Hospital
🔻 Bottom: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s Lynn

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to reduce the postcode lottery in care by ranking trusts quarterly and encouraging learning from top performers to improve weaker ones. @nhsproviders.bsky.social has criticised the metrics used to conclude the league table. 4/4

trusts face targeted support and penalties, including possible pay docking for senior managers. This creates a performance gap reinforced by differing leadership quality, resource allocation, patient feedback, and local challenges. The new DHSC league tables aim 3/4

effectively trusts meet key standards like urgent and emergency care, elective operations, mental health support, and financial management. Top trusts deliver timely, high-quality care and secure greater investment and operational freedoms, while struggling 2/3

As the Government publishes new NHS performance data, why is there such a disparity between the best and worst performing hospital trusts? The disparity between the best and worst-performing NHS trusts in England stems from variations in how 1/4

9/9 Final thought: The fate of the Workers' Rights Bill hangs in the balance. Unions and businesses will remain vigilant and advocate for their respective positions. All eyes on the Party Conference to see if workers' rights are sacrificed for short-term gains.

8/9 Public Backlash and Union Mobilisation: As unions gear up to protest potential rollbacks, the public's reaction will be crucial. Heightened awareness and mobilisation efforts could sway public opinion, making it harder for the Government to enact changes without resistance.

7/9 Consultation and Representation: The Government could limit consultations with unions or worker representatives during the bill’s drafting process, weakening their voices and reducing the bill's alignment with workers' actual needs.

6/9 Political Pressure: Sir Keir Starmer may face pressure to prioritise economic growth, which could lead to compromising workers' rights in favor of business interests, especially in sectors struggling post-pandemic.

5/9 Increased Loopholes: Introducing loopholes could allow employers to sidestep certain regulations. This could be particularly harmful in sectors where rights are already weakly enforced, leading to disparities in protection.

4/9 Diluting Enforcement Mechanisms: Modifying or removing enforcement mechanisms is a significant concern. Without robust penalties for non-compliance, employers may feel emboldened to disregard worker rights, undermining the bill’s effectiveness.

3/9 Delaying Implementation: Another tactic could involve delaying the bill's implementation. By pushing timelines, the Government could create uncertainty and discourage unions from organising efforts, ultimately reducing the bill's impact.

2/9 Changing Core Provisions: One way the Government could weaken the bill is by amending key provisions, such as reducing the scope of protections offered to workers. This could mean fewer rights for gig economy workers or less stringent expectations for workplace conditions.

Following the Government reshuffle and exit of Angela Rayner from government, unions are keen to ensure the worker’s rights bill is not watered down or shelved. But, as the Prime Minister looks to prioritise growth, how could the Government water down the bill? 🧵👇1/9

Reform UK conference overshadowed on busy political weeke... Reform UK's party conference had to fight a major Government reshuffle for attention this weekend

Reform UK's party conference is at an end

The conference began on Friday and concluded early this evening

Read our writeup below 👇

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