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Conservative leadership election: Kemi Badenoch’s victory and the future of the party
The Tories have appointed Kemi Badenoch as their new leader and her selection signals a change in approach for the party. Arron Gatley discusses more.
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Change is here, but will it be enough?
As the dust settles on a historic Budget, Gavin Shuker, explores what it means for the direction of the Government and the Labour Party’s prospects
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Wind of change: Is Starmer’s honeymoon over?
After fewer than 100 days in power, Labour have already experienced their fair share of scandals. Has the political momentum permanently shifted away from Labour or can Starmer use Party Conference to regain the narrative? Specialist Partner Callum McCaig investigates.
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We’re (still) on a road to nowhere
Scotland’s transport system is creaking at the edges. Is there any prospect of a major improvement? Not unless we take a proper long-term apolitical view says Managing Partner John Penman
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Hereditary peers: dedicated public servants – or a bunch of poshos?
Of the 89 hereditary peers sitting in the Lords, all are white males. Jan Jasinski finds out if Labour's new shake-up of the system really will change anything.
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The end(urance) of enthusiasm: Why it would be a mistake for Labour to dismiss the power of narratives
Fairytales have no place in politics, but does the Labour Party lack a hint of romanticism? Georgie Fulljames investigates.
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Political puzzles: Labour’s late selections and the future Parliamentary Labour Party
With the deadline for formal candidate nominations approaching, Partner Fiona Stanton explains how the Labour leadership might use this period to shape the parliamentary party and perhaps reduce the risk of a troublesome intake.
