Ex-Tory donor Richard Walker set for Labour peerage
Iceland supermarket executive chair Richard Walker, a former Conservative supporter, is to be appointed as a Labour peer by Keir Starmer. Discover the details of his political transformation.
Iceland supermarket executive chair Richard Walker, a former Conservative supporter, is to be appointed as a Labour peer by Keir Starmer. Discover the details of his political transformation.
Reform UK secures its first member of the House of Lords as Conservative peer Malcolm Offord defects. The former Scotland Office minister will stand for the party in next year's Holyrood elections.
A scathing review of 'The Liz Truss Show' at the Soho Theatre, where the former PM's 49-day tenure is satirised as a chaotic spectacle of ideological fervour and failure.
Former PM Liz Truss returns with a YouTube talk show and a £500,000-per-head private members' club, aiming to 'save the West' from a 'doomloop'. Will anyone tune in?
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has secured a historic £9 million donation from former Conservative supporter Christopher Harborne. Explore the implications for UK politics ahead of the 2026 elections.
Analysis: Surging support for Reform UK and internal Tory strife could lead to a historic defeat for Rishi Sunak's party. Is this the end for the Conservatives as we know them? Read the full report.
Keir Starmer is set to appoint 25 new Labour peers, including key aides and union leaders, to rebalance the House of Lords and push through legislation. Exclusive details inside.
Nigel Farage rejects a Financial Times report of a potential pre-election pact with the Conservatives, but his nuanced comments suggest a future realignment of the right. Read the full analysis.
Rev Dr Michael Fox recalls a surprising school interview from 20 years ago where children of immigrants expressed hardline immigration views, foreshadowing the current stance of Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
Conservative Party petitions for Rachel Reeves' dismissal, accusing Chancellor of misleading public about OBR forecasts before £26bn tax hike Budget. Sign up for latest political analysis.
Daily Mail owner Lord Rothermere reignites his two-decade ambition to acquire Telegraph titles, potentially creating Britain's most powerful conservative media empire. Read the full analysis.
On 28 November 1990, Margaret Thatcher left Downing Street after 11 years as PM. Discover the dramatic events that led to her downfall and legacy. Read the full story.
Exclusive report on Western families leaving for Russia, citing 'woke' policies and persecution. Over 2,000 apply for Putin's new visa scheme. Discover their stories.
Over 2,000 Westerners, including a Texan family, have applied for Russia's 'shared values' visa, seeking refuge from what they call 'woke' policies. Discover their journey.
Exclusive: Meet the Western families fleeing 'woke' policies for Russia's conservative society. Discover why 2,275 applicants have sought the Shared Values visa since August 2024.
Chicago lawyer Daniel Suhr has become influential in US media regulation through FCC chair Brendan Carr, securing unprecedented changes at major networks through legal complaints about bias.
Former Conservative MP Danny Kruger explains his defection to Reform UK, sharing controversial views on family policy, flags, and why Nigel Farage is 'top dog'. Read his startling theories.
John Crace reflects on how Labour's first year in power defied predictions of stable governance, revealing unexpected chaos and political missteps that continue to dominate Westminster.
Former culture commissioner Neil Mendoza questions why Conservative government's massive cultural investments remain unacknowledged by sector. Explore the funding facts.
Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage presented rival economic visions in London, trading accusations and unfunded policies. Discover the details of their political showdown.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch commits to keeping the state pension triple lock but warns future depends on economic growth and Labour's legacy. Read the latest analysis.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch commits to triple lock pension but warns future depends on economic growth and Labour's budget legacy. Read the latest UK political analysis.
New analysis reveals the BBC's political bias debate continues as Cardiff University study finds Conservative-leaning coverage. Explore the evidence behind impartiality claims.
West London councillor Vickram Grewal leaves Labour for Conservatives, citing financial mismanagement. The fourth defection in a week signals turmoil ahead of 2026 local elections.
Sydney Sweeney's film Christy records one of the worst opening weekends in box office history, raising questions about the predicted 'unwokening' of Hollywood. Discover why audiences aren't showing up.
Senior Conservatives deploy Norman Lamont's famous 1993 critique against Sir Keir Starmer's government. Is history repeating itself with economic challenges and internal disputes?
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch praises Javier Milei's economic reforms and responds to his vision for a 'competition' over the Falkland Islands' future. Read the latest on UK-Argentina relations.
Liberal Senator Andrew McLachlan argues the party must embrace net zero targets to win back voters and prove its economic management credentials on the path to decarbonisation.
The leader and deputy leader of Brent Conservatives have been blocked from standing in the 2026 local elections, following a similar purge of eight Labour councillors. Discover the political upheaval in this North London borough.
American Catholic bishops choose Archbishop Paul Coakley, a conservative culture warrior, as their new president during Trump's second term, while maintaining support for migrant rights.