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The ‘family of nations’ is exceptionally precious to the Queen: she wants someone she believes will provide continuity in the style, tone and values of her leadership

The British prime minister’s absence of conviction is wrecking Brexit and preventing progress in other vital areas issues

Struggle to replace him points to a grave issue with their talent production line

We should expect Duncan Smith to go out and campaign volubly for Brexit in a way about which he felt restrained hitherto

Many Britons now can understand how the Irish felt a century ago. We, too, want to govern ourselves

Party leaders are Remain but their core voters aren’t — and the polls suggest these voters have had enough

By her example, the Queen has stilled criticism not just of herself, but of the institution of monarchy

India, England and Australia have ruined international cricket for lovers of the sport worldwide