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The new leader of the county council says it is the "simplest and most inclusive" approach.

David Aaronovitch and guests discuss why the benefits bill for disability has ballooned.

Starmer insists his chancellor will stay in her job after markets react to her tearful Commons appearance.

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says she "would expect there to be accountability at the highest levels".

On the value of keeping conversations going with opponents, from the Reformation onwards ...

The PM takes responsibility for the climbdown over welfare reforms that angered many Labour MPs.

The chancellor's financial wriggle room has shrunk after welform reforms were watered down.

But nurses, doctors and health experts say that more funding and extra staff are needed to make it a reality.

Whatever the cause, Labour must soon start projecting direction, confidence and grip.

The flag is at the centre of a row between a council's chief executive and Reform UK.