If the Makerfield MP is to be our next PM, he needs some immediate and memorable cost of living policies to avoid his predecessor’s fate, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

Only on Sunday, Starmer was talking about his 2029 manifesto. If a week is a long time in politics, this one already feels longer, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

Bereft of any big ideas, or indeed policies, the PM is in his happy place: a never-ending parliamentary procedural process, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

Tony Blair may think being in charge of the British embassy in Washington is like running an upmarket B&B, writes Jon Sopel. But with Trump back in charge, the job has never been more important or mor...

Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy explains why he thinks Manchester City will beat Arsenal to the Premier League title.

In the third part of an undercover investigation, the BBC reveals how rules aimed at protecting abuse victims are being exploited.

Shortage of pickled mini-cucumbers has caused Pret a Manger to pull its jambon beurre from shelves

We must hope this vote will be the start of a wider backlash – and send hard-right populism back to the fringes where it belongs, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

George Robertson says Iran war should be wake-up call to address military underfunding in scathing remarks

Ahead of the May local elections, Farage speaks to Sky News as he looks to turn Reform UK into a serious party of government.

He must be stopped. That is the task of all right-thinking people.

YOUR Party Scotland is “over” its leaders have said as they resigned from Jeremy Corbyn’s political party.

The ex-Manchester City, Newcastle United, QPR, Burnley and Rangers player is accused of assault.

As UK PM resists pressure to back airstrikes, US president invokes British leader known for his policy of appeasement