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Is the UK economy returning to normal?
Today's Big Question Tories claim UK has 'turned a corner' while Labour accuses government of 'gaslighting' public
By The Week UK Published
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How far will Keir Starmer go for power?
Today's Big Question Decision to admit right-wing MP into the party aligns with Labour's plan to woo former Tory voters
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Natalie Elphicke: the Tory defector facing a backlash from both sides
Speed Read MP for Dover's hawkish stance on immigration and defence of sex offender ex-husband raises eyebrows among her new colleagues
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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Is higher spending a magic bullet for UK defence?
Today's Big Question Labour has vowed to up defence spending to 2.5% of GDP and increase nuclear deterrent
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Nye: a 'rousing' drama about NHS founder Aneurin Bevan
The Week recommends A 'cradle to grave' story starring Michael Sheen that is rich in 'poignant insights'
By Adrienne Wyper, The Week UK Published
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Will new Welsh leader change UK relations?
Today's Big Question Vaughan Gething or Jeremy Miles will have to decide how closely to follow Keir Starmer when they become first minister
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Britain's biggest political donors
The Explainer With the 2024 general election set to be the highest-spending contest ever we look at who is giving to which party and why
By The Week UK Published
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George Galloway: left-wing populist out for Rochdale by-election upset
Why Everyone’s Talking About 'Most effective constituency campaigner of modern times' looking to capitalise on disillusionment with Labour as party withdraws support for candidate
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Last updated
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Lindsay Hoyle: the Commons speaker facing scrutiny
In Depth Speaker's position in jeopardy amid MPs anger over controversial rule changes
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Last updated
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What will £28bn green investment U-turn cost Labour?
Today's Big Question Dropping flagship pledge 'will confirm workers' scepticism of the endless promises of jam tomorrow', said union leader
By The Week UK Published
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Has Keir Starmer exorcised Labour's demons?
Today's Big Question Some remain sceptical about leader's claims the party has 'changed fundamentally' since 2019
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Is Gaza rebellion a warning for Keir Starmer?
Today's Big Question Commons vote saw 56 Labour MPs defy Labour leader and call for immediate ceasefire
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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'Unstaffed railway ticket offices leave us at the mercy of faltering machines'
Instant opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week UK Published
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Humanitarian pause: what it means and how it differs from a ceasefire
The Explainer World divided between calling for a complete cessation of fighting and a temporary truce to allow aid to reach Gaza
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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