Politics

Electoral Dysfunction Live: Sky News podcast announces live UK tour

Sky News' hugely popular politics podcast Electoral Dysfunction will go on tour in September after a busy summer covering the general election.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to 'fix' economy - as expert says 'black hole' matches Tory tax cuts

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised to "fix" the "mess" the Conservative government left in the economy, amid reports of a £20bn "black hole"…

Controversial free-speech law delayed 'over anti-semitism fears'

The government is considering repealing a controversial law that could have seen universities and student unions fined for failing to uphold freedom…

Mel Stride becomes fourth Tory MP to enter leadership race

Mel Stride has become the fourth Conservative MP to enter the race to become the party's next leader.

Care Quality Commission in 'crisis', Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns - after new report calls for…

An independent review into the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has revealed "significant internal failings" that are hampering its ability to keep a…

Labour two-child benefit cap rebels 'totally out of order', says Harriet Harman

The seven Labour rebels who voted with the opposition to end the two-child benefit cap were "totally out of order", according to a senior party figure.…

Ex-veterans minister gives Afghan killings inquiry 'further information' after row over revealing names

An ex-veterans minister has "provided further information" to the Afghanistan inquiry after a row over whether he would reveal the names of people…

The powder keg of prisons is now Labour's responsibility

When Labour got into government, they described prisons as a powder keg ready to blow.

87 prisoners released by mistake last year - as violence and self-harm rose in overcrowded prisons

A record number of prisoners were released in error last year, as violence and self-harm rose in increasingly overcrowded prisons, new statistics reveal.

Welsh parliament recalled for vote on new first minister after Eluned Morgan wins Welsh Labour contest

The Welsh parliament has been recalled from summer recess so members can vote for a new first minister.

Robert Jenrick enters Conservative Party leadership race

Robert Jenrick has joined the race to run for Conservative Party leader.

Tory leadership hopeful Tom Tugendhat says he would be prepared to leave ECHR

Conservative leadership candidate Tom Tugendhat has said he is prepared to leave the European Convention on Human Rights if it "doesn't serve our interests".

Tom Tugendhat joins race to replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader

Former security minister Tom Tugendhat has joined the race to replace Rishi Sunak as the next leader of the Conservative Party.

Tory leadership contender most popular with public revealed in poll

Tom Tugendhat has emerged as the leadership contender who is most popular with the public, according to a new Savanta poll shared with Sky News.

Starmer vows to 'do difficult things' to tackle violence against women after Sky News report on harassment…

Sir Keir Starmer has insisted his government will "do difficult things" to tackle violence against women and girls following a Sky News report about…