Westminster’s top books of 2024
POLITICO asked politicians and chroniclers of SW1 to tell us the book they most enjoyed reading this year — here are the results, in their own words.
Stephen Flynn
PMQs: Love wins as Angela Rayner and Oliver Dowden pal around
The outgoing deputy leader of the opposition pressed Rayner on the economy — but it was his self-depreciating comments that got MPs on side.
Wounded Scottish nationalists fight to save independence dream
The SNP met in Edinburgh for the first time since July’s disastrous election result.
Humiliated, Scotland’s independence warriors lick their wounds
The Tories may have been kicked out of government, but for the Scottish National Party, July’s U.K. election may prove terminal.
PMQs scorecard: Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak play nice
Keir Starmer faced awkward questions at PMQs — but not from Rishi Sunak.
Watch the UK election like a pro
It’s set to be the most consequential British general election for a generation. POLITICO takes you through what to watch out for and exactly when to tune in.
The next king of Scotland
Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar is following in the footsteps of his legendary political father.
The other election, where ‘Brexit’ remains taboo
As Europe goes to the polls, there’s another election taking place in Europe, that of the bloc’s absent friend, the United Kingdom’s snap general election, scheduled for 4 July with a change to a more EU-friendly government likely to be on the cards.