Labour's deputy leader Lucy Powell has a blunt message for colleagues speculating about Keir Starmer's future: 'put a sock in it'. She warns against 'navel gazing' ahead of critical May elections. Read the full exclusive interview.
PM Keir Starmer is under fire for celebrating the return of British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah, due to the man's past social media posts. Critics call it a serious error of judgment.
A tumultuous year in UK politics saw Keir Starmer's unlikely bond with Donald Trump, a surging Reform UK, and a Budget bombshell. Explore the key events that defined 2025.
Relive the biggest UK headlines of 2025 through the sharp, witty cartoons of Mac. From political drama to celebrity knighthoods, see how he captured the year. View his six best works now.
Marjorie Taylor Greene spent Christmas in Costa Rica with her fiancé as she prepares to leave Congress, securing a $9,000 annual pension. Read the full story on her exit and political fallout.
Explore the sharpest political cartoons of 2025 by Fiona Katauskas, offering a witty and critical visual commentary on the year's defining events. See the year through an artist's eye.
The most disruptive MPs in Canberra have been identified, with Coalition members leading the list of suspensions for disorderly conduct. Discover who tops the list and how this Parliament compares to the infamous 44th.
Donald Trump and Senate Republicans are preparing to alter the filibuster rule, a move that could reshape US policymaking. Discover the implications of this political power play.
Activists in Washington D.C. deploy giant inflatable frogs as a satirical protest against Donald Trump's political tactics. Discover the creative demonstration's message and impact.
Analysis shows parents working minimal hours could see income match a £140k salary after Labour's two-child benefit cap lift. Read the full impact of the 'Benefit Street Budget'.
Columnist Brian Reade delivers his verdict on a tumultuous 2025, from Donald Trump's global impact to UK political shifts and unforgettable cultural moments.
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak warns Keir Starmer that voters must feel better off by 2026 or risk losing ground to Nigel Farage's Reform. Polling shows cost of living is the top public priority.
Riders participated in what may be the last legal Boxing Day hunt as Labour's new animal welfare strategy pledges to close all fox hunting loopholes. Read the full story.
Reform UK's Nigel Farage and Tory MP Kevin Hollinrake attended Boxing Day trail hunts, sparking Labour accusations of defending animal cruelty. Labour vows to ban the practice.
Liz Truss reveals she bans Yorkshire puddings from her festive meal, igniting a fierce national debate. Discover the full story and where the public stands.
Former PM Liz Truss ignites a festive food fight by declaring Yorkshire puddings have no place on a Christmas dinner plate. Discover the divided public reaction and expert opinions.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage attends a Boxing Day hunt as PM Keir Starmer moves to ban trail hunting, alienating rural communities. Polls show 65% feel Labour neglects the countryside.
The Guardian's 2025 news quiz tested readers' memory of a tumultuous year. Discover the answers and see how your recollection measures up. Take the quiz yourself first!
Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers his first festive address, urging national unity and public service. Listen to the full podcast for his reflections on hope and collective responsibility.
Sir Keir Starmer's government battles to rebuild trust with rural voters amid a trail hunting ban and inheritance tax discontent. A new poll shows 65% feel neglected. Read the full analysis.
Sir Keir Starmer's government faces a significant trust deficit in the countryside over plans to ban trail hunting and inheritance tax changes. A new poll reveals 65% feel rural communities are unfairly neglected. Read the full analysis.
A new poll reveals deep rural discontent with Labour, as two-thirds of voters believe the party unfairly neglects the countryside. Read the full analysis of the government's rural challenges.
Keir Starmer's festive message urging a pub visit has ignited anger as the sector reels from 2,000 closures and tax hikes blamed for 69,000 job losses. Read the full story.
Labour leader Keir Starmer has been warned his attempt to shift right on immigration to counter Reform UK is a failed strategy that risks alienating core voters and harming the NHS. Read the full analysis.
Dame Sarah Mullally, the incoming Archbishop of Canterbury, used her Christmas sermon to urge unity over division on immigration. Read her powerful message and the wider calls from church leaders.
From political upheavals to sporting triumphs, how well do you recall the major events of 2025? Take our challenging quiz to test your memory of a truly historic year.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined political rivals to serve Christmas lunch at a Sydney charity, announcing a $10m government pledge. Read about the bipartisan show of support.
An 11-year-old braced for festive tension. Instead, she found her divorced parents and step-parents sharing a bed on Christmas morning, beginning a 25-year tradition of blended family harmony. Discover how this unconventional start taught lasting lessons
Nick Bolkus, a former Labor senator and minister in the Hawke and Keating governments, has passed away at 75. A key figure in immigration and justice policy, his legacy is remembered by colleagues. Read more about his political career.
Reform UK surges to 30% in polls, but faces union warnings over job losses and internal scandals. Nigel Farage denies racism allegations as Labour plans 2026 policy rollout.