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Burnham is risking it all to show he won’t flinch from big decisions
His Makerfield move is a gamble - but also a signal of intent
9 hrs ago
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James Ball
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No coronation for Streeting
If he triggers a leadership race, then one thing is certain – Wes Streeting will lose, because the MPs and party members prefer Andy Burnham. But he’s…
May 13
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James Ball
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This is Putin’s most transparent move so far
Donald Trump sends friends and family round the world to negotiate on his behalf – is it any surprise that Putin should do the same?
May 13
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The New World
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Why one-nation Tories can’t vote for compassionless Kemi Badenoch
She comes across as nasty and rejects compromise – that’s no recipe for a leader
May 13
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The New World
How PM Andy Burnham could change British politics forever
The man who might be our next PM wants a new electoral system to replace FPTP
May 13
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James Ball
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How to beat Farage
Reform haven’t peaked – and their march to No 10 can only be stopped if we face up to why they're winning
May 13
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Matt d’Ancona
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Britain needs a prime minister in the real world. That’s not Keir Starmer
As a leader, Starmer was meant to be rigorous. But he turned out to be just as flimsy as his predecessors
May 12
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Marie Le Conte
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Starmer: It’s a matter of when and how, not if
The prime minister says he will fight on. That looks increasingly unlikely
May 12
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James Ball
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It’s not about a new leader. It’s about a new story
Any replacement for Keir Starmer would face the same problems – and the need for a fresh narrative to match future challenges
May 11
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Paul Mason
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A prime minister on the brink
After a feeble relaunch and a party rebellion, Keir Starmer is clinging to power
May 11
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James Ball
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What we learned about the 2026 local elections
A disaster for Starmer and a triumph for Farage - but not quite as clear-cut as predicted
May 8
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James Ball
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The case for a British post-populist right
Péter Magyar managed it in Hungary. Can his counterpart be found here to avoid the catastrophe of Nigel Farage?
May 6
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Matt d’Ancona
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