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- Politics
What would the Burnham Government’s dream Budget look like?
This week's Briefly enters Andy Burnhams dream world. What would the Budget look like if the Prime Minister had free rein, with no Treasury and no backbenchers to answer to?
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- Communications
Obama in Glasgow: A lot of hope, a little less conversation
Obama took to the stage in Glasgow for a conversation about leadership, politics and the challenges facing the world.
- Politics
The very Northern Lights of old Aberdeen(ish)
Our latest Briefly offers delegates some helpful pointers on what to expect in the Granite City for the SNP conference. Getting to the venue, sadly, remains your own adventure.
- Politics
The Tories to watch in Birmingham
The Conservatives head to Birmingham with a front bench that has been freshly tailored. In our latest Briefly, we skip the usual suspects and introduce you to some of the people you might not know but should be keeping a razor-sharp eye on.
- Politics
Your 2026 party conference season cheat sheet
From wetsuits to the dancefloor, here is what you need to know, what to avoid and what to expect from the 2026 political party conference season.
- Politics
Into the Trussaverse: Liz Truss four years on
It has been a whole four years since Liz Truss became Prime Minister. In our latest Briefly we explore how life would be if Liz was still our PM.
- Politics
Westminster summer report card
With a new term on the horizon, we identify which UK politicians have performed best and who needs to focus on their homework in our Westminster summer report card.
