BBC Politics
Burnham's PMQs Debut Proves New Politics Still Means Old Punch-Ups
Andy Burnham's first PMQs showed that even a social media-savvy PM can't escape the ancient ritual of political mud-wrestling.
2026-09-02
BBC Politics
2026-07-25
The Guardian Europe
Japan's PM Plans Giant Spending Spree, Hopes to Avoid Liz Truss-Style Economic Meltdown
Japan's PM unveils a massive, unfunded spending plan that has markets jittery and analysts invoking the ghost of Liz Truss.
2026-05-30
The Guardian
Sajid Javid Calls Backing Liz Truss His 'Biggest Mistake in Politics', Which Is Really Saying Something
Sajid Javid admits supporting Liz Truss was his biggest political mistake, blames voters for declining politician quality, and suggests halving MPs while doubling their pay.
2026-05-21
The Guardian Europe
Britain's Politicians Should Probably Stop Panicking About Bond Markets and Start Looking at the Bank of England
Daniela Gabor argues UK politicians' fear of bond markets is overblown, and the real villain is the Bank of England's policies inflating borrowing costs.
The Good Times
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