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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.
Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement is about putting pressure on Labour
The Tories are unlikely to win any new voters no matter what they say.
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Tax cuts are coming – but Jeremy Hunt isn’t sure where
The Chancellor is under pressure from all wings of his party.
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Tory ministers think the next election is already lost
A series of lower-profile resignations from the government are more telling than David Cameron’s return.
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Why there hasn’t been a rebellion against Sunak
One MP described David Cameron’s return as a “slap in the face”, but the Tory party has little appetite for…
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Why Rishi Sunak finally sacked Suella Braverman
After the weekend’s protests, the government decided the former home secretary was hindering the party.
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You Ask Us: Why is Westminster full of misconduct claims?
The New Statesman team answer listener questions
The Conservative ship is going down – save yourselves!
Your weekly dose of gossip from around Westminster.
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“Soft left but not soft”: the rise of Louise Haigh
How the shadow transport secretary and prolific networker transcended Labour’s factional divides.
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Preparing for a fight at Tory conference
Also this week: getting lost in Westminster and teenage regressions.
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Can the Lib Dems become the third party again?
Party strategists crave the parliamentary and media rewards that overtaking the SNP would bring.
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Will Rishi Sunak have to be tougher on China?
The arrest of a suspected Chinese spy has exposed divisions between Tory backbenchers and the party leadership.
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Keir Starmer’s reshuffle was politically ruthless
The Labour leader has marginalised the soft left and promoted proud Blairites.
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Stop making local issues national
From Ulez to Andy Burnham, the whole country is viewed through the lens of Westminster and the general election.
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Will Rishi Sunak sack Jeremy Hunt?
No 10 is pondering whether a fresh face as chancellor could revive Tory fortunes.
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All politics is local, with Westminster council leader Adam Hug
After 56 years, Labour finally have power in Westminster Council. What will they do with it?
The Tories choose attack as the best form of defence
The Uxbridge by-election has set the summer’s political weather.
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Westminster does not know how to cope with a calm summer
As politics goes quiet after a decade of chaos, SW1 may find itself yearning for everything to break down again.
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What could go wrong for Keir Starmer?
The burden of being the frontrunner to be the next prime minister is starting to show.
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“Security”: the inside story of Labour’s new buzzword
Keir Starmer’s party believes it has found a term that speaks positively to all parts of the political spectrum.
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