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Facebook posts claiming former Makerfield MP Josh Simons has been appointed head of the No 10 policy unit are incorrect; Simons has not been given that Downing Street role.
Arguing that governments need an ideological map, the Fabian Society critiques the Starmer administration’s direction and urges clearer principles and strategy to sustain long-term governance and avoid policy drift.
Recent state elections, including two held on Sunday, saw significant gains for the far‑right AfD, prompting Ed Turner to argue that repeated electoral advances by anti‑establishment parties are making German coalition formation and governance steadily more difficult.
The piece describes France’s system of parliamentary representation for overseas departments and territories — 27 of 577 National Assembly seats and additional senators — and presents it as a straightforward model for integrating overseas communities.
Viral social posts claiming Japan has banned halal food, mosques, burqas and the call to prayer are false; Japan has not introduced such laws and its constitution guarantees freedom of religion, Full Fact finds.
Analysis considers implications of Mark Carney, Canada and the EU for the UK’s post‑Brexit ambitions, questioning whether recent international developments further reduce the likelihood of the UK regaining close economic or political alignment with EU partners.
Reports that Conservative peer Nigel Farage said Reform UK officials were suspended after ‘loose pub talk’, highlighting party discipline issues and internal controversy over off‑the‑record remarks by staff.
The Ministry of Defence’s War Detectives identified the grave of Second Lieutenant Frank Fleming, missing since 1918, and organised a rededication service in Belgium to honour the Guilford soldier.
Polling ahead of Brazil’s Oct 4, 2026 elections identifies four key public views on the country’s state and its principal trading partners, offering insights into voter sentiment and international priorities before the vote.
Monthly digest of public‑attitude research that highlights, among other findings, the share of people with bachelor’s degrees who say “working class” describes them extremely or very well, compared with 66% of those without bachelor’s degrees.
Paper traces the creation of departmental select committees from 1979 and charts changes in their number and size, outlining how committee composition and structure have evolved over time.
Most Americans express strong support for press freedom but are split on what limits are acceptable, showing disagreement over issues such as government access to journalists’ information amid legal disputes like the DOJ–LinkedIn case.
Statement delivered by the UK’s Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer, as part of the Item 4 general debate at UN Human Rights Council session 63. It sets out the UK’s positions on human rights issues discussed under Item 4.
Weekly Pew Research Centre digest summarising recent research and media coverage on religion and public life in the US and internationally, including topical headlines and links to the Centre’s latest analyses.
A joint statement, delivered by Kumar Iyer, for the Item 4 general debate at UN Human Rights Council session 63. The text presents positions agreed with other states on human rights matters under Item 4.
Summarises lessons from Camden and South Staffordshire on involving residents in decision‑making, drawing on the Waves digital democracy programme and practical examples for local participatory practice.
Short Money provides funding to opposition parties to support their parliamentary duties; allocations are determined by a party’s performance at the previous general election and are intended to cover staffing and running costs for opposition business.
Fabian Zuleeg argues that a model of Associate Membership that might suit Canada is unlikely to translate to the UK, given different geographic, political and legal contexts; he cautions against treating the Canadian precedent as a ready-made solution for UK–EU ties.
A weekly digest from the Pew Research Center compiling recent studies and news on religion and public life, including coverage of U.S. Mormon trends and abortion-related policy developments as of 23 September 2026.
Contrasts socialism’s end‑state planning with conservatism and market liberalism’s emphasis on learning from existing institutions, customs and practices that have endured rather than imposing a designed ‘finished society’.
A House of Commons Library record lists Bills since the 1997–98 session that have been considered in the Commons by a committee of the whole House, documenting instances where the entire chamber sat as a committee to examine legislation.
Explains that a viral Facebook post claiming Toby Carvery is giving away free carveries for ‘National Spud Week’ is false, correcting the misinformation and clarifying there is no official promotion by the chain.
An edited clip of the South Tower attack on 11 September has been recirculating; the video has been altered to remove the plane, misleadingly implying no aircraft struck the building.
The Prime Minister hosted Ireland’s Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, as the first international leader to visit the newly reopened No10 North, marking a bilateral visit to Downing Street’s refurbished state rooms.
Reports that a US federal judge ordered the White House to temporarily restore press access for CNN, MSNBC and Politico after those outlets sued over revocations of reporter access to presidential briefings.
Profile of Finley Wild, a recent University of Birmingham graduate who produces digital political content, supports digital strategy and aims to make policy more accessible and boost political engagement.
Ambassador Holland welcomed the OSCE’s ongoing work promoting gender equality, highlighting efforts to increase women’s participation in politics, peace processes and conflict resolution in the organisation’s annual progress report.
Weekly roundup highlighting Pew Research Center's latest findings, including the proportion of Americans who answered all eight questions correctly on a First Amendment quiz, with a prompt to take the quiz yourself.
Henry Hill is a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government and serves as Political Editor of the Critic, providing commentary and analysis on political affairs from within the Institute’s research and public-facing work.
Claire Ainsley is a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government and directs the Project on Center‑Left Renewal at the Progressive Policy Institute, contributing research and policy work on centre‑left ideas and strategy.