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Perhaps it was because I watched it during the first week of lockdown, but I have a particular attachment to this BBC documentary on House of Lords reform, first aired in February 2000. It is a Michael Cockerell production, so you know it will be good, but it is even better than that.

The UK government on Thursday introduces legislation to axe seats in the House of Lords retained for hereditary lawmakers as it moves to reform parliament's unelected upper chamber.

First deputy mayor of London whose concern for environmental issues shaped many aspects of the capital’s development

The prime minister may not want a picture of Thatcher at No 10, but he could learn from his predecessors – and their mistakes, writes Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

Former UK prime minister praises Labour leader’s handling of riots and advises him not to put off the ‘hard decisions’

Ahead of the publication of his book about leadership, the former PM talks about relinquishing power, why he’s not fazed about a second Trump term and being an AI evangelist

Figures show how rail punctuality has been in decline since last Labour PM, with Sunak’s tenure a recent low

In a recent speech, British prime minister Keir Starmer vowed to fix the “rotten foundations” of the country. Addressing an audience of workers and public servants invited to the garden of 10 Downing Street, Starmer positioned his government as one of service, promising to tackle the deep-seated issues plaguing Britain.

The PM’s aims are ambitious, social democratic and long-term. But he will need continual public assent, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle