It’s a strange day in politics when a PM does the opposition’s hard work

It’s a strange day in politics when a PM does the opposition’s hard work

In defining the next UK general election as an opportunity for change,Rishi Sunak handed Labour the best soundbite of its campaign.

  • byGeorge Brandis

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From the Archives,1997:Blair’s New Labour avalanche

From the Archives,1997:Blair’s New Labour avalanche

Twenty-five years ago,the 18-year Conservative era of British politics came crashing down when Tony Blair’s New Labour swept to power after securing one of the biggest electoral victories in the nation’s history.

  • byShaun Carney
Boris Johnson'plans to move House of Lords'

Boris Johnson'plans to move House of Lords'

The British PM has promised to ramp up investment in the north of England after making large gains there during the election.

'Assorted weirdos'and misfits wanted for Boris Johnson's team

'Assorted weirdos'and misfits wanted for Boris Johnson's team

The British government is looking to hire a number of people including data scientists,software developers,and"weirdos and misfits with odd skills".

Boris Johnson's Brexit bill sails through key Westminster vote

Boris Johnson's Brexit bill sails through key Westminster vote

Boris Johnson insists he can seal a major new trade and security deal with the European Union in less than a year.

  • byBevan Shields
Boris Johnson eyes Australia in biggest overhaul of foreign policy'since the Cold War'

Boris Johnson eyes Australia in biggest overhaul of foreign policy'since the Cold War'

The Prime Minister said the UK could copy elements of Australia's foreign interference and espionage laws to counter covert operations by Russia and China.

  • byBevan Shields
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Johnson must repair rift after Scotland rejects Brexit
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Editorial

Johnson must repair rift after Scotland rejects Brexit

Boris Johnson's victory has widened a fault line within his envisioned nation,not between rich and poor,but along the line of the Tweed River.

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'Comatose':Tony Blair hits out at Jeremy Corbyn over Labour's massive defeat

'Comatose':Tony Blair hits out at Jeremy Corbyn over Labour's massive defeat

The former British PM says the Labour Party will remain"marooned on fantasy island"if it doesn't change course from hard-left socialism.

  • byLatika Bourke
'Scexit?':Could Scotland leave the UK (and rejoin the EU)?
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UK politics

'Scexit?':Could Scotland leave the UK (and rejoin the EU)?

Talk of Scottish independence has come up again. What are the chances? And how would it work?

  • byMaher Mughrabi
Creative,actually:'Digi Kiwis'lift the lid on Boris Johnson's video masterstroke
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Boris Johnson

Creative,actually:'Digi Kiwis'lift the lid on Boris Johnson's video masterstroke

In their first interview since the election,the 20-somethings behind the viral video of the UK election campaign explain how they made it happen.

  • byLatika Bourke
The people who lost the election for British Labour hate the working class
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The people who lost the election for British Labour hate the working class

The Labour Party should have pitched its tent with working people but it did not.

  • byChris Uhlmann