UK Politics
In an end, a beginning
The Queen’s absence serves as a reminder of the enduring importance of the monarchy
Censored speech
The Queen’s speech revealed a government failing to protect free expression
The myth of the latest thing
Can Northern Irish politics evolve beyond nationalism and republicanism?
I spy a new clampdown
Will new laws to combat foreign espionage inhibit public interest journalism?
Losing the generation game
The local elections reveal a bitter demographic conflict
How Blair won over Conservative Britain
Like Margaret Thatcher, Tony Blair won big in enemy territory. Can Starmer do the same?
Boris will be Boris … again
How to end up a happy ex-prime minister
When is suicide not suicide?
The vulnerable need our support, not lethal drugs
Reasons for Rishi to be cheerful
Soaring inflation means the Chancellor can avoid an unpopular tax hike