Is a deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol imminent?
Rishi Sunak hoped to end the week with a new agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol. Instead, the Prime Minister…
Sunak is taking a gamble on the Protocol
Westminster is back to the Brexit wars this week. Once again, a Conservative leader is trying to finalise a deal…
Boris Johnson fires a warning shot to Sunak
Rishi Sunak is once again facing an unhelpful intervention from one of his predecessors. As the Prime Minister attempts to…
After Sturgeon: what’s the future for Scotland – and the Union?
What’s the future for Scotland – and the Union?
What’s behind the secret Brexit summit?
Is there a plot to unravel Brexit? Tory Eurosceptics are asking this question after the Observer published details over the…
The haunting: Rishi Sunak can’t escape the ghosts of PMs past
The PM’s predecessors are haunting his government
Will Zelensky secure fighter jets from the UK?
Volodymyr Zelensky has just addressed a packed Westminster Hall thanking Britons for their ‘grit and character’. Ukraine’s triumph would be…
The art of losing an election
There’s a new default conversation for Tory MPs at any Westminster drinks party: is this 1992 or 1997? Is the…
Why Nadhim Zahawi was sacked
Nadhim Zahawi has this morning been sacked as Conservative party chairman. The Prime Minister made the decision to remove Zahawi…
Rolling in it: the return of Tory sleaze
When Rishi Sunak stood on the steps of Downing Street to give his first speech as Prime Minister, he had…
Can Nadhim Zahawi survive his tax troubles?
As a new week begins in Westminster, Nadhim Zahawi is under increasing pressure over his tax affairs. The Tory party…
Is the Trussite Tory ‘growth group’ a threat to Rishi Sunak?
Tory MPs gathered last night for the first meeting of a new growth caucus. Under the working title ‘Conservative Growth…
Sunak, Starmer and the Davos divide
What self-respecting political leader would be seen in Davos? The World Economic Forum has become synonymous with sybaritic technocracy –…
Why the government will block the SNP gender bill
The UK government has this evening confirmed that ministers will move to prevent the Scottish government’s gender recognition legislation from…
Is Sunak heading for trouble on the Protocol?
There has been excited chatter in recent days that a breakthrough on the Northern Ireland Protocol could be imminent. Last…
Can ‘stop the boats’ save the Tories?
When Rishi Sunak addressed his cabinet this week, he tried to strike an optimistic note. Despite Labour’s commanding poll lead,…
Is a Boris comeback really on the cards?
As MPs return to parliament after the Christmas break, Rishi Sunak is under pressure both on the NHS and strikes.…
Sunak vs Starmer: the race is on
There’s a new rule for members of Keir Starmer’s team on their WhatsApp group: no messages linking to opinion polls.…
What the High Court ruling means for the Rwanda scheme
The government’s plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda is lawful. That’s according to a ruling from the High Court…
The polite radical: Rishi Sunak on economic repair, migrants and faith
After a tumultuous year, Rishi Sunak is taking stock
Rachel Reeves: ‘Attack is the best form of defence’
How Rachel Reeves intends to keep the Tories on the back foot
Does Starmer have the stomach to scrap the House of Lords?
It’s Labour’s turn to take centre stage today as Keir Starmer attempts to seize the agenda with the launch of…
Is Sunak tough enough on China?
When it comes to policy, the area where the least is known about Rishi Sunak’s views is foreign affairs. As…
Can Sunak get a grip on his party?
As Tory MPs ponder whether to stand down at the next election in the face of grim polling, the Prime…
What the Tory planning row means for Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak is facing his first Tory Commons rebellion since entering 10 Downing Street. After 47 Tory MPs threatened to…
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