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6 Dec 2024

From 007 to Mission Impossible

Five months in and Sir Keir Starmer’s Government is already in reboot mode. After scandals, staff losses, and a dive in popularity from +20 to -30, Starmer is trying to steady his red flagged ship with a set of six ambitious “milestones.”

29 Nov 2024

Assisted Dying Bill Lives On

A typical Friday in Westminster would see an empty commons chamber, with most MPs back in their constituencies dealing with local matters. But today is no ordinary Friday.

22 Nov 2024

Pitchforks and Flat Caps

The streets of Westminster were filled with Barbour jackets and flat caps on Tuesday, as farmers braved the British weather to protest Labour’s controversial “family farm tax.”

15 Nov 2024

All Bark No Bite? Reaction to Starmer’s COP29 Appearance

As Keir Starmer returns from Azerbaijan, we begin to wonder if anyone is still listening to COP summits and will have even noticed the Government’s ‘new’ climate goals.

8 Nov 2024

Labour's latest mission: Keep the special relationship alive

While Labour’s heart may lie with the Democrats, the party’s head aligned quickly with the political and diplomatic imperative of relations with President-elect Donald Trump.

1 Nov 2024

Trick or treat? Reaction to Reeves’ Halloween Budget

As Budget week closes, Chancellor Rachel Reeves still has one eye on the markets as she looks toward the weekend and yet another round of TV interviews.

25 Oct 2024

What to Expect from Rachel Reeves's Big Debut

On Wednesday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver Labour’s first Budget in over a decade. It’s a critical moment for Keir Starmer’s fledgling administration after a bumpy first 100 days.

18 Oct 2024

100 Days On But Has Starmer Weathered The Storm?

It is difficult to pinpoint when we started talking about the ‘first 100 days’ of a new Government in British politics...

11 Oct 2024

Labour's First 100 Days: Progress or Chaos?

Tomorrow will mark Labour’s 100th day in office. A moment, you would think, for celebration and to look forward to what the Government can deliver. But if you’re inside Downing Street, is there really much to celebrate?

2 Oct 2024

The Leadership Showdown

After four days of receptions, fringes, fireside chats, media interviews and gaffes, could the set piece speeches actually change anything in the Tory leadership race? Based on the reception in the hall the answer is possibly – even probably – yes.

1 Oct 2024

Power Struggles and Policy Battles

While the headlines of the Conservative conference are dominated by the four leadership contenders strutting around Birmingham, the fringe is as busy as it’s ever been.

30 Sept 2024

The popularity contest that doesn’t seem to be ending

This year’s Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham was always going to be an unusual affair. Out of Government, with only an interim Shadow Cabinet with a leader who has already gone home.