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Rachel Reeves stands at the door of number 11 with the red briefcase ahead of the Autumn Budget.
  • Politics

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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Original Mondo logo on a cream background.
  • Communications

What’s in a name? Should you let the head rule the heart when it comes to branding?

Your name is really important. Or is it? Creative Director Gabriel Smy outlines things to think about when it comes to developing a brand and how to avoid being seen as a muppet.

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  • Politics

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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Black and white image of builders on the beginnings of the Forth Road Bridge. Illustrating a story about much needed improvements to Scottish transport.
  • Politics

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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Historical image of the House of lords in black and white.
  • Politics

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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Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, talks into a microhone in front of a crowd.
  • Politics

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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