Josh Self

Josh Self is a political journalist and commentator who serves as Editor of Politics.co.uk.

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Analysis

Douglas Alexander wants unity from Labour's new economic team

Does Douglas Alexander’s comeback herald the return of Labour’s Blairites?

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Michael Gove urges teachers to "get tough" on pupils

The fallout from the Labour-Conservative ‘secret’ Brexit summit points to a new political divide

Analysis

Full Sue Gray report could push Boris Johnson to quit, reports allege

‘Cash for Boris’ row: Can Richard Sharp survive as BBC chair?

Week-in-Review

Week-in-Review: Zelensky’s political mastery will secure fighter jets and more for Ukraine

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Sunak hints at grand vision for government, but cautious reshuffle only underlines constraints

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Has Rachel Reeves replaced Angela Rayner as Starmer’s de facto number two?

Analysis

What did Sunak know and when about Dominic Raab’s bullying allegations?

Dominic Raab’s position as deputy prime minister and justice secretary is in jeopardy following allegations of bullying and intimidating behaviour from at least 24 officials. The mood music in Westminster is ominous, with Conservative MPs like perennial rebel Jake Berry now openly briefing against his party’s number two. Questions abound over the nature of the… Read more »

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Week-in-Review: Johnson and Truss fuel comeback rumours as they fly visions to the US

Mr Johnson went to Washington this week to press Republican lawmakers on the need to sustain aid to Ukraine as Russia’s assault rolls on. The former prime minister, who was born in the States and could technically run for the presidency, sashayed into the offices of high-profile Congressional Republicans to lobby on behalf of the… Read more »

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