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The UK’s difficulties signing a US trade deal pose problems for both major parties
The UK isn’t going to sign a trade deal with the US but it’s also not clear why it should…
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“Schemers never prosper”: inside Boris Johnson’s cabinet reshuffle
With his eye on the next election, the Prime Minister has rewarded loyalty.
The appointment of Nadine Dorries sums up Boris Johnson’s reshuffle – but not for the reason you think
The new Culture Secretary is a committed social conservative – but more importantly, she’s a longtime Johnson ally.
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The biggest risk for Labour is taking no risks
Starmer should commit openly and enthusiastically to taxing, borrowing and spending in the name of justice.
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The irresistible rise of Liz Truss
The new Foreign Secretary is a power player in Tory party politics and one of Downing Street's "deliverers".
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Can Keir Starmer break Labour’s losing streak?
Labour’s leader on how to overcome defeat, division and Boris Johnson.
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The gloom of leading Brexiteers signals a dark outlook for “independent” Britain
As supermarket shelves lie bare, even prominent Leave voters are beginning to doubt the wisdom of being outside the single…
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