Politics

A look at Mike Johnson and the troubled history of Republican speakers : NPR

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson attends a news conference at the U.S. Capitol earlier this month. Julia Nikhinson/AFP via…

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Tories have always had a fear of political extinction. After the next election, they could be right | Samuel Earle

There is a morose mood in the Conservative party. It isn’t just that the Tories expect to lose the next…

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What happens when an ex-Daily Star journalist applies clickbait tactics to running for election? | Politics

Keane Duncan’s highest profile success, prior to being chosen as the Conservative candidate aiming to be the first elected mayor…

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Work and pensions committee chair tells ministers to fix carer’s allowance issues | Carers

Ministers have been told to “immediately” fix the issues causing tens of thousands of unpaid carers to incur “enormous accidental…

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Sadiq Khan’s green credentials may be critical in London mayoral election | Mayoral elections

When Sadiq Khan launched his campaign for a third term as Labour mayor of London, he put his green policies…

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Menthol cigarettes will stay on the market, after Biden drops plan to ban them : Shots

Menthol cigarettes are popular among Black and Latino smokers, and a Biden administration official cited civil rights as a reason…

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What to know as the FCC restores net neutrality : NPR

The Federal Communications Commission has restored net neutrality rules that ban content providers from restricting bandwidth to customers. Michael Bocchieri/Getty…

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20mph speed limit splits opinion in Welsh market town | Road safety

The market town of Rhayader stands at a historic crossroads at the heart of Wales. Lorries trundle through, delivery vans…

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Rishi Sunak struggling to smother frenzy of election rumours | Conservative leadership

In a sign of how febrile the atmosphere in Westminster is just now, there were wild rumours flying around on…

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Sadiq Khan urges young Londoners to vote or risk ‘repeat of Brexit and Trump victory’ | Sadiq Khan

Sadiq Khan has urged young Londoners to vote in the mayoral election, saying a shock victory for the Conservatives’ Susan…

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