Politics

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If Rish! makes a speech and no one is there to hear it, has he made a speech? | John Crace
Rishi Sunak’s weekly relaunch featured five new promises he won’t be around to keep

John Crace

20, Nov, 2023 @6:03 PM

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UK white paper raises concerns over China’s growing foreign aid role
Government paper says Britain must act robustly if interests challenged by the Chinese development model

Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor

20, Nov, 2023 @5:37 PM

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Sunak says he will cut taxes ‘over time’ as he reveals new economic priorities
PM signals that business tax cuts more likely than personal ones as he sets out ‘next phase’ of government’s economic plan

Ben Quinn Political correspondent

20, Nov, 2023 @2:14 PM

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Families criticise UK government’s repatriation guidance in Gaza conflict
Relative ‘shocked’ by advice for family members who crossed into Egypt to split temporarily and apply for reunification from Britain

Geneva Abdul

20, Nov, 2023 @5:00 AM

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Labour would treat health and work as ‘two sides of same coin’, says Liz Kendall
Exclusive: Shadow work and pensions secretary gives first interview in new role

Pippa Crerar Political editor

20, Nov, 2023 @5:00 AM

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ITV normalises the abhorrent by putting Nigel Farage in the jungle | John Crace
Architect of Brexit transported to Australia for this year’s edition of celebrity game show

John Crace

20, Nov, 2023 @12:02 AM

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Autumn statement will avoid tax cuts that promote inflation, pledges Hunt
Chancellor seeks to promote growth ahead of autumn statement that could spark a rebellion among Tory backbenchers defending marginal seats

Ben Quinn Political correspondent

19, Nov, 2023 @11:43 PM

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Gaza protests targeting MPs ‘cross line into intimidation’, says Rachel Reeves
Hundreds march through Keir Starmer’s constituency to protest against failure to back ceasefire

Ben Quinn Political correspondent

19, Nov, 2023 @10:32 PM

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A return to the scene of a big political stink | Brief letters
Letters: David Cameron’s return | Maggie Mia | Ministerial changes | Global hunger | Great Snoring

19, Nov, 2023 @5:46 PM

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Reform UK goes back to Brexit as it looks to seize on Tory troubles
Party has tweaked its name and is preparing to announce hundreds of new parliamentary candidates

Ben Quinn Political correspondent

19, Nov, 2023 @3:00 PM

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Andy Burnham admits disappointment at being overlooked at Labour conference
Greater Manchester mayor says he’s found it ‘quite hard’ he’s never been given key role at party conference

Ben Quinn Political correspondent

19, Nov, 2023 @12:00 PM

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First he was the change PM. Then came the king’s speech. Now a spectacular reshuffle. Can Rishi’s endless resets ever work?
Is the Tory PM’s latest gamble, to bring back David Cameron as foreign secretary, a stroke of genius or the last desperate gamble of a drowning man?

Toby Helm Political Editor

19, Nov, 2023 @6:00 AM

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