Martin Lewis is "on speed dial to Number 10"

Martin Lewis's direct line to the government, Burnham's parking fine crackdown, and do the British public prefer picky bits or holly bobs?

Anoosh Chakelian and Will Dunn round up the stories of the week.

READ: https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/economy/2026/10/martin-lewis-i-get-criticised-that-im-a-sticking-plaster

https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/the-sketch/2026/10/in-space-no-one-can-hear-britain-scream

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