Politics

Even before Nadine Dorries’ intervention, the BBC was planning a shake-up to its funding. By JOHN KAMPFNER

Our columnist explains why, despite Ukraine's pleas for help, Olaf Scholz is desperately trying to ignore rising tensions at the border.

Where did the current cultural upheaval begin exactly? And will the social schism it has created end in unity – or a more deeply divided nation?

Comedian MITCH BENN sums up another sane week in British politics, from Michael Fabricant to Nadine Dorries' silence.

It is an impossible satire that Boris Johnson could be put on trial. But, if we had an independent authority, beholden to parliament not Downing Street, we wouldn't need one, writes PAUL MASON.

Records show the leader of the house's grandeur isn't all it seems. MANDRAKE is eager to see his old friend on an episode of Who Do You Think You Are?

Overseas observers are talking about Britain like it's suffered a natural disaster, says ALASTAIR CAMPBELL

A weakened PM must now follow their agenda on the BBC, immigration and Covid

As Tory infighting and political psychodramas dominate British media, the true cost of this government’s descent into booze-fuelled farce is being paid by British citizens, at home and abroad.

With Boris Johnson persona non grata in Europe, defence secretary Ben Wallace is minding the international store

While all eyes are focussed on Partygate, or even Adele postponing her entire Las Vegas residency, British businesses face exponential border queues. But, media outlets aren’t interested.

Boris Johnson's director of communications is quite the natural when it comes to obtaining personal mobile numbers. MANDRAKE wonders if this sometimes has sinister consequences.

The legalisation of cannabis in all its forms is almost here – all done bar the shouting, says WILL SELF

While Britain has focussed on Boris Johnson's partying and Prince Andrew, desperate people have risked their lives in cold and dangerous waters, writes NIGEL WARBURTON.

It was promised that Brexit would "give the Westminster elite a good kicking". One reader wonders why instead we have seen the breaking of lockdown rules, nepotistic Covid deals and corrupt funding for fancy furnishings.

Almost unnoticed as Partygate occupies minds and headlines, new Brexit rules are already doing serious damage to British business.

They shared a famous TV Brexit moment. When Mark Francois wrote a book, there was only one person who could review it...

The Spanish festival has returned only to be met with condemnation from animal rights groups.

Would hopefuls like Liz Truss and Valérie Pécresse deliver a calmer, fresher politics in the spirit of Ardern and Merkel, or just a retread of muscular Iron Ladyism?

Politicians are determined to clean up the city’s fabled sex and drug trade. But some locals aren’t so sure.

The photos recently released in celebration of the Duchess of Cambridge's 40th birthday came just at the right time, writes BONNIE GREER. But, they also have a deeper meaning.

The two men aren't getting away with their rotting of British life any longer. The #MeToo moment may not have delivered all that was hoped, but is this the start of the #HadIt era?

A Turkish farmer has claimed that putting virtual reality goggles on his cows causes them to produce more milk

Our columnist explains why Germans still hold the wolf in such reverence.

Agent Blond faces imminent doom. But could there be one last chance to escape?

Comedian MITCH BENN offers up some advice on how to follow in the steps of Downing Street and make your next 'work event' one to remember (or rather not remember...)

A war between Russia and Ukraine is a prospect to be avoided at all costs. If it is not, then the human, social and economic impacts across Europe will be devastating.

Their Daily Mail recently laid into those attacking Johnson for his law-breaking, lying and partying and told them it was time to "move on".

They will try to claim victory whatever it says - and they've put a brilliant civil servant in an impossible position

The world No. 1 men's tennis star won't disappear from headlines just because he's left Australia's shores.