Ministers claim there is “no money” for another extension to free school meals in England, but this is not a question of affordability. It is one of priorities

A career diplomat who has given up on diplomacy where Europe is concerned, David Frost now holds Britain's future in his hands. What motivates him?

The new shadow chancellor could be transformative—if she is not afraid to make enemies

The strategist was arrogant enough to lash out at others but the central facts of his case are damning

The new Labour leader’s first days in post show which side he is really on

The prime minister has shown seriousness when it mattered most

Labour may have lost the last four national elections, but the party is in power in city halls across the country

There is a vacuum at the heart of No 10


We are about to find out

This was the most dire electoral contest I can remember