T he second I got this article assignment, I ran—not walked—to my nearest Costco. Mostly because I was out of dog food and coconut rolls (a staple at my house and, frankly, a form of self-care). But ...

Starmer responds that the government has made a commitment of £39bn, but Hillier points out that this will be over 10 years. It's all perfectly cordial so far, but the prime minister is now sitting ...