Guardian UK Politics
‘We are a completely different political party’: inside the Greens’ membership boom
The Green Party of England and Wales has undergone a dramatic transformation since Zack Polanski assumed the leadership, with membership tripling and forcing the organisation to confront fundamental questions about its own identity. The influx of new activists has upended internal culture, logistics, and decision-making structures that were built for a far smaller organisation. When newcomers outnumber veterans, the party must reckon with whether continuity of values can survive a revolution in scale.
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Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs
Rachel Reeves has signaled the Treasury is actively exploring measures to shield vulnerable households from surging heating oil costs. The Chancellor's comments come as energy bills continue to strain budgets across the country, with officials weighing multiple intervention options. The announcement suggests targeted relief could be on the way, though specific details have yet to be confirmed.
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Rachel Reeves to set out extra support for UK households facing surge in heating oil costs
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce targeted relief measures for low-income and vulnerable households struggling with rising heating oil costs, driven by Middle East conflict disrupting global energy markets. The support will be channelled through local councils in England via the newly established crisis and resilience fund, with a particular focus on rural communities that rely heavily on heating oil. The announcement comes as off-grid households face disproportionate exposure to volatile commodity prices with few alternative options.
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Sky News UK
Rachel Reeves is taking a gamble as the Gulf conflict hits energy prices
Rachel Reeves is preparing to roll out targeted financial support for low-income households dependent on heating oil, with an announcement expected as early as Monday. The move comes as escalating Gulf tensions drive energy prices higher, squeezing the most vulnerable consumers. The Chancellor is betting that precision-targeted relief can head off broader political pressure without blowing a hole in already strained public finances.
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Foreign secretary Yvette Cooper: ‘Making decisions based on what the US do or say doesn’t feel like sensible foreign policy’
Britain's top diplomat is pushing back on the idea that UK foreign policy should simply mirror Washington's lead, even as she navigates a turbulent transatlantic relationship. In a candid interview at the Foreign Office, Cooper signalled a more independent posture for British statecraft at a moment of acute global uncertainty. The remarks come as she manages the fallout from Peter Mandelson's dismissal as US ambassador and ongoing instability in the Middle East.
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