Back to school chaos: first day of term report as Burnham faced the Commons
Andy Burnham addressed the House of Commons for the first time as Prime Minister as MPs returned to Parliament. How did he do at the dispatch box and
Gradually and suddenly: how VAT is slowly killing off traditional private education
Mace | 5th June 2026 | Comment, Politics
Latest Dept of Education figures reveal over 40,000 independent school pupils dropping out since Labour's VAT raid. But, The Mace argues, surging fees, an arms race for facilities and a marketing drive for "overseas" pupils, has long made the traditional private school model unsustainable.
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Farmers have suffered enough this summer — it’s time the government got on side
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September and October usually mark the most intense period of political activity in the UK, here is what to expect.
Andy Burnham’s social media strategy faces questions over traditional media
The former Downing Street communications chief believes “there are hard truths coming” for Burnham.
It’s not a popularity contest: The case for protecting Meghan and Harry
You don’t have to like the Sussexes to believe the government has a duty to protect them.
Is money a factor behind Prince Harry’s move back to the UK?
Is there a connection between Prince Harry's share of a £34 million legal bill and his sudden move back to the UK? The Mace follows the money.
Are Meghan and Harry about to undergo a PR makeover?
Could the Sussexes’ shock UK return finally bring peace with the royals - and the British press?
Industry Watch: John Gill, Deputy Director of External Affairs, Reform UK – “There’s no limit to where a man can go if he doesn’t mind who gets the credit”
John Gill's promotion at Reform UK, just before the party launches its inaugural Business Day at its September NEC conference, is indicative of how the party is ramping
Carry on, Clacton
Wiliam Cash reflects on how the myth of Clacton and its reality has created media distortion when it comes to reporting on Farage’s seaside spiritual HQ.
The Clacton by-election: “It has been amazing for business”
Ahead of the Clacton-on-Sea by-election this Thursday, Mace went to the constituency to hear what local businesses make of the media circus that has descended on the seaside town, and the changes they want
