UK Politics Boris Johnson’s last stand The former PM will hope to convince Tory MPs in a Privileges Committee hearing about partygate not to vote for any sanction against him. By Rachel Wearmouth
UK Politics Boris Johnson’s political future rests on this week’s partygate hearing By Rachel Wearmouth
Scotland Downing Street blocking Scotland’s bottle scheme will provoke a fresh crisis for the SNP By Rachel Wearmouth
Rachel and Ellie Reeves: “We were constantly underestimated as state-school girls” In their first joint interview, the Labour frontbenchers and sisters discuss their relationship, class snobbery and battles with the… By Rachel Wearmouth
Rishi Sunak can’t win his fight on the small boats bill He cannot reduce immigration to zero and plenty of Conservatives will be among those repulsed by the crackdown. By Rachel Wearmouth
Wes Streeting: “NHS privatisation could not be further from my aims” The shadow health secretary on the Labour left, trans rights and the case against outsourcing health services. By Rachel Wearmouth
Can Simon Case survive the Lockdown Files? The leaked WhatsApp messages are raising fresh questions over the cabinet secretary’s conduct. By Rachel Wearmouth
What the Brexit deal means for Rishi Sunak – and Keir Starmer The PM hails his “breakthrough” on the Northern Ireland protocol, but tensions are simmering.
Sue Gray’s appointment as chief of staff is a coup for Keir Starmer The recruitment of the feared civil servant is a signal of Labour’s determination to clean up politics. By Rachel Wearmouth
Will a Northern Ireland Protocol deal make or break Rishi Sunak? If the Prime Minister is forced to rely on Labour votes it will be a major blow to his… By Rachel Wearmouth