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The UK needs a conversation about tax, spending and the public sector but the main parties lack defined visions
Plus, what was Keir Starmer doing in PMQs?
Famous red briefcase changed to a baby toy bag
Announcing more hours is one thing but actually accessing them is quite another
Small environmental parties struggle to influence climate agenda under ‘first-past-the-post’
Former chair of eponymous supermarket chain resumes funding the party after its return to the centre ground
Unionists scent their opportunity as charismatic first minister leaves the independence cause without a champion
As she resigned, Nicola Sturgeon complained of the toxic atmosphere that she and her party have contributed to in Scotland
Labour does not have the next election in the bag, but it is time to stop pretending they are not a very heavy favourite
Hiding economic trade-offs risks breaching corporation’s aims on broad impartiality, finds a new review
Strategy guru Isaac Levido briefs Rishi Sunak’s cabinet on plan for defying 20-point poll deficit and beating Labour
Also in today’s newsletter, why opinion polls might not be reflected in election results
Starmer tackles controversies within party ahead of unveiling big policy pledges closer to time of election
Former chancellor’s retirement plan had potential to boost Sunak’s standing but instead it points to a despondent party
Former chancellor joins growing list of Tories deciding not to stand for re-election
The Tories may be desperate to boost the economic data, but everyday signs of improvement will be more important
The Autumn Statement was managed as well as possible but the outlook is grim
Key changes affecting personal taxes, investments, pensions and property
The UK and US systems warp our understanding of key social issues among the public
Polls show Keir Starmer’s party looking at a win based on old, new, borrowed and blue seats
Tory leaders may fall out of public favour, but the party has a genius for survival
After Liz Truss’s resignation, the British people deserve to have a general election
Labour leader pledges to repeal anti-union legislation being put forward by the Conservatives
British PMs Make Case for British Assets Shocker
An FT column offering a behind-the-scenes look at the work of Rutherford Hall, critical communications strategist
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