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Tom Baldwin’s biography of the Labour leader suggests we will see a return to serious politics if Starmer makes it to No 10

The government is causing its own descent into the abyss. How low can Sunak and his cronies stoop?

The Labour leader’s plan for a fairer country where the government is trustworthy and delivers public services is one we can all get behind

The Italian-Northern Irish stand-up has built a huge following by poking fun at Britain’s past

Her portraits of women in active roles and her self-belief make her a pioneering figure in art history

Labour’s proposal to give citizens more say in how the country is run was quickly shot down by critics. But is it the future of democracy?

There is an easy way to stop scandals over political donors – by getting rid of them altogether

Civil service numbers have soared as the government undermines its own response to Brexit

As a new series of HIGNFY approaches, its comedy is now preaching to the converted, and feels toothless in an age of virtue signalling but no virtue.

James Timpson sets the standard that other business owners should look to emulate

At every step of my breathless and frustrating journey, Gatwick Airport was able to cash in on the unexpected delays

Creamy carbonara? It’s time to accept the silliness

The Tories’ response to Frank Hester’s racist comments must signal a turning point for the country

The change of heart is said to have stuck in the craw of editor-in-chief Paul Dacre

The Morning Show star shines in a tale of deception

Keir Starmer believes a defence agreement will open up more possibilities. But how quickly?

Not even the prime minister knows when he’ll put the country out of its misery

An extra 100,000 civil servants have been hired, but are being undermined by a rudderless government

Our digest of the worst of Westminster looks at Lee Anderson, Brendan Clarke-Smith, Andy Coulson and more

Another outing of unforced errors and whataboutery shows the prime minister is politically inept

Brave audience members can choose to get right in the thick of the musical’s action

The UK has slipped three places to 11th on the list of the world’s top makers

When it comes to working with my hands I am a dunce. Enter Rashad and Google Translate

Hunt’s grandstanding demonstrates the craziness of our current system

For all the failings of this country these past years, one industry that has improved, year after year, is restaurants

If the polls are right, several high-profile ministers are heading for catastrophic defeat in an election that will reshape Britain

Fourteen years of Tory lies have made the electorate wary of politicians and cynical of their promises. It’s a huge problem for Labour

The data shows that more foreign workers are good for the UK. So why is the chancellor so keen to pretend otherwise?

Timpson’s high street company mends shoes, cuts keys and helps prisoners rehabilitate. Is it all too good to be true?

Every summer, the locals of Arnage near Le Mans look on in bemusement as Brits descend on the village in search of booze

How can the world become a better place for women? Here are some suggestions