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Roy Hattersley: Labour’s ‘nearly man’ who fought to hold the party together

The former deputy leader helped to make the party electable again but became increasingly disillusioned under Tony Blair.

Evening Standard

Glorious failure no more? Scotland dare to dream again

BEING one of the older heads in The National newsroom who remembers Scotland’s last appearance at a World Cup, it feels appropriate to reminisce…

The National (Scotland)

As John Healey goes, the political vultures circle Starmer. And so continues our history of PM-icide

A small, eccentric electorate gets to oust the UK’s leaders and then chooses largely inadequate replacements. It’s an absurd process and we’re locked into it again, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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Quote of the day by Margaret Thatcher: "Any woman who understands the problems of running a home will be nearer to understanding the problems of..."

There are some quotations that instantly reveal the era in which they were spoken. Others travel surprisingly well across time because they touch something familiar. Margaret Thatcher's remark about running a home and running a country falls somewhere in between. It emerged from a political conversation, yet its roots lie…

The Times of India

On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key events

On This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to major developments during the Second World War and the opening of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. The date also saw milestones in aviation,…

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Quote of the Day by Margaret Thatcher: ‘Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are…’ The Iron Lady’s lesson on influence and confidence explains why real power speaks for itself

Quote of the Day by Margaret Thatcher highlights that true power and influence are self-evident and don't require constant announcement. This idea emphasizes authenticity and substance over mere proclamation, a principle that remains relevant in leadership and personal growth today.

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Sir Jeremy Hanley obituary

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Keir Starmer defends approach to AI and energy in response to Tony Blair’s essay

The Prime Minister penned an almost 3,000-word-long post published to Substack on Thursday, responding to Sir Tony Blair’s essay.

Evening Standard

Life for Britons is much harder than it used to be – and Blair has ignored that, says Burnham

The party’s most successful former leader and prime minister has issued a scathing indictment of Labour

The Independent UK

Should Ethiopia limit how long its prime minister can serve? Why this won’t fix a deeper democracy problem

Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed has revived debate over whether the country should impose term limits on its head of government. Speaking before the National Dialogue Commission in May 2026 – just weeks before national elections – he said executive power should be “limited by law”. He suggested the issue…

The Conversation

Tony Blair is strong on diagnosis, deluded on prescription: Britain’s ills can’t be fixed by him

The former PM’s essay rightly calls for a coherent economic plan, but then sets too much store by AI – and a worldview stuck in the past, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham’s Manchester has a defining spirit – and Britain could do with a lot more of it

Call it a mix of collectivism and entrepreneurialism or just an overarching vibe, but the mayor’s philosophy could be on the way to Westminster, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The Guardian - UK

Loud, broken, baffling: Britain reflects on America at 250 in the age of Trump

Britons view America in 2026 through the lens of President Donald Trump. This perception often precedes any admiration for the nation's qualities. Historical disappointment with America is noted, but Trump's influence is paramount. The 'special relationship' is re-branded by his actions. Polls show a significant dip in approval for US…

The Economic Times

Starmer’s opponents are paving way for Labour’s destruction, Lammy warns

Foreign secretary dismisses Streeting’s call to overturn Brexit as ‘sixth form debate’ and says it will pave way for Farage

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Down and then out in Paris and London? Why Starmer isn’t the only one with a popularity problem

As continent faces tough headwinds, leaders are bearing brunt of delivering bad news to frustrated electorates

Evening Standard

Nicki Minaj gives surprise endorsement to Tory leader Kemi Badenoch: 'One of a kind'

The US rapper is also a supporter of Donald Trump and previously clashed with Boris Johnson

Woman & Home

Netflix’s Legends is an incredible ‘hidden’ true story of unlikely heroes who took down notorious 90s drug gangs

You might struggle to believe the ‘top secret’ real story behind this gripping thriller

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Legends review – Steve Coogan stars in an Eighties-set drug thriller that is less than the sum of its parts

3/5 Engaging but not gripping, authentic but not original – Netflix’s latest outing adds to the growing pile of risk-averse television

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Dame Shirley Porter obituary

Former leader of Westminster city council found to have misused her powers in the ‘homes for votes’ scandal

The Guardian - UK

Reversing Thatcher’s failed legacy of privatisation can be a Labour vote-winner. If you see Keir, tell him

Andy Burnham’s Manchesterism project is still a work in progress. But the future of centre-left politics in Britain may rely on its promise of ‘rolling back the 80s’, says Guardian associate editor Julian Coman

The Independent UK

Donald Trump must think again over his misguided Falklands threat

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: It would be horrifying – and self-defeating – if the Americans were to help the Argentinians plot another attempt at forcibly acquiring the islands. We must hope that next week’s royal visit prevents the president from punishing Britain for not taking part in his war of…

The Conversation

Prime ministers have always faced political scandals – so why can’t they weather them now?

UK prime ministers today are about as secure in their jobs as football managers. In the nearly three decades between 1979 and 2005, Britain had just three prime ministers: Margaret Thatcher, John Major and Tony Blair. From 2005-2015, we again had three: Blair, Gordon Brown and David Cameron.

The Guardian - UK

Sir Humphrey moments: a brief history of bust-ups between ministers and mandarins

Olly Robbins gave MPs a classic civil servant’s performance – and there are lessons from the past about how ministers should respond

The Independent UK

There’s one way Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ Takaichi is struggling to emulate her political hero Margaret Thatcher

Former British prime minister was famous for getting by on four hours of sleep a night. Japan’s leader is struggling with even less, and admits it is taking a toll

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