politics
Chris Mason: SNP are the latest proof that things change quickly in politics
The SNP are not only hopeful of victory at next year’s Scottish election, but are even talking of an outright majority. Source link
How John Swinney plans to put his stamp on the SNP as election looms
There is a renewed emphasis on independence as the party meets less than a year before the Scottish election. Source link
What are National Insurance and income tax and what could change in the Budget?
Some experts think the government may break its promise not to increase income tax, NI or VAT for working people. Source link
Five ways abolishing stamp duty could change the housing market
Kemi Badenoch says a future Conservative government would scrap stamp duty, but what might the impact be? Source link
The battle for Scotland's flag: Why the right has adopted the saltire
The saltire has long been embraced by supporters of Scottish independence – but now it is being unfurled for a different cause. Source link
Would leaving the ECHR really 'stop the boats'?
The extent to which leaving the Convention would make a difference to immigration has been greatly exaggerated, argues Lord Sumption Source link
Badenoch hopes to grab attention with policy blitz
The Tory leader’s conference speech included a new pledge to scrap stamp duty on the purchase of main homes. Source link
Bleak reality of opposition sets in for Conservatives
The Conservative Party, so often and for so long the dominating force in British politics, is a shrivelled version of its usual self. Source link
Why time matters for Tory MPs deciding Kemi Badenoch's future
For many Tory MPs looking at Kemi Badenoch’s leadership, they are already wondering how much more time she needs to turn around the party’s fortunes. Source link
Can Polanski's Greens turn momentum into power?
Under their new leader, the Green Party has hit levels of membership – but can his approach win over voters? Source link