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Truss and Sunak are promising sunshine without rain – don’t believe them

From Churchill to Roosevelt, great leaders have told the public the truth: that in dark times, sacrifices must be made for the greater good, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2022

The post-Johnson era is taking shape — and it looks like a massive lurch to the right

Fixated on the tax cuts beloved of Tory members, Truss and Sunak have no plan at all to deal with the UK’s looming crises, says Guardian associate editor Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2022

Boris Johnson isn’t finished. His next move in politics may be even more alarming

Once out of office, the former PM could emulate US media shock-makers, wielding influence without accountability, says Guardian associate editor Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2022

This mutiny should be the end of Johnson. But never underestimate his sheer lust for power

Javid’s excoriating speech marked a watershed for the PM’s chances. The end will be messy, but it will come

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2022

Sturgeon is unlikely to get her 2023 referendum, but be warned: the threat is not going away

Until we have a vision of a less Anglocentric, more conciliatory Britain, nationalists will keep trying for independence, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2022

Johnson doesn’t see poor asylum seekers. He sees a way to win byelections and survive

He has been derided as an uncontrollable shopping trolley, but there is calculation in how he tacks right to secure his position, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2022

A smart cabinet would be plotting to get rid of Johnson. This one is neither smart nor brave

The PM has picked ministers who owe him everything and do his bidding. They have a duty to the country but are shirking it, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2022

A recipe for radical renewal of a democracy damaged by Boris Johnson

Letter: At a minimum, our first past the post system must be replaced with proportional voting, writes Adam Newey

The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2022

This jubilee is not like any other: we look back but can also see the future

Where past celebrations have been about unity, empire and nation, this is a preview of a very different Britain, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2022

Andy Burnham is a prime Labour leader candidate, but also a mayor. That’s a problem

Piecemeal devolution and a mess of Westminster rules are creating barriers, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2022