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The PM’s vision of a Britain where only hard work matters blinded him to the realities of race, class – and his own flawed project, writes Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

Likely contenders for party’s sixth leader in eight years could depend partly on who survives a big defeat

Last week I was asked why I was not standing in the general election. Without hesitation, I said: “Because I don’t want to die.” When I saw the look on the face of the journalist who had asked me, I knew being so honest about why I was not standing…

Grant Shapps is running. The Tory MP has held what seems like every ministerial post possible and is famous in Westminster for his command of spreadsheets and data – in other words, for tracking the views and intentions of his fellow Tory MPs. He is ready for the battle ahead.

Even before the events of last week, the party’s prospects were grim. Now some believe it faces a wipeout that would reshape the UK political landscape

The Man Who Pays His Way: The last Cathay Pacific plane to seek sanctuary in the desert has left storage in Alice Springs – the end of a dismal era

Exclusive: Redfield and Wilton poll for The Independent also finds that Tory supporters want Nigel Farage to suceed Rishi Sunak as party leader

After 30 years in parliament, the former minister will stand down at the next election. She talks about her battles with Jeremy Corbyn, her fury at Priti Patel and Suella Braverman, and the awfulness of austerity

Plans for head of border security with access to home secretary will not satisfy all critics of Labour’s immigration policies