Today; the closure of schools because of unsafe buildings is emblematic of a country where nothing seems to work. Nothing happens by chance and Rishi Sunak's fiscal conservatism – echoing the early austerity years – has consequences. 

Plus Steve Richards considers Keir Starmer's reshuffle. Believe it or not the policies will matter more than the personalities.

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