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Newly released files show the UK premier’s efforts to woo the Russian president despite deep misgivings of officials
Labour PM sought to cultivate links with Bush and strengthen UK relations with Beijing in aftermath of 2001 crash
Senior officials discussed regime change in Iraq and encouraging countries to leave the cartel
This lively show at the Park Theatre, London, is an unsubtle portrait of the Labour leader
If Keir Starmer fails to define himself as his predecessor did, the party’s opponents will do it for him
Last-minute intervention by former US president rescued peace deal at critical point in 1998 negotiations
Opposition leader highlights patriotism and ‘contract’ with voters in new year speech
Papers show that former Lib Dem leader also tried to court Ken Clarke into cross-party co-operation with Tony Blair
Former PM seized chance to capitalise on attention generated by White House scandal, papers show
Private memos show Number 10 pushback thwarted plan by Jack Straw to launch white paper on improving race relations
A flawed documentary shows how we love to put people in boxes
The rich and powerful continue to evade and avoid tax despite progress in recent years
Report by media consortium outlines how the wealthy use tax havens to move and store money
The documentary charts the highs, lows and legacy of the party under the two political leaders
Labour leader needs to show the public his values align with theirs
The G20 must help developing countries build the infrastructure they need
George Robertson sent critical letter to Robin Cook siding with British Aerospace chief over arms sales to Indonesia in 1997
Civil service chief warned Tony Blair over risks of chancellor’s ‘rushed’ approach with central bank governor
The party leader’s timidity leaves voters sensing weakness
The full impact of lockdown has finally been revealed
While the UK’s record on corruption is good, many recent abuses have been hiding in plain sight
Special advisers have power in British government, but no one knows how much until they test it
The former UK prime minister in conversation with FT Weekend editor Alec Russell about the post-pandemic world
Tony Blair and John Major attack ‘dangerous’ proposal to renege on parts of EU divorce deal
The toughest stage of the pandemic lies ahead for poorer countries and rich governments must help
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