Former co-leader of the Green Party Jonathan Bartley tells me the party needs to do some "serious soul searching" Adds there is now a “toxicity of the Green party brand” & allegations of antisemitism, along with the “Zionism is racism” motion “are clearly having an impact”👇

Green insiders see credibility on the economy as key to achieving wider public support 🪴Greens plan to expand team of economic spokespeople 🪴New policy includes dropping interest rates as the main means of controlling inflation 🪴Debate over orthodox approach/ radical (inc workable vs unworkable)

Green Party figures are wrestling with a question: how can they demonstrate economic credibility while maintaining their radical edge? “there's still this perception that the Green Party are going to protect Britain with healing herbs and herbal tea”

I've spent the last couple of months looking into how Green-run councils are exploring safer drug consumption facilities/rooms and other harm reduction spaces Campaigners and experts argue they could be introduced without a change in the law if arrangements were made with local police forces👇

I've spent the last couple of months looking into how Green-run councils are exploring safer drug consumption facilities/rooms and other harm reduction spaces Campaigners and experts argue they could be introduced without a change in the law if arrangements were made with local police forces👇

On Andy Burnham & the EU - PoliticsHome understands that a previous draft of PM's conference speech was more explicit, specifically questioning the government's long-standing red lines of staying out of the Single Market/Customs Union - What are the risks for Labour in reopening the Brexit debate?

Greens will this weekend debate the "Zionism is racism" motion Caroline Lucas told me in June: “I’m not sure it’s a very helpful debate...the way in which that motion was worded caused a lot of concern...across the party” She hoped it was held in a less “toxic” way [this] time

Worth noting of course that residents’ bills will increase by 94% as half of the bill is made up of mayor of London tax!

Wandsworth council confirms record breaking council tax rise proposals as revealed by PoliticsHome last month I understand that since we revealed the 160% figure, council leaders had decided that the rise would not be enough to make up the shortfall identified and settled on 188%

Exclusive: The Tories are developing a policy to distribute pamphlets to every UK household advising how to respond to a civilian emergency The plans are inspired by countries like Denmark, where the government uses literature to instruct the public on what steps to take within the first 72 hours

Andy Burnham has committed to cross-party working to tackle social care reform But how exactly will this work? New details of plans and more in this piece for The House👇

Obviously politics blah blah but much more fun to learn about the rival Boney Ms on tour, I love a classic band where there's about 16 different rival versions playing regional theatres each claiming authenticity thanks to the blessing of the original drummer.

As Reform UK prepares for the next general election, the party will have to face a key obstacle on its path to No 10: the right-wing vote is splitting And (unsurprisingly!) the party is divided over how to deal with the challenge

How is Reform UK preparing for a snap election in 2027? ➡️ Insiders say plans are to get as many parliamentary candidates ready by Xmas ➡️ Recently commissioned MRP to identify target areas ➡️ Reforming campaigning infrastructure with more targeted roles covering smaller areas