general election
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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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What happens behind the scenes in Whitehall when power changes hands
Under the radar Preparations must begin for a possible transition of power to a Labour government, says think tank
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Lib Dems in 2024: on cusp of electoral breakthrough?
Talking Point Anti-Conservative sentiment could see Ed Davey's party winning '30 to 40 seats' at next election
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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What will happen in 2024? Predictions and events
The Explainer The new year could bring a ceasefire in Gaza, a deal in Ukraine and a manned mission to the Moon as half the world heads to the polls
By The Week UK Published
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How AI might influence democracy in 2024
The Explainer Threat from bots and deepfakes stalks key elections around the world next year
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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What obstacles will Rishi Sunak have to overcome in the New Year?
Today's Big Question PM avoids defeat on Rwanda bill but faces rebellion within Tory party, threats from Nigel Farage and his own unpopularity
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Reform UK: will Farage's party decide the next election?
Today's Big Question The right-wing populists are polling at a record 10% – and could split the Tory vote
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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What can we expect from the King's Speech?
Today's Big Question Rishi Sunak to lay 'political traps' for Labour but ministers urge 'managerial' PM to be more ambitious
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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The Tory tribes vying for influence at this year's party conference
The Explainer From free-market ultras to culture warriors, the party's electoral coalition is starting to fracture
By The Week Staff Published
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'Single people are ignored by politicians'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week Staff Published
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Rishi Sunak's tree code: what is the PM's election strategy?
Today's Big Question Conservative leader lining up major policy announcements in bid to rebrand as 'change' candidate
By Elliott Goat Published
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Why Thailand’s election winner was stopped from becoming prime minister
feature Conservative senators deny Pita Limjaroenrat and ‘throw democracy down the toilet’
By Chas Newkey-Burden 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
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Victory for Move Forward: what ‘political earthquake’ means for Thailand
feature Next step uncertain despite resounding election defeat of military-aligned parties
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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