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    Sebastian Payne

    Former Whitehall Editor

    Sebastian Payne wrote about British politics for the FT. He was previously political leader writer and digital opinion editor. Before he joined the FT, he was a reporter and editor at The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph.

    He also presented the weekly Payne's Politics podcast and wrote a fortnightly notebook column for the opinion pages.

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    • Monday, 26 December, 2022
      Opinion
      Year in a word: Trussonomics

      The agenda that earned Liz Truss the dubious title of shortest-ever serving British prime minister

    • Saturday, 10 December, 2022
      Political Fix podcast36 min listen
      Sunak versus the strikes

      The PM confronted a growing wave of industrial unrest facing the UK with tough new proposals for anti-strike laws, but will they work?

    • Friday, 9 December, 2022
      FT Magazine
      The inside story of Liz Truss’s disastrous 44 days in office

      How a historic budget came together and fell apart, told by those who were there

    • Tuesday, 6 December, 2022
      Michelle Mone
      Michelle Mone steps back from Lords after PPE contract claims

      Tory peer takes leave of absence ‘to clear her name’ after allegations she benefited from Covid VIP procurement lanes

    • Thursday, 1 December, 2022
      Conservative Party UK
      To woo voters, Rishi Sunak must fix the UK’s ‘palpable economy’

      The Tories may be desperate to boost the economic data, but everyday signs of improvement will be more important

    • Thursday, 1 December, 2022
      Brexit: the next phase
      The UK-Australia trade deal: ‘too much for far too little’

      Prioritising the ‘benefits’ of Brexit over economic gain set a poor precedent for future agreements, say critics

    • Tuesday, 29 November, 2022
      News in-depthConservative Party UK
      Why Rishi Sunak is struggling to impose his authority

      The UK prime minister is facing four tribes of rebellious Conservative MPs

    • Tuesday, 22 November, 2022
      Conservative Party UK
      Rishi Sunak delays critical vote on UK planning reforms

      Nearly 50 rebel ‘blue wall’ MPs sign amendment to make housebuilding targets only advisory

    • Friday, 18 November, 2022
      FT Weekend’s best long reads of 2022
      In the Bunker: Boris Johnson’s last stand

      A blow-by-blow account of the plotting that consumed the prime minister’s last day in power — climaxing with the showdown with his old rival Michael Gove

    • Wednesday, 16 November, 2022
      Autumn Statement
      Hunt prepares to step into the fiscal storm

      Chancellor bids to repair UK’s tarnished economic reputation with tax rises and spending cuts, claiming pain is necessary

    • Wednesday, 16 November, 2022
      Rishi Sunak
      Rishi Sunak agrees to publish his tax returns

      UK prime minister commits to transparency over personal finances after scrutiny of family fortune

    • Wednesday, 16 November, 2022
      UK Government
      Sunak to launch probe into Raab misconduct claims

      Downing Street says PM retains confidence in deputy, and ‘independent person’ will investigate bullying allegations

    • Wednesday, 16 November, 2022
      UK trade
      UK risks being too soft in India trade talks, says ex-minister

      George Eustice warns against repeating mistakes of the agreement with Australia

    • Tuesday, 15 November, 2022
      UK foreign policy
      Sunak to hold surprise meeting with Chinese president at G20

      UK prime minister attempts to build ‘frank and constructive’ relationship with Beijing

    • Tuesday, 15 November, 2022
      UK politics & policy
      Rishi Sunak tells UK bosses to curtail their pay

      Prime minister urges executives to ‘embrace restraint’ as their workers face a cost of living crisis

    • Tuesday, 15 November, 2022
      UK politics & policy
      Hancock has undermined role of MP, says Sunak

      UK prime minister accuses former health secretary of debasing politics through TV show appearance

    • Monday, 14 November, 2022
      Autumn Statement
      Hunt draws up new windfall tax on UK electricity generators

      Chancellor’s plan for 40% levy on ‘excess returns’ replaces idea of industry revenue cap

    • Monday, 14 November, 2022
      UK defence spending
      Sunak quiet on defence budget as he signs off on £4.2bn frigate contract

      PM refuses to be drawn on matching Truss’s promise of big boost to military spending

    • Monday, 14 November, 2022
      Autumn Statement
      Rishi Sunak must pursue Johnsonism without Johnson

      Much of the 2019 Tory manifesto is the new prime minister’s best chance to turn round the UK

    • Monday, 14 November, 2022
      Dominic Raab
      Sunak rejects claims that Raab bullied UK civil servants

      PM says he is ‘not aware’ of any formal complaints about the behaviour of his deputy

    • Monday, 14 November, 2022
      UK immigration
      UK and France set to unveil deal to tackle migrants crossing Channel

      Agreement is focused on efforts to curb asylum seekers arriving in small boats

    • Sunday, 13 November, 2022
      Autumn Statement
      Hunt given warning of £70bn rise in UK government borrowing

      Chancellor plans tax increases and spending cuts after fiscal watchdog downgrades outlook for public finances

    • Sunday, 13 November, 2022
      Autumn Statement
      Hunt says all Britons will pay higher taxes after Autumn Statement

      Chancellor also warns of spending cuts as he seeks to fill budgetary hole

    • Saturday, 12 November, 2022
      Political Fix podcast33 min listen
      Farewell Sir Gavin, for the third time

      What does it say about Rishi Sunak's judgment that he hired the controversial former chief whip in the first place?

    • Tuesday, 8 November, 2022
      UK politics & policy
      Gavin Williamson quits over bullying allegations

      Minister says claims and investigations into his conduct ‘are becoming a distraction’

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