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Raab, Rayner and the ‘approving wink’

Raab, Rayner and the ‘approving wink’
Justice secretary claims gesture was intended for another Labour frontbencher
30 Jun 2022
Partygate inquiry kicks off: Westminster’s Jerry Springer?

Partygate inquiry kicks off: Westminster’s Jerry Springer?
Privileges Committee begins taking evidence for investigation into Boris Johnson
30 Jun 2022
Nato vs. Russia: who would win in a war?

Nato vs. Russia: who would win in a war?
Turkey, Finland and Sweden reach agreement to allow the two Nordic states to join Nato
30 Jun 2022
‘A new Iron Curtain’

‘A new Iron Curtain’
A round-up of the headlines from the UK front pages
30 Jun 2022
The countries where abortion is illegal

The countries where abortion is illegal
Millions of US women have lost their right to terminate pregnancies following Supreme Court ruling
29 Jun 2022
When is the next general election – and who will win?

When is the next general election – and who will win?
Prime minister has new powers to call early vote so could gamble with snap election this year
28 Jun 2022
A history of defecting MPs

A history of defecting MPs
Politicians have crossed the floor for reasons ranging from Brexit to bids to reshape Britain’s two-party system
28 Jun 2022

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Le bromance: have Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron really turned the page?

Le bromance: have Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron really turned the page?
PM and French president find consensus over Ukraine during G7 summit in Bavaria
27 Jun 2022
What by-election defeats mean for Boris Johnson

What by-election defeats mean for Boris Johnson
The PM faces a trio of challenges after two heavy losses at the polls
24 Jun 2022
Keir Starmer: too boring for power?

Keir Starmer: too boring for power?
Party insiders worry their leader's lack of charisma may be holding Labour back
23 Jun 2022
Will the rail strikes work in Boris Johnson’s favour?

Will the rail strikes work in Boris Johnson’s favour?
Ministers already talking of ‘Labour’s train strikes’, but many voters are open minded
23 Jun 2022
Bill of Rights: how human rights laws are set to change 

Bill of Rights: how human rights laws are set to change
New draft legislation seeks to abolish the Human Rights Act introduced into UK law in 1998
22 Jun 2022
What is the wage-price spiral?

What is the wage-price spiral?
UK inflation has hit a 40-year high amid threats of further strikes by unions demanding wage increases for struggling workers
22 Jun 2022
Who will win in Wakefield and Tiverton?

Who will win in Wakefield and Tiverton?
Labour and Lib Dems hoping to pick up seats vacated by Imran Ahmad Khan and Neil Parish
21 Jun 2022
Carrie Johnson, the vanishing story and ‘plum jobs’

Carrie Johnson, the vanishing story and ‘plum jobs’
No. 10 admits speaking to The Times as ‘incendiary’ article was pulled
21 Jun 2022
What is the ministerial code and has Boris Johnson ‘made a mockery’ of it?

What is the ministerial code and has Boris Johnson ‘made a mockery’ of it?
PM’s ethics chief quit this week, saying Johnson had put him in ‘an impossible and odious position’
17 Jun 2022
Lord Geidt quits: the ‘impossible’ job of Boris Johnson’s ethics adviser

Lord Geidt quits: the ‘impossible’ job of Boris Johnson’s ethics adviser
Peer says he was put in an ‘impossible and odious position’
16 Jun 2022
The ever-blurring boundaries between celebrity and politics 

The ever-blurring boundaries between celebrity and politics
The prevalence of media platforms has given further rise to the theatrical elements of politics, experts say
15 Jun 2022
Why is Britain still bound to the European Court of Human Rights?

Why is Britain still bound to the European Court of Human Rights?
Boris Johnson hints that UK will seek to quit Strasbourg court after it blocks first Rwanda flight
15 Jun 2022
The pros and cons of Scottish independence

The pros and cons of Scottish independence
Nicola Sturgeon sets out updated case for IndyRef2
15 Jun 2022
The ‘souring’ relationship between the future king and the PM

The ‘souring’ relationship between the future king and the PM
Tensions have allegedly escalated following reports that Charles criticised No. 10’s Rwanda policy
14 Jun 2022
The pros and cons of Scottish independence

The pros and cons of Scottish independence
Nicola Sturgeon to set out updated case for IndyRef2
14 Jun 2022
The pros and cons of Scottish independence

The pros and cons of Scottish independence
Nicola Sturgeon to set out updated case for IndyRef2
14 Jun 2022
NI Protocol: who wants what?

NI Protocol: who wants what?
Battle lines drawn as UK government prepares to unveil controversial plans to override key Brexit provision
13 Jun 2022
What is Donald Trump doing now?

What is Donald Trump doing now?
Ex-president lashes out at Capitol riot hearing, declaring the committee to be ‘political hacks’
12 Jun 2022
The pros and cons of a total smoking ban

The pros and cons of a total smoking ban
Call to outlaw tobacco completely has proved controversial and ‘opened a cabinet split’
10 Jun 2022
Four possible consequences of the Capitol riot hearing

Four possible consequences of the Capitol riot hearing
Donald Trump and his aides could face jail, but analysts suggest the investigation may have little effect
10 Jun 2022
The pros and cons of Right to Buy

The pros and cons of Right to Buy
The Thatcher-era policy might not work as well now, say housing experts
9 Jun 2022
Jeremy Hunt: the former health secretary waiting in the wings

Jeremy Hunt: the former health secretary waiting in the wings
Boris Johnson urged to make rival Tory chancellor to ‘heal rifts’
8 Jun 2022
Tax cuts: will Boris Johnson bow to the pressure?

Tax cuts: will Boris Johnson bow to the pressure?
PM’s promises on tax to save his premiership are likely to face resistance from Rishi Sunak
8 Jun 2022
Promotions and sackings: what next for Tory rebels and loyalists?

Promotions and sackings: what next for Tory rebels and loyalists?
Boris Johnson has ruled out imminent reshuffle but pushed to promote leading critic into the cabinet
8 Jun 2022
Assessing the damage: can Boris Johnson recover from narrow confidence vote win?

Assessing the damage: can Boris Johnson recover from narrow confidence vote win?
Prime minister tries to move on from ‘historic’ rebellion as critic warns of Tory civil war
7 Jun 2022
Is Brexit to blame for the travel chaos?

Is Brexit to blame for the travel chaos?
Thousands of half-term holidaymakers have had flights cancelled or delayed
6 Jun 2022
The favourites to replace Boris Johnson

The favourites to replace Boris Johnson
Here are the leading contenders to replace the PM should he lose tonight’s vote
6 Jun 2022