How Labour can make government work better
The party’s success in office will be determined by how well its “mission-driven” agenda is communicated to the civil service.
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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.
Britain’s shock of the new
Keir Starmer’s people are in charge now – and the mood in the country is changed.
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Anneliese Dodds’ long shadow in the cabinet
Your weekly dose of gossip from the Commons.
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Teenagers don’t need mandatory national service: politicians do
With citizenship training for MPs, the Commons would see a marked improvement, as would our response to crises.
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Ambassador Farage opens door to Team Trump for Lammy
Your weekly dose of gossip from around Westminster.
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The rise and decline of the No 10 Policy Unit
Fifty years ago, Harold Wilson instituted the team of advisers that would help shape modern Britain. Will Keir Starmer learn…
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Esther McVey’s war on rainbow lanyards and homeless prisoners
Your weekly dose of gossip from around Westminster.
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PMQs review: Natalie Elphicke’s defection to Labour steals the show
There may not be much overlap between her politics and Labour’s, but they do share a disdain for Rishi Sunak.
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The Tory doomscroll
Dismayed by the local elections, Conservatives fear the party faces not only electoral defeat but a crisis of identity.
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What the local elections mean for Westminster
If Andy Street and Ben Houchen can hold on, Rishi Sunak will claim that defeat is not inevitable.
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Priti situations vacant: Tories plot to install Patel as PM
Your weekly dose of gossip from around Westminster.
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How low will Sunak go to keep power?
Your weekly dose of gossip from around Westminster.
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How to fix a broken Whitehall
We need a new Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to strengthen the centre of government.
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Threats against MPs need to be taken more seriously
The dangers that MPs already faced have intensified since the Gaza war began.
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Holden out for a hero: seatless Tory chair pitches up in Wellingborough
Your weekly dose of gossip from around Westminster.
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Robert Jenrick furthers his own migration to the upper Tory ranks
Your weekly dose of gossip from around Westminster.
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Next stop Nato for Lord Cameron?
Your weekly dose of gossip from around Westminster.
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Ten ways to wreck a country
How the Tories bungled their way through 13 years of government.
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How should Labour respond to the Autumn Statement?
Jeremy Hunt is borrowing from the future to pay for tax cuts now – Rachel Reeves will need to react.
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Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement was delivered from an alternate reality
The Chancellor’s jolly demeanour betrayed his failure to comprehend the living standards crisis.
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