*Comment & Analysis US election: The polls got it wrong again – it’s time to ban them ahead of elections
*Comment & Analysis The government is trying to undermine the Electoral Commission – we need to save it
*Comment & Analysis Polling deep dive shows Labour taking first steps towards power Opposition starting to win over middle aged voters and make up ground in towns and rural seats.
*Comment & Analysis UK-Japan trade deal will provide political cover – but only a limited trade boost Liz Truss’ deal won’t do much for the UK economy, but it has bought the Leave government some much-needed political cover.