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Some of the most important jobs in Britain are still filled by people with zero experience or interest in the field
In public life, unlike in business, there is no reward for being right
Rory Stewart produces a genuine political classic, liberalism comes under attack — and a reminder of the values being fought over in Ukraine
The anti-Brexit former cabinet minister is an advocate of citizens’ assemblies and of giving money directly to the poor
Tom Hanks and Julianne Moore brought star power this year while Alan Partridge returned to show how it’s really done
In ‘The Rest is Politics’, the pair take on the week’s news and tell tales from their time in power
Our system produces terrible politicians, culminating in this PM, while our culture mistakes politics for a game
The Foreign Office takeover of DfID is a mistake, but an opportunity has opened up to end the problems caused by central control
Let the social beauty parade for a support buddy begin . . .
Yet a hustings last month saw candidates failing to attend, sending substitutes with patchy answers
Former Tory leadership contender says financial sector needs voice in Europe
Only a newcomer like Rory Stewart would campaign in London by inviting themselves over
London mayoral candidate aims to be both a house guest and a housebuilder
‘Levelling up’ should not come at the cost of cutting the capital down to size
Former minister was one of 21 rebels to be stripped of the whip last month
Loss of experience and talent accepted as sacrifice worth making
Opposition says priority is to pass law to prevent a no-deal Brexit on October 31
Tory rebels prepare campaign to stop ‘crashing out’ of EU as PM offers funding to Scotland
Exposing Tory leadership candidates’ flawed Brexit assertions was vital contribution
Stage set for second place battle after insurgent candidate comes last
Rory Stewart gains in race to succeed Theresa May as Dominic Raab eliminated
Chaotic BBC debate offers rare glimpse of elusive favourite Boris Johnson
Ardent advocate of May’s withdrawal deal has vowed to try get it through parliament again
Rival candidates increasingly jittery ahead of second round of voting
Surprise candidate boosted by endorsement of de facto deputy PM David Lidington
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