Politics

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

Socialist candidates in ‘freefall’ as French voters turn their backs on the left

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

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

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

Moscow and military alliance ‘on different tracks’ in negotiations, Putin spokesperson says

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

Two further parties held in No. 10 as Queen mourned death of Prince Philip

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

Senior Whitehall official tasked with probing Downing Street lockdown parties

From Jeremy Thorpe to Keith Vaz, The Week takes a look at MPs who have faced police scrutiny

PM accused of ‘insulting’ the public during ‘floundering’ PMQs appearance

Conservative backbenchers frustrated over negative headlines and ‘levelling up’ promises

Former Labour leader being urged to run under the banner of his charity at next election

Journalist turned senior EU figure passed away after brief hospitalisation

Leaked email shows No. 10’s most senior civil servant organised May 2020 drinks gathering

Tory leader under pressure to tackle crises including soaring cost of living

Housing secretary warns residential property developers that ‘we are coming for you’

PM promised to consider donor’s pet project during talks about flat refurbishment funding

More than half a million people have signed a petition calling for his award to be rescinded

Even the least favourable polls have Boris Johnson behind his Labour rival

US public gives president the thumbs down over his Covid-19 response

Labour warns of ‘rising bills and ballooning prices’

It’s clear that the public has tired of the old, bumbling ‘Boris schtick’

Prime Minister Mario Draghi is front runner as parliament sets January voting date

Labour leader accuses Boris Johnson of treating politics like ‘branch of the entertainment industry’

Sadiq Khan planning to end prosecution of young people caught with cannabis

Healthcare trusts declare ‘critical incident’ as Boris Johnson warns of pressure on medical services

Foreign secretary has ‘edged into pole position’ in race to become Boris Johnson’s successor