Politics

The Lead is leaving X for good

We can no longer justify continuing to post on a platform owned by someone intent on stoking chaos, hatred and violence.

4 hrs ago •

Ban Elon Musk from the UK

We call on the Home Secretary to act following Musk's vile words and hatred stirring at the 'Unite The Kingdom' rally. Sign our petition now and get…

Sep 14

On the streets of St Helens, would Reform win?

Polls show support surging. St Helens should bleed the red of Labour. But if a general election were called tomorrow, would it?

Sep 13 •

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The Lead Untangles: Digital Services Tax and why it exists

You'll hear Donald Trump mention this - and call for its abolition - when he visits the UK next week.

Sep 12 •

The Lead Editors

Why the race for Labour’s next number two matters

Plus: Tell us who you want to win in our poll, the latest from The Lead's northern titles, and everything our team is reading and listening to this…

Sep 11 •

The Lead Editors

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The scramble for a spare room

Inside the experience of trying to get by in houses of multiple occupation and the realities of renting in 2025. Ella Glover writes as the Renters…

Sep 9 •

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There is an epidemic of violence against women – what will it cost to fix it?

Labour made a big pledge to protect women and girls by halving rates of violence. More than a year since the announcement, what progress has been made?

Sep 6 •

Hannah Shewan Stevens

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The Lead Untangles: Operation Raise The Colours

A straightforward display of national pride, a hostile message to migrants or something more nuanced?

Sep 5 •

Lauren Crosby Medlicott

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Angela Rayner is not some kind of Monopoly Board empress. Don't sack her for a mistake

Plus: Ice cream scandals and a war on local press in Reform Watch, the latest news from The Lead North, and our team's recommended reads in The Lead…

Sep 4 •

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Making Tax Digital plans will penalise vulnerable and low-paid workers

Many disabled people are already only surviving because of their ability to work and earn alongside their rights to state support.

Aug 28 •

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Britain once saved my grandfather. Would it save him now?

Nigel Farage's plans for mass deportations are a test of our humanity.

Aug 26 •

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Live facial recognition has no place at Notting Hill Carnival

The Met Police is pushing ahead with plans to use divisive LFR at Notting Hill – it's another terrifying slide towards state surveillance. Plus: Zoë…

Aug 21 •

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