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Its love for Labour was long lost but is Scotland now finally falling back into the party’s arms?

Labour’s UK poll lead may look impregnable but within those numbers lie many hurdles they still need to overcome. Managing Partner John Penman looks at why Scotland is becoming increasingly important to the party ahead of the next General Election.

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Cameron’s comeback: A gambit fraught with risk and reward, overshadowed by petulance

While Suella Braverman’s essay on “What the PM Promised Me” caused the biggest stir post-reshuffle, it is David Cameron’s unexpected return to the political stage that requires more investigating. Arron Gatley assesses some of the key factors that will determine whether Rishi Sunak’s political gamble will pay off.

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Tiktok and the politics of tomorrow

TikTok has the potential to be game-changing for connecting with young voters, Rebecca Mason investigates why.

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The heir to Blair or the new John Smith?

With Labour having packed up in Liverpool and we reach the final stages of party conference season, John Penman takes a look at whether Keir Starmer’s approach to making Labour electable echoes that of Tony Blair or the best Prime Minister the country never had.

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Navigating the future: Unpacking the Conservative Party’s evolving relationship with business

The Conservatives are vying for the title of “party of business” in preparation for the upcoming General Election. Director Arron Gatley looks at the challenges ahead.

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Artificial truths? AI and the future of politics

Could AI be the next thing to further toxify our politics or is it a great opportunity to improve the level of debate? Liam Smith takes a look underneath the AI bonnet and considers what it may all mean.

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