Politics

Historian David Olusoga explains why breakdown of social mobility is one of UK’s biggest issues
Social mobility

Historian David Olusoga explains why breakdown of social mobility is one of UK’s biggest issues

TV historian David Olusoga calls for urgent action to reverse increasing inequality as he launches new series on the history of the United Kingdom

Labour MP Chris Bryant felt ‘ashamed’ to be part of parliament when Boris Johnson was PM
Interview

Labour MP Chris Bryant felt ‘ashamed’ to be part of parliament when Boris Johnson was PM

Since 2020 the MP has chaired the Committees on Standards and Privileges, providing him with a front-row seat for one of the most chaotic and corrupt parliaments in living memory

What to expect from Liz Kendall as Keir Starmer’s controversial shadow work and pensions secretary
Cabinet reshuffle

What to expect from Liz Kendall as Keir Starmer’s controversial shadow work and pensions secretary

Liz Kendall is the new shadow minister for work and pensions, but what can we expect from the Labour MP in her new role in Keir Starmer’s close circle?

In the real world, kindness and cooperation will always triumph over political combat
John Bird

In the real world, kindness and cooperation will always triumph over political combat

Eminem, Ramaswamy, and the slim pickings from shady politicians
Paul McNamee

Eminem, Ramaswamy, and the slim pickings from shady politicians

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Dawn Butler: ’Nobody looked like me in politics’
Letter to my Younger Self

Dawn Butler: ’Nobody looked like me in politics’

Dawn Butler: Growing up with four brothers helped me navigate male-dominated Westminster
politics

Dawn Butler: Growing up with four brothers helped me navigate male-dominated Westminster

‘The grubby tentacles are everywhere’: This UK sewage discharge map shows where waste is being pumped into nature reserves
Sewage Pollution

‘The grubby tentacles are everywhere’: This UK sewage discharge map shows where waste is being pumped into nature reserves

By this reckoning, the Conservatives will have very few truly safe seats next election
James Ball

By this reckoning, the Conservatives will have very few truly safe seats next election

Who will form an Anti-Stupidity Party to save us from ourselves? 
John Bird

Who will form an Anti-Stupidity Party to save us from ourselves? 

As the NHS turns 75, let’s celebrate it – and fight for it  
Dr Julia Grace Patterson

As the NHS turns 75, let’s celebrate it – and fight for it  

John Rhys-Davies: ‘We learn from our exposure to fear’
Interview

John Rhys-Davies: ‘We learn from our exposure to fear’

Boris Johnson may be gone, but it’s not down to his biggest political crime
politics

Boris Johnson may be gone, but it’s not down to his biggest political crime

Robert Carlyle interview: ‘The Full Monty is highly political’
Miniseries

Robert Carlyle interview: ‘The Full Monty is highly political’

Caroline Lucas is unlike any other politician. She will be a loss not just for Brighton, but the country
Alex Phillips

Caroline Lucas is unlike any other politician. She will be a loss not just for Brighton, but the country

Sydney Sweeney on the Reality of life as a whistleblower
Reality

Sydney Sweeney on the Reality of life as a whistleblower

Change is coming in Ireland. We need to pay attention
Paul McNamee

Change is coming in Ireland. We need to pay attention

Brave leadership will be our ticket for change
Paul McNamee

Brave leadership will be our ticket for change

The Illegal Migration Bill will ‘create a new homeless population’
Illegal Migration Bill

The Illegal Migration Bill will ‘create a new homeless population’

Dougray Scott: ‘Working-class anger comes in waves’
interview

Dougray Scott: ‘Working-class anger comes in waves’

Dougray Scott says Labour ‘really should’ be in favour of Scottish independence
politics

Dougray Scott says Labour ‘really should’ be in favour of Scottish independence

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Why politics fans have more in common with the Swifties than they think
Opinion

Why politics fans have more in common with the Swifties than they think

New voter ID rules are blocking local elections voters from casting their ballot
Local elections

New voter ID rules are blocking local elections voters from casting their ballot

‘People are angry’: Will sewage sway how people vote in local elections?
Water Pollution

‘People are angry’: Will sewage sway how people vote in local elections?

‘I don’t know why you exist’: Doctor savages Laurence Fox in awkward interview
COVID-19 Vaccines

‘I don’t know why you exist’: Doctor savages Laurence Fox in awkward interview