Paul on Politics

June 2026

Andy storms to victory in race for No. 10

But will he keep the jersey or share it with Starmer?

Jun 26 • Paul Francis

The political Messi strikes

But brokering a deal proving troublesome for Labour and the pretenders to the crown

Jun 24

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Hospitality hand-outs revealed

Details of gifts and hospitality accepted by county councillors revealed

Jun 13 • Paul Francis

1

May 2026

Wes seeks to sweeten pill as he quits job amid fears of a tortuous process to select successor to take on PM

Labour turmoil in leadership race

May 15 • Paul Francis

1

Tectonic plates, seismic shifts...and other impenetrable election jargon explained

Bingo! How politicians aim for a full house

May 8 • Paul Francis

3

April 2026

Starmer drama - another week in the limelight

Will council elections spell the end for Sir Keir?

Apr 28 • Paul Francis

March 2026

That by-election...takeaways

Where the parties stand after all the kerfuffle

Mar 5 • Paul Francis

February 2026

War on waste: symbolism or something serious?

Reform Party ploughs on with its own 'Dolge'

Feb 26 • Paul Francis

2

Starmer reprieved - for now

Labour leader sees off attempted coup

Feb 11 • Paul Francis

1

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Starmer drama grips MPs

PM in more hot water over Epstein

Feb 5 • Paul Francis

3

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...Could devolution be existential disaster?

Break up rather than make-up

Feb 3 • Paul Francis

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