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OPINION - Ominous signs for Tories but 2024 different in many ways to 1997 defeat

Keiran Pedley, director of politics at Ipsos, analyses Rishi Sunak's chances of avoiding a landslide defeat for the Conservatives at the next election

Evening Standard

OPINION - Election polls predict big Labour win but parallels with Tony Blair's 1997 landslide end there

Blair surged to power with a Nineties soundtrack of optimism and Tory economic success. For Keir Starmer, if the polls are right, it will be a case of hard graft from day one, writes George Chesterton

Evening Standard

Trainspotting’s Jonny Lee Miller: ‘If I could make a living being a firefighter, I may well just do that’

The actor who played Sick Boy on his voluntary work in New York and why he’s relieved social media wasn’t around in the 90s

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Celebrities reveal their political allegiances, 1991

Ben Elton and Lenny Henry were backing Neil Kinnock; Bob Monkhouse and Steve Davis supported John Major

The Guardian - UK

Inside the elite private members' clubs beloved by UK politicians

Welcome to London's Clubland, where men-only rules and strict dress codes still draw top politicians

Evening Standard

After 14 years of Tory misrule, voters will crave a fresh start. That may be a blessing for Starmer – or a curse

British politics has been drained of all credibility. The Labour leader could turn low expectations to his advantage – for a time, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak's reputation for being tetchy has been seen in previous prime ministers – and it doesn't end well

There are few more high-profile and pressurised jobs than leading a country. So it’s perhaps not surprising that the pressure appears to be getting to British prime minister Rishi Sunak.

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Keir Starmer dodging Tory traps is a sign of good judgment, not timidity

It is wise to hold back in a political culture that treats even dysfunctional Conservative rule as a benchmark of credibility, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

Norma Major ‘discreetly’ moved her clothes out of Downing Street in anticipation of a Labour victory

Declassified files from John Major’s private secretary reveal the extraordinary level of planning that goes into a handover of power

The Guardian - UK

Ex-chancellor Norman Lamont says Sunak must ignore calls to ditch inheritance tax

Tory grandee doesn’t ‘buy’ MPs’ argument that tax on inherited wealth is widely hated

The Independent UK

May general election? The economic case for going early (and clinging on)

Falling inflation and tax cuts in a February budget would signal a spring poll but weak growth and rising mortgage bills bode caution

The Guardian - UK

Lord Selkirk of Douglas obituary

Former Conservative MP, MSP and Scottish Office minister who had an unshakeable commitment to the idea of public service

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak faces election wipeout even if flights to Rwanda take off, top pollster warns

Exclusive: Devastating forecast has Tories heading for landslide defeat – as voters care more about economy and NHS rather than deportation policy

The Independent UK

Every episode of The Crown – ranked!

From devastatingly poignant drama about unforgettable events to ghost Diana and a breakdancing Prince Charles – the royal saga has been a rollercoaster ride. Here are the highs and lows

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The Independent UK

The 30 worst and best performances in The Crown, ranked

As Netflix’s royal saga returns for its final season, Nick Hilton looks back over the many actors who have added stardust to the show, from those who reigned supreme to those who ought to abdicate

The Guardian - UK

Bill Cash: a figure capable of striking fear into the heart of prime ministers

The oldest member of the House of Commons has caused headaches for PMs from Major to May, and now Rishi Sunak

The Independent UK

Tories facing general election wipeout with just 130 seats, says polling guru

Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives are looking at the ‘worst outcome in the party’s history’, says UK’s top polling guru

The Independent UK

The 30 worst and best performances in The Crown, ranked

As Netflix’s royal saga returns for its final season, Nick Hilton looks back over the many actors who have added stardust to the show, from those who reigned supreme to those who ought to abdicate

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The Independent UK

The 30 worst and best performances in The Crown

As Netflix’s royal saga returns for its final season, Nick Hilton looks back over the many actors who have added stardust to the show, from those who reigned supreme to those who ought to abdicate

The Independent UK

The 30 worst and best performances in The Crown

As Netflix’s royal saga returns for its final season, Nick Hilton looks back over the many actors who have added stardust to the show, from those who reigned supreme to those who ought to abdicate

The Independent UK

The 30 worst and best performances in The Crown

As Netflix’s royal saga returns for its final season, Nick Hilton looks back over the many actors who have added stardust to the show, from those who reigned supreme to those who ought to abdicate

The Independent UK

The 30 best and worst performances in The Crown, ranked

As Netflix’s royal saga returns for its final season, Nick Hilton looks back over the many actors who have added stardust to the show, from those who reigned supreme to those who ought to abdicate

The Independent UK

The 30 best and worst performances in The Crown, ranked

As Netflix’s royal saga returns for its final season, Nick Hilton looks back over the many actors who have added stardust to the show, from those who reigned supreme to those who ought to abdicate

The Independent UK

The 30 best and worst performances in The Crown, ranked

As Netflix’s royal saga returns for its final season, Nick Hilton looks back over the many actors who have added stardust to the show, from those who reigned supreme to those who ought to abdicate

The Independent UK

The 30 best and worst performances in The Crown, ranked

As Netflix’s royal saga returns for its final season, Nick Hilton looks back over the many actors who have added stardust to the show, from those who reigned supreme to those who ought to abdicate

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