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Richard North -
23 June 2026
My first thought of Starmer’s promised resignation as Labour leader (he hasn’t actually resigned as prime minister yet) was his lack of consideration in arranging this event on the eve of the tenth anniversary of the Brexit referendum. On second thoughts, though, he’s probably done us a favour in driving out from today’s media endless,… View Article ...Read full story
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Richard North -
22 June 2026
It’s actually getting a bit tedious now – not that it wasn’t before. Since I last wrote on the Starmer soap opera, there have been very few developments of substance so, while the issue still dominates the headlines, the media is marking time by recycling old news. What does seem to be firming up, though,… View Article ...Read full story
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Richard North -
21 June 2026
If we are to believe the flurry of media reports, Starmer is on his way out, officially set to resign. He is said to be consulting with his wife and family today and we are told to expect him to outline a resignation timetable tomorrow. This, apparently, is not a voluntary departure. But, according to… View Article ...Read full story
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Richard North -
20 June 2026
It feels that, ever since the last general election, the rise of Reform seemed unstoppable, with media and the smart money speculating that Farage would become the prime minister in 2029. My memory, however, doesn’t serve me well. A review of multiple sources suggests that it was Farage himself that set that hare running, declaring… View Article ...Read full story
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Richard North -
19 June 2026
It is not often that the consolation prize is handed out before the main event, but at least the Tories had something to be pleased about, celebrating the fall of Aberdeen South – their first Scottish by-election win in 53 years, wresting the seat from the SNP. It was not only a win though, it… View Article ...Read full story
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