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Temporary policy overlaps mask huge ideological contrasts with a small state prime minister trapped in a big state moment
Labour leader describes flagship pension reform as ‘huge giveaway’ to some of UK’s wealthiest people
PM defends bill to deter Channel crossings as Braverman accused of breaching ministerial code
Report suggests it should have been obvious that gatherings were in breach of Covid rules
Sue Gray leaves Whitehall for senior post with Starmer but move may be delayed by PM
Former chair of eponymous supermarket chain resumes funding the party after its return to the centre ground
Opposition leader identifies five long-term missions as he sets out vision for a Labour government
The fall of Nicola Sturgeon shows the limits of political boldness
Also in this newsletter, the UK’s increasingly polluted waterways are leaving a stench in Tory marginal seats
Opposition leader welcomes watchdog’s findings on antisemitism and says party has changed ‘fundamentally’ under him
Keir Starmer to hail ending of EHRC monitoring as ‘important moment’ in party’s history
PM ready to appoint new party chair and create standalone energy ministry
Attack by Starmer comes as a civil service union calls for suspension of deputy PM until investigation is over
UK prime minister says ‘proper process’ must be followed in probe of Conservative party chair
Rishi Sunak stayed home as Labour’s leader went to woo the global elite
UK business secretary also admits Britain’s departure from the EU has brought ‘challenges’
Also in today’s newsletter, Starmer tries to reassure the global elite on a Labour Britain, and make himself out to be prime minister in waiting
UK opposition leader and shadow chancellor to push message of financial responsibility to world’s political elite
Labour leader tells audience in Belfast that draft legislation is ‘wrong’ and ‘we wouldn’t do it’
Opposition leader ready to ‘support’ prime minister as moves intensify to resolve dispute over protocol
History shows voters will not tolerate cuts past a point — but neither politician wants to admit solutions involve trade-offs
Sunak is refusing to confront reality, just like his predecessors
Starmer tackles controversies within party ahead of unveiling big policy pledges closer to time of election
Announcement highlights party’s efforts to demonstrate commitment to fiscal discipline
Labour leader Starmer in turn pledges to keep tight grip on spending and push for radical public service reform
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