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Forget the football! Eleven days into a Labour government, here are reasons to be hopeful

From climate crisis to the culture wars, this is a moment of genuine change – and a little optimism is finally possible, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2024

Making Britain’s voting system fairer won’t enable parties like Reform – it’s the only way to challenge them

Bringing in proportional representation is the best way of defending and rebuilding the legitimacy of our democracy, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2024

My kids are holidaying without me – and I’m worried they’ll repeat my foreign faux pas

As my nonchalant offspring head to France, I have tried to instil in them a hard-learned lesson about hunger, buffet cars and theft, says Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2024

Reform on student fees and Labour on ‘fleeceholds’ – could we build a better Britain using party manifestos?

I read them all so you don’t have to. None in isolation would set the world alight, but look closely and there are some good ideas, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2024

The power of Rish! All this self-inflicted damage takes a level of slapstick genius

The gambling saga might have been a three-day scandal. Instead he’d let it rumble on until he was almost on his knees

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2024

I’m really excited about this election – and even Nigel Farage can’t extinguish my delight

The prospect of kicking out the Tories? However much time and effort you are spending managing your expectations, that outcome remains delicious, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2024

The nature march had a huge turnout – so why didn’t it make bigger news?

Disruptive demonstrations are decried by the press, but given acres of coverage. This is the new conundrum of public protest: the only way to be talked about is if you’re demonised, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2024

Starmer fighting one seat, Corbyn the one next door: a schism and a symbol of battles to come

The current Labour leader will win; the former leader might. And the dynamics of their rift are being played out around the country, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2024

This should be the climate election. Instead we are in a frustrating, Farage-obsessed fantasyland

Bloviators and untruths continue to generate more news than common sense and the environment. But some parties are trying to make a difference, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2024

Within Labour’s manifesto lies the blueprint of a different Britain. I hope it builds it

Keir Starmer showed genuine anger in Manchester – I see welcome flashes of campaigning zeal, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2024