Politics

It's simple to understand consent and where it stops in cases like this

The forecast population decline in China could spell the end of its dream of power and prosperity

Their heyday was between the 1880s and 1940s. But green concerns about short-haul flights are bringing sleeper trains back in vogue

Extra paperwork, border checks and additional costs for exports - Brexit has destroyed the livelihoods of countless musicians

Making those who can afford it pay more is the logical first step to resolve the crisis at the heart of the NHS

Does the German chancellor think he’s the smartest guy in the (war-)room?

The UK isn't alone in experiencing industrial action. But, where are they most frequent across Europe?

The pro-rejoin group is seeking a successor to Andrew Adonis

How a backscratching culture created a network of scandals that taints No 10, business, the civil service and the BBC

When it comes to the NHS, it's time to start thinking about the future

In contemporary British politics, we've come to expect scandal and this week has been no exception

The American people are constantly being educated about their own politics. Their latest lesson is on classified documents

This feelgood film offers the perfect escapism from Brexit disasters and Tory governance

The shadow foreign secretary has outlined his party’s foreign policy to move the country forward. So, what does it look like?

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UK exports are predicted to slump next year, but ministers insist leaving the EU is not to blame

The former prime minister is already framing the betrayal narrative which could see Brexiteers force Rishi Sunak out

One of the acclaimed BBC drama’s filming locations is being hit by a series of business closures - with government incompetence and Brexit being blamed

Not many people travel from the extreme left to the hard right and back again. But Robert Ménard has

Only a third of Leavers still see it as a success. So why won’t Starmer speak up?

Underrepresented and alienated, the reality of Britons in Europe post-Brexit is far from appealing

The former chancellor’s tax avoidance scheme, which has left his political career in the balance, was uncovered by an independent tax expert who Zahawi then tried to frustrate through legal means. Here’s how he did it

An anonymous GP writes about their experience of the parlous state of the NHS – it is heartbreaking, exhausting and frustrating – and there is no solution in sight

The Kremlin is using history to justify its war in Ukraine. But Putin’s version could disappear with the flick of a switch

After his death, Charles Byrne’s friends let him down badly by ignoring his wishes. We should never emulate these actions

We mustn't be fooled by Rishi Sunak's tactics of stating the obvious and distorting the truth

This new Congress will be the setting for the fight for the soul of America where the grounds of the 2024 election will be decided upon

With Croatia’s EU accession completed by its adoption of the euro, the European project itself gets a boost

Which European nations consume the most alcohol and which have more sober habits?

Over 1,000 staff were redeployed to deal with the fall-out from leaving the EU. Now, the financial consequences are coming to light

The infighting between climate activists may be entertaining to watch but it has a tendency to detract from the point