The Labour leader has been even more ruthless in imposing his favoured candidates on local parties than Tony Blair or Gordon Brown, writes John Rentoul
The point of going to university isn’t just to make money, writes former teacher Ryan Coogan. Gillian Keegan’s crusade against ‘rip-off’ courses betrays a lack …
It’s the kind of policy that seems purpose-built to appeal to an extremely select group of people, which includes Captain Mainwaring from Dad’s Army, and …
YouTuber Jenny Nicholson has gone viral with her incredibly long takedown of Disney’s Star Wars hotel. Ryan Coogan watched the whole thing, and has just …
The work and pensions secretary has blamed a rise in unemployment on pornography and gaming. But scapegoating people’s hobbies will just make this epidemic even …
Cabinet secretary Simon Case hated every second on the witness stand at the Covid 19 Inquiry. Eyes blinking, head lolling backwards when trying – and …
When beloved golden retriever Muggles got sick, there was talk of an oncologist, a dog chemotherapy suite, as well as after-surgery recovery with pain medication …
Witnessing Sutton United Women FC appoint transgender manger Lucy Clark – the first in English footballing history – was a moment for great celebration, writes …
The two men aren’t just insulting one another, claims literature expert Ryan Coogan – they’re engaging in an artistic tradition that goes back centuries
After almost four decades as a committed meat-dodger, the Sherlock actor has given up, blaming fake, plant-based alternatives for pushing him back to the real …
The celebrity chef broke up with his partner Barbara Broccoli when she bought him an Aston Martin. Ryan Coogan explains why there’s no greater betrayal …
Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza says her banning shows President Kagame does not adhere to international law A Rwandan opposition leader who has been banned from standing …
After parents complained they felt pressured into buying must-have black Nikes for their little darlings, along came the inevitable ‘school shoes only’ diktat. And with …
Cautioning that ‘Terry and June’ may contain discriminatory language is a surefire way to make a period piece about a cosy, middle-aged couple into catnip …
While former health secretary Lord Clarke warned the ban risked being difficult to enforce, current health secretary Victoria Atkins said ‘nicotine robs people of their …
I’m a psychologist, writes Dr Jessica Taylor – and I can tell you that attacks like these are rarely ‘random’, ‘unpredictable’, ‘unrelated’ and ‘unpreventable’. The …
Many readers cautioned against privatisation, while others stressed the need for better working conditions for healthcare staff and improved infrastructure, such as more modern hospitals
The internet has given a certain kind of entitled, contrarian, perma-sour ‘wrestling fan’ the mistaken impression that their deliberately antagonistic opinion actually matters
Despite claims that civilians in Gaza are being protected by the IDF, its deadly drone attack on international aid workers tells a different story, says …
In a picturesque Sussex village, a century-old Christian commune is quietly attracting young people turned off by the prospect of modern society. Hatty Willmoth spent …
A 90-minute grilling about everything from the government’s tanking of the economy to its failed Rwanda asylum plan gave the prime minister another opportunity to …
Having worked closely with him, I understand why the Wikileaks founder will always be a deeply controversial figure, writes Alan Rusbridger. But his attempt to …
The ‘Stranger Things’ star boasted in an interview about leaving bad online reviews for businesses. Olivia Petter explains why celebrities need to think twice before …
An Islamic message carried on the departure boards at King’s Cross during Ramadan has sparked a backlash. I understand the need to promote diversity, says …
The Duchess of Sussex has ‘hard-launched’ her latest commercial venture. Trouble is, both she and Prince Harry have publicly shed their royal titles. So where …
The Conservative Party’s reluctance to condemn the attacks on me was shocking, if not surprising, writes Diane Abbott. But Labour has also failed to deal …
The ‘leaked WhatsApps’ and other unsavoury allegations that have rocked Formula 1 remain unproven, writes Gemma Abbott – but one thing is clear: Red Bull’s …
Should a stand-up be held to account for fabricating elements of the stories they tell on stage? Comedian Vix Leyton explains why embellishing anecdotes is …
The UK knows ‘shockingly little’ about Black British history. And more than half the population could not name any Black British historical figures at all. …
Black History Month is a time for honouring Blackness within a society that broadly still questions the legitimacy of doing so. Nadine White writes of …
The Labour leader has been accused of ‘flip-flopping’ on policies, writes Andrew Grice. But while Starmer will call his approach pragmatic, will voters see him …
It’s unclear why the SNP decided to gift Labour such a perfect battleground ahead of their party conference and indeed the next general election. Keir …