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The most bitter political rivalries in history

The most bitter political rivalries in history
The Week looks at some of the most notable feuds between Britain’s parliamentary titans
14 Jan 2022
Instant Opinion: ‘Black lives mattered. Now what?’

Instant Opinion: ‘Black lives mattered. Now what?’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 22 June
22 Jun 2020
What the UK’s ex-prime ministers are doing now

What the UK’s ex-prime ministers are doing now
Three former PMs unite to condemn Boris Johnson’s plan to leave the EU without a deal
24 Jul 2019
Are we sleepwalking into another financial crisis?

Are we sleepwalking into another financial crisis?
Former PM Gordon Brown warns that problems surrounding the 2008 crash remain unresolved
13 Sep 2018
Five dramatic political coups in recent British history

Five dramatic political coups in recent British history
From Purnell’s plot to the curry house coup, May and Corbyn are by no means the first modern-day leaders to face mutinies
4 Sep 2018
Cameron rated the third-worst prime minister since WWII

Cameron rated the third-worst prime minister since WWII
Former Conservative MP fares badly in survey of 82 academics - but who is bottom of the list?
14 Oct 2016
ELECTION 2015: It could be a tie, says Ashcroft

ELECTION 2015: It could be a tie, says Ashcroft
Polling shows two main parties could tie on 272 apiece - with surging SNP holding the balance of power
5 Mar 2015

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ED MILIBAND: Labour leader who beat his brother

ED MILIBAND: Labour leader who beat his brother
From 'weedy and square' comprehensive school pupil to opposition leader. Will Ed be the next PM?
3 Dec 2014
Ed Miliband: The disaster is he never got a life

Ed Miliband: The disaster is he never got a life
Sadly, unless the men in white coats (or M&S suits) come for Miliband, it is too late to change leaders
7 Oct 2014
Alex Salmond and Ed Miliband are referendum’s big losers

Alex Salmond and Ed Miliband are referendum’s big losers
What hope of Miliband leading Labour to victory in May if he can’t connect with party supporters?
19 Sep 2014
Scotland decides: final polls show late swing to No camp

Scotland decides: final polls show late swing to No camp
Six-point lead for No as polls prepare to open - perhaps it's not 'too close to call' after all
18 Sep 2014
Scotland on the brink: Darling condemns bullyboy tactics

Scotland on the brink: Darling condemns bullyboy tactics
No leader accuses Alex Salmond of condoning Yes supporters who have over-stepped the mark
17 Sep 2014
PANIC OVER? New Scotland poll puts No ahead

PANIC OVER? New Scotland poll puts No ahead
Survation poll shows a six-point lead for No: has Alex Salmond's Yes campaign peaked too early?
10 Sep 2014
THE MOLE: Don't drag Queen into this, says Major

THE MOLE: Don't drag Queen into this, says Major
Queen must not be asked to intervene, says former Tory PM, whatever she might feel privately
10 Sep 2014
Why it's been left to Gordon Brown to save the kingdom

Why it's been left to Gordon Brown to save the kingdom
With Scottish Labour supporters ignoring Miliband and Darling, only Brown can sell 'home rule' option
9 Sep 2014
MURDOCH II: Return of 'the Great Meddler'

MURDOCH II: Return of 'the Great Meddler'
Is Murdoch, attracted by power rather than party politics, set to play king-maker in Scotland?
9 Sep 2014
Ukip's Clacton coup could open TV debate door for Farage

Ukip's Clacton coup could open TV debate door for Farage
With Boris Johnson refusing to stand against defector Carswell, victory could be very sweet for Ukip leader
1 Sep 2014
Miliband should sack Ed Balls – he's too moderate! Eh?

Miliband should sack Ed Balls – he's too moderate! Eh?
Shadow chancellor's bid to bury party's tax-and-spend reputation alienates some MPs and union bosses
4 Aug 2014
Harriet Harman: sexism cost me deputy PM job

Harriet Harman: sexism cost me deputy PM job
Harman accuses Gordon Brown of discrimination and David Cameron of 'window dressing'
9 Jul 2014
DON BRIND: Will 'nebbish' Ed get the last laugh?

DON BRIND: Will 'nebbish' Ed get the last laugh?
Ed is nowhere near as unpopular as Gordon Brown – and Cameron was unable to knock him out
19 May 2014
Thatcher funeral: Falklands theme, and no Argentines

Thatcher funeral: Falklands theme, and no Argentines
Among the international guests will be FW De Klerk, the last president of apartheid South Africa
11 Apr 2013
THE MOLE: David Miliband lacked killer touch

THE MOLE: David Miliband lacked killer touch
South Shields by-election gives Ed Miliband chance of a victory parade in one of Labour's safest seats
27 Mar 2013
Diane Abbott on warpath over Ed's immigration mea culpa

Diane Abbott on warpath over Ed's immigration mea culpa
But can Miliband's measured tones win over those who think he's too soft on immigration?
6 Mar 2013
Tory-leaning Nick Clegg a prisoner of his own

Tory-leaning Nick Clegg a prisoner of his own
The Mole: Pressure mounts from Ashdown and other Liberals for a Labour pact
11 May 2010
What they are saying about Gordon Brown

What they are saying about Gordon Brown
Tory press furious at Nick
Clegg’s decision to ‘play
footsie’ with Labour
11 May 2010
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Monday 18 Jan 2010

Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Monday 18 Jan 2010
18 Jan 2010
France and Britain find unity in

France and Britain find unity in
But there's no sign of the US following suit, despite polls showing anger at bank execs
11 Dec 2009