The importance of branding in British politics, banning social media for under 16s and the Reform councillor who made “the biggest mistake” of his life.

Anoosh Chakelian and Will Dunn discuss the stories of the week.

READ: https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2026/06/the-brand-is-back-in-british-politics

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