Tactical voting like for quarter of Welsh voters

Hundreds of thousands of Welsh voters are set to ‘hold their nose’ and vote tactically in the General Election on 12 December.

UK planning systems neglecting rights of children

Planning systems in the UK are failing to consider the rights and needs of children, leading to detrimental effects on their well-being.

Labour pledges to boost cycling and walking

A successful Labour Party in this month’s General Election will make England one of the most cycling and walking friendly places in the world

Tories highlight opportunity to strengthen our border security

The Conservatives are publishing plans to improve the UK's border security after Brexit that will include automated exit and entrance checks.

Boost Ofsted rather than scrap it, says Tories

The Conservatives will give Ofsted greater powers and more money to improve discipline in classrooms and bolster school standards.

Labour set to launch 'regional manifestos' across England

The Labour Party will launch a regional manifesto for each part of the country, including pledges on transport, housing and jobs.

Lib Dems announce plan to end rough sleeping

The Liberal Democrats have shared plans to introduce a duty on local authorities to provide immediate emergency accommodation.

Social care concerns higher than ever

Adass has found that almost all social care directors are concerned about their ability to provide the care they are legally required to.

Coalition calls for post-election pact on Net Zero

Ahead of the world’s first televised climate debate, a cross-sector coalition is calling for a post-election pact on Net Zero.

Johnson promises fast-tracked mobile signal plans

The Prime Minister has announced new plans that will be fast tracked to improve poor mobile phone signal in rural areas.

Labour pledges to plant two billion trees by 2040

Labour has announced plans to create ten new National Nature Parks in its first term and plant two billion new trees by 2040.

Six in ten have never checked their flood risk

A survey has revealed that people in Great Britain are still not checking the flood risk of their homes.

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