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Electric vehicle switch is a test of the government’s net zero approach
The government needs to tackle charging and equity issues to ensure a smooth transition to electric vehicles.
Boris Johnson’s only remaining option is to focus on core priorities
Emma Norris outlines three things Johnson should and shouldn’t do next
Boris Johnson is a weakened prime minister
Boris Johnson’s vote of no confidence victory is a fragile one given the number of MPs who voted against him
Vote of confidence in Boris Johnson
This evening Boris Johnson will face a vote of confidence in his leadership of the Conservative party.
Civil service fast stream
The fast stream is the government’s accelerated development programme for the UK civil service. But how big is it? How many different streams are ther
Royal finances
The British royal family has wealth and receives income from several different sources, some with very long histories.
Stopping the civil service fast stream is a short-sighted mistake
Pausing the civil service fast stream for “at least a year” is a consequence of the government’s wrong-headed approach to workforce management
The new ministerial code fails again to improve standards
The new ministerial code fails to introduce urgently needed changes and further entrenches the prime minister’s power over standards in government
The Privileges Committee’s questioning of Boris Johnson has constitutional significance
The prime minister now faces an inquiry by the Commons Privileges Committee into whether he lied to parliament.
The chancellor has changed direction but policy uncertainty comes with costs
The chancellor has demonstrated clear thinking about current problems – but uncertainty over policy brings real costs