A week ago, while the UK was in the grip of midwinter and much of the world was gripped by anxiety, there appeared to be three certainties. First, that Keir Starmer would win the next election. Second, that the Australians would beat the West Indies in the upcoming Test. Third, that although England would fight gallantly, we would rediscover how hard it is to defeat the Indians on their own territory.
Britain’s new PM elects cabinet
It’s straight to work for the UK’s 58th Prime Minister.