As Britain’s death toll from Covid-19 passes 100,000, there is one burning question: why did so many have to die? Tom Clark, Gaby Hinsliff and Philip Ball chart the persistent failures—from both the chief scientists and the politicians. Former head of the Supreme Court Brenda Hale takes on the human rights sceptics and Rana Mitter asks whether China's grip on Hong Kong means the end of the historic freedoms in the city.
Rumours abound that a leadership challenge may be forthcoming. But the system that would be required to depose Theresa May could be strengthening her position
Junior ministerial movements will never get the same attention as those around the cabinet table. But May’s choices show an attempt to quietly rejuvenate her government
The prime minister, the foreign secretary and the chancellor could all go at any moment. Yet the British press—and public—seem more bored than concerned
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