We live in an age of insecurity. The next Tory leader must rethink conservatism for uncertain times
Confidence and humility do not often sit together in one politician. But that is what the party now requires to recover
Confidence and humility do not often sit together in one politician. But that is what the party now requires to recover
Donald Trump may be more open to working with President Zelensky with his main rival off the electoral scene
The Republican is more than ever a master of political theatre, but there are alarming signs behind the spectacle
If I were a Democratic legislator looking for electoral success this November, I would be worried
The intent is to stamp on variety, independent thought, and traditional custom, with no thought for the implications
Conservatism had its last serious rethink 50 years ago with Mrs Thatcher. It desperately needs one again now
The Continental triumph of the populist Right portends a deeper, distinctly European, crisis
Rishi Sunak’s Normandy error is a symptom of something much bigger in the current condition of the allies
Many people – including parents and grandparents concerned for their descendants – see this as a scandal which frays the bonds of society
Keir Starmer’s rush to crush Diane Abbott looks not strong but vindictive, targeting a woman ready to leave the stage
All parties are evasive about how dangerous our current situation is. I fear that is because they don’t know what to do about it
The unjust Quick Vote system discriminates against elderly members, serving a hidden agenda
Xi explicitly links Putin’s aggression with China’s opportunity in Taiwan. We must join the dots as well
Empowering extremist marchers only weakens the rest of us. Such coercion is corrosive to British democracy
Sir Keir is pretending to fight the small boats on the beaches
There is much to criticise in the policies of Netanyahu’s coalition. But the nature of leftist/Islamist opposition to Israel is unappeasable