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Why the Labour party is praying for the Tories not to vote for Rishi Sunak

In the race for the top job there’s the alumni of Academy Boris – and then there’s the former chancellor, Keir Starmer’s biggest headache, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2022

Time to repair the fabric of our disunited kingdom

Letters: Paul Tattam calls for a good-humoured national debate about the future of the union, and Iain Forbes says the problem is many English people don’t seem to care about it. Plus letters from John Skrine and Michael Cunningham

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2022

The public saw Boris Johnson as warmly authentic, then devious and corrupt

He faced phenomenal challenges but had a disrespect for parliament and the public that finally caught up with him, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2022

Second homes can be a blight and a blessing on British towns. We need the right balance

Since childhood I have lived some of the year in a Welsh valley. It is possible to become a part of the local community, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2022

Whenever Johnson has a problem, he calls Zelenskiy – and the bill is rapidly mounting

Each domestic disaster is followed by a call pledging more aid to Kyiv – it’s the most expensive therapy session in history, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2022

The answer to the Parthenon marbles dispute: George Osborne and a 3D printer

If the British Museum chairman is serious about returning the treasures to Greece, digital technology is his friend, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2022

Get ready for King Charles, the monarch who speaks his mind

He has described as ‘appalling’ the Tories’ plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda. Don’t expect him to change, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2022

The West’s calls for a total victory in Ukraine can lead only to ruinous escalation

Whatever settlement is reached to end the war, it will be a compromise, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2022

The storm clouds of Brexit and Covid have moved on – but Britain just isn’t working any more

From childcare to the courts, public service failures are causing chaos, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2022

The EU should forget about sanctions – they’re doing more harm than good

Far from compelling Russia to exit Ukraine, they are causing great suffering worldwide as food and energy prices soar, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2022