The King's Speech
The King’s speech confirmed Labour’s more interventionist and less pro-business instincts. Much of the legislation will likely pass, with only minor internal rebellions. Photo by Roger Harris
What next for Labour?
Starmer will likely win, but will make internal foes outlining his vision. Photo by DPP Law Business and Tax
What next for the Conservatives?
The Conservative Party have moved against PM Sunak. He will be blamed for losing the election he called. The remaining Conservative MPs will struggle to find a post-election identity amidst Reform on their right and the Lib Dems on their left. Photo by Tina from DaPuglet
Election Week 4
Conservatives look to post-Sunak era, Labour faces scrutiny, Reform gets a "Farage bump," and the SNP publish their manifesto
Election Week 2
The Conservatives need a miracle, Labour remains silent on policy detail, and Farage stabilises Reform's polling numbers
Election Week 1
Labour still leads by 20+ points while Conservatives try to mitigate losses
Labour wins the local elections and no one wants Sunak's job (yet)
Labour won where it needed to win
A tale of two Chancellors
Neither Jeremy Hunt MP nor Rachel Reeves MP are particularly pro-business
Why Lee Anderson's defection matters
Anderson's defection makes Labour's electoral chances even better
The pre-pre-election Budget
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt MP presented the Spring Budget, the penultimate chance for the ruling Conservatives to use fiscal policy to woo voters
Seven things we learned during the holiday event circuit season in Westminster
The Christmas party circuit tend to provide a handy barometer for how the political ecosystem feels