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Opinion: the Home Secretary probably shouldn't resign over the inquiry debacle

Opinion: the Home Secretary probably shouldn't resign over the inquiry debacle

On the 2nd of April, the Home Secretary DavidSwifty announced that the Government will be holding an inquiry into discrimination in law enforcement: in particular, racism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia. This concept has been almost universally well received, given the undeniable racism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia that exists within police

An aggregation of predictions for GEXXI

One important rule in statistics is that if you take multiple samples and average them, the average is more likely to be accurate than any one sample is. With this in mind, I have decided to average all the predictions and exit polls for this election; maybe it will give

Lib Dems are winning here: the Independent’s prediction of GEXXI

During the previous election, GEXX in October 2023, the Conservatives topped the poll but failed to remain in government, with Labour choosing to enter government with Solidarity and the Pirates (who have since merged into Solidarity) instead. Over the past term, the Conservatives have seen their polling drop, and Solidarity

Welsh Labour holds the balance of power: how Wales voted in WPXII

Welsh Labour holds the balance of power: how Wales voted in WPXII

By LightningMinion, Devolution Correspondent Welsh Labour remain the largest party WPXII saw Welsh Labour remain the largest party in the Senedd with 23 seats, 8 seats short of an overall majority. Plaid Cymru remained as the second largest party, winning 18 seats, and the Welsh Conservatives are close behind in

December 2023 Holyrood Election Predictions

December 2023 Holyrood Election Predictions

By LightningMinion, Scotland Correspondent The polls before the election predicted that the nationalist SNP, led by the incumbent First Minister /u/model-avtron would win a majority of votes, with the polls placing the party at 55 points. This is significant, largely for 2 reasons. Firstly, it would deliver a rare

The #GEXX Coalition Builder

The #GEXX Coalition Builder

The Independent is proud to present an updated Coalition Builder using the latest Exit Polls and the latest KyoPoll exit poll, so you can best visualise possible Governments after this whirlwind of an election. Please use the below buttons to select between the InaPoll or Redfaelif & Wilton exit polls, conducted

A Sit Down: Sephronar in Government

A Sit Down: Sephronar in Government

The Leader of a Resurgent Tories sits down with the Independent to discuss their time in Government so far, as they seek to pursue an agenda that carefully tears down the remnants of years of Solidarity rule.

Britain's Next Government is Anyone's Guess

Britain's Next Government is Anyone's Guess

Rose 3, Central Line 2, Grand Coalition Again, all options are on the table as Magenta fails to make a majority. As the dust settles on the election result, we have seen Solidarity once again take the mantle of first place, with a commanding 49 seats, with Labour falling to

The Independent #GEXIX Coalition Builder

The Independent #GEXIX Coalition Builder

The Independent is proud to present an updated Coalition Builder using the latest ExitPolls and the latest YouGov poll, so you can best visualise possible Governments after this whirlwind of an election. Please use the below buttons to select between the InaPoll or Redfaelif & Wilton exit polls, conducted by those

KyoPoll GE19 Coalition Builder

KyoPoll GE19 Coalition Builder

The Independent and KyoPoll are proud to deliver the "GE19 Coalition Builder" to visualise potential coalitions formed after the next UK General Election. There are three seat totals available: * KyoPoll NowCast, a projection from expert poll-watchers at the Independent * Current seats, the amount each party currently has * Latest poll proportional,

KyoPoll NowCast for the Next General Election

KyoPoll NowCast for the Next General Election

Using only the best polling data possible, the Independent in conjunction with KyoPolling has produced a seat forecast for the next General Election, and it's results if replicated would likely see a return of the Government. With only a few weeks to go until campaigning starts, we will soon see

A Sit Down: Nicolas, Solidarity and Governing in Minority

A Sit Down: Nicolas, Solidarity and Governing in Minority

He's led one of Britain's most stable minority governments and reinvigorated the radical left, ruling with an iron fist over his cabinet and the presentation of unashamedly left policies, NicolasBroaddus will soon become the longest serving Prime Minister of the last 3 years, only bested by the reign of KarlYonedaStan.

A Sit Down: Sephronar and his Resurgent Tories

A Sit Down: Sephronar and his Resurgent Tories

The Independent sits down to talk with long serving Parliamentarian Sephronar to discuss the future of conservatism in an ever increasingly left wing Britain. Good morning. I'm Jayson Ball of the Independent, and I'm here for the next instalment of my "A Sit Down" series. Today I'm joined by one

A Sit Down: Lily-irl, Devolution, and the Stand Against the Senedd

A Sit Down: Lily-irl, Devolution, and the Stand Against the Senedd

The Independent sits down with the Leader of Abolish the Welsh Assembly Lily-irl, to discuss their burst onto the Cymru political scene and what it means for Wales. Good afternoon. I'm Jayson Ball with the Independent and today I'm speaking with the Leader of the Abolish the Welsh Assembly Party.

The Marchioness of Motherwell Has Just Two Words This Week: I'm Back.

The Marchioness of Motherwell Has Just Two Words This Week: I'm Back.

The Independent sits down with the Former Prime Minister Dame Youmaton to discuss the current political environment; with a special announcement regarding her future. Good morning! I’m Jayson Ball with the Independent, and today I have the opportunity to speak with one of the great rocks of British politics,

A Sit Down: Archism, the Rejoin Movement, and Wales

A Sit Down: Archism, the Rejoin Movement, and Wales

The Leader of Volt Cymru has overseen a meteoric rise, and an immense legislative agenda, and he isn't done yet. Today I have the pleasure of sitting down to speak with the Leader of Volt Cymru, who has seen a meteoric rise in their pro-EU, pro-devolution, broad tent party, who

Liberal Democrats: Winning Here? Not After This Week.

Liberal Democrats: Winning Here? Not After This Week.

An expulsion, a defection, and an empty statement leaves the Liberal Democrats weaker than ever, and remains a indictment on their ability to continue as a real alternative. Writes Jayson Ball for the Independent The Liberal Democrats have been the subject of another harsh blow this week as they faced

Committee Lord attempted to block report exonerating Government over fears Lib Dems look 'stupid'

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Committee Lord attempted to block report exonerating Government over fears Lib Dems look 'stupid'

A member of the Lords Committee on Government Economic Responsibility attempted to rewrite the report after an investigation found that criticisms that the Treasury had misled Parliament and the public by neglecting to include gilts in its emergency budget statement were unsubstantiated.

Health Minister on the Attack. Finance Minister Derides PfG. First Minister Back-pedals. Is this Government still tenable only a few weeks in?

Health Minister on the Attack. Finance Minister Derides PfG. First Minister Back-pedals. Is this Government still tenable only a few weeks in?

In what has already become a tumultuous start to the incoming Welsh Government, with the Finance and Economy Minister stating publicly that they had not read the Programme for Government, the cracks continue to grow with the Health Minister going on the attack in a recent debate, calling former First

Welsh Sunday edition: Finance Minister refuses to back Programme for Government

Welsh Sunday edition: Finance Minister refuses to back Programme for Government

Finance Minister splits from Government, miraiwae set to lead Plaid, and divisive smoking law is debated in the Senedd.

It's Labour's House

It's Labour's House

In a frequently contentious Parliament, Labour's votes are key to securing a Bill's passage through the Commons.

Cost of living: Chancellor pledges support, but specifics are yet to come

Cost of living: Chancellor pledges support, but specifics are yet to come

Chancellor of the Exchequer ToastinRussian promised £28 billion in new spending to address the UK's cost of living crisis in a statement to the House of Commons on Sunday.

sunlightatnight: We need stable opposition - an open letter to the LPUK

An open letter to the Libertarian Party by the Business and Economic Development Secretary, sunlightatnight MP

lily-irl: What happened with Brexit?

lily-irl: What happened with Brexit?

My experiences negotiating an exit from the European Union, from scheming ministers to a hostile Parliament

Opinion: Why did Brexit become political orthodoxy?

Opinion: Why did Brexit become political orthodoxy?

shetgirl3456 writes for the Independent