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Rachel Reeves’ Budget: playing for time?
Talking Point The chancellor has ‘bought off’ disgruntled Labour MPs for now, but voters may be harder to win over
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Who could replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader?
The Explainer Rumours of a leadership challenge have swept through the Labour ranks
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Morgan McSweeney: has he lost control of Keir Starmer’s No. 10?
In the Spotlight Downing Street chief of staff is under pressure again after a reported ‘shouty’ row with Wes Streeting
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Keir and loathing: can Starmer head off a leadership challenge?
Today's Big Question ‘Co-ordinated’ briefings by PM’s allies to ‘flush out’ would-be rivals may have backfired
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Are BBC resignations part of a political coup?
Today's Big Question ‘Political enemies’ of public service broadcasting blamed by insiders for toppling of Director General and head of news
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Will the public buy Rachel Reeves’ tax rises?
Today’s Big Question The Chancellor refused to rule out tax increases in her televised address, and is set to reverse pledges made in the election manifesto
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The pros and cons of privatising the NHS
Pros and Cons Our free health service is 'in crisis' but there are fears a move to a US-style insurance model could lead to 'a two-tier' system that prioritises profits over patients
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Will Lucy Powell help or hinder Keir Starmer?
Today’s Big Question New deputy Labour leader represents both ‘peril’ and ‘opportunity’ for prime minister
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Autumn Budget: will Rachel Reeves raid the rich?
Talking Point To fill Britain’s financial black hole, the Chancellor will have to consider everything – except an income tax rise
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Five takeaways from Plaid Cymru’s historic Caerphilly by-election win
The Explainer The ‘big beasts’ were ‘humbled’ but there was disappointment for second-placed Reform too
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The Chinese threat: No. 10’s evidence leads to more questions
Talking Point Keir Starmer is under pressure after collapsed spying trial
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Is Labour’s new attack on Brexit foolish or wise?
Today's Big Question Government shifts strategy to take on Nigel Farage’s central role in vote to leave the EU
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Winter fuel payment explained – who is entitled to it?
The Explainer Most pensioners will receive the politically controversial benefit again this year after a government U-turn, but some will still lose out
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Will Starmer’s India visit herald blossoming new relations?
Today's Big Question Despite a few ‘awkward undertones’, the prime minister’s trip shows signs of solidifying trade relations
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