Kate Nicholson
@katenicholson.bsky.social
HuffPost UK, political correspondent
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Email me at: [email protected]
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Greens announce more than 100,000 new members have signed up just since Zack Polanski was elected in September.
That takes the total membership to 170,000
That takes the total membership to 170,000
November 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Greens announce more than 100,000 new members have signed up just since Zack Polanski was elected in September.
That takes the total membership to 170,000
That takes the total membership to 170,000
Trump's alleged deal with Russia to resolve the Ukraine war – without any input from Kyiv – seemed to drop out of the sky earlier this week. It's not suprising some experts think the timing is suspicious...
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Trump's 'Meaningless' Ukraine Deal Stunned The West – But He May Have Had An Ulterior Motive
Experts suggest the US president could be looking for a distraction right now.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Trump's alleged deal with Russia to resolve the Ukraine war – without any input from Kyiv – seemed to drop out of the sky earlier this week. It's not suprising some experts think the timing is suspicious...
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The dreaded energy price cap will rise in January by 0.2% – it does not seem like much, but it means Labour's pledge to cut energy bills by £300 is looking rather thin on the ground right now, and voters won't be happy
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Is Labour's Pledge To Cut Energy Bills By £300 Now Dead?
The average annual energy bill is set to rise by 0.2% in January.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:08 AM
The dreaded energy price cap will rise in January by 0.2% – it does not seem like much, but it means Labour's pledge to cut energy bills by £300 is looking rather thin on the ground right now, and voters won't be happy
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The Department for Education posted an ironic "apology" on Instagram boasting about its successful policies.
It did not work out well for them.
Top scoop by @katenicholson.bsky.social
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It did not work out well for them.
Top scoop by @katenicholson.bsky.social
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Exclusive: Ministers Slammed Over 'Tone Deaf' Social Media Post Amid Soaring Child Poverty
"This is not the time for the government to be patting itself on the back."
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November 20, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The Department for Education posted an ironic "apology" on Instagram boasting about its successful policies.
It did not work out well for them.
Top scoop by @katenicholson.bsky.social
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/exclus...
It did not work out well for them.
Top scoop by @katenicholson.bsky.social
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Will the Greens' actually be able to break out of the shadows with Zack Polanski? Our take on the party's first conference with its new leader
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Zack Polanski Is Emerging As A New Champion On The Left. But Is This Just The Honeymoon Period?
Can the new Green Party leader turn online traction into real influence?
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October 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Will the Greens' actually be able to break out of the shadows with Zack Polanski? Our take on the party's first conference with its new leader
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"It’s all shit, and every single person now knows it’s shit"
"Keir's speech was like a 2-0 home win after you’ve been hammered 5-0 away in the 1st leg"
How Starmer survived Labour conference, but could be gone in May.
By me and @katenicholson.bsky.social
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"Keir's speech was like a 2-0 home win after you’ve been hammered 5-0 away in the 1st leg"
How Starmer survived Labour conference, but could be gone in May.
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Starmer's Conference Speech Bought Him Time – But May's Election Could Still Spell The End For The PM
"It’s all shit, and every single person now knows it’s shit,” said one Labour source.
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October 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
"It’s all shit, and every single person now knows it’s shit"
"Keir's speech was like a 2-0 home win after you’ve been hammered 5-0 away in the 1st leg"
How Starmer survived Labour conference, but could be gone in May.
By me and @katenicholson.bsky.social
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/starme...
"Keir's speech was like a 2-0 home win after you’ve been hammered 5-0 away in the 1st leg"
How Starmer survived Labour conference, but could be gone in May.
By me and @katenicholson.bsky.social
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A steward at Labour conference tells me attendees are offering him "good money" for his copy of the conference guide – most copies were withdrawn before anyone arrived because of all the references to Angela Rayner...
September 29, 2025 at 9:49 AM
A steward at Labour conference tells me attendees are offering him "good money" for his copy of the conference guide – most copies were withdrawn before anyone arrived because of all the references to Angela Rayner...
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Major Blow For Starmer As Another Member Of Top No.10 Team Quits
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Major Blow For Starmer As Another Member Of Top No.10 Team Quits
The prime minister's head of communications Steph Driver has resigned.
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September 25, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Major Blow For Starmer As Another Member Of Top No.10 Team Quits
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How do we define the far-right?
My attempt to explain it here ⬇️
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My attempt to explain it here ⬇️
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How Do We Define The Far-Right?
As immigration worries meet concerns over racism, where do we draw the line between ideologies?
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September 23, 2025 at 12:27 PM
How do we define the far-right?
My attempt to explain it here ⬇️
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My attempt to explain it here ⬇️
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Securing another Tory defection is, obviously, a win for Farage – but also means he is at growing risk of turning Reform UK into the Conservatives 2.0 www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/reform...
After Yet Another Tory Defection, Reform Are Starting To Look A Lot Like The Conservatives 2.0
As one rival said, "the only difference between them is just a slightly lighter shade of blue."
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September 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Securing another Tory defection is, obviously, a win for Farage – but also means he is at growing risk of turning Reform UK into the Conservatives 2.0 www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/reform...
Excl: Rosena Allin-Khan out of Labour's deputy leadership race as "field too crowded", a source says. She would rather not split the vote and instead get MPs to rally around one candidate
September 9, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Excl: Rosena Allin-Khan out of Labour's deputy leadership race as "field too crowded", a source says. She would rather not split the vote and instead get MPs to rally around one candidate
Here's why Zack Polanski's win is a significant moment – and not just for the Greens: www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/why-ec...
An Eco-Populist Just Won The Green Party Leadership Race. Here's Why That Matters
Zack Polanski secured victory with almost seven times the number of votes received by his rivals.
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September 2, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Here's why Zack Polanski's win is a significant moment – and not just for the Greens: www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/why-ec...
"No doubt there will be some high profile Labour MPs looking over their shoulders"
How is Labour really reacting to Corbyn's new left-wing party – beyond the eye rolls?
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How is Labour really reacting to Corbyn's new left-wing party – beyond the eye rolls?
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'None Of This Needed To Happen': How Corbyn's Party Is Causing Hand-Wringing Among The Labour Left
Despite the initial eye-rolls, plenty now fear about what this will mean for the leftwing vote.
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August 4, 2025 at 7:34 AM
"No doubt there will be some high profile Labour MPs looking over their shoulders"
How is Labour really reacting to Corbyn's new left-wing party – beyond the eye rolls?
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How is Labour really reacting to Corbyn's new left-wing party – beyond the eye rolls?
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I spoke to eco-populist Zac Polanski on his viral leadership campaign – and why Westminster is so "dull" www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/zack-p...
Exclusive: Green Party Frontrunner Zack Polanski On Trying To Make It From Outside 'Dull' Westminster
And why comments from his leadership rival made him particularly "upset".
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July 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I spoke to eco-populist Zac Polanski on his viral leadership campaign – and why Westminster is so "dull" www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/zack-p...
Why any optimism that Trump is turning on Putin is most likely misplaced.... www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/dont-e...
Trump Just Called Out Putin's 'Bulls***' – But Don't Expect Anything To Change In Ukraine
After all, the president's words do not always match up with his actions.
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July 10, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Why any optimism that Trump is turning on Putin is most likely misplaced.... www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/dont-e...
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Time for a wealth tax? Our @katenicholson.bsky.social explores the pros and cons as Rachel Reeves ponders how to make the government's sums add up.
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Is It Time For A Wealth Tax? Pressure Grows On Starmer To Ramp Up Charges On The Rich
Could this be the answer Rachel Reeves is looking for?
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July 7, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Time for a wealth tax? Our @katenicholson.bsky.social explores the pros and cons as Rachel Reeves ponders how to make the government's sums add up.
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Deja vu as resident doctors threaten to strike again...
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Here's why: www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/labour...
Labour Promised To End Public Sector Strikes. So Why Are They Happening Again?
In case you thought it was all over... it's not.
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July 9, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Deja vu as resident doctors threaten to strike again...
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Here's why: www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/labour...
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Great interview with energy minister Sarah Jones by top colleague @katenicholson.bsky.social
She insists the government's won't U-turn on its Net Zero commitment - and blasts Nigel Farage's pledge to ditch it.
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She insists the government's won't U-turn on its Net Zero commitment - and blasts Nigel Farage's pledge to ditch it.
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Exclusive 'Will It Be Children Up Chimneys Next?' Minister Blasts Nigel Farage's Plan To Ditch Net Zero
Sarah Jones tells HuffPost UK all about one policy Labour is definitely not U-turning on.
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June 29, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Great interview with energy minister Sarah Jones by top colleague @katenicholson.bsky.social
She insists the government's won't U-turn on its Net Zero commitment - and blasts Nigel Farage's pledge to ditch it.
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She insists the government's won't U-turn on its Net Zero commitment - and blasts Nigel Farage's pledge to ditch it.
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Exc: Sarah Jones hits back at Andrew Neil after the broadcaster suggested it was a "miracle" she had spearheaded the Industrial Strategy
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Exclusive: Minister Slaps Down Andrew Neil After Broadcaster Questions Her Credentials
Neil suggested it was a "miracle" someone with Sarah Jones' expertise was behind Labour's new Industrial Strategy.
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June 25, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Exc: Sarah Jones hits back at Andrew Neil after the broadcaster suggested it was a "miracle" she had spearheaded the Industrial Strategy
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Though not all campaigners will be happy, this is a significant step forward for women's rights at a time when misogyny is on the rise (and comes almost exactly three years after Roe v Wade was overturned in the States)
It means a pregnant woman will not be prosecuted even if they abort a foetus after 24 weeks.
Abortion Decriminalised In England And Wales Following Historic Commons Vote
It means a pregnant woman will not be prosecuted even if they abort a foetus after 24 weeks.
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June 17, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Though not all campaigners will be happy, this is a significant step forward for women's rights at a time when misogyny is on the rise (and comes almost exactly three years after Roe v Wade was overturned in the States)
Poignant op-ed from Rachel Blake about the direction our politics is heading in, published on the ninth anniversary of Jo Cox's death
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Compassion Is Not Weakness – It’s What Our Politics Desperately Needs, MP Says
On the ninth anniversary of Jo Cox's death, Labour's Rachel Blake warns the political space is becoming increasingly "poisoned".
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June 16, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Poignant op-ed from Rachel Blake about the direction our politics is heading in, published on the ninth anniversary of Jo Cox's death
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Keir Starmer Warns Nigel Farage's 'Mad Experiment' Would Ruin Economy Like Liz Truss
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Keir Starmer Warns Nigel Farage's 'Mad Experiment' Would Ruin Economy Like Liz Truss
"Farage is making the exact same bet Liz Truss did," the prime minister will say.
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May 29, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Keir Starmer Warns Nigel Farage's 'Mad Experiment' Would Ruin Economy Like Liz Truss
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Support for Labour now at the same level it was during the dog days of Jeremy Corbyn.
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Huge Blow To Starmer As Labour Falls To Its Lowest Poll Rating Since The Corbyn Era
It won't be a comparison the PM would appreciate.
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May 28, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Support for Labour now at the same level it was during the dog days of Jeremy Corbyn.
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As Nigel Farage sets out his plans to become the next prime minister, a YouGov poll drops showing voters would rather have Starmer, Davey and Badenoch in No.10 rather than him.
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Nigel Farage Is Voters' Last Choice To Be Prime Minister, Poll Shows
He's behind Keir Starmer, Ed Davey and even Kemi Badenoch.
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May 27, 2025 at 10:39 AM
As Nigel Farage sets out his plans to become the next prime minister, a YouGov poll drops showing voters would rather have Starmer, Davey and Badenoch in No.10 rather than him.
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