Paula Keaveney

UK Politics

Keir Starmer’s first prime minister’s questions: Four things we learnt

— In his first PMQs as PM, Keir Starmer criticised his predecessors and rival parties, while Rishi Sunak focused on Ukraine, avoiding direct attacks, and the SNP challenged Starmer on Labour’s internal issues, revealing ongoing tensions.

UK Politics

Six books (and one play) to read to understand British politics today

— With a general election on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to curl up with one of these expert political book recommendations.

UK Politics

Boris Johnson’s claims about being ‘forced out’ of parliament are simply false

— The former prime minister has claimed a small group of MPs has forced him out, but that’s not an accurate description of events.

UK Politics

Can Jeremy Corbyn go it alone in Islington North? What the evidence tells us

— The evidence suggests that while Jeremy Corbyn has a strong personal vote, Islington North is changing demographically and politically, which may make it more difficult for him to win without the support of the Labour Party.

Analysis

What Liz Truss’s Conservative party conference speech revealed

— In her first party conference speech as prime minister, Liz Truss has emphasised that growth is the only solution.

Analysis

What Boris Johnson said in his bitter resignation speech and what he really meant.

— Boris Johnson breaks from his party in a bitter resignation speech in which there is no sense of taking responsibility and no sense of apology.