We used to think Theresa May was a safe pair of hands. We can no longer say that | Martin Kettle

From Brexit to Scotland, the prime minister has become one of modern politics’ greatest risk-takers. It could mean the end of the UK

When the horses line up for the Cheltenham Gold Cup this afternoon, it would be astonishing to learn that Theresa May had her feet up and was watching the race on television. Still less that she had put a pot of her money on a well-priced outsider.

Although May has been remarkably fortunate in her political career, and has ridden her luck with great nerve, she never gives the impression of loving a flutter. This week, adopting her most withering tone as she did it, she stressed once again her belief that “politics is not a game”.

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