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Even Farage says Brexit has failed. Why won’t Starmer?

As every sector counts the mounting cost of our catastrophic break with Europe, Labour must find its nerve

The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023

Was 'God's Cop' Sir James Anderton a Freemason? Auction of late GMP boss' belongings raises questions

The estate of Sir James, who died last year aged 89, has auctioned off memorabilia - intriguing possessions from his time as chief constable of Greater Manchester Police, including a Masonic sash

Manchester Evening News · May 27, 2023

‘Keir Starmer doesn’t inspire people’: Billy Bragg on politics, the royals, and robot songwriters

Ahead of his appearance at music and philosophy festival How the Light Gets In, singer and author Billy Bragg talks to Roisin O’Connor about the state of the nation

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

Loyalty has long been the Tories’ secret weapon. Without it, Sunak stands no chance

As rebel rightwingers jockeyed for position this week, they tore up any remaining hopes of a Conservative election victory, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023

'Ghost of Thatcher' and 'Trump tribute act' - inside 'mad hatters' party with top Tories

The much-mocked National Conservatism Conference was held for the first time in the UK, with conspiracy theorists, culture warriors, Donald Trump fanatics and right-wing Tories ranting about all the things they hate

Daily Mirror · May 17, 2023

Cabinet rift as Braverman told to ‘stick to job’ amid fears she’s pushing to replace PM

Home secretary told she must ‘stick to the job’ after inflammatory speech – as Gove warns Tories against campaigning on culture wars

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

Tory Nation by Samuel Earle review – tangled up in blue

The political journalist argues that enduring values rather than reinvention is key to the Conservatives’ dominance. But he underplays the party’s current volatility

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2023

Zelensky needs Sunak to push Ukraine’s allies to go further and faster over weapons and jets

Britain’s willingness to step first unto the breach over military support has spurred wider Western action, writes Kim Sengupta. The Ukrainian president needs that now more than ever

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

Lord Brooke of Sutton Mandeville obituary

Conservative Northern Ireland secretary who played a key role in initiating peace talks

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2023

Margaret Thatcher ‘totally on board’ with National Conservatism conference

Speakers at the event argued for one potential future for the Tories based on nation, family and culture.

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023