Heather Stewart is a special correspondent. She was formerly the Guardian's political editor
July 2024
Politics live with Andrew Sparrow
PM says he will take full responsibility for result after minister predicts Labour landslide – as it happened
Rishi Sunak rejects Mel Stride’s claim Labour are likely to win a large majority
Path to power
Hope in short supply: what our election reporters found out as they travelled the UK
Building blocks of everyday life, from the NHS to roads to libraries, have been eroded by Tory underinvestment
She could soon be the UK’s first female chancellor – but who is Rachel Reeves?
The 45-year-old has the perfect CV for the role, with experience at the Bank of England and in private finance – but how has her background shaped her tough stance on public finances?
June 2024
If workers’ rights are a bit French, as the Tories suggest, then vive la révolution
Heather Stewart
Life under Labour
Labour plans to build 1.5m homes. Will that help Britons struggling for good housing?
GMB starts ballot process to be recognised at Amazon’s Coventry warehouse
Campaigners hope Labour will scrap two-child benefit cap once in No 10
Starmer faces further calls for Labour to axe two-child benefit cap
Today in Focus
Election Extra: Labour’s plan - podcast
Path to power
‘A lot of people won’t vote’: Chingford voters unenthusiastic as Labour does battle with Faiza Shaheen
Today in Focus
Election Extra: the Tory manifesto - podcast
May 2024
‘Purge’ of Labour leftwingers must end, Keir Starmer told
Politics live with Andrew Sparrow
No decision taken on barring Diane Abbott from selection as Labour candidate, says Keir Starmer – as it happened
Blocked Labour candidate Faiza Shaheen to challenge deselection
‘Change’: Starmer hopes simple slogan will chime with exasperated nation
Why has the UK PM called a general election, what’s at stake and what happens now?
UK’s summer election: what effect will the timing have on voters?
Why unions are lobbying Labour over a ‘just transition’ to cleaner energy
How accurate are Jeremy Hunt’s claims about the UK economy?
Will Taylor Swift provide a £1bn boost to the UK economy?
