There’s no doubting the surge in support for Reform UK, in the opinion polls at least, although the number of their MPs remains five right now. We mention them again – slightly heavy heart, obviously ...

The US president, JD Vance and Nigel Farage seem to believe that checking facts is a form of censorship. Nonsense: speech is only free when it is anchored in truth, says Guardian columnist Polly…

The government’s new planning bill is tearing down environmental protections to benefit developers. This nation of nature lovers won’t stand for it, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

As Britain positions itself as key player in the rebuilding of territory devastated by Israel's genocide, MPs point to its role in its destruction

Research also finds majority of people are against letting politicians front current affairs programmes A larger proportion of people who frequently watch GB News wrongly believe that net migration to the UK is increasing than those of other major channels, according to a study examining public attitudes to broadcasting impartiality. Research by Cardiff University, seen by the Guardian, also found public opposition to allowing politicians to front current affairs programmes – contradicting research carried out by regulator, Ofcom. Continue reading...

A case could be made that the best medicine for what ails England would be an English departure from the Union, argues Writer at Large Neil Mackay

Today, Israel slaughtered Palestinians and resumed siege. Not a "ceasefire"

A case could be made that the best medicine for what ails England would be an English departure from the Union, argues Writer at Large Neil Mackay