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October by-elections: what's at stake for Labour, Lib Dems and Tories
Parties will contest two former safe Tory seats on 19 October, putting pressure on Rishi Sunak
By Harriet Marsden Published
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The heir to Blair: does former Labour leader hold the answers for Keir Starmer?
Today's Big Question Recent ‘cosy chat’ seen as political redemption for the former PM and political positioning for the man tipped to be the next one
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Will Sunak and Starmer drop green policies to win voters?
Today's Big Question Conservatives and Labour draw same conclusion from shock Uxbridge result but are warned move would be ‘political suicide’
By The Week Staff Published
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Two-child benefit cap: a litmus test for Keir Starmer?
Today's Big Question Labour leader prioritises ‘fiscal responsibility’ but risks party revolt over pledge to keep controversial policy
By The Week Staff Published
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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
In the Spotlight 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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