It was unwise of the prime minister to say he ‘deeply regrets’ the ‘island of strangers’ phrase, writes John Rentoul – but ...

Sir Keir Starmer was hoping to break the curse of the cabinet away day as he summoned his ministers to Chequers for the ...

Backbenchers who vote against the government whip today stood behind the PM to win the general election, but now seem ...

COMMENT: Bruised by his welfare reforms battle, the prime minister is on a hook of his own making. With a little help from ...

Keir Starmer has approached the first anniversary of him becoming prime minister in a ruminative, rueful mood. Across a ...

The battle recalls a rebellion experienced by Sir Tony Blair in 1997, just seven months into his first term. In that case, 47 ...

They’re both technocratic centrists trying to stave off populism and spiralling debts – and neither are enjoying great ...

Damaged Chancellor is ‘tough and won’t give up’, say friends ...

I have known a lot of prime ministers. And meeting them socially is a better insight into the people they are than the ...

Saturday, July 5, marks a year since Sir Keir Starmer entered Downing Street as Prime Minister. Standing outside Number 10 ...

Sir Keir Starmer is facing a crushing rebellion over his welfare changes after ministers admitted it could drive 150,000 more ...