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Politics in government, when it is done properly, is meant to be boring. The process of change is glacial and not an especially interesting spectator sport. It is a mark of how badly the Conservative party has recently been conducting its politics that it has not managed to be boring…

The former prime ministers shared their advice on what it takes to lead the nation.

Keir Starmer is relying heavily on the Tony Blair playbook to make his party electable again, from caution over public spending to courting the Murdoch press

Liz Truss spoke from pile of Jenga bricks. Tony Blair rocked a mic stand and David Cameron ushered in the royal coat of arms. What can we expect from brand Rishi Sunak?

The title of youngest ever PM belongs to William Pitt the Younger, who was just 24 in 1783

King Charles will carry out the 'kissing hands' ritual to appoint a new prime minister for the first time during his reign when he meets Rishi Sunak on Tuesday to invite him to form a new government

Sunak’s rise to the top job in British politics is notable for a number of reasons

The turnover of prime ministers has speeded up in recent decades.

Cost of living crisis: As The Independent shines a spotlight on the challenges facing the UK, we speak to older people who can’t afford to enjoy their retirement