Public finances
Ruling out tax rises undermines Sunak's and Starmer's credibility on public services
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer are making tax pledges that limit their public spending options.
The job of costing opposition policies should be removed from ministerial influence
The latest row between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer is a reminder of why opposition policy costings should be viewed with extreme caution.
General election 2024: Six things the winner must do to improve government
Government problems go beyond party or ideology: the whole system needs to change.
Funding local growth in England
The next government must end "begging bowl culture" of local growth funding.
The parties should focus on substance as well as sales ahead of the election
Election fever is hotting up in the aftermath of the local elections.
Local and mayoral elections 2024: Swings and roundabouts
Political journalist Rachel Wearmouth joins the team to discuss the results of the local and mayoral elections mean for Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer.
When to run the next spending review
The next government must hold an urgent spending review before a budget 'cliff edge'.
Local elections 2024: District, borough and unitary councils
On 2 May voters across England elected more than 2,500 councillors.
Is there a better way to pay for the NHS?
The Expert Factor team examine one of the thorniest questions in politics of how to pay for our health care.
Rishi Sunak’s higher defence spending announcement does not add up
The prime minister should not be allowed to abdicate decisions about how to pay for his spending pledges.