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He’s sort of sorry – but the caveats are key.
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The Conservative Party isn’t polling too badly, all things considered, so MPs may think it’s time to boot out the prime minister.
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss could have serious influence over Northern Irish politics this year.
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After Lord Frost’s departure, the future of Brexit negotiations – and the Northern Ireland protocol – are in Liz Truss’s hands.
Liberal Democrat Helen Morgan will take over the North Shropshire seat from Conservative Owen Paterson.
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What the huge upset means for the Conservatives, the Lib Dems and the country.
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Backbenchers are rattling their sabres and a brutal byelection loss has made it all so much worse.
Capturing the public’s attention is about standing out in a crowd of influencers.
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Social influencers vie for public attention in a crowded market place. This makes the bold and the ruthless even more likely to opt for strategic dishonesty if it will further their interests.
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The revolt over new restrictions comes in stark contrast to support of other draconian laws.
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Compliance with COVID rules has been achieved in-spite of, not because of, the example set by some of those in power.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Justice Minister Dominic Raab.
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Plans by the government to regularly overturn court decisions are the perfect way to avoid accountability.
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The aesthetics of Allegra Stratton’s mock press conference made the revelations coming out of it so much worse.
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There are important similarities between the current PM’s woes and John Major’s – but a very important difference, too.
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Only in coming years will we know if COP26 was a real game-changer for the planet, or just empty promises and spin.
Owen Paterson resigned as an MP following the scandal over his lobbying activities.
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Paterson has now resigned but the damage caused by MPs voting to block an independent decision has already been done.
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The government has U-turned on a controversial plan to reform the independent parliamentary watchdog but it remains on course to take control of the independent body that runs elections in the UK.
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The prime minister’s party has long sought to reconcile political popularity with fiscal constraint.
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The Coalition government has shown contempt for accountability. It’s time more was done to safeguard standards and our democracy.
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The satirical magazine has long been a unique example of conservatism and iconoclasm.
‘Fingers crossed for a glorious 2022.’
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There’s a long list of pre-announcements, but it remains to be seen how much turns out to be smoke and mirrors.
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Scott Morrison’s plan relies on many “heroic” assumptions which may or may not turn out to be reasonable.
Glassmakers are among the industries seeking bailouts.
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The government is preparing to offer some kind of limited bailout to businesses that are struggling because of high electricity and gas prices.