Politics

Trump’s approval ratings are now a disaster. But that doesn’t mean American voters are flocking to his opponents.

If people are too terrified to work in Westminster, then something is deeply wrong. Burnham needs to get onto the problem of the abuse of MPs

The trial of a former soldier in Australia is a reminder that democracies fight wars according to a set of laws. No matter how distinguished or powerful, the people who break those laws must face justice

The hard right in Britain has never been so influential and its influence is starting to encroach on the political mainstream. And so I decided to fight

Prime minister Farage? The danger has receded… for the moment. 

The Nepal elections marked a generational shift in the country’s politics, as the former PM has now been replaced by a former rapper

Stupidity isn't the biggest problem with MAGA – and Mike Judge’s 2006 farce is itself deeply flawed

The government doesn’t need to legislate for every possible crime. Why? Because most people know the difference between right and wrong – as I discovered

Trump wants to decapitate the Iranian regime. But the danger now is a proliferating conflict that runs out of control

High wage growth means tough choices ahead for the Bank of England

How the frequency and reliability of mail delivery varies across the continent

The BBC’s three-part dramatisation of the notorious case of Argyll v Argyll is a scandalous tale of egoism and hypocrisy.

Lady Hale, former president of the Supreme Court, remains as calm and steadfast as ever. But, as her much-praised book indicates, we haven't heard the last of her measured voice.

With his decisive shadow cabinet reshuffle, Keir Starmer may have reached his Clark Kent moment.

Comedian MITCH BENN lists his ideas of what the Labour leader could do to increase his standing in the polls.

Britney may finally be free – even to marry Sam Asghari – sadly, the same can't be said of the UK.

Over the weekend, bicycles were burnt and rocks were thrown in protest against increasing Covid restrictions.

One reader finds the notion that Priti Patel isn't right-wing enough bizarre and troubling.

Christmas is coming and people are wondering if the PM’s goose, instead of getting fat, may be getting cooked. What else could possibly go wrong?

Boris Johnson's blunders since Brexit makes for quite the list, does the public now have buyer's remorse?

One comic’s take on the Dave Chappelle controversy

The Harry Potter author has become shorthand for so-called terfdom in the increasingly bitter debate over sex, gender and trans rights. It is a story of our times.

The former Conservative MP, who left the party for Change UK, is swapping the Commons for the courtroom. Now, she tells TIM WALKER why she doesn't miss parliament, how Sir David Amess will be remembered and why she won't despair in democracy.

From "Dim Dom" to "Five I's", the foreign secretary has earnt a range of uncomplimentary nicknames following his performance before the House of Commons Foreign Affairs committee