10 MPs to Watch in Westminster
10 MPs to Watch in Westminster Catherine Atkinson – Derby North: Labour – Majority, 8,915. Elected to Parliament on her 4th attempt, look at Barrister Catherine Atkinson to make a strong impression in on the green benches after taking the bellwether seat of Derby North. The current chair of the Society of Labour Lawyers and […]
A view from the left
A view from the left Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party has been announced victorious in the 2024 General Election. Many voters are breathing a sigh of relief at the end of Tory rule, but there are many more still holding their breath to see what Starmer sets out as his vision before they decide if […]
General election bulletin
Welcome to our post election bulletin. This edition includes: An overnight snapshot of the results Labour’s victory Humiliation for the Conservatives Minor party highlights Seat by seat breakdown What happens next – key dates Highs and lows from the campaign in pictures What you missed overnight – a snapshot Labour wins in a landslide with […]
A voting fallacy
As the election period draws to a close, and a new Prime Minister is set to be elected, young voters are predicted to yet again provide the lowest turnout for this general election. When discussing with my colleagues who we would cast our vote for, to my surprise, two people claimed they were spoiling their […]
The Future of the Conservative Party
As the Conservatives limp towards a crushing defeat on 4 July, there is much discussion about where the party will turn next. Whilst publicly insisting that they only focused on the election, senior MPs are already jostling for position behind the scenes, preparing to stake their claims to be Rishi Sunak’s successor. However, those with […]
2024 – General Election – Week 4
Week 4 Welcome to JBP’s weekly 2024 General Election update. Each Friday, we’ll give you a rundown of the latest updates. See below for: An overview of the week that has been An update on polling Key moments of the week and upcoming dates Who’s who in Labour back office The latest gossip from Westminster […]
2024 – General Election – Week 3
Week 3 Welcome to JBP’s weekly 2024 General Election update. Each Friday, we’ll give you a rundown of the latest updates. See below for: An overview of the week that has been An update on polling Key moments of the week and upcoming dates Who’s who in Labour back office The latest gossip from Westminster […]
The Conservative Party’s National Service Proposal: A Step Back or Forward?
The Conservative Party’s recent policy proposal to reintroduce a form of National Service has sparked a mix of curiosity, skepticism, and debate across the political spectrum. As the UK edges closer to the 2024 General Election, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his party are banking on this bold move to garner support from traditional Conservative […]
2024 – General Election – Week 2
Week 2 Welcome to JBP’s weekly 2024 General Election update. Each Friday, we’ll give you a rundown of the latest updates. See below for: An overview of the week that has been An update on polling Key moments of the week and upcoming dates Who’s who in Labour back office The latest gossip from Westminster […]
2024 – General Election
Week 1 Welcome to JBP’s weekly 2024 General Election update. Each Friday, we’ll give you a rundown of the latest updates. See below for: Key moments of the week The latest policy positions Key dates in the campaign Who’s who in Labour’s back office The latest gossip from Westminster And our pick of the week’s […]