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Antonia Romeo and Whitehall’s women problemThe Explainer Before her appointment as cabinet secretary, commentators said hostile briefings and vetting concerns were evidence of ‘sexist, misogynistic culture’ in No. 10
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Local elections 2026: where are they and who is expected to win?The Explainer Labour is braced for heavy losses and U-turn on postponing some council elections hasn’t helped the party’s prospects
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Is Labour pricing young people out of the job market?Today’s Big Question Promises to further increase the minimum wage for under-21s at a time of rising youth unemployment may actually be ‘adding insult to injury’
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Who is Starmer without McSweeney?Today’s Big Question Now he has lost his ‘punch bag’ for Labour’s recent failings, the prime minister is in ‘full-blown survival mode’
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Why the Gorton and Denton by-election is a ‘Frankenstein’s monster’Talking Point Reform and the Greens have the Labour seat in their sights, but the constituency’s complex demographics make messaging tricky
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Power in a union: could Labour’s affiliates unseat Keir Starmer?Today’s Big Question Trade unions are threatening to withdraw support from government and unite against prime minister
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Reforming the House of LordsThe Explainer Keir Starmer’s government regards reform of the House of Lords as ‘long overdue and essential’
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How long can Keir Starmer last as Labour leader?Today's Big Question Pathway to a coup ‘still unclear’ even as potential challengers begin manoeuvring into position
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Gender politics: why young women are going GreenTalking Point Women under 25 are flocking to the populist left faster than young men moving to the populist right
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Why are local elections being cancelled?The Explainer Opposition parties say Labour is ‘running scared’ after 29 English councils postpone elections amid local government ‘shake-up’
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Keir Starmer’s biggest U-turns since he came to powerIn Depth The government’s digital ID reversal becomes the 13th major policy about-turn since Labour entered government
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Does Keir Starmer have a U-turn problem?Today's Big Question Series of government about-turns are ‘a symptom’ of its ‘woes’, say critics
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How can Keir Starmer turn things around in 2026?Today's Big Question Prime minister has promised ‘positive change’ and ‘hope’ in the year ahead
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Mental health: Wes Streeting jumps on ‘overdiagnosis’ bandwagonTalking Point Health secretary orders independent review into rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services
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