Letters: Communities shouldn’t have to buy assets they have already paid for, says Donald Stavert scam and Alan Hall says it mustn’t be used as a cover story for council underfunding. Plus letters from James Powney and Jeremy Cushing
Brief letters
Labour must not duck House of Lords reform this time
Brief letters: Constitutional reform | A royal Labour leader? | Spoonfuls of sugary milk | Cutting quiche calories | Strike training
Calls for Labour to honour pledge to toughen anti-hunt laws
Government urged to ban trail hunting as data suggests illegal foxhunting is still widespread in England and Wales
The Guardian view on the House of Lords: ministers risk a hollow reform with a partisan approach
Editorial: Over the holidays, this column will explore next year’s urgent issues. Today, why it is easier to be a constitutional reformer in opposition than in office
Labour will tackle ‘scourge of femicide’ to hit manifesto target, says minister
Exclusive: Reducing rate of misogynistic killings is key to halving violence against women and girls, says Jess Phillips
How parties have come under fire over complaints against MPs
An independent process will now handle cases of alleged bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct
