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Labour's Brexit dilemma

Largely due to Keir Starmer's skilful leadership in the House, Labour may have won a tactical victory over the Tories in last month's Commons debate over the Brexit timetable. But the two recent by-elections suggest that it may be losing...

How Labour could still win - and annul Brexit

The Labour ship is floating in dangerous waters, and it is far from certain that it will ultimately reach a safe harbour. Yet one declaration by Owen Smith, whether or not he succeeds in his challenge to Jeremy Corbyn, opens...

The worst and the best British prime ministers

Britain has had 53 prime ministers. Who were the worst, and the best of these? For me, the criterion is not whether I agree or disagree with their policies. If it were, I should certainly include Margaret Thatcher and David...

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