Alex Thomas

Nov 15, 2024 | politicshome.com | Jordan Urban |Alex Thomas |Rob Merrick

7 min read One clear-cut trend of modern politics is that back bench MPs are becoming increasingly rebellious. How will Keir Starmer’s administration keep control of its huge majority? Rob Merrick investigates It was “a very threatening letter,” says one rebel Labour MP who received it – a chilling warning of “privileges” snatched away because of a failure to give the party unswerving support. “It was telling us there would be punishments,” protests another.

Nov 15, 2024 | politicshome.com | Jordan Urban |Alex Thomas |Rob Merrick

7 min read One clear-cut trend of modern politics is that back bench MPs are becoming increasingly rebellious. How will Keir Starmer’s administration keep control of its huge majority? Rob Merrick investigates It was “a very threatening letter,” says one rebel Labour MP who received it – a chilling warning of “privileges” snatched away because of a failure to give the party unswerving support. “It was telling us there would be punishments,” protests another.

Nov 14, 2024 | politicshome.com | Jordan Urban |Alex Thomas

5 min read Why does No 10 frequently fail to seize the political news agenda? Lee Cain, a former Downing Street director of communications, argues that wholesale structural changes are needed for prime ministers to communicate their messages effectively Downing Street has a communications problem. After barely 100 days in power, the Prime Minister had already reset his top team after weeks of bad headlines and plummeting polls.

Nov 14, 2024 | politicshome.com | Jordan Urban |Alex Thomas

5 min read Why does No 10 frequently fail to seize the political news agenda? Lee Cain, a former Downing Street director of communications, argues that wholesale structural changes are needed for prime ministers to communicate their messages effectively Downing Street has a communications problem. After barely 100 days in power, the Prime Minister had already reset his top team after weeks of bad headlines and plummeting polls.

Nov 8, 2024 | politicshome.com | Matilda Martin |Jordan Urban |Alex Thomas

6 min read Keir Starmer has faced a difficult early period in power. The Prime Minister could make his life easier by re-arranging the centre of government — it is long overdue. Keir Starmer’s difficult start as Prime Minister does not have a single cause. Some problems have been self-inflicted – including a lack of clarity about the government’s overriding purpose and rivalry between aides. Others, including the difficult economic inheritance, are outside his control.