Keir Starmer
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Should Angela Rayner resign?
Today's Big Question Deputy prime minister anxiously awaits the outcome of ethics adviser's investigation
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Starmer 2.0: what will 'phase two' of Labour government deliver?
Today's Big Question Reshaped No. 10 may bring fresh perspective but questions about overall vision remain
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Can anyone save Jimmy Lai?
Today's Big Question 'Britain's shameful inaction' will mean it's partly 'responsible' if Hong Kong businessman dies in prison
By The Week UK Published
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Jonathan Powell: who is the man behind Keir Starmer's foreign policy?
Today's Big Question Prime minister's national security adviser is a 'world-class operator'
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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The political weaponisation of Jimmy Savile
Talking Point Is Labour's attempt to link Nigel Farage with the notorious sex abuser an effective tactic or a misjudgement that could badly backfire?
By The Week UK Published
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What does recognising Palestinian statehood mean?
The Explainer UK government to recognise the state of Palestine, unless Israel and Hamas meet conditions to descale conflict
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Can Gaza aid drops work?
Today's Big Question UN's Palestinian refugee agency calls plan a 'distraction and smokescreen' as pressure mounts on Israel to agree ceasefire and fully open land crossings
By The Week UK Published
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Will the UK recognise Palestine as a state?
Today's Big Question Pressure is growing on Keir Starmer, but is the Palestinian statehood debate a 'distraction'?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Will a purge help Starmer squelch his rebels?
Today's Big Question New show of clout might leave the PM in a weaker position
By Genevieve Bates Published
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Pros and cons of a wealth tax
Pros and Cons Raising revenue and tackling inequality vs. the risk of capital flight and reduced competitiveness
By The Week UK Published
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Entente cordiale: will state visit help UK-French relations get over Brexit?
Today's Big Question The King, a keen Francophile who has a warm relationship with Emmanuel Macron, will play a key role in state visit
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Keir Starmer's first year: a catalogue of errors
Talking Point The Prime Minister cuts a dash on the international stage, but at home seems detached from his own administration
By The Week UK Published
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Backbench rebellions and broken promises: is it getting harder to govern?
Today's Big Question Backbench rebellions and broken promises: is it getting harder to govern?
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Keir today, gone tomorrow: is welfare U-turn beginning of the end for Starmer?
Being 'forced to retreat' this early in his reign is 'simply unprecedented' and shows his government is now 'in trouble', say commentators
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published