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and culture since 1913
Why does diagnosis take so long?


We answer your questions following Robert Jenrick’s defection to Reform.

Ailbhe Rea met the Health Secretary to learn what he’s really thinking.

The senior Labour figures on manoeuvres to replace Keir Starmer.

The Caerphilly by-election is a harbinger of defeats to come.
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A special episode of the New Statesman podcast recorded as the historic results came in.

Andrew Marr discusses Angela Rayner, Immigration and Graham Linehan’s arrest.

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As Donald Trump visits Scotland, world leaders – including Keir Starmer – flock to pay tribute at the emperor’s…