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WEAPONS GRADED
The resignation of defence secretary John Healey over budgets puts the spotlight on a sector where successful delivery of projects appears unachievable.

STRIKING GONGS
As ever, the top honours in the King’s birthday list rewarded the rich and powerful rather than “community change makers”.

UNDUE PROCESS
The Lib Dems have quietly restored the party whip to Lord (Chris) Rennard, although an investigation into claims of sexual harassment is still ongoing.

STORMONT WARNING
Civil servants in Northern Ireland received a lengthy public bollocking after delivering vital documents to a committee moments before it was held.

CANCEL CULT
A provocative new installation at the National Portrait Gallery has drawn the ire of freedom-of-speech champion Toby Young.

EV RIDERS
In search of a legacy, Keir Starmer seems to have decided the answer is more petrol burning, as the government looks set to weaken its zero emissions target.

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Screen test
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What a chancer
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