Labour is nostalgic for two-party politics. That cosy, simple time is over – let it go | John Harris
Our fragmented political model will endure for the foreseeable future – and Reform will benefit from it until Burnham learns that cooperation is keyAs I wrote last week, whatever its current troubles, Reform UK has hardly disappeared. Meanwhile, those…
From idealists to struggling sceptics: how Labour’s majority depends on five progressive voter types – in charts
Analysis reveals groups with sharply contrasting priorities – and who has drifted the most from Labour towards Greens and Reform• Tactical voting at next election could push Reform into fourth place, poll findsA new MRP poll suggests Labour would remain…
It’s easy to ignore the Lib Dems, but they could soon hold the balance of power | Rafael Behr
Ed Davey’s strategy is meant to build a ‘firewall’ of MPs to prevent Reform UK entering government. The stakes are high if he gets it wrongNo politician craves obscurity, but it is better to be unknown than despised. That is consolation for Liberal…