The rising cost of trouble abroad

The rising cost of trouble abroad

What is the Prime Minister’s top priority as he faces down a critical month? He has a busy basket of problems on the domestic and foreign front – all set on the backdrop of a crucial set of elections.

In the Middle East, with no peace deal between the U.S. and Iran and the Strait of Hormuz still blocked, a leading think tank issues some stark warnings about the impact on British households.

In Parliament, as the session draws to a close, MPs face the mammoth task of sifting through 17 pieces of legislation – ranging from the Hillsborough Law to GB Rail – to decide whether they progress or fall.

Plus, what does the fall of Hungary's Victor Orban mean for Europe, Russia and Ukraine?

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What does Keir Starmer’s last week look like?

What does Keir Starmer’s last week look like?

The political week starts with the shockwaves from the murder of Reform politician – Ann Widdecombe – which has put MPs security firmly back in the spotlight.Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy have the lates...

13 Jul 21min

Burnham shows his hand: Should we believe it?

Burnham shows his hand: Should we believe it?

The Andy Burnham era of politics is fast approaching – and the prime minister-in-waiting has finally set out some of his priorities for government.As Labour leadership nominations open – with his last...

9 Jul 20min

A month in the spotlight? Nigel Farage’s Clacton gamble

A month in the spotlight? Nigel Farage’s Clacton gamble

Nigel Farage has triggered a political earthquake by quitting as an MP – but is he trying to get ahead of an inevitable scandal?Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy unpack why Farage has called a by-election i...

8 Jul 20min

What really worries Reform about Posh George?

What really worries Reform about Posh George?

After new claims about Nigel Farage’s funding arrangements, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy discuss the bits of the new allegations which are worrying Reform.Plus, what will an Andy Burnham government act...

7 Jul 22min

Is Farage on the ropes?

Is Farage on the ropes?

Could Nigel Farage’s alleged financial relationship with a convicted fraudster come back to haunt him?The Reform leader is already under scrutiny over his £5 million gift from crypto billionaire Chris...

6 Jul 21min

What does Burnham mean for Kemi, Nigel, Ed and Zack?

What does Burnham mean for Kemi, Nigel, Ed and Zack?

Andy Burnham could be just days away from entering Downing Street – but who are the winners and losers from the arrival of a new Prime Minister?Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy examine how Britain’s politi...

2 Jul 23min

Why Team Burnham are already furious

Why Team Burnham are already furious

Team Burnham have been properly triggered over the Defence Investment Plan now they’ve found out £4.7bn of it is still to be funded.For the first time in the transition, they’re feeling furious.Sam Co...

1 Jul 23min

Unfriendly fire: Who buys the defence investment plan?

Unfriendly fire: Who buys the defence investment plan?

Will the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan be the Prime Minister’s final and most contentious act?Months of delays, a multi-billion-pound funding gap and the resignation of his Defence Secretary ha...

30 Jun 22min

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