Why we’re talking about . . .

At the midway stage of the season the lead is changing hands on a regular basis 

Former prime minister hits out at successor over foreign aid and law breaking

Richard Branson’s company successfully sends rocket into orbit using a modified Boeing 747

Hipgnosis Songs Fund adds the Colombian artist to growing portfolio

Eugene Goodman ‘saved lives’ by diverting pro-Trump rioters to another part of the Capitol building

Honours commission advises against appointing Cruddas to the House of Lords