Labour party
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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
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Chester by-election: is Sunak sunk?
Today's Big Question Labour calls prime minister a ‘serial loser’ after Tories’ crushing defeat in Chester
By Arion McNicoll Published
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David Miliband talking about return to frontline politics
Speed Read The former Labour foreign secretary says he is ‘enthusiastic’ about Keir Starmer's leadership
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Wes Streeting: the next Labour leader?
In the Spotlight Rising shadow cabinet star has apologised after insulting Jeremy Corbyn in the Commons
By The Week Staff Published
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What are the repercussions of redrawing the UK’s political map?
In Depth Safe seats turned into marginals as boundary changes risk stoking regional resentment and testing party loyalties
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Pros and cons of membership ballots for party leaders
Pros and Cons Prospective candidates need the backing of their MPs but must avoid the perception of a back-room stitch-up
By The Week Staff Published
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Sunak vs. Starmer: what does new PM mean for Labour?
Today's Big Question Former chancellor and his Labour rival embark on battle to woo voters ahead of the next general election
By The Week Staff Published
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Keir Starmer: preparing to be prime minister?
In the Spotlight Pundits say Labour leader’s shake-up of top team shows the party is gearing up ‘for power’
By The Week Staff Published
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Keir Starmer: preparing to be prime minister?
In the Spotlight Pundits say Labour leader’s shake-up of top team shows the party is gearing up ‘for power’
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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Tories at war: what happened to the world’s most successful party?
Today's Big Question The Conservatives have lost significant ground in the polls as fraught conference highlights internal divisions
By Richard Windsor Published
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Quiz of The Week: 24 - 30 September
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
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Labour MP Rupa Huq suspended for calling Kwarteng ‘superficially’ black
Speed Read Keir Starmer condemned ‘racist’ remarks made at party conference fringe event
By The Week Staff Published
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