A small, eccentric electorate gets to oust the UK’s leaders and then chooses largely inadequate replacements. It’s an absurd process and we’re locked into it again, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

Political editor David Maddox highlights how John Healey’s resignation goes well beyond a row over defence spending

For months a debate has been raging about whether Sir Keir has the authority and courage to face down his party and produce the resources needed to boost Britain's defences. Now…