Former shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick has crossed the floor to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, delivering a stinging attack on the 'failed' Conservative Party. Analysis of the defection's impact.
Kemi Badenoch has dramatically expelled Robert Jenrick from the Conservative Party. We analyse the fallout for the Tories and the battle for the right-wing vote. Listen to the full Politics Weekly UK podcast.
Kemi Badenoch sacks Robert Jenrick after evidence he was secretly planning to defect. Senior Tories brand him a 'dishonest snake'. Read the full story.
Readers react as former Tory chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defects to Reform UK, challenging Nigel Farage's past rhetoric. Plus, debate on bus reliability and London's safety. Share your views.
A comprehensive look at the 20 former Conservative MPs who have switched allegiance to Nigel Farage's Reform UK party since 2024, reshaping the British political landscape.
Nadhim Zahawi's defection to Reform UK bolsters Nigel Farage's ranks but raises questions over past clashes and the party's identity. Can the former Tory chancellor and the insurgent leader work together?
Former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi joins Nigel Farage's Reform UK, marking a significant defection. We analyse the political opportunism and what it means for the Tories.
Former Conservative chancellor Nadhim Zahawi joins Reform UK, calling his old party a 'defunct brand' and endorsing Nigel Farage for PM. Read the full story on this major political shift.
A growing number of California sheriffs are refusing to respond to non-criminal mental health emergencies, sparking debate over public safety and specialist crisis teams.
Labour demands Lord Wolfson quit as shadow attorney general or drop Roman Abramovich as a client. The row centres on UK sanctions and £5.3bn in frozen assets. Read the full story.
A little-known police training programme is helping to reduce fatal overdoses across the United States. Discover how Crisis Intervention Training changes law enforcement's approach to addiction.
Philip Young, a former Conservative councillor, appears in court accused of 56 offences including rape and administering substances. Five other men also face charges. Read the full details.
Harvard and Yale law professors argue the US Supreme Court has lost its legitimacy under Trump and must be replaced to prevent oligarchic rule. Discover the case for radical reform.
Conservatives call on Labour to refund donations from Dale Vince after his controversial comments linking the Bondi Beach attack to Israel's actions in Gaza. Keir Starmer faces pressure to act.
The UK government faces pressure to take tougher action on the baby formula crisis, as families still struggle with high costs. New reforms are a start, but campaigners demand more.
Explore the year's standout history and politics books, from Middle East revolutions and brutalist architecture to the Tory implosion and Starmer's rise. Discover essential reads.
New report reveals 30% decline in new play productions since 2019, while audience attendance for new work surges by 50%. Discover why theatres must embrace bold programming now.
French independent winemakers issue an urgent plea for government aid as a catastrophic sales slump, Trump tariffs, and the worst harvest in 70 years threaten the industry. Read more.
Westminster City Councillor Alan Mendoza defects to Reform UK, citing 'abject crisis'. He will advise Nigel Farage on foreign policy. Read the latest political shift.
Tehran faces an unprecedented water emergency with just 1mm of rain this year. Discover the desperate measures, from mass prayers to cloud seeding, as Iran confronts a potential capital evacuation.
Hands-on review of the G'aim'e Time Crisis lightgun console bringing Namco classics to modern TVs. Discover how this Kickstarter project recreates arcade magic with authentic hardware and gameplay.
A major search is underway off the coast of Ireland for a missing Royal Navy crew member. Multiple agencies are involved in the rescue effort. Follow for live updates.
Edward Brandt, 61, convicted of stalking former Tory minister Penny Mordaunt after bombarding her with calls and jumping office barrier. Read the full court details.
NHS England data reveals record October A&E waits, with 40% of patients delayed over 4 hours. Health chiefs warn of severe winter pressures amid rising flu and doctor strikes.
As gang violence and climate collapse converge, over 1.4 million Haitians have fled their homes. Explore the human cost of this escalating humanitarian emergency.
Homelessness charity Crisis will become a landlord for the first time, calling the UK housing situation a 'catastrophic scenario'. A former Shelter trustee urges them to follow suit.
Western US states fail to agree on Colorado River water management plan, threatening supplies for 40 million people. Urgent action needed as climate crisis worsens.
Former PM Paul Keating delivers explosive comments on the 1975 constitutional crisis, drawing parallels to current political tensions. Read his full analysis.
Conservative MP Brendan Clarke-Smith accuses Good Morning Britain of biased treatment during intense political debate with Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy, sparking fresh concerns about media impartiality.
The Conservative Party faces internal warfare as Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick emerge as rival contenders, exposing deep ideological divisions over immigration, Brexit legacy, and electoral strategy.