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Zack Polanski loses his byelection bid – and the Green party’s Zionism motion has outraged its closest allies in Europe

It’s a critical time for Zack Polanski’s leadership.

09.10.2026 10

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Andy Burnham’s purge of the Starmerites may store up problems for the future

You can’t gain power without also gaining enemies, as Machiavelli pointed out.

24.07.2026 20

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Who are the main contenders to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister?

Streeting accused Starmer of creating a ‘vacuum’ in the Labour party where vision is needed.

14.05.2026 50

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