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Nadine Dorries and four of the other weirdest Westminster exits
Under the Radar A look at some of the stranger happenings that have led to the end of political careers
By Richard Windsor Published
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Rishi Sunak’s drive to survive: are pro-car pledges a ‘vote magnet’?
Talking Point Conservative and Labour parties refocus on green policies following Uxbridge by-election
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Susan Hall: the Tory London mayor candidate taking on Sadiq Khan
Why Everyone’s Talking About The Johnson and Trump supporter’s priorities include tackling crime and stopping Ulez expansion
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Two-child benefit cap: a litmus test for Keir Starmer?
Today's Big Question Labour leader prioritises ‘fiscal responsibility’ but risks party revolt over pledge to keep controversial policy
By The Week Staff Published
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Potential fifth by-election headache for Rishi Sunak after Chris Pincher report
Speed Read Former Conservative whip faces suspension from the House of Commons over sexual misconduct
By Rebekah Evans Published
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New Conservatives: the northern MPs outflanking Sunak on migration
Under the Radar Red Wall Tories launch 12-point plan designed to force prime minister’s hand and influence election manifesto
By The Week Staff Published
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The make-or-break by-elections facing Rishi Sunak
feature The resignation of Boris Johnson and his allies Nadine Dorries and Nigel Adams spells trouble for PM
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Has populism had its day in the UK?
Today's Big Question Trump-style politics may be on the wane in the UK but it has cast a long shadow over Westminster
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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A timeline of the Partygate scandal
In Depth Boris Johnson verdict puts an end to more than three years of lockdown-breaking parties, reports, denials and investigations
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Boris Johnson mutiny: can Rishi Sunak avert a Tory civil war?
Today's Big Question ‘Vicious blue-on-blue bloodletting’ subsides as Conservative whips win over wavering rebels
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Inheritance: why are Tories taking on the death tax?
Talking Point Campaign to abolish levy has support of more than 50 Tory MPs, including Liz Truss, Jacob Rees-Mogg and Nadhim Zahawi
By The Week Staff Published
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Gary Lubner: Keir Starmer’s new South African mega-donor
Why Everyone’s Talking About Publicity-shy Jewish auto glass tycoon set to be ‘key player’ in Labour’s bid for power
By The Week Staff Published
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Is Boris Johnson tearing the Conservative Party apart?
Under the Radar Rishi Sunak’s premiership is facing threats from former PM’s allies
By The Week Published
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Quiz of The Week 21 - 27 May
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
By Sorcha Bradley Published
Puzzles and Quizzes