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Edward Pearce

For the love of the bloody kings

We have been bidden lately to celebrate Henry V, “Harry of Monmouth”: patriot, soldier, trouncer of our one-time enemies the French.

By Edward Pearce

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Labour could – and has – done a lot worse than Jeremy Corbyn as leader

Labour appears to be having one of its bouts of internal division. But talk of crisis - and words…

By Edward Pearce

Does everyone hate politicians – or can they be popular?

A New Statesman parliamentary sketchwriter explains what politicians can do to make themselves liked.

By Edward Pearce

Old dogs need new tricks: The bark and pomp of PMQs

Politicians can't resist the pre-occupation of politics.

By Edward Pearce

The view from the Press Gallery

The nervous opposition leader gained confidence - and, as prime minister, turned into a deep-voiced

By Edward Pearce

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