Conservative groups have outlined far-reaching overhaul of federal government should ex-president clinch second term
Ipsos projects a closer race likely to result in a hung parliament
High-stakes TV interview fails to quell critics’ concern about US president’s fitness
Labour market shows signs of cooling as jobless rate increases to 4.1% in June and recent jobs growth is revised lower
Hungarian PM says positions of Moscow and Kyiv remain ‘very far from one another’
Administration official hails ‘breakthrough’ after Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Thursday
The indictments against King George in the Declaration of Independence could just as easily be applied to Trump
Michigan and Californian governors gain favour as US president enters make-or-break period to save candidacy
Sunday’s run-off vote viewed with apprehension in both communities
The record win in this week’s election is built on flimsy foundations that could quickly fracture
US officials encouraged state miner Gécamines to review sale to a subsidiary of Chinese defence company Norinco
Successor to Raisi seeks to ease social restrictions and re-engage with west to secure sanctions relief
Tactical voting has ensured success for the Lib Dems and the Greens
As the new government faces an economy, society and political system in despair, there is no shortage of prescriptions to put things right
Advisers plot ways to ‘Labour-proof’ clients’ finances after landslide victory
Regulatory rulebooks should hit the shredder as the new government leans into reform
Worry not if policies are discounted, they are sideshows versus fundamentals
The Russell 2000 index struggles as megacaps dominate
Dull passing game has dogged favourites until quarter-finals but easier route leaves them well placed for glory
Ageing is a long-term trend that investors can bank on
Whatever happens on Sunday, a credible, broad-based alternative to the RN is crucial
One upshot is that companies considering a listing have to be more conservative in their pricing
From his favourite fancy kebab to his supermarket go-to
Argentine leader to see rightwing Brazilian ex-president at conservative event as he trades barbs with leftist incumbent
The president brought together a party riven on class, age and racial issues. What happens if he goes?
New UK chancellor will try to boost output and avoid imposing drastic cuts on frayed public services
Candidates from both wings of the party jostle for position after electoral defeat
Nationalists lose grip on Scotland as Labour regains dominance
First Labour administration for 14 years will be staffed and shaped by range of politicians, policy experts and advisers
Conservatives need to understand why they lost this election
Also in today’s newsletter, US labour market slows, Orbán meets Putin, Scholz’s new budget
The reforms are a critical part of the party’s plan to pull the UK out of a decade of low growth and productivity
The new prime minister will need to use the political capital that comes from a huge majority if he is to keep populism at bay
Market insouciance to electoral result is the greatest form of flattery for Starmer
The FT’s top political commentators answer listeners’ questions about the general election result
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