The Conservatives’ net-zero strategy would doom the planet to climate chaos
Only public ownership and dramatic state investment can decarbonise the economy at the speed required.
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Keir Starmer’s conference speech polled better than Boris Johnson’s – but does it matter?
In focus groups shown the speeches, Starmer came out on top for content, agreeableness, and perceptions of competence.
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The most important part of Labour Party conference happens today
The meetings today will ultimately decide whether Keir Starmer’s conference is a success or a failure. Next week will just…
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The key to success for Labour is to move with the times
In a changed world, the party is unsure quite what – or who – it stands for.
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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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What Labour’s Batley and Spen win means for Keir Starmer’s leadership
Stephen Bush explains why Starmer's leadership was never in danger – even if Labour had lost in Batley and Spen.
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Is Andy Burnham Labour’s great northern hope?
How the Manchester Mayor might capitalise on his strong pandemic performance.