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Keir Starmer’s transformation of the Labour Party
Under the Radar In pursuit of victory in the next general election, Starmer has steered the Labour Party toward the centre
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Does Labour now have the upper hand on immigration?
Today's Big Question Record net migration levels give Keir Starmer the opportunity to take the lead on the controversial issue
By Harriet Marsden Published
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The controversial regeneration of Teesside Steelworks
feature The development has descended into polarised political controversy with allegations of cronyism and backroom deals
By Rebekah Evans Published
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Could the UK really be pulled back into the EU?
Talking Point Labour accused of ‘stealth’ tactics as polls suggest solid majority now think Brexit should be reversed
By The Week Staff Published
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Party like it’s 1997: can Tories stop a Labour landslide?
Today's Big Question Conservatives suffer heavy local election losses while Keir Starmer predicts a majority at next general election
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Diane Abbott: will new anti-Semitism row stymie Starmer?
Today's Big Question Labour leader facing ‘significant dilemma’ after ‘trailblazer’ MP suggests Jewish people do not face racism
By The Week Staff Published
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Three years of Starmer: is there a clear vision for power?
Talking Point Almost half of Britons say Starmer has struggled to articulate his mission for Labour
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Rachel Reeves: Starmer’s new ‘de-facto’ deputy
Why Everyone’s Talking About Child chess prodigy could be the UK’s first woman chancellor if Labour wins the next general election
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Keir Starmer’s five missions for government: proper policies or pure politics?
Talking Point As Labour get closer to power it has become hard to know what their leader stands for, say commentators
By The Week Staff Published
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Will the ‘GPC files’ attack on Tory expenses come back to bite Labour?
Talking Point Opposition say new data highlights Conservatives’ ‘lavish spending’ but critics warn accusations are overblown
By Jamie Timson Published
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Is Labour now the party of business?
Today's Big Question Starmer is wooing Davos delegates but trails Sunak on economic trustworthiness
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Unlikely political friendships through the years
Under the Radar Cross-party friendships are a common, but rarely publicised, phenomenon
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Can Rishi Sunak turn things around for the Tories in 2023?
Today's Big Question Prime minister must show progress on the big issues but could face summer rebellion if Conservatives do badly in local elections
By The Week Staff Published
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Why are so many Tory ‘rising star’ MPs quitting?
Today's Big Question More than a dozen Conservatives including Sajid Javid are standing down ahead of next election
By The Week Staff Published
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