Politics explained
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What’s at stake in a legal battle over the Covid WhatsApps?
It seems inevitable that a judicial review will take place on the matter of whether the Cabinet Office can redact…
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What does the Covid inquiry mean for Rishi Sunak?
The government has asked for a judicial review to be held into whether it has to abide by the order…
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Are Labour’s climate policies sustainable enough to win an election?
Labour’s flagship policies to tackle climate change are coming under attack from critics both inside and outside the party, with…
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Could the NHS weight-loss jab also shrink your tax bill?
A £40m NHS pilot scheme in which obese people will be offered weight-loss jabs has been announced by the government…
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Does Nicola Sturgeon’s arrest mean it’s all over for the SNP?
Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested, released without charge, and her party is having to deal with the consequences. The former…
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What will the Boris Johnson by-election fallout be for the Tories?
The resignation of Boris Johnson and two of his close allies, Nadine Dorries and Nigel Adams, as MPs means there…
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Could Boris Johnson really come back as London mayor?
Following his shock resignation as an MP, and the devastating report by the Commons Committee of Privileges, speculation about Boris…
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The Covid inquiry: What we’ve learnt so far, and what’s next
After a lengthy period of consultation and groundwork, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, under Baroness Hallett, is now well under way,…
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How reliable are opinion polls when it comes to by-elections?
Several opinion polls have been carried out in constituencies where by-elections are under way or imminent, providing a snapshot of…
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What does Finland joining Nato mean for the alliance?
Finland has abandoned its traditional, long-standing policy of non-alignment, and is now the 31st member of Nato. It is a…
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