Exclusive: In fresh controversy, the women write to Keir Starmer and Shabana Mahmood to speak up for safeguarding minister

Twelve pro-growth, pro-fairness ideas for Rachel Reeves that would bring in tens of billions in much needed revenue.

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Former deputy PM’s resignation statement offered a moment to reflect on what the party had lost – and might have again

Home secretary vows overhaul after previously secret 2023 review lists series of perceived shortcomings Shabana Mahmood has admitted the Home Office is “not yet fit for purpose” after the release of a damning report that was kept secret for years. The review, written under the previous government, uncovered a series of perceived shortcomings including a “culture of defeatism” on immigration, a lack of trust from other departments, and “several confused and conflicting systems”. Continue reading...

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“...and could just as easily make differently.”

Changes to jump start private sector development have supporters and critics, but policy-makers believe the current approach must change

The government must explain why tax reform is necessary and desirable for fiscal sustainability

The long struggle to create shorter feedback cycles in government

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