France shows Britain how to make abortion laws
In Britain, unbelievably, abortion technically remains a crime. That must change
In Britain, unbelievably, abortion technically remains a crime. That must change
According French linguist Bernard Cerquiglini, the two languages are more similar than we think
Pope Francis may have called for a settlement, but those who have lived through the invasion are standing firm
Keir Starmer believes a defence agreement will open up more possibilities. But how quickly?
Not even the prime minister knows when he’ll put the country out of its misery
A West Point professor of Russian politics and foreign policy looks at the future of Russia without Putin
An extra 100,000 civil servants have been hired, but are being undermined by a rudderless government
Our digest of the worst of Westminster looks at Lee Anderson, Brendan Clarke-Smith, Andy Coulson and more
Another outing of unforced errors and whataboutery shows the prime minister is politically inept
The UK has slipped three places to 11th on the list of the world’s top makers
Hunt’s grandstanding demonstrates the craziness of our current system
The old tactics of wedge politics, dog-whistling and dead cats are not working quite as well as they once did
For many older people, it’s our anti-apartheid moment. In some ways, Israel’s system is more cruel than the South African variety
If the polls are right, several high-profile ministers are heading for catastrophic defeat in an election that will reshape Britain
This election is only the latest chapter in a saga that, unfortunately, is only just beginning
Fourteen years of Tory lies have made the electorate wary of politicians and cynical of their promises. It’s a huge problem for Labour
Verona’s infamous star-crossed lover can’t help today’s hopeful romantics
The data shows that more foreign workers are good for the UK. So why is the chancellor so keen to pretend otherwise?
Vladimir Putin’s brutal war has reached a pivotal moment. If the west does not back Ukraine to the hilt now, we will all regret it
Timpson’s high street company mends shoes, cuts keys and helps prisoners rehabilitate. Is it all too good to be true?
The British dream of escaping to warmer climes is becoming harder to achieve post-Brexit
This is the country’s first museum dedicated to telling the whole story of the darkest period in European history. Will it get it right?
Every summer, the locals of Arnage near Le Mans look on in bemusement as Brits descend on the village in search of booze
Chega’s campaign is a measure of the party’s anti-liberal, extreme character
How can the world become a better place for women? Here are some suggestions
Alienating Britain and France is a catastrophe for European security, but could this allow the chancellor to gain ground at home?
Johnson superfan and “mad redhead” Lady Judith McAlpine has emerged as the instigator of the madcap scheme
Her plan will only work if she can deliver growth, clean energy and rising wages
Kate’s edited picture is a reminder that the truth matters
The UK has again approved the use of a bee-killing pesticide that is banned in the EU
His Budget looks worse – and more cynical – by the day
Why the Danish drama Borgen may hold the key to restoring the UK’s standards in public life
The president’s state of the union speech was a spirited attack on Donald Trump
A cabinet minister gives a masterclass in how not to handle a crisis of her own making
Our digest of the worst of Westminster looks at Lee Anderson, Andrew Neil, George Galloway and more
A 2p cut in national insurance won’t make up for stealth rises in income tax
Paul Scully says Tower Hamlets in east London has “no-go areas”. How would he know?
The country doesn’t deserve his pointless mud-slinging. There are massive problems in need of immediate attention
Decades of untrammelled military power have rendered Israel’s political elite incapable of strategic thinking
Brexit supporters claim Germany’s crisis proves we were right to leave the EU. That’s puerile, illogical stuff
We need a Britain that rewards hard work, where so-called tax exiles and clever tax accountants are no longer seen as heroes
The investor has served up a hateful diet of culture war and conspiracy theory at GB News. Now he’s eyeing up the mainstream Tory media
The Labour leader’s stance on the conflict has left him out of step with a large number of younger voters
Coming up with satisfactory definitions of antisemitism and Islamophobia is complicated yet important
There is a strong sense of a country in a political “bad mood”, and up to a quarter of adults are considering emigration
Spain’s third city is becoming less environmentally friendly since the new council introduced its pro-car agenda
Daniela Klette, a former militant of the Baader-Meinhof terrorist group, was finally arrested last month after decades on the run
New York courts now look like the best chance of stopping Donald Trump’s return to the White House