Labour fiercely divided on “shake up” of welfare system
Opposition to plans to cut £5 billion from welfare spending has resulted in the resignations of Labour politicians
Youth resistance meets Farage in Doncaster
Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, was met with organised protest at a rally in Doncaster
The Ukraine war is making Starmer too soft on Trump
Starmer is on a tricky tightrope, desperately trying to hold together the UK/US special relationship in light of the growing complexities of the war in Ukraine
Runcorn by-election: warning bells ring for Labour
By-election win for Reform places more pressure on Keir Starmer and the Labour Party
Green Parties in Europe: A close-knit group or a broad church?
How do Green parties across Europe compare on issues like nuclear energy and military spending?
The countdown to conflict: What’s next for Taiwan and China?
With China’s claims to Taiwan showing no signs of lessening, the ongoing struggle for sovereignty continues
Reform UK: A new force in Welsh politics
Reform UK are hot on the tails of Plaid Cymru ahead of the 2026 Senedd election
A missed opportunity for change? Ireland’s election results explained
Ireland’s election results signal a continuation of the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael coalition
Now is the time for “Big Society”
How we can recycle a failed Conservative policy to help generate solidarity in a divided nation
A moment of shame: Labour announce new immigration policy
How recent Labour policy on immigration could impact debate and the shape of British politics
Benefits reform is needed – punching down is not
Changes to disability and sickness benefits are desperately needed. However, Rachel Reeves is going in the wrong direction
The Almasri case: How a war criminal escaped through Italian borders
The Almasri case has exposed troubling ties between Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government and the Libyan mafia
Tate and the Bruv party – credible or spoof?
Andrew Tate has launched the ‘Bruv’ party, promising to bring back traditional family values and establish a ‘BBC Punishment’ channel
Interview with ex-BBC journalist: is the mainstream media biased towards Israel?
A former BBC employee discusses whether the Western media is biased towards Israel
How the UK parliament underrepresents you
The UK Parliament is the cornerstone of British politics. However, its majoritarian electoral system and executive dominance affects its levels of representation
Budget 2024: Reactions and analyses
In a key moment for the government, Rachel Reeves has laid out Labour’s plan for the public finances. Our writers react to and analyse her plans
How dark money is threatening American democracy
A record 75% of campaign spending in the 2024 US election was raised by wealthy individual donors – is this the result of the increasing role of “dark money” in US politics?
What does Senator Lidia Thorpe’s protest mean for aboriginal rights in Australia?
After Senator Lidia Thorpe heckled King Charles in the Australian Parliament, how have her colleagues reacted and what does this mean for aboriginal rights in Australia?
Are the Conservatives recovering after their catastrophic defeat?
Are recent Council by-election victories across the country a sign that the Conservatives are now on the road to recovery?