The UK government’s inability to devise a fundamentally new economic policy is why it will likely fudge a soft Brexit.
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UK politics – Analysis and Comment
The Greek myths teach that pride comes before a fall – something that our leaders, filled with hubris, rarely see before it’s too late.
British business will be hoping that, by shrouding herself in the Union Jack, Theresa May has not overplayed her hand.
The PM is overestimating Brexit Britain’s place in the world as she boldly strides out of the single market.
The UK prime minister is squaring up to European negotiators in pledging a hard Brexit. But is she overplaying her hand?
The UK’s decision to leave the single market and customs union will have huge consequences.
What was already an uneasy alliance first turned sour, and then utterly disintegrated. Where did it all go wrong?
As pressure mounts, the prime minister needs to prove that her thinking is not ‘muddled’ on some key issues.
Malcolm Turnbull has announced major changes to the parliamentary entitlements system, modelled on the UK’s system of vetting MPs’ expenses.
It’s not going to be easy to square this circle, but the Labour leader isn’t presenting a meaningful post-Brexit vision.
Downsizing a whole chamber of parliament is a tricky move.
Copeland has been Labour for more than 30 years, but these are not normal times and this is no ordinary by-election.
The lack of respect shown to a senior civil servant working hard to make Brexit work is troubling.
To get Nelson Mandela released and save Namibia’s independence elections, Thatcher proposed a massive aid programme.
MPs and rock songs may seem like odd bedfellows, but the charity single marks a longstanding shift in how music mobilises the masses.
While the US is reeling from rampant fake online news, political movements in Europe are using the internet as a powerful democratic symbol to win elections. Will cyber-optimism or pessimism win?
Explaining the key arguments in this landmark case.
A tory political career ends, a Lib Dem’s begins – and Labour loses its deposit.
The backlash against the singer’s warm words for Theresa May are a reminder of a certain kind of intolerance.
Football is becoming an increasingly important weapon in Britain’s soft power arsenal.
Is the news media using data journalism properly?
The rules have changed but the former PM still knows how to play the game.
A linguistic battle between Brexiteers and Remainers shows how far we’ve come from a clear definition.
Hammond has taken an oddly similar stance to former shadow chancellor Ed Balls: running a deficit and boosting infrastructure spending.
Philip Hammond has delivered Britain’s first major economic statement since its Brexit vote. Our panellists give their take on what it means.