Leader: Resolving the British dilemma
For too long politicians have promised European-style public services and US-style taxation.
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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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Gavin Williamson resigns as Cabinet Office minister over abusive messages
The former education secretary has left the cabinet after allegedly telling a defence official to “slit your throat”.
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Eddie Izzard: “Other people have to join the 21st century”
The stand-up comedian and actor on Labour’s trans conflict, immigration and why she’s standing in Sheffield Central.
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Labour to hire attack dogs “willing to get hands dirty” as Starmer prepares for election
The Tony Blair-era aide and media entrepreneur Waheed Alli will lead the party’s fundraising drive.
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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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Imminent migrant deal leaves Rishi Sunak exposed
The Prime Minister made Channel crossings central to his leadership campaign, so now his reputation is on the line.
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Boris Johnson tries to upstage his latest replacement at Cop27
The former PM’s call at the conference to “incarnate the spirit of Glasgow” is an attempt to burnish his legacy.
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