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The Guardian
a day ago
- Politics
- The Guardian
Angela Rayner on lessons learned from Labour's first year
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey speak to Angela Rayner about Labour's first year in government and the challenges ahead. The deputy prime minister reveals the issue that keeps her awake at night, reflects on why voters are frustrated with Labour, what she thinks the party can do about it, and how it's planning to take the fight to Reform
The Guardian
14-07-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
Have tax rises become inevitable?
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at how Rachel Reeves will try to reassure her party and the country about the state of the economy in a major speech this week. Also, how does the government plan to convince the public – and other MPs - to embrace net zero measures? Plus, as details of Donald Trump's second state visit are confirmed, why won't he be addressing the UK parliament?
The Guardian
09-07-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Labour's first year in power: inside the 11 July Guardian Weekly
Political anniversaries are liked more by the media than leaders or governments but Labour marked its first year in power with a brutal reckoning as it was forced to water down its benefit reform bill to a shadow of what its election manifesto had promised. As political editor Pippa Crerar writes for this week's cover story, many inside the party are unhappy with how the first 12 months have gone. When voters gave Labour an overwhelming mandate to govern last July, one obvious selling point was Keir Starmer's air of calm competence – a sharp contrast to the previous tumultuous Conservative governments. But with many MPs elected on wafer-thin majorities, they are becoming uneasy with Starmer's lack of charisma or ability to conjure a strong narrative for his vision of the UK under Labour. The prime minister's show-not-tell style has an obvious parallel with Joe Biden. As Jonathan Freedland notes, we know how that played out in the US. Watch this space as we report on Starmer's second year at No 10. Get the Guardian Weekly delivered to your home address Spotlight | Tehran's spies forced out into the openJulian Borger reports on how Iran's attempts to recruit a network of informers inside Israel have been revealed through court indictments Environment | 'We want to be left alone'The Mashco Piro live in isolation in the border lands between Peru and Brazil but, report John Reid and Daniel Biasetto, logging, drug trafficking and the climate crisis are forcing them into contact with outsiders Features | Why do Tesla's cars keep crashing?A series of shocking incidents – from drivers trapped in burning vehicles to dramatic stops on the highway – have led to questions about the safety of the brand, discover Sönke Iwersen and Michael Verfürden Opinion | Who will save the United Nations?If the US cuts off the cash it will have world-changing effects, but it's not the only country falling short in its obligations, says Simon Tisdall Culture | In brotherhood and strife With Oasis back in UK stadiums, Britan's poet laureate and fan Simon Armitage explores how the band's creativity was forged by the rivalry between Noel and Liam Gallagher As usual, David Squires casts a brilliantly focused eye on the week in football, with an amusing celebration of the Women's Euros in Switzerland that somehow works in references to Clarkson's Farm and Luton Town's 'PVC conservatories'. His cartoons are full of details that demand a couple of readings, and are always perfectly pitched, especially this week, as he includes a single-frame tribute to Portugal forward Diogo Jota. Anthony Naughton, assistant editor Squid Game season three – Netflix's most-watched TV debut ever – underscores the unstoppable rise of Korean storytelling globally. Like Parasite, it explores deep themes such as class struggle and hierarchy, resonating worldwide and boosting the Korean wave. These works show how storytelling – rooted in local realities – can raise global awareness of social issues from diverse perspectives. What comes next for non-English language films and TV?Hyunmu Lee, CRM Engagement & Retention Audio | Mushroom trial: Erin Patterson found guilty – Full Story podcast Video | Timelapse footage shows how quickly Texas flood waters rose over causeway Gallery | A 'floating university' and a pink mosque: Dhaka builds for a wetter future We'd love to hear your thoughts on the magazine: for submissions to our letters page, please email For anything else, it's Facebook Instagram Get the Guardian Weekly magazine delivered to your home address
The Guardian
07-07-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Is Send the next battleground for Labour?
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss why backbenchers and campaigners are already gearing up for another fight, this time over children's special educational needs and disabilities (Send) support. And, could a new party on the left be a threat to Labour?
The Guardian
02-07-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Unhappy birthday? Labour in turmoil after one year in government
This week marks one year since Keir Starmer came to power after a landslide election victory. But with questions over the Chancellor's future, historically low popularity and a series of U-turns, Labour has not had the honeymoon period some might have wished for. So how did we get here? John Harris is joined by Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey to talk through the first year of Starmer's government and what might come next ---- Get tickets to the Politics Weekly live event here: ---- Get tickets to One year of Labour with Pippa Crerar here:
