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Larry the cat: how chief mouser 'won the nation's hearts'
In the Spotlight Downing Street says resident pet is 'healthy' despite reports of contingency plans for his death
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Civil service neutrality: is it time for a more politicised Whitehall?
Talking Point Radical plans to allow political appointees could be the direct result of Dominic Raab’s resignation
By The Week Staff Published
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The highs and lows of Boris Johnson’s time as prime minister
In Depth Looking back on outgoing Tory leader’s turbulent three-year premiership
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Penny Mordaunt: from magician’s assistant to Tory leader favourite
In the Spotlight The trade minister and staunch Brexiteer is winning over Conservatives in bid to succeed Boris Johnson
By Kate Samuelson Last updated
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Partygate inquiry kicks off: kangaroo court or Westminster’s Jerry Springer?
Talking Point Privileges Committee begins taking evidence for investigation into Boris Johnson
By The Week Staff Published
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What is the ministerial code and has Boris Johnson ‘made a mockery’ of it?
Today's Big Question PM’s ethics chief quit this week, saying Johnson had put him in ‘an impossible and odious position’
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Will Boris Johnson survive the fallout from Sue Gray’s report?
Under the Radar Five more Tory MPs call for prime minister to resign over Partygate
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Meet Boris Johnson’s new Downing Street team
Under the Radar Prime minister brings in Steve Barclay and Guto Harri in bid to calm rebel backbenchers
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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‘What next in the government’s Advent calendar of dishonesty and hypocrisy?’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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‘All too often those who follow Boris Johnson’s lead get burned’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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The Downing Street refurbishment claims explained
feature Labour demands investigation after Cummings says funding plan was ‘unethical, foolish and possibly illegal’
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Top No. 10 aide slams ‘risk averse’ civil service
Under the Radar Baroness Finn calls for staffing overhaul to tackle ‘lack of capability’ in Whitehall to deliver projects across UK
By Chas Newkey-Burden Last updated
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Instant Opinion: ‘Relax. Joe Biden will be sworn in’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Thursday 12 November
By The Week Staff Published
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Inside the No. 10 power struggle to become Boris Johnson’s chief of staff
In Depth Former Vote Leave campaigner Lee Cain is PM’s favourite for top job
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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