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What do we know about Keir Starmer’s ministers?
Keir Starmer has now appointed more than 100 ministers to his government, sending clear signals about how we wants his government to run.
The chancellor should add public service performance to her public spending inheritance update
Rachel Reeves should be candid about her public services inheritance.
Keir and prison danger
The New Statesman's Freddie Hayward joins the Inside Briefing team to reflect on Keir Starmer’s busy first week as prime minister.
Keir Starmer must ensure that the King’s Speech is more than a list of legislation
The King's Speech on 17 July is Starmer's most valuable early opportunity to set out his government's priorities.
What does the general election result mean for British politics?
The Expert Factor team reflect on what Labour's landslide victory will mean for how this country is governed.
Sugar tax
The soft drinks industry levy (SDIL), or ‘sugar tax’, is a levy applied to UK-produced or imported soft drinks containing added sugar.
Keir Starmer’s big election win increases the importance of parliament’s scrutiny role
The post-election shake-up of Parliament is an opportunity to do things differently.
Rachel Reeves’ planning reforms lay good foundations
Will the government’s plans to “get Britain building again” work?
The next steps Keir Starmer can take to prioritise ministerial competence
What do Keir Starmer's ministerial appointments reveal about how he wants to govern?
New chancellor, new rules
Economic policy making in the UK is crying out for change.