Liz Truss’s attempted comeback is a warning of the new, aggressive conservatism
The right is ready for a global assault on the big state and social liberalism.
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Uncover the inner workings of Westminster with our collection of articles, delving into the intricacies of British politics, legislative processes, key debates, and the influential figures shaping the decisions and policies that impact the nation.
Are British prime ministers too powerful? With Armando Iannucci | Westminster Reimagined
From Tony Blair to Boris Johnson our leaders have seemed to act like presidents.
Twenty-nine Conservative MPs have not attended “essential” bullying and harassment training
Eight per cent of all MPs haven't attended misconduct training in parliament.
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Tory MP Stuart Andrew finds himself an unlikely hero of the left
Your weekly dose of gossip from around Westminster.
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Keir Starmer: “Am I aiming to be just a one-term prime minister? No, of course not”
As the Conservative Party unravels, Starmer is plotting a route to No 10. Is he the radical leader the country…
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House of Commons launches consultation on excluding MPs charged with sexual assault
It is part of an attempt to make politicians more accountable for their actions on the parliamentary estate.
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Mhairi Black expected to stand for SNP Westminster deputy leader
The left-winger is set to become Stephen Flynn’s running mate in the contest to replace Ian Blackford.
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The SNP can do better than Ian Blackford
The party’s Westminster leader seems to belong to a different era to the Nordic-lite social democracy pursued by Nicola Sturgeon.
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Boris Johnson is once again shown the door
Your weekly dose of gossip from around Westminster.
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Rishi Sunak four weeks on
A special episode of the New Statesman podcast recorded live at the Cambridge Literary Festival.
Parliament’s bullying complaints system is still failing staff
House of Commons employees tell the New Statesman they have not made formal charges against MPs because of concerns it…
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PMQs: Dominic Raab on the ropes
In a battle of the deputies, Angela Rayner struggled to capitalise on bullying claims against the Deputy Prime Minister.
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Is Dominic Raab in danger?
The parallels with the Gavin Williamson scandal are impossible to ignore.
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From the NS archive: What is a prime minister?
31 March 1956: The nature of the PM’s role is a question that would require a pamphlet to answer.
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Why we need an Office for Spending Evaluation
Governments too rarely spend for the long term – a new institution could help change that.
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Munira Mirza: “The constant briefing at Westminster is corrosive”
Munira Mirza, once known as “Boris Johnson’s brain”, is a liberal contrarian whose views have been widely condemned. But in…
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How do you solve a problem like Gavin Williamson?
This weak government needs to be careful about the fights it picks, and not get sucked into defending the likes…
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Will Rishi Sunak sack Gavin Williamson?
The Williamson saga undermines the Prime Minister’s promise to restore “professionalism” and “integrity” to government.
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What did we do to deserve Matt Hancock?
This embodiment of the vacuous, self-serving modern politician is profiting from his notoriety.
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Revealed: the ministers who could profit from the year of political turmoil
At least ten current ministers are eligible for severance pay for their time out of government between Tory administrations.
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