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Boris Johnson breaks the Red Wall

The triumphant Prime Minister has an opportunity to reshape British politics, but first he must deliver a Brexit that works for first-time Conservative voters.

Brexit: A New Deal

The Withdrawal Agreement is dead, long live the Withdrawal Agreement. A new deal has been signed much to everyone's surprise. This time will be different.

Perpetual Crisis: Football Management

The football season is still in its early stages, but already managers at top clubs are under pressure. Patience is a virtue.

Brexit: Boris vs the Rebel Alliance

After an extraordinary fortnight in British political history, a minority government finds it stuck in office but not in power. Not for much longer.

The Boris Bounce: Missing or Delayed?

Everyone thinks that a 2019 General Election is inevitable. Problem is that Britain's new prime minister just lost a safe seat in a by-election. What now?

Golden Girls: The Rise of Women's Football

After booming television audiences and an incredibly successful World Cup, the gender barrier at to the top of the world's most popular sport is breaking down.

Brexit: The Uncancelled Election

After months of deadlock, The Brexit Party victory in the European Elections changed nothing. The Conservative Leadership contest will change everything.

The End of the European Super League?

UEFA's proposed Champions League reforms are doomed to fail amid widespread opposition. Not even the threat of a European Super League will save them.

Unbent, Unbowed, Broken

Notre-Dame brought people together for a common purpose. The fire ravaged cathedral will rise again. This Easter, we should seek to repair our fractured society.

Brexit: Breaking Point

After months of deadlock, politicians are finally trying to find a consensus on Brexit. If they fail, the British People will try to find new politicians.