Opinion

How a backscratching culture created a network of scandals that taints No 10, business, the civil service and the BBC

When it comes to the NHS, it's time to start thinking about the future

In contemporary British politics, we've come to expect scandal and this week has been no exception

The American people are constantly being educated about their own politics. Their latest lesson is on classified documents

This feelgood film offers the perfect escapism from Brexit disasters and Tory governance

The former prime minister is already framing the betrayal narrative which could see Brexiteers force Rishi Sunak out

Not many people travel from the extreme left to the hard right and back again. But Robert Ménard has

Only a third of Leavers still see it as a success. So why won’t Starmer speak up?

The former chancellor’s tax avoidance scheme, which has left his political career in the balance, was uncovered by an independent tax expert who Zahawi then tried to frustrate through legal means. Here’s how he did it

An anonymous GP writes about their experience of the parlous state of the NHS – it is heartbreaking, exhausting and frustrating – and there is no solution in sight

The Kremlin is using history to justify its war in Ukraine. But Putin’s version could disappear with the flick of a switch

The Spanish giants are still determined to force a breakaway European Super League on us

After his death, Charles Byrne’s friends let him down badly by ignoring his wishes. We should never emulate these actions

We mustn't be fooled by Rishi Sunak's tactics of stating the obvious and distorting the truth

During 20 beer-free years a coldness crept throughout the collective British cellar – like some especially mundane effect – lacquering casks and bottles with condensation

This new Congress will be the setting for the fight for the soul of America where the grounds of the 2024 election will be decided upon

With Croatia’s EU accession completed by its adoption of the euro, the European project itself gets a boost

Sherelle Jacobs told Telegraph readers that Brexit's days are numbered and the Conservatives cannot survive such an ignominious outcome

Over 1,000 staff were redeployed to deal with the fall-out from leaving the EU. Now, the financial consequences are coming to light

The infighting between climate activists may be entertaining to watch but it has a tendency to detract from the point

The OBR forecast that Brexit would cost the UK economy 4% of GDP now looks ridiculously optimistic as the damage mounts

The UK sending 14 Challenger 2s gives the clear message that the West is starting to believe in Russia's defeat

Do the government really want a highly numerate populace when their own numbers aren't especially strong?

But, he also knows that going back on it would result in Brexit true believers and Johnson opportunists making a move

Loopholes must be closed or anger over Alireza Akbari’s execution means nothing

Britain and the EU are nearing an agreement in Northern Ireland. But will the hardliners let it happen?

One of the inspirations behind the acclaimed movie, Sara Mardini is on trial for helping other refugees

In his most in-depth interview since his fall from grace, the former mayor says: 'I can look you in the eye and swear on the holy Bible. I’ve never done anything to hurt this city'

The Retained EU Law Bill puts the right to paid holiday and equal pay at risk. This week, MPs have their final chance to stop it

While Keir Starmer seeks to be more Catholic than the Pope, the London Mayor is speaking out on the disaster of Brexit