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Sweden’s pandemic postmortem is done, yet ours seems headed for the courts before it has even begun, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

Gateshead's council leader has been an outspoken critic of the idea of a North East mayor in the past, but reaffirmed his backing for the proposed £4bn devolution deal on Tuesday

He is currently the only candidate who has put their name forward to replace Adam Price

It was understood there had been discussions about holding a clear-the-air telephone call but this is now not scheduled to go ahead.

The Cabinet Office told the official investigation it does not possess the former prime minister’s WhatsApp messages or notebooks.

After Watson’s stint at No 10, she made headlines with her tales of having to ‘nanny’ Boris Johnson. Now she’s written a bonkbuster set in Westminster – and John Crace has read it so you don’t have to

As of yet, only one candidate has officially put themselves forward as a potential leader

As dispute over Boris Johnson’s notebooks and WhatsApp messages continues, we look at the key points

This week’s return from the bank holiday splurge marks the beginning of the “serious season” at Westminster — the chance for Rishi Sunak to show that his revival plans are on course before MPs head off to recess and convince gloomy voters that his economic medicine will cure ills more…

Cabinet Office tells Covid inquiry it has no copies despite government lawyers being given the material

Personality is not everything in politics, but it can go a long way. The UK’s next general election, set to take place in 2024, is already shaping up to be a “battle of the dull”.