Morgan inherits a fractured party following months of controversy and a long period in power.
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It may have been small but it’s unusual for a government to face rebellion on the contents of its king’s speech.
The new government is facing some very thorny challenges where progress will be tricky – and costly.
Wes Streeting, the new health secretary, has his work cut out for him. Here are the biggest challenges he will face.
Labour’s manifesto was largely predicated on economic growth, but the new government faces several problems too serious to wait for growth to kick in.
The new British government has been in talks with both Democrats and Republicans for a while already.
The new government can’t keep its promises for growth without bringing more women into the economy.
Emmanuel Macron is in turmoil and Viktor Orbán just inherited a key role in Europe. There are many delicate conversations to be had with the UK’s allies.
When Labour has gained power, these three problems have reared their heads.
Keir Starmer is ideologically more aligned with the Democrats. But history shows that isn’t the only key to good US-UK political relations.
Starmer is known as a quiet, methodical lawyer – but this is a messy world.
Follow along with The Conversation’s coverage of the general election results.
Tactical voting is a unique feature of the UK’s first past the post voting system.
An expected low turnout could threaten Labour’s poll lead.
Rishi Sunak hasn’t visited a hospital yet, which is a very unusual move for a prime minister.
Decades of privatisation have left the UK asset-poor – but a national wealth fund as proposed by Labour could help to future-proof the country’s finances.
Arguably, the two best prime ministers in recent history were the ones with the least experienced teams.
Labour’s shadow chancellor says she would focus on transparency and force organisations to publish action plans to stamp out unequal pay.
A former Labour minister on how to keep the parliamentary party happy and the conversation constructive.
Growth has been elusive for UK governments for decades, and with Brexit challenges now part of the mix, Labour will have its work cut out to deliver on its pledges.
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