It’s not the old two-party politics – but Labour and the Tories now know they can shun their populist challengers | Gaby Hinsliff
Though Burnham and Badenoch may still need the votes of Green and Reform supporters, both leaders have drawn clear lines in the sand Ask a straight…
The Guardian reports: Though Burnham and Badenoch may still need the votes of Green and Reform supporters, both leaders have drawn clear lines in the sand Ask a straight question, get a straight answer.
It’s how politics is supposed to work but almost never does, which is why on the rare occasions it happens the result can be faintly chaotic.
This politics story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Labour, Tories and Gaby Hinsliff.
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