When comparing these figures with the latest deprivation figures published at the end of October, the analysis revealed a strong relationship: the more deprived a local authority, the higher its council tax as a percentage of house prices.

www.politicshome.com/news/article...

I've put together an interactive table within our analysis for anyone interested in the details 👇

www.politicshome.com/news/article...

Kent (now a Reform run council) is also doing this!

Good to see The Londoner leading on my story over the weekend looking at where Labour could lose control of councils at local elections 2026.

My story here: www.politicshome.com/news/article...

MPs have voted to decriminalise abortion, bringing it closer to law

This is how members voted on MP Tonia Antoniazzi's amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill by party👇

It was great to represent @politicshome.bsky.social for such an important event. Thank you @ndnatalk.bsky.social

The early years sector is one of the most important out there, and it's always amazing to chat with those working in it - they really are some of the friendliest and most welcoming people around. A huge thank you to everyone for making me feel so welcome and at ease.

Last week, I chaired my first ever (!) conference in Liverpool for the @ndnatalk.bsky.social . I spent the day introducing speakers, including a minister and representatives from Ofsted, leading Q&As, chatting with those in the early years sector, and asking a few questions myself!

This has been a bruising set of results for Labour, with many MPs taking aim at the government's direction of travel👇
www.politicshome.com/news/article...

And the Conservatives lead the pack in the race for the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough mayoralty

And the Conservatives lead the pack in the race for the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough mayoralty

The race for mayor of the West of England however is looking like a close race between the Greens and Labour. Reform and Conservatives not far behind

In Hull and East Yorkshire Reform are also polling high. Former boxer Luke Campbell also far out in front of second place (held narrowly by Lib Dems)

Some very interesting polling out today from @yougov.co.uk (carried out earlier this month)

Reform’s Andrea Jenkyns far out in front for the mayoral race in Greater Lincolnshire👇

I've put together a (hopefully!) useful chart showing how MPs voted on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill👇

You can see this and all of our coverage on @politicshome.bsky.social

The PM Keir Starmer and the CX Rachel Reeves voted in favour of the legislation, while the leader of the opposition Kemi Badenoch voted against. Here is a snapshot of the voting share👇

Department for Education drops PR on "a new model for partnership" in education, bringing together trade unions, key organisations & govt

More details including terms of ref to come, but reaction broadly positive from sector so far...seems to be another step towards a "reset"