Politics

Labour will pledge to clear the backlog of patients waiting more than 18 weeks for NHS treatment within five years of government if the...

Diane Abbott has had the Labour whip restored after an investigation into her conduct, Sky News understands. The first black woman to be elected...

Police will take no further action against Labour’s Angela Rayner after accusations surrounding her living arrangements in 2010. Officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP)...

Labour will be both “pro-worker and pro-business” if it wins the general election, Rachel Reeves will pledge on Tuesday. The shadow chancellor will seek...

The Conservatives have promised to cut taxes for pensioners by creating a new “age-related” tax-free allowance – dubbed “triple lock plus”. Currently, people can...

More than 120 business leaders have written an open letter giving their backing to Labour in the general election. Senior figures, including chef Tom...

Suddenly, at election time, political predictions become so much harder and riskier. Everything changes in a campaign, not least the news cycle. That’s my...

Sir Keir Starmer has said the Conservatives’ plan for national service will result in a “teenage Dad’s Army”. The Labour leader, giving his first...

Rishi Sunak has said he will introduce a new form of mandatory National Service for young people if the Conservatives win the general election....

If the Conservatives win the general election, teenagers will be expected to take part in national service when they turn 18.  Exactly how the...

Rishi Sunak is expected to continue championing his controversial plans to revive National Service by urging employers to prioritise job applicants who have served...

Suddenly, at election time, political predictions become so much harder and riskier. Everything changes in a campaign, not least the news cycle. That’s my...

Rishi Sunak has said he will introduce a new form of mandatory National Service for young people if the Conservatives win the general election....

Sir Keir Starmer has defended Labour’s decision to rebrand its package of workers’ rights after a union said the plans had “more holes than...

The prime minister has joked he avoided catching pneumonia after making his election announcement speech outside Number 10 in the pouring rain. Speaking during...

Rishi Sunak is set to battle it out with Sir Keir Starmer over the economy after a bruising day for the Conservative leader which...

Rishi Sunak has called the next general election for Thursday 4 July. It means the nation is preparing for its first polling day since...

On the final day the House of Commons sat before the election, the view from the back of the chamber said it all. As...

Sir Keir Starmer’s tour of key battlegrounds kicked off in Scotland on Friday. His message was singular: change. And his target was singular, too:...