Burghart: It’s the economy, stupid
Most elections are fought and won on the economy. So it is no surprise that the Tory leadership have identified…
Why Britain secretly imported tens of thousands of Afghans
Some days the British state really does embarrass itself. It can now be revealed that a Ministry of Defence data…
Tories end their term on a high
Labour woes mean Tory smiles. The Conservatives have ended the parliamentary session on a (reasonable) high, after last week’s benefits…
Starmer takes Labour whip off rebels
After a week of brooding, Keir Starmer has decided to strike. Like Michael Corleone, today he is settling all family…
Reform will exploit the Afghan scandal to the full
The Afghan data leak is the kind of scandal which is perfect for Reform UK. It involves gross incompetence, profligacy…
The MoD Afghan leak is a national embarrassment
Some days the British state really does embarrass itself. It can now be revealed that a Ministry of Defence data…
James Cleverly’s case against the revolutionary right
There is a revolutionary air on the right at present. Whether it is Kemi Badenoch’s call to ‘rewire the state’…
Starmer’s veteran woes are just beginning
As hundreds of veterans marching past the Cenotaph brought Whitehall to a halt yesterday afternoon, inside parliament a debate was…
Who exactly is a working person?
Tomorrow is Rachel Reeves’s big speech in the City. The annual Mansion House address is a chance for the chancellor…
Who’s telling the truth: Unite or Rayner?
Some big news in Labour land today. Angela Rayner, the party’s deputy leader, has had her membership of Unite suspended…
It’s crunch time for Starmer’s ‘one in, one out’ migrant deal
The entente is still very much cordiale. Talks between Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron are ongoing on the third day…
What Jake Berry’s defection to Reform means
Reform UK have today unveiled their latest defector from the Tories. Sir Jake Berry is, arguably, the most senior name…
Wales is looking ripe for a Reform surge
There are two pieces of news out this morning which offer a fillip to Reform’s hopes of topping the Cardiff…
Norman Tebbit: Thatcherite icon
Norman Tebbit, the longtime keeper of the Thatcherite flame, has died at the age of 94. His career in public…
Farage is the pacesetter of British politics
For the past year, Nigel Farage has served as the great pacesetter of British politics. Reform UK has shot to…
Corbyn allies blindsided by Zarah Sultana
After months of discussion, it has finally been confirmed that Jeremy Corbyn is starting a new left-wing party. The news…
Farage claims the mantle of Thatcher’s revolution
After a day of drama in Westminster, an intriguing party was hosted in the City. The Prosperity Institute, formerly Legatum,…
How many Labour welfare rebels are left?
Tonight, we will find out just how many Labour welfare rebels there really are. A vote on the second reading…
Can these Farage rivals’ start-ups hurt Reform?
You wait ages for a right-wing movement to come along – and then two do so at once. Former MEPs…
How big will the Labour welfare rebellion be?
This afternoon Liz Kendall will update the House of Commons on her revised plans for welfare, following the concessions wrung…
Why Keir Starmer is worried about Wales
Keir Starmer’s address to the Welsh Labour conference this morning was exactly the kind of speech we expected. With eleven…
Small boats are causing Labour big problems
Summer is here – and for some in Labour it cannot come soon enough. After a tricky first year in…
The knives are out after Labour’s welfare debacle
If the Labour party were a cinema, then it would currently be showing a double billing: Groundhog Day and Knives…
Keir Starmer climbs down on welfare cuts
At last, Keir Starmer has bowed to the inevitable. Having first adopted a posture of defiance, then conciliation, the Prime…
Can Keir Starmer save his Welfare Bill?
The Prime Minister has never been a huge fan of the press. But there is an apt Fleet Street phrase…
