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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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Black and white image of builders on the beginnings of the Forth Road Bridge. Illustrating a story about much needed improvements to Scottish transport.
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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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Historical image of the House of lords in black and white.
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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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Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, talks into a microhone in front of a crowd.
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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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Keir Starmer in front of a large red "change" bus on the campaign trail.
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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.

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Joseph Hutchison stands at a table while debating his point.
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Why true debating skills matter more than ever in modern politics

Somewhere between the carefully prepared statements, ambiguous answers and never-ending bluster, the art of debating has been all but forgotten in politics. Here Joseph Hutchison argues why debating skills are more relevant than ever in today’s world.

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