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Every Labour U-turn - as Starmer rows back on plan to cancel 30 local elections

The first 19 months of Labour in power have seen more than a dozen U-turns.
Keir Starmer has steadied himself, but his authority is still being questioned

"Bloody shambles", a senior minister sighs. "Real question marks over his judgement." "Still a shitshow", another texts simply, adding: "Terminal inability to make decisions".
Investigation launched into claims Labour campaign group hired lobbyists to probe journalists

An investigation is being launched into claims a campaign group closely aligned with Labour hired lobbyists to investigate journalists.
Keir's succession: The field widens

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Can governments ever keep up with big tech?

Tech moves fast, regulation doesn't - that's what the prime minister is now having to contend with.

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