Congress leadership struggles to unite Punjab leaders amid ongoing internal disputes. New leadership structure has triggered open conflict and fresh rounds of infighting. Former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi is now leading a revolt against the current party president. The party leadership appears firm this time, avoiding past mistakes of succumbing to pressure. Managing these divisions is critical for Congress to regain political ground in Punjab.

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<p>Outgoing PM moves to cements his legacy before his replacement by Andy Burnham as party leader tomorrow</p><p>Good morning. Conventional wisdom has it that, once a PM announces they are going to stand down, all their power vanishes faster than water down a clear plughole. Broadly that’s correct. But in the last week or so <strong>Keir Starmer</strong> seems to have been acting with a decisiveness that eluded him for most of his time in office: finalising the defence investment plan; deliver

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