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Speculation about a hung parliament is focused on the wrong precedents
Recent experience shows the main parties should prepare to govern as a minority or an insecure majority.
How can devolution deliver regional growth in England?
Only coherent devolution can drive economic growth in England.
Sunak's scorecard and minority reports
Author Tim Bale joins the podcast team to make sense of the prime minister's battles over boats and bust-ups around Brexit.
Government sees some sense at last on the Retained EU Law Bill
Rishi Sunak and Kemi Badenoch were right to face down their critics and amend the Retained EU Law Bill.
Local elections: four things we learned
Peter Hourston looks beyond the headlines to identify four key takeaways from the 2023 local elections in England.
The government’s plans for general practice will do little to improve patient access
Rishi Sunak's plan for general practice is welcome, but it will remain difficult for patients to access the service.
Douglas Alexander
Douglas Alexander discusses becoming a minister, dealing with crises, and running DfID.
Hilary Benn
Hilary Benn talks about international development and moving into opposition.
Getting things done in government
Key lessons from former ministers on how to be effective in government.
Helen Liddell
Baroness Liddell discusses entering government in 1997, the challenges of running the Scotland Office and transitioning from government to diplomacy.