How did Keir Starmer end up in this reparations bind?
Ahead of the Commonwealth summit in Samoa, Keir Starmer told the travelling press pack that he wanted to look forward…
Does Keir Starmer know what a working person is?
First, Keir Starmer struggled to define what a woman is. Now, he’s having difficulty explaining what counts as a working…
The resurgence of Angela Rayner
On Monday evening, the Strangers’ Bar at Westminster was treated to a rare sight: Angela Rayner looking happy, smiling and…
Could there be a Tory leadership upset?
The end is finally in sight. In a week’s time, the winner of the Conservative leadership contest will be announced.…
Farage’s next move: wooing Tory defectors
Which party should be the most worried about next year’s local elections in May? Despite winning a large majority this…
Keir Starmer’s Trump problem is getting worse
Keir Starmer thought he was going to have to spend the flight to Samoa for the Commonwealth summit talking about…
Keir Starmer’s prisons dilemma
Another month, another batch of prisoners released early. Today marks the release of the second tranch of offenders as part…
The real problem with the Tory leadership contest
James Cleverly found some unlikely support in parliament on Monday night. Having just been ousted from the Tory leadership contest,…
How far will Lammy go to rebuild ties with China?
David Lammy, the Foreign Secretary, is touching down in Beijing for a two-day visit. The visit is the second by…
How much trouble is Rachel Reeves in?
The countdown to Labour’s first budget for 14 years continues. Unfortunately for Rachel Reeves, the mood music is not particularly…
Can Reeves get away with a national insurance hike?
The Budget is not due for a fortnight, yet with every day that passes its contents seem to become clearer.…
Can Labour resist China’s embrace?
The Foreign Secretary David Lammy will touch down in Beijing next week to pay his respects. Next year, Rachel Reeves,…
Starmer investment summit thrown into disarray
This weekend, Sir Keir Starmer marks his first 100 days in 10 Downing Street – with the hope of better…
The likelihood of a Boris Johnson comeback
There’s been plenty of drama in Westminster this week with Keir Starmer reshuffling his No. 10 team and the Tories’…
James Cleverly knocked out of Tory leadership race in shock result
What is going on in the Tory leadership contest? On Tuesday evening, it looked as though James Cleverly was on…
The battle between Badenoch and Jenrick
It’s crunch day in the Tory leadership contest. This afternoon, Tory MPs will vote in the final knock-out round of…
Will Keir Starmer’s No. 10 reset work?
Who’s in charge in Downing Street? Until recently, the answer to that question would tend to reveal whether you were…
What Sue Gray’s departure means for Starmer
Keir Starmer has not yet reached the 100 day mark but already he has lost his Chief of Staff. This…
The joy of opposition
By rights, the Conservative party conference in Birmingham ought to have been a funereal affair. It was the first time…
MPs to be given historic vote on assisted dying
Keir Starmer is pressing ahead with his promise to give MPs a free vote on assisted dying laws. This evening,…
The winners (and losers) from Tory conference
Who was the winner from today’s Tory leadership speeches? The final day of the party conference saw all four candidates…
Robert Jenrick is closing the gap on Kemi Badenoch
Can Kemi Badenoch reach the final two of the Tory leadership contest? So far this has been the key question…
Could there be a Tory leadership upset?
Conservative party conference is underway. The conference centre in Birmingham is covered in photos of the four remaining leadership hopefuls…
Rosie Duffield quits Labour over Starmer sleaze
Keir Starmer is yet to hit the hundred day mark but he is already one MP down. This evening Rosie…
Who’s on top in the Tory leadership contest?
In recent years, the Conservative party conference has become something of an irrelevance. Often it is little more than a…
