Starmer's 2026 plan to cut living costs and woo MPs
Prime Minister Keir Starmer promises voters will feel life improve in 2026, focusing on energy bills, interest rates and ending the two-child benefit cap. Read his strategy.
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A Visual Guide to Navigating 2026
Explore a unique illustrated guide to the pivotal choices facing the UK in 2026. Discover the paths of progress, caution, and renewal as we step into the new year. What direction will you choose?
PM's New Year Message: 'We Will Defeat Decline'
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer promises 'positive change' in 2026 on energy bills and services, while opposition leaders set out their own visions. Read the full political new year messages.
Jack Smith: Trump 'Most Culpable' for Capitol Riot
Former special counsel Jack Smith's closed-door testimony reveals he believed Donald Trump was criminally liable and would have been convicted. Read the explosive details.
Jack Smith's Trump Testimony Released by Congress
Former special counsel Jack Smith's deposition states Trump 'caused and exploited' the Capitol riot. Read the full details of the 255-page transcript released by the House Judiciary Committee.
Starmer's 2026 vow: Restore hope, tackle child poverty
PM Keir Starmer pledges 2026 will see Britain 'rediscover hope' and feel change, moved by a 9-year-old's letter on poverty. Details on cost-of-living war and policy shifts inside.
Starmer's 2026 Hope Vow After Girl's Poverty Letter
PM Keir Starmer promises 2026 will be a year of tangible change, vowing action on child poverty and the cost of living after a poignant letter from a nine-year-old girl.
Ella Baron's 2026 cartoon depicts Trump & Putin's toast
Political cartoonist Ella Baron's 2026 New Year's Eve sketch shows Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin toasting to a troubling future. Explore the symbolism and stark warning for global politics.
Cartoonist Ella Baron's 2026 New Year Vision with Trump & Putin
As 2026 dawns, cartoonist Ella Baron's stark vision depicts Trump and Putin casting a long shadow over global hopes. Explore the powerful commentary on our political landscape.
Trump and Walz Clash Over Minnesota Childcare Funds
Former President Trump and Vice President Walz clash over halted childcare funding in Ilhan Omar's Minnesota district. Discover the political fallout and impact on families.
UK charities face funding crisis and rising demand
Britain's voluntary sector faces a severe financial crunch in 2026, with rising demand, falling donations, and government underfunding threatening vital services. Read the analysis and what must be done.
Starmer's 2026 priorities: Poll reveals public's top issue
As Keir Starmer returns from Christmas, we ask what his biggest 2026 priority should be. Vote in our poll on the cost of living, NHS, immigration and more.
Mirror's 2025 Campaigns: Free School Meals, Hillsborough Law & More
The Mirror's powerful campaigning in 2025 secured major victories, from extending free school meals to banning energy drinks for under-16s. Discover the 10 changes we helped deliver.
Mirror's 2025 Campaigns: From Free Meals to Energy Drink Ban
The Mirror's campaigning secured major wins in 2025, from expanding free school meals to banning energy drinks for under-16s. Discover the 10 changes driven by our journalism.
The Drinks That Mark the End of the Political Year
As Westminster winds down, we explore the tipples synonymous with the political year's end. Discover the stories behind the drinks where one is often one too many. Read more.
Lineker: 'Too much government influence' at top of BBC
Gary Lineker says the BBC must review how its top bosses are appointed, citing political influence. He also discusses immigration and Gaza. Read his full interview insights.
Adviser Slams Trump's 'Marie Antoinette' Gold White House Remodel
Obama's ex-adviser David Axelrod says Trump's lavish White House renovations in gold and marble are a political liability as voters struggle with living costs. Read the full analysis.
New York lawmaker sworn in at subway station
New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani takes his oath of office at a Queens subway station, pledging to fight for working-class New Yorkers. Read about this symbolic act of political commitment.
New York Politician Sworn In at Subway Station
New York Assembly member Zohran Mamdani takes his oath of office at a subway station, pledging to champion public transit and workers' rights. Read about this symbolic act of solidarity.
Cartoonist Ella Baron Satirises Nigel Farage's Britishness
Political cartoonist Ella Baron's latest work critiques Nigel Farage's vision of national identity. Explore the powerful imagery and the conversation it ignites about modern Britain.
Guardian's 12 most powerful cartoons of 2025 revealed
Award-winning cartoonist Ben Jennings selects his favourite caricatures of a surreal year, covering Trump, Gaza, AI and more. Explore the satire that defined 2025.
Guardian's 12 Most Powerful Cartoons of 2025
Award-winning cartoonist Ben Jennings selects his favourite satirical works of the year, covering Trump, Gaza, AI, and more. Explore the art that defined 2025's surreal news cycle.
Analysing the Rise of a Trump Political Dynasty
A deep dive into the Trump family's political ambitions. Explore how Donald Trump's influence is reshaping the Republican Party and American politics. Listen to the full analysis now.
Labour MP to take extended paternity leave for family
Labour MP Josh Burns will step back from parliament to care for his newborn daughter, highlighting the challenges of political life and parental duties. Read his candid interview.
Labour MP takes extended paternity leave for family
Labour MP Josh Burns will step back from Canberra to care for his newborn daughter, supporting partner Georgie Purcell's state election campaign. Read his candid interview on political life and parenthood.
Fury as No 10 Welcomes Dissident with Anti-Semitic Posts
Keir Starmer's government faces a fierce backlash after defending its welcome of Alaa Abd El-Fattah, whose past calls for violence against Jews and police are under police assessment. Read the full story.
Gramsci Quote May Have Origins in Matthew Arnold's Poetry
A Guardian reader highlights Matthew Arnold's poetry as a possible source for Antonio Gramsci's famous line. Explore this and other sharp letters on Trump, Farage, and festive messages.
Best UK Political Images of 2025: Trump, Tears & Trade
A visual review of a dramatic year in UK politics. From Trump's state visit and a crucial US trade deal to Chancellor's tears and Angela Rayner's resignation. See the key moments that defined 2025.
Rowling warns over trans activist threats to politicians
JK Rowling urges action after militant trans group Bash Back plots to smash offices of PM and Health Secretary. Exclusive Mail on Sunday investigation reveals security fears.
Labour's rural U-turn on tax, then trail hunting ban
Labour partially retreats on farm inheritance tax but sparks fresh fury with a planned ban on trail hunting. Analysis suggests the party risks alienating its new rural voters.
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