Politics

Rishi Sunak 'not interested in Westminster politics' and insists party is 'united'

Rishi Sunak has said he is "not interested in Westminster politics" and insisted his party is "united" as he brushed off rumours of a plot to oust…

Rwanda legislation looks to be on the home straight - but Tory prospects appear bleak

Tory MPs trooped purposefully through the voting lobbies on Monday night to knock down all the Lords' amendments which had threatened to rip the Rwanda…

Tories 'have drawn a line' under Frank Hester race row and should keep donations, Kemi Badenoch says

The government has "drawn a line" under the Frank Hester race row and shouldn't have to give back the money he donated, Kemi Badenoch has said.

As misery and despair stalk the Tory party, talk of changing leader is getting louder

Rishi Sunak hopes three key moments this week will turn around his fortunes after his standing in the party plummeted.

Keir Starmer praises Sadiq Khan's push for clean air after ULEZ controversy

Sir Keir Starmer has praised Sadiq Khan's commitment to clean air in London after urging the mayor to "reflect" on the expansion of the ultra-low emission…

Who in the shadow cabinet has appeared most on breakfast TV?

Darren Jones, the newest member of the shadow cabinet, has made more appearances than any other member of the shadow cabinet on the breakfast TV round…

The Week... Rishi Sunak faces down his party

Two of Westminster's best-connected journalists, Sky News' Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard, guide you through their top predictions for the…

Ed Davey calls on Starmer and Sunak to make 'cast iron commitment' to cross-party talks on social care…

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has called for Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer to include a "cast iron commitment" to cross party talks on social…

Grant Shapps abandoned Ukraine port visit over Russian missile threat

Grant Shapps was forced to abandon a visit to a port city in Ukraine after British intelligence warned of a credible missile threat from Russia.

Diane Abbott hits out at Speaker Lindsay Hoyle after not being called to speak at PMQs during racism…

Diane Abbott has criticised Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle for not calling on her to speak at this week's Prime Minister's Questions during a debate on…

Vaughan Gething to become next first minister of Wales after winning Welsh Labour leadership race

Vaughan Gething is set to become Wales's next first minister after winning the Labour leadership race.

Vaughan Gething: What problems are facing the new Welsh leader?

On a cold Wednesday night, in the shadows of the Port Talbot steelworks, a group of men is playing football under the floodlights.

Vaughan Gething: The vet's son and cricket fan who's set to become Wales's first minister

Vaughan Gething has been elected leader of Welsh Labour - and is set to become the next Welsh first minister and first black leader of any European…

Diane Abbott hits out at 'level of racism still in Britain' as MP is cheered by supporters at rally

Diane Abbott has appeared at a rally where she hit out at the "level of racism that is still in Britain", following a row over comments made about…

Electoral Dysfunction: Lee Anderson's defection and the Diane Abbott race row show politics is toxic

There are some weeks in politics where what Westminster needs is a monsoon to wash away the toxicity enveloping this place and clean up the atmosphere…