Britain is drifting towards Italian-style instability — it is time to learn from America
Love or hate the current American administration, at least they have a consistent electoral cycle where the choice of the electorate is upheld.
The death throes of the Trump presidency
Brooks Newmark | 10th January 2021 | Comment, Magazine, Politics, Washington
The last days of Trump have seen the US descend into chaos amid riots and the invasion of the Capitol building in Washington, but it's not the last of the Donald, says Brooks Newmark
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Burnham’s popularity bubble is doomed to pop
Andy Burnham wants an immediate coronation, but life in Westminster would quickly expose the limits of popular appeal built from a safe distance.
Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister as Labour prepares for Burnham succession
Sir Keir Starmer has announced that he will resign as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party, triggering a leadership process that now looks increasingly likely to
Hail Andy, King of Makerfield
As vultures circle Downing Street, now that Burnham is back as an MP, Starmer must realise that resigning is going to be better for the Labour Party than
Musical chairs again in Downing Street
What will a Burnham government look like ? Lucy Carrier-Pilkington analyses what a change of prime minister will mean for the country and who will be the likely
‘Al is a born leader’: The dark horse of the Labour leadership contest
Ex-Royal Marines commando emerges as the plan B candidate in the race for Labour leadership.
The social media ban: game changer or rushed job?
Debate has erupted over whether the new policy is an overdue attempt to rein in Silicon Valley or a short-sighted, politically motivated move that will push children towards
Reform v Restore: the English civil war in Makerfield that will decide the next Labour prime minister
With Restore and Reform tearing votes off each other, the Makerfield by-election could propel Andy Burnham into Number 10. But, asks William Cash, will Restore's percentage of the
Memo to the new Defence Secretary before the NATO summit: “It’s not all about the money”
Creating a Defence Industrial base with no new money is going to be a challenge for any Defence Secretary. But, argues defence expert William Wallace, there are several
Reflections on May: London’s new political landscape
May’s local elections completely transformed London’s political landscape, argues CEO Jonny Popper.
