Politics
Adeel Akhtar: ‘If I were prime minister I’d find all the shouting a bit stressful’

Adeel Akhtar: ‘If I were prime minister I’d find all the shouting a bit stressful’
We asked Adeel Akhtar what would he do with the power if he was prime minister for the afternoon as part of our new interview series, PM for the PM
Are 16-year-olds ready to vote? We asked teenagers what they think

Are 16-year-olds ready to vote? We asked teenagers what they think
Critics argue that teenagers have ‘limited political understanding and confidence’. Should everyone be made to do civic education – including your conspiracy theorist Facebook-obsessed uncle?
Brits trust Greens as much as Labour to reduce poverty, Big Issue research shows

Brits trust Greens as much as Labour to reduce poverty, Big Issue research shows
Our new YouGov poll shows the Greens gaining ground on Labour – but Brits have little confidence in politicians to address poverty
Zack Polanski wants to use wellbeing targets instead of GDP to measure growth. Is he right?
Zack Polanski wants to use wellbeing targets instead of GDP to measure growth. Is he right?
The truth behind Matt Le Tissier’s fight with Grok over ‘chemtrails’
The truth behind Matt Le Tissier’s fight with Grok over ‘chemtrails’
Trump is learning what happens when you’re slapdash in politics

Trump is learning what happens when you’re slapdash in politics
Reform UK housing spokesperson sacked over ‘deeply dehumanising’ Grenfell comments

Reform UK housing spokesperson sacked over ‘deeply dehumanising’ Grenfell comments
More than 100 million children at risk in Middle East conflict, charity fears

More than 100 million children at risk in Middle East conflict, charity fears
What will the Middle East conflict mean for UK energy bills?

What will the Middle East conflict mean for UK energy bills?
Reform UK says churches are being turned into mosques. Is it true?

Reform UK says churches are being turned into mosques. Is it true?
Should MPs be moved out of parliament while it is restored?

Should MPs be moved out of parliament while it is restored?
The Brexit campaign kicked off a decade ago. Here’s how 10 promises made to voters hold up today

The Brexit campaign kicked off a decade ago. Here’s how 10 promises made to voters hold up today
Politics on ice: Greenland casts shadow over US vs Denmark ice hockey clash at Winter Olympics

Politics on ice: Greenland casts shadow over US vs Denmark ice hockey clash at Winter Olympics
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey: ‘I ain’t going to surrender to Elon Musk’

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey: ‘I ain’t going to surrender to Elon Musk’
Nationalisation, buses and homes for rough sleepers: This is what Andy Burnham’s Britain would look like

Nationalisation, buses and homes for rough sleepers: This is what Andy Burnham’s Britain would look like
Starmer ties the UK’s Greenland stance to the cost of living crisis. Is it a false choice?

Starmer ties the UK’s Greenland stance to the cost of living crisis. Is it a false choice?
Labour has announced its Warm Homes Plan. Here’s what it means for energy bills and the climate crisis

Labour has announced its Warm Homes Plan. Here’s what it means for energy bills and the climate crisis
Brits are getting sick of Starmer’s U-turns – and here’s the proof

Brits are getting sick of Starmer’s U-turns – and here’s the proof
Trump wants to cap credit card interest rates at 10%. Will it really work?

Trump wants to cap credit card interest rates at 10%. Will it really work?
Reform UK councils to raise taxes despite campaign pledges: ‘They’ve collided with reality’

Reform UK councils to raise taxes despite campaign pledges: ‘They’ve collided with reality’
Three likely scenarios for Venezuela after Donald Trump’s meddling

Three likely scenarios for Venezuela after Donald Trump’s meddling
The Post Office is in trouble: ‘Without Christmas we couldn’t survive’
The Post Office is in trouble: ‘Without Christmas we couldn’t survive’
Has Starmer been naughty or nice? Here’s Matt Chorley’s gift guide for politicians this Christmas

Has Starmer been naughty or nice? Here’s Matt Chorley’s gift guide for politicians this Christmas
The real reason why Trump is suing the BBC, explained: ‘A war on any media that dares to criticise’

The real reason why Trump is suing the BBC, explained: ‘A war on any media that dares to criticise’
Nicola Sturgeon: ‘Scotland will definitely be independent much sooner than it feels right now’
