Conservatives

Dominic Raab is ‘100% a bully’, says former Foreign Office official

Justice secretary, who denies bullying allegations, oversaw a toxic atmosphere, ex-staffer says

Peter Walker Political correspondent

31, Mar, 2023 @5:52 PM

Sunak’s anti-union laws would make UK ‘international outlier’, lawyers say

Employment experts say proposals are ‘departure from established norms and treaty obligations’

Rowena Mason Whitehall editor

31, Mar, 2023 @3:00 PM

Rishi Sunak sidesteps question about whether having private swimming pool means he’s out of touch – as it happened

PM also refused to say what he would do if inquiry into Dominic Raab found justice secretary bullied officials

Andrew Sparrow

31, Mar, 2023 @2:19 PM

Tories hope Sunak will boost damaged brand as local elections loom

PM’s ratings exceed those of his party, which is defending four in 10 seats up for grabs in English council elections

Pippa Crerar and Peter Walker

31, Mar, 2023 @1:59 PM

‘Take back control’? With this Pacific trade deal, Brexit Britain has just signed it away | Nick Dearden

Goodbye, food standards. Hello, corporate lobbyists. Why are we doing this, asks Nick Dearden of Global Justice Now

Nick Dearden

31, Mar, 2023 @11:43 AM

This gung-ho government says we have nothing to fear from AI. Are you scared yet? | Gaby Hinsliff

A new white paper emphasises innovation over regulation. Unlike ChatGPT, we have learned nothing from our mistakes, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

Gaby Hinsliff

31, Mar, 2023 @8:00 AM

Firm at centre of Sunak conflict of interest row attended Downing Street event

Exclusive: Bosses of childcare firm part owned by PM’s wife were at No 11 reception hours after he was quizzed by MPs about links

Pippa Crerar Political editor

30, Mar, 2023 @5:51 PM

The Guardian view on Rishi Sunak’s energy plan: playing with fire | Editorial

Editorial: The government has chosen oil and gas over renewables, increasing the climate threat

Editorial

30, Mar, 2023 @5:30 PM

Lily Savage’s leading role in the fight for gay rights | Brief letters

Brief letters: Paul O’Grady | A woman’s work | Payout to slave owners | Tory ambition

30, Mar, 2023 @5:04 PM

Postponing state pension age decision ‘not exactly a sign of strength’, Jacob Rees-Mogg tells Tories – as it happened

Latest updates: former business secretary says postponing decision about rise in state pension is ‘a decision in itself’

Andrew Sparrow

30, Mar, 2023 @3:58 PM

£3.5m of Tory donations linked to pollution and climate denial, says report

Millions given to party and MPs last year came from entities linked to fossil fuels, high-polluting industries and climate denial

Helena Horton

30, Mar, 2023 @2:00 PM

How could the UK’s net zero plan involve new oil and gas? It’s mind-bogglingly stupid

The Conservatives are cynically using carbon capture and storage as a get-out-of-jail card, says Bill McGuire, professor emeritus of geophysical and climate hazards at UCL

Bill McGuire

30, Mar, 2023 @1:06 PM