Politics

Whitehall probe could trigger wave of civil service sackings – or Boris Johnson’s resignation

One of the oldest assemblies in the world, parliament has many bizarre regulations and conventions

A round-up of the headlines from the UK front pages

Five changes that will hit UK households in 2022

A new Conservative leader would need a fresh mandate from the public, argues Cabinet minister

Boris Johnson could become the first PM to be questioned by police since Tony Blair in 2006

The term is often said to derive from the 1996 cult book Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk

Throughout ‘partygate’, No. 10 has consistently denied claims that rules were broken

Voters would support unelected ‘strongman’ in the Elysee, poll shows

Report warns of ‘worrying new normal’ as anti-sleaze measures ‘neglected or rolled back’

Investigation by Scotland Yard delays Sue Gray’s report into No. 10 gatherings

Reports say guests ate picnic food from M&S and were served a Union Jack cake

Pivotal week for Boris Johnson as he awaits findings of lockdown breaches investigation

Secret ballot begins as Silvio Berlusconi drops out of race

Boris Johnson launches inquiry after MP claims ‘Muslimness’ was given as reason for her sacking

Influential group of Tory backbenchers could play a key role in no confidence vote

Senior mandarin rumoured to have email ‘confirming objections’ to No. 10 party

Rebel Tory MPs accuse Boris Johnson’s chief whip of blackmail in ‘partygate’ row

Labour sources claim to be in talks with other Conservative MPs considering crossing the floor

‘Partygate’ revelations have inspired a string of viral spoofs mocking the prime minister

Prospect of another referendum has remained on the front line of politics north of the border

Do the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States share more than a language?

Covid-19, the economy and democracy have dominated ‘tumultuous’ twelve months

Field opens up after Vicki Young rules herself out of race

Prime minister faces growing revolt and defection over ‘Partygate’ scandal

‘Significant evidence of fraud’ uncovered in ex-president’s business empire, New York attorney-general says

Newly elected MPs plan to submit letters to 1922 chairman Sir Graham Brady

Peers reject ‘draconian’ government amendments to mammoth piece of crime and justice legislation

The trade minister and staunch Brexiteer is a favourite to replace embattled Boris Johnson

Punchy policy announcements and a clear-out of PM’s senior staff form part of the plan to save his sinking premiership

Culture secretary signals that national broadcaster will have new funding model from 2027

Shadow health secretary says the PM is ‘great’ for the opposition

The Week looks at some of the most notable feuds between Britain’s parliamentary titans

Cabinet rallies behind their boss as other Tories call for his resignation