Former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defects to Reform UK, bringing establishment experience to Nigel Farage's insurgent party. Analysis of the risks and rewards for both sides in the shifting political landscape.
Former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi joins Reform UK, criticising Tory governance. Analysis questions his motives and the impact on both parties. Read the full story.
One Nation's Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce visited flooded Queensland communities using Gina Rinehart's private Gulfstream jet. Joyce defended the move, saying it saved taxpayer money.
Former Conservative Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has defected to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, becoming the most senior ex-Tory to join. He cites high taxes and censorship as key motivations. Read the full story.
US Democrats are making the cost of living their central campaign issue, aiming to turn voters against Donald Trump by highlighting unfulfilled promises on prices. Read the full analysis.
The Conservative Party pledges to ban social media for children under 16, citing online harms. The policy, announced by leader Kemi Badenoch, goes beyond previous smartphone school bans.
A 48-year-old Reform voter and a 22-year-old law graduate found surprising agreement on taxing billionaires during a cross-political dining experience in County Durham. Discover their views on immigration and integration.
Kemi Badenoch announces Conservative policy to ban social media for children under 16 and smartphones in schools, mirroring Australian laws. Read the full details.
Exclusive analysis reveals a surge in support for Reform UK among Gen Z women, driven by economic anxiety and a strategic party rebrand. Meet the new faces reshaping British politics.
The Information Commissioner's Office has advised that Zarah Sultana's unauthorised launch of a Your Party membership site may constitute a serious criminal act and should be referred to police. Read the full details.
Labour members warn the party machine is 'out of touch' and silencing grassroots voices, undermining its fight against right-wing populism. Read the urgent calls for a radical, popular programme from the left.
Australia's gun lobby mobilises against a government crackdown following the Bondi massacre, framing it as an unjust attack on legal owners. Read the inside story of the escalating battle.
Sam Groth's resignation over party infighting deals a blow to Victorian Liberal leader Jess Wilson's hopes of a modernised, unified front ahead of the November state election. Analysis reveals the party remains its own greatest obstacle.
Green leader Zack Polanski believes he can sway Reform UK supporters by redirecting anger from migrants to billionaires and corporations. Can his 'eco-populism' succeed?
Former PM Liz Truss's YouTube series blames the 'Deep State' for her downfall, featuring controversial guests like Dan Wootton. Explore the bizarre world of her post-premiership narrative.
Sky News' Politics podcast analyses Bridget Phillipson's struggles with SEND reforms and single-sex spaces. Will government face rebellions over contentious spring legislation? Listen now.
Senior Labour figures criticise Fabian Society chief for branding Green party a 'threat'. Calls grow for Labour to embrace popular wealth tax policy supported by 80% of its voters.
Keir Starmer's chief of staff told cabinet the government must rebuild trust with 'emotion, empathy and evidence' as polls show Labour lagging. The PM vows to relish the 'fight of our lives' against Reform UK.
As snow disrupts UK schools, we explain the legal temperature rules for closures and what parents should expect. Stay informed on the latest weather warnings.
NSW Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane announces a renewed shadow cabinet, betting on fresh faces to revive the Coalition's fortunes ahead of the state election. Discover the strategy and hurdles ahead.
Scottish Labour leader warns PM Keir Starmer to avoid campaigning ahead of crucial local elections as polls show his popularity waning. Exclusive on business rates revolt.
Deputy leader Lucy Powell tells Labour MPs the party will focus on defending existing seats and training MPs to be community leaders. She urges an end to infighting to secure the government's future.
Guardian readers respond to Polly Toynbee's defence of PM Keir Starmer, citing broken pledges, poor communication, and a lack of vision as key reasons for public 'venom'.
An insider's account of how Podemos exploded from Spain's anti-austerity protests to disrupt its politics, before disillusion set in. Explore the journey of a political earthquake.
Victorian deputy Liberal leader Sam Groth announces he will not contest the state election, citing internal party divisions and a defamation fight with News Corp. Read the full story.
Reform UK's policy chief announces plans for mandatory whole-life sentences for child rapists, targeting grooming gangs. Read the party's tough new stance on historic abuse.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski reveals how adopting a bold 'eco-populist' strategy has boosted membership to over 180,000 and aims to counter Reform UK's influence in the upcoming local elections.
Analysis suggests Nigel Farage's Reform UK may have hit its polling peak. With internal instability and a reliance on personality, can it convert support into election victory? Read the full story.
Chris Powell, a former Labour adviser, warns Keir Starmer is not doing enough to counter the populist threat from Nigel Farage's Reform UK. He calls for a complete strategic overhaul, drawing lessons from New Labour's 1990s playbook.
Sir Chris Powell, New Labour's former ad chief, urges Keir Starmer to launch a major counter-plan against Nigel Farage's party, calling the populist surge a 'terrifying threat' to UK democracy.