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The tribes battling it out in Keir Starmer's Labour Party
The Explainer From the soft left to his unruly new MPs, Keir Starmer is already facing challenges from some sections of the Labour Party
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What's behind the scrapping of NHS England?
Today's Big Question Keir Starmer and Wes Streeting promise greater democratic control but there are whispers in Westminster that they have 'gone a bit Tory'
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Welfare reform: are more cuts the answer?
Talking Point Disability benefits are at risk of cuts as the government hunts for funding
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Has Starmer put Britain back on the world stage?
Talking Point UK takes leading role in Europe on Ukraine and Starmer praised as credible 'bridge' with the US under Trump
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Best memoirs and biographies to read in 2025
The Week Recommends Dive into some of the most compelling life stories – from Bill Gates to Lou Reed
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What did Starmer actually get out of Trump?
Today's Big Question US president's remarks, notably on tariffs and the Chagos Islands, were encouraging but vague
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Get In: 'cracking read' on Labour's rise to power
The Week Recommends Keir Starmer relegated to 'supporting actor' as book explores the true 'power behind the throne'
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How should Keir Starmer handle Donald Trump?
Today's Big Question Meeting the president in Washington calls for some delicate diplomacy from the PM
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How will Keir Starmer pay for greater defence spending?
Today's Big Question Funding for courts, prisons, local government and the environment could all be at risk
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Is the British Army ready to deploy to Ukraine?
Today's Big Question The UK 'would be expected to play a major role' if a peacekeeping force is sent to enforce ceasefire with Russia
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Peter Mandelson has been dubbed the 'Prince of Darkness' for his mastery of political intrigue
In the Spotlight New Labour architect, picked for his 'guile, expertise in world affairs and trade issues, and networking skills', on a mission to woo Donald Trump
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The pros and cons of proportional representation
Pros and Cons Could a change of voting system heal the UK’s polarised politics?
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Thatcherism at 50: is Iron Lady's reputation not for turning?
Talking Point Margaret Thatcher: 'invoked' by Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch's 'political heroine'
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Do immigration raids signal return of the 'hostile environment'?
Today's Big Question More than 16,400 people have been deported since the election, according to government figures
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