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Frontrunner in Conservative leadership race has to reckon with half a century of upsets
The connection between sport and politics is elusive — but real
Police say claims of rape and sexual assault would have merited interview under caution
National humiliation today is in the beholder’s eye but 1970s’ grimness we can agree on
Cross-party compromise and flexibility will be the skills demanded for the job
A thought for the former politicians who fought to take the UK into Europe
Longevity or rentability — which one matters more to investors?
Blair was brought low by vanity and greed. Cameron will follow Major’s example, says Bruce Anderson
The outgoing prime minister brought in a generous and civilised Conservatism, writes Vernon Bogdanor
The European debate with its questions of history and sovereignty has not changed much since 1960
Case shut as former MP Harvey Proctor is told he will face no further action
Conservative splits have always been about personalities as well as principles, writes Tim Bale
The once muscular platinum miner is struggling with falling prices and expensive operations
Police accused of pursuing inquiries based on incomplete evidence
There were cover-ups and malefactors in the 1970s but that does not prove Heath accusations are true
IPCC to look at allegations that Wiltshire force did not pursue case against former PM
Ed could well do a Ted and beat the more popular leader, writes Tim Bale
The chief executive of Source, the fast growing ETF manager, has resigned unexpectedly
Keeping quiet can be painful for ex-CEOs, but it is likely to be better in the end
Vontobel has hired Valentina Chen as a portfolio manager in its emerging markets fixed-income team
The FT economics commentator recalls pivotal moments in the British political economy
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