Sebastian Salek

The NHS just had a record summer. That’s despite resident doctors striking in July. But no one is talking about it! 4 impressive stats:

There’s still lots to do. The waiting list needs taming, for one. But amid a gloomy national mood, let’s not overlook the things that are, quietly, on the up.

The NHS just had a record summer. That’s despite resident doctors striking in July. But no one is talking about it! 4 impressive stats:

3. Tests and checks jump The NHS delivered almost 7.5m tests and checks. That’s over 250,000 more than last summer.

The NHS just had a record summer. That’s despite resident doctors striking in July. But no one is talking about it! 4 impressive stats:

1. Record elective cases 4.6m cases were managed by the NHS between June and August. That’s up 138,000 on last year. Treatments per working day also rose 4.4% on last August.

Labour can completely win in 2029. Strangely, the path to a second term is buried in the Caerphilly result. Here’s a simple explainer:

So the polls may not look great for Labour right now. And the Caerphilly result was nothing to celebrate. But the good news is that 2029 is very much still in play.

Labour can completely win in 2029. Strangely, the path to a second term is buried in the Caerphilly result. Here’s a simple explainer:

Starmer (45%) was way ahead of Farage (33%). That lead remains when they stripped away the names and asked about Labour (46%) vs Reform (34%). So either way, the anti-Reform bloc holds strong.

Labour can completely win in 2029. Strangely, the path to a second term is buried in the Caerphilly result. Here’s a simple explainer:

Those who will do anything to stop Farage. In Caerphilly they rallied behind Plaid Cymru – and won. In 2029, the data suggests they’ll back Labour.

Labour can completely win in 2029. Strangely, the path to a second term is buried in the Caerphilly result. Here’s a simple explainer:

Labour’s poor showing in the Caerphilly by-election wasn’t a shock. We all knew it wasn’t going to be a good night. What’s much more surprising is Reform’s performance.

Labour has a lot to celebrate this week. Not all of it made the papers, but there was plenty of good news for progressives. 8 important changes:

8. Crackdown on employers underpaying staff Labour has named and shamed almost 500 employers who failed to pay the minimum wage. They’ve been fined, and around 42,000 workers have been repaid.

Labour has a lot to celebrate this week. Not all of it made the papers, but there was plenty of good news for progressives. 8 important changes:

6. Knife robberies down Offences fell 10% among the seven police forces most impacted by knife crime. Comes as part of a taskforce crackdown that started last year.

Labour has a lot to celebrate this week. Not all of it made the papers, but there was plenty of good news for progressives. 8 important changes:

4. Protecting Jewish communities Labour announced record funding for security around synagogues and Jewish schools. Stats show religious hate crime at highest ever levels, with Jewish people most targeted.

Labour has a lot to celebrate this week. Not all of it made the papers, but there was plenty of good news for progressives. 8 important changes:

2. Stronger planning laws to boost building The changes will prevent locals from blocking housing using judicial reviews. They’ll also speed up new reservoirs and onshore wind farms.

Labour has a lot to celebrate this week. Not all of it made the papers, but there was plenty of good news for progressives. 8 important changes:

It was a great week to be Labour. There’s plenty of good news to celebrate as members head to conference. 7 highlights:

7. Record fraud crackdown Fraudsters were stopped from stealing £480m of public money in the government’s biggest ever fraud crackdown. That means more funding for schools, hospitals, and other public services.

It was a great week to be Labour. There’s plenty of good news to celebrate as members head to conference. 7 highlights:

5. Digital ID cards The scheme will: • Help combat illegal working • Make it easier to use government services

It was a great week to be Labour. There’s plenty of good news to celebrate as members head to conference. 7 highlights:

3. Formally recognising Palestine Britain recognised the Palestinian state, alongside Canada and Australia. Aims to protect the viability of a two-state solution, and peace in the region.

It was a great week to be Labour. There’s plenty of good news to celebrate as members head to conference. 7 highlights:

1. £5bn for ‘overlooked’ communities 339 areas will get up to £20m each to spend on boosting high streets, parks, and public spaces. Communities will also get powers to save pubs and libraries, and block betting and vape shops.

Growth is so back. Labour has secured *£150 billion* from some of America’s biggest companies. Here’s who’s investing (and where the money is going):

STAX (engineering) Committed £37m to expand its UK operations, including installing emissions-reducing technology at ports.

Growth is so back. Labour has secured *£150 billion* from some of America’s biggest companies. Here’s who’s investing (and where the money is going):

Amentum (engineering and tech) £150m investment creating more than 3,000 jobs in areas including, Glasgow, Warrington, and the Midlands. Expanding its UK workforce by over 50%.

Growth is so back. Labour has secured *£150 billion* from some of America’s biggest companies. Here’s who’s investing (and where the money is going):

Palantir (data analytics) Will develop AI-powered capabilities for the Armed Forces. Also establishing London as its European defence HQ, creating up to 350 high-skilled jobs.

Growth is so back. Labour has secured *£150 billion* from some of America’s biggest companies. Here’s who’s investing (and where the money is going):

Google (tech) Investing £5bn in AI, including infrastructure and scientific research. Also opened a £735m data centre in Hertfordshire last week.

Growth is so back. Labour has secured *£150 billion* from some of America’s biggest companies. Here’s who’s investing (and where the money is going):

Blackstone (investment firm) The Legoland owner is committing £100bn to the UK. Builds on a £10bn investment in a Blyth data centre confirmed last year.