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17 Jan 2025

Could Rachel Reeves really be sacked? Probably not any time soon.

It’s no secret that Rachel Reeves is under pressure.

10 Jan 2025

Musk vs the World

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has set his sights on UK politics, leaving a trail of controversy in his wake.

19 Dec 2024

The Word from Westminster Awards 2024

Well. What a year. In 2024, Westminster was turned upside down. The election brought about hundreds of new Members of Parliament and ended the careers of hundreds more. Labour cruised to a landslide victory built upon its pillars that are propping up its missions and laying the foundations for delivery on its milestones. As the curtain falls, it’s time for TWFW’s annual awards.

13 Dec 2024

Turning rhetoric into reality – can Labour ‘Get Britain Building’?

Yesterday, the Government unveiled its revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the latest move that Sir Keir Starmer hopes will see him solve the puzzle that is economic growth and fulfil his pledge of delivering 1.5 million new homes by the end of this parliament. Field Consulting’s Head of Built Environment Clarke Heron reviews whether the changes will make a difference.

6 Dec 2024

From 007 to Mission Impossible

Five months in and Sir Keir Starmer’s Government is already in reboot mode. After scandals, staff losses, and a dive in popularity from +20 to -30, Starmer is trying to steady his red flagged ship with a set of six ambitious “milestones.”

29 Nov 2024

Assisted Dying Bill Lives On

A typical Friday in Westminster would see an empty commons chamber, with most MPs back in their constituencies dealing with local matters. But today is no ordinary Friday.

22 Nov 2024

Pitchforks and Flat Caps

The streets of Westminster were filled with Barbour jackets and flat caps on Tuesday, as farmers braved the British weather to protest Labour’s controversial “family farm tax.”

15 Nov 2024

All Bark No Bite? Reaction to Starmer’s COP29 Appearance

As Keir Starmer returns from Azerbaijan, we begin to wonder if anyone is still listening to COP summits and will have even noticed the Government’s ‘new’ climate goals.

8 Nov 2024

Labour's latest mission: Keep the special relationship alive

While Labour’s heart may lie with the Democrats, the party’s head aligned quickly with the political and diplomatic imperative of relations with President-elect Donald Trump.

1 Nov 2024

Trick or treat? Reaction to Reeves’ Halloween Budget

As Budget week closes, Chancellor Rachel Reeves still has one eye on the markets as she looks toward the weekend and yet another round of TV interviews.

25 Oct 2024

What to Expect from Rachel Reeves's Big Debut

On Wednesday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver Labour’s first Budget in over a decade. It’s a critical moment for Keir Starmer’s fledgling administration after a bumpy first 100 days.

18 Oct 2024

100 Days On But Has Starmer Weathered The Storm?

It is difficult to pinpoint when we started talking about the ‘first 100 days’ of a new Government in British politics...