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Is Keir Starmer turning into Rishi Sunak?
The government is trailing a major policy speech ahead of Thursday, in which the Prime Minister will set out key 'milestones' that he wants to hit, in terms of healthcare, living standards, the clima…
Published on 1 year ago
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 01/12/2024
Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning’s political shows.
Louise Haigh has resigned as transport secretary, and Pat McFadden says he doesn’t know ‘who knew what and when’ about her p…
Published on 1 year ago
Is Labour’s football regulator an own goal?
The Football Governance Bill is currently being considered in the House of Lords. It’s designed to establish an independent football regulator. No team in the football pyramid will be allowed to play…
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Assisted dying bill passes second reading – what next?
The controversial assisted dying bill has passed its second reading in the House of Commons with a majority of 55 after just hours of debate. It now heads to committee stage for further scrutiny. Wha…
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Louise Haigh’s resignation raises questions for Keir Starmer
In the small hours of this morning Louise Haigh resigned as Transport Secretary following the revelation that she had pleaded guilty to a criminal offence in 2014. Haigh admitted fraud by false repre…
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Starmer attacks 'open border' Tories, plus Andrea Jenkyns defects
It's been a day of press conferences in Westminster. First to Reform UK, where Nigel Farage unveiled their newest defection: Dame Andrea Jenkyns, who had served as a Conservative MP from 2015-24. Cou…
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Boris Johnson on Covid failures, the Nanny State & his advice for ‘Snoozefest’ Starmer
Former prime minister Boris Johnson joins The Spectator’s political editor Katy Balls to divulge the contents of his new book, Unleashed. He reflects on his premiership as PM during the pandemic, des…
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Boris Johnson on Covid failures, the Nanny State & his advice for ‘Snoozefest’ Starmer
Former prime minister Boris Johnson joins The Spectator’s political editor Katy Balls to divulge the contents of his new book, Unleashed. He reflects on his premiership as PM during the pandemic, des…
Published on 1 year ago
Kemi’s first policy proclamation
Kemi Badenoch has signalled that she could change her position on the ECHR. At a conference today, she said "we will review every policy, treaty and part of our legal framework - including the ECHR a…
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Can Keir Starmer get Britain back to work?
The government have announced their latest effort to get Britons back into work. A series of benefit changes intend to tackle the fact that Britain is the only major economy where the employment rate…
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