There are just four black Conservative councillors in the whole of London

The momentum is moving too slowly—but it is moving

We may think the things our MPs do are ill-judged, immoral or even deeply harmful. But being decent people is not just something we can suspend at times of crisis

Brexit has exposed a deep rift in our politics. And it's not just May's government that's under threat—it's a the whole system of British governance

The fate of Britain’s economy, society and role in the world remains desperately uncertain

How will the indicative votes work? What are the proposed amendments? And what happens if there's (still) no clear outcome? We explain all...

MPs should be congratulated for seeing through the government’s cynical ruse today

Mueller has issued his report, but a key issue remains: is Trump an asset of the Kremlin?

Endless extension is worse than no-deal 

Born in Sheffield, Tom Watson rose through Labour's ranks to become deputy under Jeremy Corbyn in 2015. Now, other MPs suspect he is out to split the party. He talks to Kevin Maguire about poetry,...