100 Days of Starmer: the verdict
Today marks Labour’s 100th day in office. But they are unlikely to be popping champagne corks in Downing Street – even if Lord Alli offered to pay for the Dom Pérignon. This has been a disheartening t...
12 Loka 202425min
Is Keir Starmer the new Harold Wilson?
It's another busy few days for the Prime Minister as he chairs the inaugural meeting of the Council of Nations and Regions today, marks 100 days in office, and hosts an investment summit on Monday. Wi...
11 Loka 202418min
The ‘Green Budget’ could leave Rachel Reeves red-faced
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has published its yearly Green Budget, weeks ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s first fiscal event. It’s grim reading, for both the government and the public. For Lab...
10 Loka 202416min
Tory leadership: what on earth just happened?
Westminster is reeling from the shock result that James Cleverly has been knocked out of the Conservative Party leadership race, only a day after coming first in the previous round. Kemi Badenoch topp...
9 Loka 202412min
The final three: Cleverly storms ahead
The Conservative party has narrowed down the leadership candidates to the final three, with James Cleverly taking a surprise lead over both of his more right wing rivals. With Cleverly all but confirm...
8 Loka 202411min
Will Starmer’s No.10 reset work?
Who’s in charge in Downing Street? Until recently, the answer to that question would tend to reveal whether you were a Sue Gray or Morgan McSweeney supporter. Keir Starmer’s two most senior aides were...
7 Loka 202414min
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 06/10/2024
Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning’s political shows.Conflict in the Middle East reaches a new crisis point as Israel bombs Lebanon and prepares to retaliate against Iran. We hear ...
6 Loka 202412min
Sue Gray out, Morgan McSweeney in
Keir Starmer has not yet reached the 100 day mark but already he has lost his Chief of Staff. This afternoon, Downing Street has confirmed that Sue Gray is leaving her No. 10 role. Instead, she will b...
6 Loka 202411min
