Politics

Critics of the government’s re-opening strategy need more than just carping. They need to offer their own analysis

Editor-at-large ALASTAIR CAMPBELL on a concept that helps explain the politics of Boris Johnson

One spectator sport this summer has been watching politicians try to tie their fortunes to the England team. Such efforts are as doomed to failure as, ultimately, Gareth Southgate’s team was.

Theresa May has been rated as one of the worst two post-war prime ministers in a survey of UK university academics specialising in British politics and contemporary British history.

England’s success at the Euros tournament has stirred emotions Boris Johnson can only wish he could achieve

The former health secretary’s other misdeeds may have attracted more headlines, but the use of private email and WhatsApp for government business is a serious concern

Denis MacShane on the late Dick Leonard, former Labour MP and dedicated campaigner to the European cause

Established a pop-up paper in 2016 due to last only four issues, The New European turns five this week. Former editor of the Financial Times LIONEL BARBER explains why it has found a niche and how it can help shape European debate

Five years after she took office, we should resist a rose-tinted view of Theresa May’s time in Downing Street

Readers have their say on the result of the Batley and Spen by-election

Boris Johnson may be frustrated by Rishi Sunak's reluctance to fund his increasingly hair-brained schemes, but the prime minister's wife Carrie at least has reason to be grateful to the chancellor.

The PM understands the importance of narrative and has turned government into a soap opera… how long can its leading character last?

He might seem to be unharmed by the scandals he presides over, but Boris Johnson’s position is more vulnerable than it looks. The fall will come, and it will be swift, brutal and comprehensive

British politics now exists in a moral vacuum. It cannot last

Five years on from Brexit, the issue is far from being “done”, despite promises from Boris Johnson.

The Chesham and Amersham by-election results show what can be achieved from tactical voting

On a trip to Batley ahead of its forthcoming by-election, ROBYN VINTER finds little enthusiasm for the Tories, as they eye up another piece of the Red Wall, but not much more for Labour either, as it faces a familiar foe

The Lib Dems' by-election victory was morale-boosting for opponents of the government, but the most significant action is needed elsewhere

Mitch Benn looks at Dido Harding's attempt to become chief executive of the NHS in another look back at the week in politics

The news that John Bercow was joining the Labour Party came as much a surprise to Sir Keir Starmer as everyone else.

We asked readers for their views on whether or not the Chesham and Amersham by-election demonstrated the need for a progressive alliance to stop the Tories.

The Queen had a brutal put down for Boris Johnson, reports Tim Walker.

Five years after the EU referendum, readers have their say on the Brexit vote.

The champions of Brexit have gone particularly quiet since the UK left the EU - but are Remainers guilty of doing the same too?

The UK may have set a precedent with Australia which could create “negotiating difficulties” for future trade agreements, an expert has said.

Few people have seen their reputations enhanced by Brexit. But one who has is the artist Cold War Steve, who has chronicled the UK’s exit from the EU in all its misery. Here, New European cover artist CHRIS BARKER gives his own appreciation

A list of the chancellor's latest meetings show he has been busier than the rest of the cabinet, and is not necessarily sticking to his own brief

The country's historical and recent anguish provides a strong undercurrent to its music.

Marcus Rashford has the power of appeal with voters that Labour’s leadership currently does not have

An ‘oven-ready’ deal for social care exists – it’s time the prime minister delivered on his promise.

It's not Matt Hancock that should be facing calls to resign - it's the prime minister

It's a no-brainer that Yvette Cooper would offer much-needed leadership in the shadow cabinet