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Why was Sue Gray shown the door?

Why was Sue Gray shown the door?

Sue Gray has resigned after a year of being top dog in Starmer’s close circle – why does this matter to us and what does it say about the current state of the Labour government?

What on earth is going on in the House of Commons?

Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet is like a reality TV episode; there’s constant shocks, surprises, and strains. It’s entertaining, but there’s a deeper issue of trust underlying the show
The unseen costs of MP donations

The unseen costs of MP donations

With the extent of donations made to local MPs now made clear, it’s time to spell out why these ‘gifts’ come at a price.

Two arrested in Manchester connected to London attack

The Metropolitan police have so far made two arrests, a man and a woman, in the North West in relation to the Westminster terror attack

Trump and Farage are role models for aspiring politicians

The successes of Donald Trump and Nigel Farage can act as inspiration for a renewal of passion in politics

Rugby and our rulers

Joely Thomas examines if there is more to the exclusivity of rugby and our political elites than we might think

‘Are a generation of young people right to give up on Westminster?’

Following the #idebate in Manchester last week, Alice Rigby and Charlotte Green debate whether or not young people should abandon Westminster as a way of creating political change