Why Boris Johnson’s bad September and fantastic August aren’t as different as they look
A successful summer is giving way to a bruising autumn. But the difference is one of narrative more than events.
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Why TfL’s decision to suspend Uber’s licence in London is good news
Well. Here we go again. Two years and two months ago, Transport for London (TfL) told Uber – the minicab firm…
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There is a social argument for ownership as well as a conservative one.
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Will the government ignore Wednesday’s indicative votes?
After a string of failed attempts, MPs voted to seize control of parliamentary business on Tuesday – and will hold…
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Who will be Boris Johnson’s chief whip?
Once the race to succeed Theresa May concludes, and the purge of both the cabinet and the lower ministerial ranks…
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What is the government’s working majority in parliament?
After the defection of Conservative MP Phillip Lee to the Liberal Democrats, Boris Johnson’s government no longer has a working majority…
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Why the Conservative manifesto isn’t truly “safety-first”
A spectre is haunting the Conservative Party – the spectre of the 2017 general election. That’s why its manifesto, released…
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What Kate Hoey’s retirement doesn’t mean for Brexit
With this evening’s deadline for Labour MPs to confirm they wish to seek reselection as candidates looming, Kate Hoey has…
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