THE NEW STATESMAN: The Saturday Read: Aftermath

e The Saturday Read: Aftermath What comes after the historic election results? May 9   READ IN APP   Tom McTague Good morning. Welcome to the Saturday Read. Here is the best of the New Statesman to read this weekend. You can follow the results of the local, Scottish and Welsh elections on our live map. 1—All eyes on Angela Rayner Ailbhe Rea asks if Rayner will go over the top and challenge Keir Starmer. And also in reaction to the results, we have: A tracker of the Labour MPs calling for Keir Starmer to go Anoosh Chakelian on a potential opening for Labour Stella Creasy on the path to recovery Jonathan Rutherford on whether this is the end for Labour Megan Kenyon on the Green wave Rachel Cunliffe on the Lib Dems’ stealth campaign Owain Williams on Plaid Cymru in Wales Keep an eye on the site across the weekend for more. 2—”Paging Prime Minister Farage” Andrew Marr imagines life under a Reform government. 3—“Britain is still breaking up” As the results come in from Scotland and Wales, read Alex Niven on the future of the union. 4—“The case for Manchesterism” Matthew Lawrence argues that a courageous Labour party could truly reshape Britain. Retirement planning isn’t a single moment - it’s a lifelong journey. Whether you’re in your thirties building pension foundations, your fifties consolidating savings, or approaching retirement itself, each stage brings distinct decisions. From workplace pensions and ISAs to phased retirement and income management, thoughtful preparation at every step makes all the difference. Start your retirement conversation today at trinitybridge.com. 5—“David Attenborough’s natural habitats” Our most nationally treasured national treasure turns 100. 6—“Democrats need Hasan Piker” Freddie Hayward explains why no party can afford to ignore the new media. 7—“Miranda Priestly is still my hero” Hollywood female leads expressing a preference for work over children still feels a little transgressive, writes Susie Goldsborough. 8—“Vladimir Putin’s nightmares have come true” How Russia’s leader created the world he always feared. To enjoy our latest analysis of politics, news and events, in addition to world-class literary and cultural reviews, click here to subscribe to the New Statesman. You'll enjoy all of the New Statesman's online content, ad-free podcasts and invitations to NS events.