Politics

UK has become the sick man of Europe since 2010. Politicians must get a grip on the economy
Paul Swinney

UK has become the sick man of Europe since 2010. Politicians must get a grip on the economy

Ralph Nader on shaping history, broken American politics and the enduring appeal of Donald Trump
Politics

Ralph Nader on shaping history, broken American politics and the enduring appeal of Donald Trump

What Keir Starmer can learn from Britain’s first Labour government – 100 years ago
Politics

What Keir Starmer can learn from Britain’s first Labour government – 100 years ago

The Monster Raving Loony Party are making more sense than their rivals. No, seriously
Paul McNamee

The Monster Raving Loony Party are making more sense than their rivals. No, seriously

From Boris to Starmer: The man behind Jonathan Pie takes on 2023’s wildest political moments
Politics

From Boris to Starmer: The man behind Jonathan Pie takes on 2023’s wildest political moments

When will this stuttering 21st century finally get going?
Paul McNamee

When will this stuttering 21st century finally get going?

UK government spent millions defending its Rwanda plan. Here’s how that money could be better spent
A modest proposal

UK government spent millions defending its Rwanda plan. Here’s how that money could be better spent

Humza Yousaf on working with Labour, multiculturalism’s success and calling for a Gaza ceasefire
Politics

Humza Yousaf on working with Labour, multiculturalism’s success and calling for a Gaza ceasefire

Bad leadership is the greatest tragedy of human life. It’s time to give the people a shot
John Bird

Bad leadership is the greatest tragedy of human life. It’s time to give the people a shot

Harold Wilson’s mistress-cum-secretary Marcia Williams was more trailblazer than troublemaker 
Politics

Harold Wilson’s mistress-cum-secretary Marcia Williams was more trailblazer than troublemaker 

Revolving door of housing ministers is making housing crisis worse – this has to change
Muyiwa Oki

Revolving door of housing ministers is making housing crisis worse – this has to change

Was that a cabinet reshuffle or just Rishi Sunak shuffling deckchairs?
Paul McNamee

Was that a cabinet reshuffle or just Rishi Sunak shuffling deckchairs?

Suella Braverman sacked as home secretary after targeting police and rough sleepers
Politics

Suella Braverman sacked as home secretary after targeting police and rough sleepers

There is always a choice between wedge politics and human decency. There is always another way
Paul McNamee

There is always a choice between wedge politics and human decency. There is always another way

Richard Hawley: ‘Thatcher defined my youth. She gave us something to fight against’
Letter to my younger self

Richard Hawley: ‘Thatcher defined my youth. She gave us something to fight against’

Keir Starmer needs to stop worrying about winning next election and learn from Clement Attlee
Richard Toye

Keir Starmer needs to stop worrying about winning next election and learn from Clement Attlee

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As war rages, music forces us to confront political complexity. We mustn’t look away
Music

As war rages, music forces us to confront political complexity. We mustn’t look away

Tories and Labour need to stop slinging mud and urgently commit to a new Ministry of Poverty
John Bird

Tories and Labour need to stop slinging mud and urgently commit to a new Ministry of Poverty

Top 5 books about Winston Churchill, selected by historian David Reynolds
Books

Top 5 books about Winston Churchill, selected by historian David Reynolds

Rishi Sunak says he’s thinking long term. But he’s clearly eyeing an early election
Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak says he’s thinking long term. But he’s clearly eyeing an early election