Politics
Scotland’s election is a turning point for Green politics and the independence movement alike
The Scottish Green Party has risen from the fringes to become a viable electoral force. Could it change the nature of Scottish politics—and independence?
Jackie Weaver: “I’ve read—and understood—the standing orders”
As the local elections are held across the country, we spoke to the woman who shot to fame at the now infamous Handforth Parish Council Zoom meeting
Northern Ireland’s sombre centenary
Violence has largely subsided in the last 30 years—but, like Tory cynics of an earlier age, Johnson is willing to risk reigniting it
Justin Welby: how to build a new Beveridge
Coronavirus has exposed the inequalities in our society. A new settlement must be founded on the values of cohesion, courage and stability
Is the shadow chancellor on her way out? This is what you need to know about Anneliese Dodds
Labour’s leader on the economy has risen in haze—so can she survive if Starmer now wants clarity?
In data: local elections vs Westminster
What do the local elections tell us—if anything—about our national politics?
Line of duty: What does Cressida Dick really want?
The first female and first openly gay Metropolitan Police commissioner is known to be cool-headed. But with challenges coming from all political sides, will that last?
Unionism, nationalism and Northern Ireland’s unrequited love
Rival communities in the North identify intensely with Britain and Ireland respectively. But Britain doesn’t especially want the province—and nor does the Republic
We will soon see another outing for Project Fear. Good
Warning of catastrophe has helped swing important votes in the past and it may do so again
How to fix government sleaze
As the latest string of scandals shows, we should not allow Boris Johnson to mark his own homework
What does success in the 6th May elections look like for each party?
Every major party will doubtless claim some victory after next week’s votes. Here are the results they need for those claims to be genuine
Why Cornish independence could be no joke
More and more people in the county want recognition of Cornish identity—and political power