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The Liberal Democrats: on the march?
Talking Point After winning their highest number of seats in 2024, can the Lib Dems marry ‘stunts’ with a ‘more focused electoral strategy’?
By The Week UK Published
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Is Andy Burnham making a bid to replace Keir Starmer?
Today's Big Question Mayor of Manchester on manoeuvres but faces a number of obstacles before he can even run
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Why are Democrats suddenly focused on Donald Trump's mental acuity?
Today's Big Question As Election Day looms, Kamala Harris and her allies are mounting a late-stage attack on the former president's mental health — but why now? And will it matter to voters?
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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How is Labour going to change the UK?
Today's Big Question Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be expected to make an immediate impact as his party takes power
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Flying too close to The Sun: do newspaper endorsements matter any more?
Today's Big Question Power of the press has diminished but can still set the terms of the debate and signify direction of travel
By The Week UK Published
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Free election guide for children
The Week Junior Are your kids asking lots of questions about the general election? The Week Junior + Democracy Classroom are here to help.
By The Week Junior Published
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Class of 2024: the UK's next generation of MPs
The Explainer With 135 MPs stepping down the next parliament will contain a number of new faces of all political persuasions
By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published
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Will voter apathy and low turnout blight the election?
Today's Big Question Belief that result is 'foregone conclusion', or that politicians can't be trusted, could exacerbate long-term turnout decline
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Will Keir Starmer's purge of the Labour left pay off?
Today's Big Question Diane Abbott is 'dismayed' by reports she may be blocked from running as a Labour candidate at the general election
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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The short history of TV debates and UK general elections
The Explainer Keir Starmer has described them as 'part and parcel of the election cycle now' but their format has constantly changed
By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published
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How foreign policy could decide the election
The Explainer Labour more trusted on defence and could work better with Trump but voters are angry over both parties' stance on Israel
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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What does the Green Party stand for?
The Explainer The party's growing prominence has sparked Labour into action ahead of the general election
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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UK general election: will there be any surprises?
Today's big question Labour could 'struggle' to win dozens of key target seats as the party's stance on Gaza alienates some voters
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Labour's Brexit conundrum
The Explainer Keir Starmer backs 'twin track' strategy of building closer security ties with EU while ruling out single market, customs union and free movement
By The Week UK Published
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