Keir Starmer
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How much of a problem is Nigel Farage now for Labour?
Today's Big Question Reform leader's close bond with President-elect Donald Trump creates a new dilemma for Keir Starmer
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Keir Starmer's 'nightmare' Trump victory
Talking Point Nigel Farage suggests the British government will need a 'degree of humility' after Republicans win presidential election
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Best memoirs and biographies: from Britney Spears to the Beckhams
The Week Recommends Dive into some of the most compelling life stories – including David Bowie to Keir Starmer
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Who are 'working people'?
Today's Big Question The government has promised not to raise taxes for this group but is struggling to define who they are
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Is Labour risking the 'special relationship'?
Today's Big Question Keir Starmer forced to deny Donald Trump's formal complaint that Labour staffers are 'interfering' to help Harris campaign
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Budget 2024: how will the government raise revenue?
Today's Big Question Rachel Reeves must fill a £22bn fiscal 'black hole' in her first Budget later this month
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Is the UK worth investing in?
Today's big question Labour looks to woo business and reverse years of underinvestment in search for holy grail of growth
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Keir Starmer's first 100 days: how did they go?
Today's big question Honeymoon period dominated by rows over gifts and infighting but there are 'signs of a progressive philosophy emerging'
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What does James Cleverly's shock defeat mean for the Conservatives?
Today's Big Question Tory leadership contest has moved to the right but a 'secret challenger' may lie in wait
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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UK cedes Chagos Islands to Mauritius, minus US base
Speed Read Mauritius has long argued it was forced to give up the islands in 1965 in return for independence from Britain
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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'Fun police': how pubs became a battleground in the culture war
Talking Point PM dubbed 'no-beer Keir' for mooted smoking ban and rumoured early closing times, but does the nation's booze problem demand a firm hand?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What could Labour's housing policy look like?
The Explainer The government is determined to shake up the housing sector after regaining power for the first time in 14 years
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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The rules on what gifts MPs can accept from donors
The Explainer It's the 'system we have' says Labour cabinet minister as campaigners calls for overhaul of the ministerial code
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Men in Gray suits: why the plots against Starmer's top adviser?
Today's Big Question Increasingly damaging leaks about Sue Gray reflect 'bitter acrimony' over her role and power struggle in new government
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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