Nicole Jackson

1 week ago | theguardian.com | David Conn |Esther Opoku-Gyeni |Nicola Alexandrou |Nicole Jackson

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: After 32 years of establishment lies, media smears, inquests, trials and retrials, the families of the Hillsborough dead have yet to see anyone held accountable

1 month ago | theguardian.com | John Harris |Gaby Hinsliff |Tom Pollard |Frankie Tobi |Zoe Hitch |Nicole Jackson

After months of speculation, the government will soon lay out plans to change the benefits system. Keir Starmer argues that the current system is ‘the worst of all worlds’. But with deep cuts to disability payments on the table, could the changes come at the expense of the most vulnerable? And will Labour MPs really be able to support this? John Harris hears from the head of social policy at the New Economics Foundation, Tom Pollard, and the Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

1 month ago | theguardian.com | John Harris |Will Hayward |Frankie Tobi |Zoe Hitch |Nicole Jackson

This week, Politics Weekly UK is on the road in south-east Wales, hearing from those in traditional Labour heartlands. But with people increasingly frustrated that public services are crumbling and that nothing seems to change, Nigel Farage’s party fancies its chances at next year’s Senedd elections. John Harris asks why Reform UK is on the rise in Wales and what it tells us about the future of British politics

2 months ago | theguardian.com | Rachel Porter |Nicole Jackson |Phil Maynard |Courtney Yusuf |Simon Hattenstone

Two years ago, transgender teenager Brianna Ghey was stabbed to death by two 15-year-olds. The killers had been radicalised on the dark web, while the victim was trapped in an online world of her own. Now her mother has become friends with the parent of one of the murderers. On the second anniversary of Brianna’s death, Esther sits down with Simon Hattenstone to discuss her daughter’s murder and her own extraordinary response.

2 months ago | theguardian.com | John Harris |Patrick Wintour |Gaby Hinsliff |Frankie Tobi |Zoe Hitch |Nicole Jackson

Donald Trump’s plans to end the war in Ukraine have taken centre stage this week. But, with Ukraine excluded from US-Russia talks, could they really accept what might be on offer? And what role will the UK and Europe play?John Harris hears from diplomatic editor Patrick Wintour and columnist Gaby Hinsliff about what a resolution could look like• Send your questions and feedback to [email protected]