Is Boris Johnson on the right track?

Is Boris Johnson on the right track?

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The Burnham era begins: Mahmood set for chancellor

Andy Burnham has been crowned Labour leader and will become PM on Monday. His first speech to the party faithful on Friday offered new clues about his plans for government, as speculation reaches fever pitch over his cabinet picks amid the FT’s scoop that the current home secreta ...  Show more

Farage in a fix; Burnham unbeatable

Is Nigel Farage regretting his move to trigger a by-election now that his main rival is the novelty candidate Count Binface? What do Reform’s supporters think, and has he blown his chances of broadening support for the party? Host Lucy Fisher is joined by political correspondent ...  Show more

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