Politics

The confusion over recognising testing on industrial goods by the EU is just the start for this liability of a minister

As the power games play out in Europe, we continue to hope that key players will use reason and self-control

In order to defend the best of Western tradition, we have to redefine it

The nation needs serious politicians. Instead, we have Boris Johnson’s lies, Liz Truss’ Instagram diplomacy and Oliver Dowden’s warnings against woke

After failing to become head of the NHS, she began drawing up plans for a three-tier stone amphitheatre-style seating area in the garden of her £2m Grade II listed North Somerset estate. But, she spent her own money this time, and not the taxpayer's

In the upcoming play Bloody Difficult Women, who better to portray a convincing performance of Lord Pannick than the man himself

Raab has not received a single donation since last summer, even from his old pal Dmitry Leus. So, if Harding ran again, there is little doubt she win the former foreign secretary's seat

Since leaving office the former health secretary has been having the time of his life, including an “electrifying” night out at the Brit Awards

After her disastrous diplomatic trip to Russia, the comedian casts his eye over potential replacements for the foreign secretary

At least 40,000 pigs have been culled and their meat wasted because Brexit has led to a lack of butchers to process them

After the Beijing Olympics’ controversial fake snow, does climate change mean it’s game over for winter sports?

What is the Duke of York’s role in public life now? And, where will the money for his out-of-court settlement come from? Explanations for these issues must not be avoided nor swept under the carpet

Many in Keir Starmer’s party now believe a wounded Boris Johnson staying in power offers their best chance of election victory

The photographer escaped Ukraine as a child but returned to take these stunning images

The country has a young, enthusiastic president-elect in Gabriel Boric – and a host of old problems and resentments ready to drag him down

Posturing over Northern Ireland threatens the Rock’s status – and its neighbour is eager to take advantage

Intentions aren't everything, says philosopher NIGEL WARBURTON. Casually racist jokes can normalise contempt and hatred for minority groups

An expanded reserve force, rooted in the diverse communities of Britain, is something that politicians should seriously consider

Politicians who avoid policies that tax the least vulnerable and instead resort to printing money only prolong and exacerbate the energy crisis, suggests one reader

Brexiteers won’t admit that their fantasies are in free-fall and they can no longer blame everything on the EU. So they’ve identified a new target

The actions in Ottawa mark a wider trend of uncivil and aggressive behaviour which is escalating all over the world - and aggressors are sharing tactics on social media

After activists glued their hands to the Autobahn, our columnist explains why a well-run information campaign would do more for climate change than performative protests

Comedian MITCH BENN on the Wordle-themed games he envisions being played by the government

Britain has seemed like a court jester on the world stage during the Ukraine crisis: prancing around and making a lot of noise to little effect. But Boris Johnson’s government has also been undermined abroad by its failure to crack down on the dirty Russian money already sloshing around in its system

At a talk for the Institute of Directors in Ireland our editor-at-large was asked a multitude of questions, all from the perspective of: 'How did it come to this?'

Organisations with fresh ideas about how Soros’ billions can be used to get the country back to its senses find themselves being cut short when speaking in his presence

The newly appointed Brexit opportunities minister has been repeatedly reassured by the prime minister that his new role isn't a demotion, which is usually a sign that it is

For more than 120 years British pigeon fanciers have raced their birds over the Channel. But Brexit has put paid to it

Olaf Scholz is moving at last, but energy dependency and World War II guilt lie behind what could prove a fatal apathy

According to a group of refugee charities, the home secretary's Nationality and Borders Bill will almost double the cost