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In a recent speech, British prime minister Keir Starmer vowed to fix the “rotten foundations” of the country. Addressing an audience of workers and public servants invited to the garden of 10 Downing Street, Starmer positioned his government as one of service, promising to tackle the deep-seated issues plaguing Britain.

The PM’s aims are ambitious, social democratic and long-term. But he will need continual public assent, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

Prime minister Keir Starmer has courted controversy by deciding not to go ahead with the appointment of Gwyn Jenkins as the UK government’s national security adviser, the most senior position in national security.

Past Labour PMs – Blair, Wilson, Attlee – have tended to arrive in power accentuating the positive

Is it really looking good for Anas Sarwar? ... Polling expert James Kelly doubts it.

PM faces pitfalls navigating what are crucial relationships but claims by jilted Tories don’t ring true, say experts

The Conservative leadership contest is something of a sideshow to the meaningful politics of government. Whoever wins will inherit a depleted party reeling from arguably its worst ever election defeat. It comprises only 121 MPs, many now in marginal seats (77 are defending majorities where just a 5% swing would…

The PM faces conflicting ideological demands. After the budget and Labour conference, we will see how adept he is at managing them, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

Labour is wasting its time on efforts to appeal to all sides in the debate. The likes of Nigel Farage will never be satisfied, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

Before the general election, former prime minister Rishi Sunak was asked on TV why he “hated pensioners”. After her recent speech in parliament, the same question might be directed at Chancellor Rachel Reeves. She has launched an assault on pensioners in England and Wales akin to the classic boxing “one-two”.

The days when Harold Macmillan could disappear to the grouse moors for the summer are gone – but even prime ministers need a break, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle