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Streeting’s fight with doctors could win him headlines but cost him his legacy
The health secretary accused the doctors’ union of ‘juvenile delinquency’. But he’ll need striking medics on side if he wants to fix the NHS
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Farage’s opponents are desperate for racism claims to stick. Will they matter?
Reform UK’s leader faces dozens of allegations that he racially abused classmates at Dulwich College, which he denies. Yet he keeps chalking up wins
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Plans to scrap jury trials have unleashed fury within Labour
David Lammy’s proposals to restrict the right to trial by jury to the most serious criminal cases have angered even loyal backbenchers
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Labour MPs are surprisingly happy with Reeves’s budget
The chancellor’s second budget followed a major U-turn and a major leak. But the mood among the backbenches has softened — for now
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Shabana Mahmood’s high-stakes gamble on immigration
The home secretary’s far-reaching reforms suggest she is determined to deliver on her border control pledges
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‘Stupid’, ‘childish’ and ‘AAHHHHHH’: MPs’ verdict on No 10’s latest manoeuvre
Health secretary Wes Streeting appears in a stronger position than ever following a bizarre briefing about leadership challenges from Downing Street
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Rachel Reeves’s pre-budget speech has done little to calm MPs’ nerves
‘After 16 months I’m not sure blaming the predecessors for breaking a manifesto pledge that the Tories said we were going to break is going to wash’
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Streeting’s Reform attack signals a change in Labour — with or without Starmer
As Nigel Farage’s party continues to gain ground, the health secretary has won unusual praise for his strong words about Sarah Pochin
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Rachel Reeves’ next move could make or break the government
Labour MPs admit the forthcoming autumn budget ‘won’t go down well’. But choosing the winners and losers is in the chancellor’s hands








