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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.
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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The recession will have been made in Downing Street
Liz Truss’s disastrous premiership has added a “moron risk premium” to government borrowing – even after she resigned.
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PMQs: Sunak will need more than tired lines about Brexit and Corbyn to land a blow on Labour
The Prime Minister may want to reopen old wounds, but the opposition is very clearly under different management.
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In the age of anger, who will offer a vision of the good life?
Labour must remember that there is no progressive politics without optimism.
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There is an unlikely role model for Keir Starmer: Henry Campbell-Bannerman
The Edwardian Liberal prime minister transformed his party’s fortunes and led a great reforming administration.
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Another Tory relaunch? More like Cabinet of the Living Dead
Looking at this government, it’s hard to escape the conclusion that the Conservatives need an election just as much as…
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How long will Rishi Sunak last?
The Conservative Party has normalised chaotic rebellion. It won’t take much for it to reignite.
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Sasha Swire’s Diary: Rishi Rich in No 10, lords-in-waiting, and a case of the green-eyed monster
It’s easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than to get a seat in the…
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Can Rishi Sunak escape the Tories’ death cult?
The Prime Minister has inherited the same problems that undermined the last three Conservative leaders.
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Can Rishi Sunak possibly unite the Conservative Party?
Party divisions will open once more when the meaning of renewed austerity becomes clear.
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Rishi Sunak to become prime minister after Penny Mordaunt withdraws
The former chancellor faces huge political and economic challenges.
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A week is a long time in politics: some notes on short tenures
There’s something fascinating about leaders who’ve barely sat down before they’re moving on once again.
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Political friendship is a liability – just ask Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng
Cramming your cabinet full of chums is tempting but it is a trap.
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Who could replace Liz Truss as prime minister?
Could Boris Johnson make a comeback?
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Liz Truss survived PMQs, but all she has done is buy herself time
The ashen faces of Conservative MPs today suggest they know it’s a matter of when she goes, not if.
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