Politics
Starmer vs. Johnson: who performed best against Susanna Reid?

Starmer vs. Johnson: who performed best against Susanna Reid?
Good Morning Britain presenter grills party leaders on cost of living and ‘beergate’
4 May 2022
The Covid-19 inquiry: what you need to know

The Covid-19 inquiry: what you need to know
Hearings to begin next year following analysis of recently concluded public consultation
4 May 2022
Boris Johnson echoes Churchill in address to Ukraine parliament

Boris Johnson echoes Churchill in address to Ukraine parliament
Prime minister tells Kyiv ‘Ukraine will win’ war against Russia
3 May 2022
Local elections polls: who will win on Thursday?

Local elections polls: who will win on Thursday?
London councils Wandsworth and Westminster might change hands to Labour in this week’s elections
3 May 2022
The important changes coming to future UK elections

The important changes coming to future UK elections
Controversial new voting laws threaten to undermine democracy
3 May 2022
Pest-minister 2.0: Westminster rocked by new wave of allegations

Pest-minister 2.0: Westminster rocked by new wave of allegations
Palace of government at centre of fresh misogyny and sexual harassment claims once again
29 Apr 2022
Quiz of The Week: 23 - 29 April

Quiz of The Week: 23 - 29 April
Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
29 Apr 2022
Northern Ireland election: is Sinn Fein poised for victory?

Northern Ireland election: is Sinn Fein poised for victory?
The current poll average puts its support at 24%, against the Democratic Unionist Party’s 19%
29 Apr 2022
How Ben Wallace became a favourite to succeed Boris Johnson 

How Ben Wallace became a favourite to succeed Boris Johnson
Defence secretary has benefited from Afghanistan crisis and war in Ukraine
28 Apr 2022
Will India turn on its old ally?

Will India turn on its old ally?
Boris Johnson did not return with much to show for his trip, with the Ukraine war a major ‘obstacle’
28 Apr 2022
Liz Truss lays out Britain’s aims for Ukraine war

Liz Truss lays out Britain’s aims for Ukraine war
Foreign secretary reportedly fears that the conflict could continue for up to ten years
28 Apr 2022
Which Tory MP has been watching porn in the Commons?

Which Tory MP has been watching porn in the Commons?
Allegation comes amid sexism row over Basic Instinct claims about Angela Rayner
28 Apr 2022
What is the church’s role in politics?

What is the church’s role in politics?
Archbishop of Canterbury doubles down on criticism of the government's Rwanda plan
27 Apr 2022
Local elections 2022: five results to watch out for

Local elections 2022: five results to watch out for
Tories are ‘haemorrhaging’ support in Red Wall of England and Wales, as Sinn Fein eyes Stormont
27 Apr 2022
Can Emmanuel Macron unite a divided France?

Can Emmanuel Macron unite a divided France?
President fends off far-right rival Marine Le Pen to secure historic second term
25 Apr 2022
Johnson backs Rayner over Basic Instinct claims

Johnson backs Rayner over Basic Instinct claims
PM attacks ‘misogyny’ of paper’s claim that Labour deputy leader tries to distract him with leg-crossing ploy
25 Apr 2022
Will Ed Balls ever return to politics?

Will Ed Balls ever return to politics?
Former Labour minister remains one of the most popular political figures in the UK
25 Apr 2022
How a Tory revolt forced Johnson into Partygate U-turn

How a Tory revolt forced Johnson into Partygate U-turn
PM abandons bid to block Commons probe after ministers threaten to resign
22 Apr 2022
Who will win the 2022 French election?

Who will win the 2022 French election?
Emmanuel Macron leading in polls in final hours until run-off vote
22 Apr 2022
Boris Johnson lands in India as Tories drop wrecking amendment

Boris Johnson lands in India as Tories drop wrecking amendment
Labour seeks inquiry into whether the prime minister misled parliament on Partygate
21 Apr 2022
Can the prime minister be arrested?

Can the prime minister be arrested?
Boris Johnson continues to face the fallout for his Partygate fine
20 Apr 2022
What is the Committee of Privileges?

What is the Committee of Privileges?
MPs to vote on whether committee should investigate claims Boris Johnson misled MPs
20 Apr 2022
Boris Johnson’s ‘clear the air’ showdown with MPs

Boris Johnson’s ‘clear the air’ showdown with MPs
Laughter and banging of tables said to have punctuated private meeting
20 Apr 2022
The highs and lows of Boris Johnson’s time as prime minister

The highs and lows of Boris Johnson’s time as prime minister
Tory leader's turbulent premiership in peril over Partygate fines
19 Apr 2022
Who hacked Downing Street?

Who hacked Downing Street?
No. 10 and Foreign Office phones targeted on multiple occasions, say cybersecurity experts
19 Apr 2022
Is Channel 4 a victim of Tory spite?

Is Channel 4 a victim of Tory spite?
The institution is ‘a great British success story’ – so why sell it?
14 Apr 2022
Will Boris Johnson face more fines?

Will Boris Johnson face more fines?
Fixed penalty notice ‘could be the tip of the iceberg’ as more parties are investigated
14 Apr 2022
How to claim the £200 loan to help cover the cost of bills

How to claim the £200 loan to help cover the cost of bills
‘Energy levy’ to bring down average increases in household costs
14 Apr 2022
Why UK chose Rwanda for asylum seekers

Why UK chose Rwanda for asylum seekers
Priti Patel visits central African country after finalising controversial deal
14 Apr 2022
What would a Marine Le Pen presidency look like?

What would a Marine Le Pen presidency look like?
Far-right candidate hoping to beat Emmanuel Macron with pledge to stem cost-of-living crisis
14 Apr 2022
Who is the BBC’s new political editor? 

Who is the BBC’s new political editor?
Any Questions? host Chris Mason appointed as successor to Laura Kuenssberg
13 Apr 2022
Did Boris Johnson knowingly mislead parliament?

Did Boris Johnson knowingly mislead parliament?
Politics professor considers the conventions written into the Ministerial Code after PM’s police fine
13 Apr 2022
Can Macron build a coalition to beat Le Pen?

Can Macron build a coalition to beat Le Pen?
French president must knit together ‘republican front’ to defeat far-right candidate
13 Apr 2022
Partygate police fines: will Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak resign?

Partygate police fines: will Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak resign?
‘Criminality and lies at the heart of government,’ says Labour as PM given fixed penalty notice
12 Apr 2022
Who is Crispin Blunt? Fury as Tory MP defends Imran Ahmad Khan over sex assault

Who is Crispin Blunt? Fury as Tory MP defends Imran Ahmad Khan over sex assault
Reigate MP apologises after issuing ‘extraordinary’ statement on colleague’s conviction
12 Apr 2022
Who leaked Akshata Murty’s non-dom status?

Who leaked Akshata Murty’s non-dom status?
Sunak’s ‘aggressive’ response to leak has Tory colleagues questioning his political ‘maturity’
11 Apr 2022