Jeremy Corbyn
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Bellwether seats and 'big beasts' at risk: how election night will unfold
In the Spotlight Excitement will 'really ramp up' as key constituencies declared through the night
By The Week UK Published
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Education, education, education: a history of Labour's schools policies
The Explainer Party has often backed comprehensive education but critics say it is driven by the 'politics of envy'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, 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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Labour and nuclear weapons: a turbulent ideological history
The Explainer From the 1940s to Keir Starmer, the party leadership has zigzagged in and out of love with the bomb
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Houthi air strikes: why wasn't Parliament consulted?
Today's Big Question It is convention for prime ministers to put military action to a vote but it's not a constitutional requirement
By The Week UK Published
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Has Keir Starmer exorcised Labour's demons?
Today's Big Question Some remain sceptical about leader's claims the party has 'changed fundamentally' since 2019
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Is Europe’s radical left in permanent decline?
Today's Big Question Once-ascendant parties across the continent face an existential crisis amid internal divisions and the rise of the far-right
By Elliott Goat 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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Left out: is this the end for Labour’s Corbynites?
Talking Point Diane Abbott’s comments on racism could have wider implications for the future of Labour’s left-wing
By Felicity Capon Published
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Jeremy Corbyn: what happens if former Labour leader stands again?
Talking Point Islington MP continues to serve as an independent following his 2020 suspension from the Labour Party
By Asya Likhtman Published
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Suella Braverman - and five of the other most divisive politicians since Brexit
Under the Radar Home secretary is one of a new breed of UK politician to have emerged in the past six years
By The Week Staff Published
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Pros and cons of membership ballots for party leaders
Pros and Cons Prospective candidates need the backing of their MPs but must avoid the perception of a back-room stitch-up
By The Week Staff Published
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What is the Enough is Enough campaign aiming to achieve?
Today's Big Question RMT union chief Mick Lynch is supporting the new grassroots movement
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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What Jeremy Corbyn would do next after Labour deselection
Why Everyone’s Talking About Former party leader could contest his seat as an independent, work on his charity or simply retire
By The Week Staff Published
Why Everyone’s Talking About