#political-communications

#political-communications

From the large bruise on his hand to his catnaps during Cabinet meetings to his (even more) desultory speaking style of late, the 79-year-old president appears increasingly, well, old. So this week, New York published Ben Terris's investigation into a question that has captivated anyone who cares about the future of American democracy: What's going on with PresidentDonald Trump's health? In the article, Terris speaks with Trump himself in the Oval Office, flanked by doctors who attest to his supposedly incredible condition.

Chief secretary to the prime minister Keir Starmer has poached Reeves's effective deputy for the newly created post of chief secretary to the prime minister. A reliable communicator and a willing attack dog, Jones is expected to do lots of media for the PM on the government's message and delivery, and take on the threat from Reform. Regarded as hardline on the economy, Jones was Reeves's firewall in tense negotiations with cabinet ministers over the spending review.