All articles written by Tali Fraser on PoliticsHome.com

02 Oct 2022 Political parties

Penny Mordaunt interview: 'Other people are confused about what I think about things, but that's their affair'

She ran for the Conservative leadership, announced the death of Queen Elizabeth II to the Privy Council and proclaimed the new monarch King Charles III. Penny Mordaunt looks back on a whirlwind few months – and tells Tali Fraser what comes next. Photography by Baldo Sciacca.

25 Sep 2022 Books & culture

Liverpool guide: What to do outside Labour Conference

Liverpudlians love their city – and it is easy to see why. Having been crowned City of Culture in 2008, Liverpool’s cultural heritage has gone from strength to strength, with even more restaurants, bars and activities adding to its city’s offering. Tali Fraser presents some of the highlights.

21 May 2021 Home affairs

British Jews should not be expected to answer for the Israeli government’s actions

I should not be made to feel responsible for the Israeli government because I am a Zionist and want a Jewish state to exist.

30 Nov 2019 Home affairs

Voters in marginal seats have significantly more influence than average voter says new research

Voters across 25 constituencies will have 16 times more power on average in the General Election than the rest of the UK, according to new research.

30 Nov 2019 Foreign affairs

Donald Trump won't intervene in UK election after request from Boris Johnson

Donald Trump has agreed not to interfere in the general election when he visits the UK next week after a plea from Boris Johnson.

21 Sep 2019 Brexit

European Commission believes Boris Johnson's Brexit backstop plans 'fall short'

A leaked European Commission memo has said the latest draft proposals from the UK for a new Brexit deal “fall short of satisfying all the objectives of the Irish backstop”.

21 Sep 2019 Political parties

John McDonnell shuts down prospect of Labour backing Boris Johnson's Brexit deal

John McDonnell has dampened hopes of Labour supporting any Brexit deal signed off by Boris Johnson.

21 Sep 2019 Brexit

Labour MPs vow to revive Commons push for a second referendum in bid to end Brexit 'crisis'

Labour MPs Peter Kyle and Phil Wilson will today promise to bring back a Commons plan to amend any future Brexit deal with a second referendum.

27 Jul 2019 Foreign affairs

Boris Johnson talks 'substantial' post-Brexit trade deal with Donald Trump in first call as PM

Boris Johnson and Donald Trump have agreed to start post-Brexit trade talks "as soon as possible" in their first call since Mr Johnson became Prime Minister.

27 Jul 2019 Political parties

Boris Johnson 'absolutely' rules out election before 31 October Brexit deadline

Boris Johnson has “absolutely” ruled out a general election before the latest Brexit deadline of 31 October.

27 Jul 2019 Economy

Jacob Rees-Mogg orders staff to use imperial measures and double spacing in leaked memo

Jacob Rees-Mogg has issued a new style guide to his staff demanding all non-titled males be called Esquire and ordering them to use imperial measurements.

27 Jul 2019 Home affairs

Labour demands probe into whether Priti Patel has breached ministerial code again

Labour has hit out at new Home Secretary Priti Patel amid claims she may have broken the ministerial code for a second time.