A Guardian reader's letter reveals how a simple act of clearing ivy led to a genuine connection with a retired neighbour, sparking a wider discussion on male friendship and regional identity in the UK.
Senior Labour figures warn the party's centralised machine is disconnected from voters and stifling local voices. Discover the internal rift threatening unity.
Acclaimed cartoonist Martin Rowson's latest work for The Guardian captures the tense political dynamic between Donald Trump and Keir Starmer. Explore the satire and its implications.
Labour's central party machine faces criticism for being 'out of touch' with members and MPs, sparking internal tensions over candidate selection and policy direction. Read the full analysis.
Residents in Nigel Farage's Clacton constituency criticise the Reform UK leader for frequent global travel and lack of local presence. Discover their complaints and his defence.
Nigel Farage says the two-child benefit cap should only be scrapped for British-born, full-time working families, sparking a race row with Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Vote in our poll.
The landmark assisted dying legislation is in peril as peers table over 1,000 amendments, risking the Bill's failure due to time constraints before Parliament's spring deadline.
The landmark assisted dying legislation is at risk of failing due to time constraints, as peers table more than 1,000 amendments. Will the House of Lords allow scrutiny to become sabotage?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to unveil a significant financial support package for UK pubs, revising her November budget plans following weeks of industry protest. Read the full story.
Labour Chairwoman Anna Turley insists recent policy reversals show a Government willing to listen, not a weakness. Read the latest on support for pubs and other key changes.
A detailed look at the first actions of the new Trump administration, including executive orders on energy and immigration, and the confirmation of key cabinet officials. Stay informed on the latest political developments.
A marathon House of Lords debate on the Assisted Dying Bill, with over 1,000 amendments, may cost taxpayers nearly £2 million. Read the latest on this contentious legislation.
A group of 17 House Republicans crossed the aisle to pass a three-year extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits, defying Speaker Mike Johnson. The move affects 20 million Americans.
The House of Lords has unanimously agreed to allocate more time to the Assisted Dying bill after accusations of 'time-wasting' and 'filibustering' threatened its passage. Read the latest on this critical debate.
The House of Lords has unanimously agreed to allocate more time to the Assisted Dying bill after accusations of 'time-wasting' and 'filibustering' threatened its passage. Read the latest on this critical debate.
A video shows JD Vance reportedly avoiding questions on Trump's Venezuela plans. The incident raises questions about transparency in the vice-presidential selection process. Read the full story.
Bipartisan concern grows as Trump administration plans deep cuts to FEMA staff, potentially crippling US disaster response capabilities. Experts warn of severe consequences.
A 2021 video of Donald Trump condemning Capitol rioters as 'heinous' has re-emerged, clashing with a new White House site's narrative on the attack's fifth anniversary. Read the full story.
Kemi Badenoch pledges to abolish business rates for thousands of British pubs, accusing Labour of treating them as 'cash cows'. Read the latest on the political battle over pub support.
MPs debate replacing the £174.50 BBC TV licence fee with advertising or a subscription model. The move could reshape UK broadcasting. Share your views in the public consultation.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves accuses Nigel Farage of being 'all over the place' as Labour moves to scrap the two-child benefit limit, a policy Keir Starmer warns would plunge thousands back into poverty.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves accuses Nigel Farage of being 'all over the place' on the two-child benefit limit. Labour warns 470,000 children could be plunged back into poverty if Tories and Reform reverse the policy.
Lord Wolfson faces calls to quit after joining Roman Abramovich's legal team. Kemi Badenoch accused of poor judgement as £2.5bn for Ukraine remains frozen. Read the full story.
Elif Shafak's metaphor of shattered glass reveals our collective fragility. This analysis argues that repair begins with empathy, not hardened systems. Read the urgent call for a more relational society.
Labour faces internal dissent as the Fabian Society's call to attack the Green party's wealth tax proposal is criticised. Polls show 80% of Labour voters support the policy. Read the full debate.
Nigel Farage avoids Commons for media spotlight, refuses to apologise to 28 Dulwich schoolboys over racism claims, and launches attack on London's safety under Sadiq Khan. Read the full political sketch.
Shadow attorney general David Wolfson will not advise Kemi Badenoch on Ukraine due to his legal work for sanctioned oligarch Roman Abramovich. Full details on the conflict of interest row.
Sir Keir Starmer faces Kemi Badenoch in PMQs over Brexit alignment and a UK-France military plan for Ukraine. Watch live and get the latest on the Greenland sovereignty row.
Peers resume their fight over assisted dying laws this week, with supporters demanding more time to pass the bill. Lord Falconer seeks extended debates amid fears of sabotage and over 1,000 amendments.
The cost of the Scottish Parliament is set to jump by over 10% next year, hitting taxpayers with a £150.1m bill. MSPs will receive a 4.3% pay rise, while £2.5m is allocated for 'golden goodbyes' to departing politicians. Read the full analysis.