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Nadine Batchelor-Hunt

Nadine Batchelor-Hunt

Nadine is a political reporter at PoliticsHome. She previously worked at Yahoo News UK as its political correspondent.

Committee Chair Tells DWP To 'Get A Grip' On Carer's Allowance Overpayments
Social affairs
Committee Chair Tells DWP To "Get A Grip" On Carer's Allowance Overpayments
Labour MP Stephen Timms, chair of the work and pensions select committee, has insisted the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) must "get a grip" on carer's allowance overpayments.
Labour's Tax Crackdown Could Be Dampened By 'Bigger Public Finance Challenge', Economists Warn
Economy
Labour's Tax Crackdown Could Be Dampened By "Bigger Public Finance Challenge", Economists Warn
Economists have said Labour plans to clamp down on tax avoidance will do little to ease the tight fiscal picture on public spending the party is facing if it wins the general election later this year.
Labour Calls For Suspense Of Israel Arms Sales If A 'Clear Risk' Of International Law Breach
Foreign affairs
Labour Calls For Suspense Of Israel Arms Sales If A "Clear Risk" Of International Law Breach
Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy has called on foreign secretary David Cameron to publish the government's legal advice on Israel's actions in Gaza and suspend UK arms sales to Israel if there is a "clear risk" it is violating international law in Gaza.
Higher Energy Bills Due To Debt 'Underlines Need For Social Tariff', MP Says
Energy
Higher Energy Bills Due To Debt "Underlines Need For Social Tariff", MP Says
Chair of the energy security and net zero committee Angus MacNeil has said that soaring bills as energy companies try to recuperate consumer debt proves there is desperate need fo the introduction of a "social tariff" to support people struggling to keep up with fuel costs.

Pressure Grows To Halt Arms To Israel After British Aid Workers Killed In Gaza
Foreign affairs
Pressure Grows To Halt Arms To Israel After British Aid Workers Killed In Gaza
Pressure is growing on the UK government to halt the sale of arms to Israel after three British aid workers were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, amid concerns the country could be breaking international law.
Labour Attacks Tory Record On Levelling Up In Local Election Campaign Launch
Political parties
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Labour Attacks Tory Record On Levelling Up In Local Election Campaign Launch
Labour leader Keir Starmer has attacked the government's flagship levelling up proposals at a launch of the party's local election campaign in Dudley, with a plea to the electorate to vote for "a changed Labour party ready to serve the interests of working people" on 2 May.
'Short-Term' Spending Leaves Next Government Facing 'Critical' Challenges
Parliament
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
"Short-Term" Spending Leaves Next Government Facing "Critical" Challenges
A new report from the influential Public Accounts Committee of cross-party MPs has criticised the government for "short-termism" in policy making – highlighting a number areas in public spending the next government will have to grapple with.
Government Accused Of Undermining Mental Health Progress With Employment Drive
Social affairs
Government Accused Of Undermining Mental Health Progress With Employment Drive
Work and pensions secretary Mel Stride has been criticised for his claims there is a "danger" that openness around mental health has gone "too far".
Government's Apprenticeship Plans 'Lacking Ambition' Says Industry Body
Education
Government's Apprenticeship Plans "Lacking Ambition" Says Industry Body
The British Retail Consortium, which represents major businesses across the UK, has criticised the government's latest plans for apprenticeships, which they say have failed to reform existing schemes in line with industry requests.
Environmental Leaders Are Confident About Labour's Green Agenda
Environment
Environmental Leaders Are Confident About Labour's Green Agenda
Labour remains confident about their record on environmental policy, despite recent drama over the decision to drop the £28bn price tag from its flagship Green Prosperity Plan.
Future Of Renters Reform Bill Remains In Doubt
Social affairs
Future Of Renters Reform Bill Remains In Doubt
The future of the government's much-delayed Renters Reform Bill remains in doubt, with uncertainty about its path after the next parliamentary recess.
Michael Gove Urged To Firm Up Protections For Tenants Falling Into Rent Arrears
Social affairs
Michael Gove Urged To Firm Up Protections For Tenants Falling Into Rent Arrears
A coalition of charities including StepChange and Citizens Advice have written to housing secretary Michael Gove calling for stronger protections in the Renters' Reform Bill for tenants who fall into arrears.
Government Adviser Says Tories Should “Cut Ties” With Donor Over Race Row
Political parties
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Government Adviser Says Tories Should “Cut Ties” With Donor Over Race Row
The government's independent adviser on antisemitism has said the Conservatives should "cut ties" with its biggest donor who reportedly made racist remarks about MP Diane Abbott.
Tory Unease Over Party's Donor Race Row Response Is Growing
Political parties
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Tory Unease Over Party's Donor Race Row Response Is Growing
Fresh discontent is brewing among Conservatives over Downing Street's response to the party's biggest donor reportedly making racist remarks about black MP Diane Abbott.
Spring Budget Leaves Labour Facing Squeeze On Manifesto Plans
Economy
Spring Budget Leaves Labour Facing Squeeze On Manifesto Plans
Tight public finances after the next election could leave any potential Labour government forced to make significant decisions on taxation and borrowing to pursue its manifesto plans, after Wednesday's Budget saw chancellor Jeremy Hunt eat into the party's plans to raise revenue.
Spring Budget Was A 'High Risk' Way To Cut Taxes, According To Economists
Economy
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Spring Budget Was A "High Risk" Way To Cut Taxes, According To Economists
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's decision to leave a narrow fiscal "buffer room" in Wednesday's budget has been described as a "high risk" strategy by economists who say that deep public spending cuts could be penciled in on the horizon to pay for it.
Spring Budget's Cost Of Living Support 'Thin On The Ground'
Social affairs
Spring Budget's Cost Of Living Support "Thin On The Ground"
Campaigners have said the cost of living support measures announced in Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget fall short of what is needed to help households struggling with the cost of living.
Lords Seek To Bolster Role Of Supreme Court With Rwanda Bill
Foreign affairs
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Lords Seek To Bolster Role Of Supreme Court With Rwanda Bill
The House of Lords will vote on a fresh wave of amendments to the government's Rwanda Bill on Monday and Wednesday, with peers placing much of their focus on the role of the Supreme Court in deporting illegal migrants to Rwanda.
George Galloway Wins Rochdale By-Election Overturning Labour Majority
Political parties
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
George Galloway Wins Rochdale By-Election Overturning Labour Majority
George Galloway, leader of the far-left Workers Party of Britain, has won the Rochdale by-election overturning Labour's 9,668 majority.
'Embarrassing” Westminster In-Fighting Highlights Real Safety Risks For MPs
Foreign affairs
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
"Embarrassing” Westminster In-Fighting Highlights Real Safety Risks For MPs
Britain’s only Palestinian MP has spoken of her “embarrassment" at the way in which Westminster turned in on itself this week when debate on a ceasefire in Gaza descended into “farce”. 
Labour Amendment On Gaza Ceasefire Passes After Chaotic Day In Commons
Foreign affairs
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Labour Amendment On Gaza Ceasefire Passes After Chaotic Day In Commons
MPs have passed a Labour amendment calling for an "humanitarian ceasefire" in Gaza after a dramatic day in Westminster which saw SNP MPs walk out of the chamber.
Gaza Ceasefire Debate Descends Into Farce Despite Labour Swerving Rebellion
Political parties
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Gaza Ceasefire Debate Descends Into Farce Despite Labour Swerving Rebellion
The SNP’s opposition day motion for a ceasefire in Gaza descended into unexpected chaos, after an unusual intervention by the Commons speaker helped Labour to avert a different rebellion that had been anticipated.
Labour Hopes To Avert Ceasefire Vote Showdown With New Gaza Amendment
Foreign affairs
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Labour Hopes To Avert Ceasefire Vote Showdown With New Gaza Amendment
Labour will order its MPs to abstain on the SNP's Gaza ceasefire motion on Wednesday, instead whipping its MPs to back an amendment calling for "an immediate humanitarian ceasefire" in Gaza in a bid to avoid a showdown with its own MPs.
Labour Stands By 'Significant Change' In Its Race Equal Pay Plans
Social affairs
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Labour Stands By "Significant Change" In Its Race Equal Pay Plans
Shadow equalities secretary Anneliese Dodds has insisted that Labour's new race equality act will represent "significant change" despite criticism that Labour's proposals could risk making equal pay claims more complicated.
Brianna Ghey's MP Hopes Rishi Sunak's Trans Jibe Fallout Is A 'Turning Point' For Westminster
Social affairs
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Brianna Ghey's MP Hopes Rishi Sunak's Trans Jibe Fallout Is A "Turning Point" For Westminster
Charlotte Nichols, Labour MP for the seat where murdered trans teen Brianna Ghey lived, has said she hopes the backlash from Rishi Sunak's jibe about trans people at Prime Minister's Questions will become a turning point for how trans issues are handled in Westminster.
Rishi Sunak Refusing To Apologise For Trans Jibe In Front Of Murdered Trans Teen's Mum
Social affairs
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Rishi Sunak Refusing To Apologise For Trans Jibe In Front Of Murdered Trans Teen's Mum
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing backlash after appearing to make a jibe about Labour's position on trans people during Prime Minister's Questions, despite being told moments earlier that the mother of murdered trans girl Brianna Ghey was in the chamber.
'Vast Majority' Of The Worst Abuse MPs Face Is Not Made Public
Home affairs
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
"Vast Majority" Of The Worst Abuse MPs Face Is Not Made Public
MPs have warned that the amount of abuse they face that is made public is only the tip of the iceberg, with many choosing not to speak out on the issue for fear of further compromising their security.

Five Million People Can't Afford Basic Outgoings In 'Living Standards Catastrophe'
Social affairs
Five Million People Can't Afford Basic Outgoings In "Living Standards Catastrophe"
Exclusive: New research by Citizens Advice has found that five million people are living in a negative budget, meaning the amount of money they have coming in does not meet the cost of basic outgoings such as accommodation, food and fuel.
Labour Is Losing Muslim Support Over Israel-Gaza War
Political parties
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Labour Is Losing Muslim Support Over Israel-Gaza War
A new poll for the Labour Muslim Network has found that support for the Labour party has fallen steeply since the outbreak of the the Israel-Gaza war, with the Muslim community particularly unhappy about the party's failure to call for a ceasefire.
Rebel Labour MPs Face Final Warning Over Breaking Ranks With Party Line
Political parties
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Rebel Labour MPs Face Final Warning Over Breaking Ranks With Party Line
Rebel Labour MPs who vote against the whip or make controversial statements that break with the party's line are heading towards a final warning that breaches now may not be forgiven ahead of the election as patience wears thin in the whips' office.
Department For Work And Pensions Pushing For Cost Of Living Support Extension
Social affairs
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Department For Work And Pensions Pushing For Cost Of Living Support Extension
The Department for Work and Pensions is pushing the Treasury for an extension of the Household Support Fund in the budget, PoliticsHome understands.
Labour Fears Extremists Will Target Rochdale By-Election
Political parties
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Labour Fears Extremists Will Target Rochdale By-Election
There are fears the by-election in the Labour safe seat of Rochdale could be heated, with the town's recent history with child sex exploitation and Labour's position on Gaza thrown into the spotlight.
Conservative Britain Alliance Being 'Monitored' By Electoral Commission
Political parties
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Conservative Britain Alliance Being "Monitored" By Electoral Commission
Exclusive: The Conservative Britain Alliance, an anonymous group of Conservative donors, is being "monitored" by the Electoral Commission to see if it comes under the watchdog's regulatory remit, PoliticsHome has learned.
Israeli Hostage Families Want UK Government To Up Pressure On Qatar To Secure Releases
Foreign affairs
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Israeli Hostage Families Want UK Government To Up Pressure On Qatar To Secure Releases
Families of Israeli hostages taken by Hamas during the horrific 7 October attacks have issued a call to the UK government to urgently put pressure on Qatar to secure their release.

Energy Sector Is Frustrated By Uncertainty Over Labour £28bn Green Spending Pledge
Energy
Energy Sector Is Frustrated By Uncertainty Over Labour £28bn Green Spending Pledge
Labour has been warned that scaling back its £28bn Green Prosperity Plan would send the wrong message to investors who are already frustrated with the lack of consistency from government on messaging over net zero.
Labour Says Spike In Cold Deaths Underlines Urgency Of Home Insulation Scheme
Energy
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Labour Says Spike In Cold Deaths Underlines Urgency Of Home Insulation Scheme
Labour has renewed calls for better home insulation in response to the "appalling and avoidable" increase in excess death estimates due to cold, damp homes.