Politics

The parliamentary arithmetic calls for a Lib-Lab agreement to bring down the Brexiteers

Increased costs and administrative hurdles are stifling the movement of horses and livestock in what were once thriving industries

Through an English language training entitlement the government can show it is serious about helping refugees make the UK their new home

France's presidential election is shaping as the next and biggest test of the popularity of Europe's authoritarian right

We are stronger together in Europe – and stronger in making that case together in the Labour Movement for Europe

With his latest Panglossian take on Brexit Britain, the former minister is telling the Conservative Party what it wants to hear

A global campaign seeking shorter hours for the same wage could benefit people, the economy and the planet

Lord Grade described the BBC's coverage of Partygate as “gleeful and disrespectful”. So, the Tories must be thrilled with his appointment as Ofcom chair, remarks one reader

Zeitenwende is a big word. Our columnist is not yet convinced Germany will live up to it

Revelations from Bucha rightly dominate headlines. But beyond Ukraine, horrors are continuing to happen daily

The Queen was hugely popular. As she departs the stage, the monarchy’s future is uncertain

Polls show Emmanuel Macron heading for a repeat run-off and victory against Marine Le Pen. But France’s longer-term future looks bleak

Cicero famously said that old age is the final act in the play of life. But that doesn't always mean wisdom plays a part in it

His lying isn't simply a question of his character, but a strategy aimed at undermining institutions that act as a check on power

The Oscars night should, too, have been about the Williams sisters, their genius and how their problematic but remarkable father nurtured it

The values it supports have absolutely nothing to do with the ones it practises. What is the organisation good for and why are we still playing along?

The Conservative government has cost the country everything and themselves nothing

Numerous reports have emerged of Russians killing fleeing Ukrainians

With China's demand for seafood expected to triple by 2030, its fishing vessels have begun encroaching on Australia's neighbours to satisfy this hunger

The possibility of a cornered president lashing out cannot be discounted. If it happens, how should the West respond?

Lady Bamford arranged for her butler to hand-deliver organic food boxes to Number 10 during lockdowns

The Brexit opportunities minister has once again dipped into his company's funds

The levelling-up minister learns about life on the lower levels at 5 Hertford Street - the exclusive private members’ club in Mayfair...

Hungary’s prime minister has cemented his role as poster boy for leaders from Latin America to Asia who shun liberal values

Labour MP Kevin Brennan was armed with Mandrake's material as he quizzed Lord Grade on his Ofcom appointment

The Mail chief failed to make it to the farewell party of one of the paper's last big stars

Channel 4 News presenter Fatima Manji has written a new book explaining how difference and individuality are cornerstones of the country

The shadow of Joseph Stalin hangs heavy over Vladimir Putin’s Russia. But is Putin actually more dangerous – if not statistically more murderous – than the former Soviet leader?

The broadcaster’s privatisation is again on the agenda as politics trumps reason

Improving technology will make it easier for bad actors and the criminal fraternity to fool us all

This scandal could only happen in a country where unions are weak and the government is prepared to look the other way