London Playbook
What's driving the day in Westminster. Politics and policymaking in the UK capital.
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Happy polling day
Good Thursday morning, and happy general election day. This is Dan Bloom. DRIVING THE DAY IT’S HERE: Today the U.K. writes a fresh chapter in its history …
London Playbook PM: It’s the final countdown
Good afternoon. WEDNESDAY CHEAT SHEET — Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer are preparing for their final rallies of the campaign. — Multiple polls are showing ever-worsening predictions …
Better late than never
Good Wednesday morning. This is Stefan Boscia. Andrew McDonald and Sam Blewett are in Richmond and Northallerton for Playbook’s grand tour. There is one day to go …
We’ve come full circle
WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING: U.S. President Joe Biden said Monday’s controversial Supreme Court ruling on Donald Trump is a “terrible disservice to the people of this nation” …
London Playbook PM: Le Pen up the rural vote
Good afternoon from the farm … MONDAY CHEAT SHEET — Keir Starmer drew parallels between Britain and France after the far right surged across the Channel. — …
Sunak tries a bicycle kick
Good Monday morning from Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy. This is Sam Blewett and Andrew McDonald on Playbook’s grand tour. There are three days to go until the general …
London Playbook PM: Farage in the spotlight
Good afternoon. This is Andrew McDonald. FRIDAY’S CHEAT SHEET — Nigel Farage and Greens Co-Leader Adrian Ramsay face a “Question Time” special grilling from 8 p.m. — …
Reformed characters
DEEP BREATH: By pretty much every account, Donald Trump easily bested a stumbling Joe Biden in the first TV debate of the U.S. election. In a toe-curling …
London Playbook PM: Keir Starmer keeps a poker face
Good afternoon. THURSDAY CHEAT SHEET — Keir Starmer kept a poker face as the Met confirmed politicians could be in its scope over gamblegate. — Rishi Sunak …
Back on the buses for the home straight
Good Thursday morning. This is Dan Bloom. Noah Keate and Sam Blewett are in Bradford West for Playbook’s grand tour. There is one week to go until …
London Playbook PM: End of the bus route
Good afternoon. WEDNESDAY CHEAT SHEET — The Conservative campaign bus is honing in on tonight’s TV debate venue. Playbook PM is aboard. — So was a Greenpeace …
Last roll of the dice
WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING: Julian Assange is due to land in Australia later this morning a free man. The 52-year-old Wikileaks founder left a court in the …
London Playbook PM: Roll up, roll up … and place bets
Good afternoon. TUESDAY CHEAT SHEET — The election night media circus tent is under construction, but the Tories are still dogged with gambling woes. — Conservatives tried …
Never mind the bollocking
WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange walked out of prison after his lawyers cut a deal with the U.S. government, in a story which looks …
London Playbook PM: Fun in the Sun
Good afternoon from the Sun HQ in London Bridge, where Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak are about to make their pitch to red top readers. MONDAY CHEAT …
Here comes the Sun
Good Monday morning. This is Stefan Boscia. Sam Blewett and Bethany Dawson are in Bristol Central for the grand Playbook tour. There are 10 days to go …
London Playbook PM: Friday is for the devolved guys
What’s driving the day in London. By ANDREW MCDONALD Send tips here | Subscribe for free | Listen to Playbook and view in your browser Good afternoon. …
Last night in York … and the Hurlingham
What’s driving the day in London. By DAN BLOOM with BETHANY DAWSON Send tips here | Subscribe for free | Listen to Playbook and view in your …
London Playbook PM: Timing is everything
Good afternoon. THURSDAY CHEAT SHEET — Rishi Sunak is preparing for a TV showdown with the public amid a Conservative gambling storm that’s seen a senior CCHQ …