Nigel Farage is “on the side” of predators like Jimmy Savile with his criticism of the Online Safety Act, the technology secretary has suggested.  Peter Kyle, the secretary of state for science, ...

An overview of the debate around Scottish independence, covering its history, arguments made on either side, and the issues that would need to be resolved. thereafter.

MPs voted by 348-228 — a majority of 120 — against a Conservative motion condemning the government's winter fuel allowance cuts.

MPs have voted to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales so that women cannot be prosecuted for terminating their pregnancy at any stage. The amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill passed by ...

Across successive PMQs scuffles, Kemi Badenoch has characterised her opponent, the prime minister, as in hock to some clandestine sect of North London solicitors. Keir Starmer is a “lawyer”, the ...

The Social Mobility Commission has released its much-anticipated State of the Nation 2024 report, shedding light on the evolving landscape of social mobility across the UK. This comprehensive report ...

Since announcing his candidacy, Polanski has pointedly critiqued the Green Party’s co-leadership structure, saying: “I do think the movement needs a single figurehead… that’s about someone who can go ...

Reform UK’s former deputy leader has launched a new political party. Ben Habib, who served as deputy to then-leader Richard Tice from October 2023 – July 2024, had already set out his intention to ...

George Osborne has advised the Conservative Party to “talk less” about cultural issues such as “transgender toilets” and talk more about the economy. The former chancellor said that the Tories “could ...

The prime minister has been urged to adopt a “united front” alongside Europe and Canada as a trade war with the United States looms. It comes as Donald Trump prepares to unleash his so-called ...

Reform UK has won the first by-election of this parliament in Runcorn and Helsby. Reform candidate Sarah Pochin secured 12,645 votes, 38.7 per cent of the total. Labour candidate Karen Shore finished ...

I am very clear that stop and search should play an important part in this. There is strong consensus amongst police chiefs and academics that it saves lives. That’s why I was pleased to lead a ...