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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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UK general election: will there be any surprises?
Today's big question Labour could 'struggle' to win dozens of key target seats as the party's stance on Gaza alienates some voters
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Rail nationalisation: the answer to improving Britain's railways?
The Explainer Labour has ambitious plans to bring train operations under public control
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Local elections 2024: when are they and what's at stake?
The Explainer Tory analysts braced for party to lose more than half of its council seats in England
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Last updated
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Labour to renationalise rail within five years
Speed Read State-run rail network will be 'more transparent and clearer' – but not necessarily cheaper
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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Is England coming round to St George's Day?
Today's Big Question Keir Starmer urges Labour's general election candidates to 'fly the flag' and celebrate the patron saint
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Labour's Brexit conundrum
The Explainer Keir Starmer backs 'twin track' strategy of building closer security ties with EU while ruling out single market, customs union and free movement
By The Week UK Published
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Labour and nuclear weapons: a turbulent ideological history
The Explainer From the 1940s to Keir Starmer, the party leadership has zigzagged in and out of love with the bomb
By Chas Newkey-Burden, 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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Rachel Reeves: does she have a plan?
Talking Point Pundits have critiqued her statements as alternately too conservative and too extreme
By The Week UK Published
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How Britain's housing became such poor value for money
Talking point British households paying 'more for less' when it comes to their homes, says think tank
By The Week Staff Published
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Vaughan Gething: a new leader for Wales
Talking point Former minister for the economy tasked with revitalising struggling country after being elected First Minister
By 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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