Sophie Layton

Stephen Flynn has ruled out a challenge to John Swinney as Scotland’s First Minister, and Leader of the Scottish National Party, instead insisting his priorities lie with his family. Speaking to Iain Dale at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on August…

By-elections are all the rage. Just two years after the 2024 general election, we’ve had five, and one each at Holyrood and Cardiff. And with another on the horizon in Clacton, it’s important to note two facts: Reform UK have been supremely confident

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in Downing Street on the afternoon of July 20th promising to bring “the biggest changes in the last forty years” - and big changes they would be. Twelve hours later, nearly a dozen Cabinet ministers

Sir Keir Starmer’s time is up. Standing on the steps of Downing Street on Monday June 22nd, an emotional Prime Minister knew the game was over & conceded defeat. The scene, reminiscent of Theresa May’s resignation in 2019, is one we’ve

In Britain, we are fortunate that on the matter of abortion and reproductive health, thedebate is fairly minimal; it is legal and accessible almost universally across the UK, itis rarely a national debate, and its fate is not balanced on a knife

The Bank of England has announced that wildlife will become the next theme for UK banknotes following a public consultation. While many welcome the move as a celebration of Britain’s natural heritage, it has also sparked political backlash and fuelled an unexpected culture-war debate.

It’s said “the enemy of my enemy is my friend”. Take my home city of Sheffield. Made up of six constituencies (Central, Hallam, Brightside & Hillsborough, Heeley, South East, and Penistone & Stocksbridge), in 2024 it became an entirely Labour city

Just two months ago, very few people had ever heard the name ‘Hannah Spencer’. A few people in the general Manchester area vaguely knew who she was, a couple of households might recall her as ‘that girl who came and did the boiler’

Each of our national, traditional parties has its own unique stories about their history and journeys through British politics. The Liberal Democrats are included – after entering the Coalition 15 years ago, wiped out a decade ago

I have a massive amount of respect for Sir Ed Davey and the entire Liberal Democrat campaign teams. Last year, they took the party from the political wilderness in Westminster to a decisive victory, reclaiming Britain’s third party status

Christine Jardine MP was one of my Liberal Democrat front bench favourites. Principled, personable, a staunch ally of trans+ and women’s rights, progressive liberalism and a kind, friendly soul

Marking exactly one year since the announcement of last year’s general election, Sir Ed Davey released his first book. A touching tribute to carers everywhere, the book is a chance for us all to see beyond the politician

Leading a country is a difficult task. Leading a country within ten years of entering elected office is even more challenging

Recent polling has placed the Liberal Democrats as the most popular party for people aged 18-24, alongside the Green Party. Given that only a decade ago, the party had just been handed a phenomenal defeat after the Coalition period

A sobering reminder of the state of the nation, Baroness Warsi's book hits the nail on the head

On Wednesday the 16th of April, the UK supreme court ruled unanimously that a woman is legally defined only by their biological sex, altering the 2010 Equality Act

Britain's first Green MP's thoughts on whether Parliament works is a unique take, yet one which doesn't make waves

One of the most famous activist groups of the 20th century...if only the book telling their story was an actual story

Last month, the Department for Culture, Media & Sport announced a £270 million funding boost for museums, arts venues and other cultural provisions, known as the ‘Arts Everywhere Fund’

Donald Trump is a truly unique figure. The far-right demagogue who finds himself America’s 47th President and Leader of the Free World has spent his return to office making sweeping reforms, cutting thousands of governmental staff and bulldozing