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Britain’s prime minister understands the size of the moment. He just does not know how to meet it
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It is not just about Peter Mandelson

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist

When rigmarole becomes reality

History offers useful lessons for those plotting to oust Sir Keir Starmer

Britain is not ungovernable—it just needs better governance

Even his own ministers are flummoxed by the government’s defence