On today's podcast, Niall Paterson talks to ex-armed forces minister James Heappey, who worked with Healey when he was in opposition; and to Malcolm Chalmers, who focuses on UK defence and ...

Multiple UK politicians - including Labour frontbenchers David Lammy and Wes Streeting - have been trying to play down historical criticisms of the 78-year-old after his victory over Kamala Harris ...

She told defence minister Luke Pollard that one of the party’s former frontbenchers had described the decision as “effing awful” and “nuts”. The prime minister announced yesterday that ...

That, at least, is one of the motivations behind his decision to weaponise tariffs, with a trade war now enveloping the UK as well. From 4am on Wednesday, a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium ...

say her frontbenchers on x (opens in a new window) Kemi Badenoch has until May 2026 to revive Tory fortunes, say her frontbenchers on facebook (opens in a new window) Kemi Badenoch has until May ...

She told defence minister Luke Pollard that one of the party’s former frontbenchers had described the decision as “effing awful” and “nuts”. The prime minister announced yesterday that defence ...