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Impose Sanctions On Israel Like Those Used Against Apartheid South Africa, Says Former Scottish First Minister
Impose Sanctions On Israel Like Those Used Against Apartheid South Africa, Says Former Scottish First Minister
Foreign affairs
A former first minister of Scotland has called on the UK to impose trade sanctions on Israel like those used against apartheid South Africa in the 1980s.
Western Security Guarantees Could Include 'Building A Stronger Ukrainian Military'
Defence
Western Security Guarantees Could Include "Building A Stronger Ukrainian Military"
PM Praises Western Unity Ahead Of Further Ukraine Peace Talks
Defence
PM Praises Western Unity Ahead Of Further Ukraine Peace Talks
Downing Street Says There Should Be No Limitations On Ukraine Joining NATO
Foreign affairs
Downing Street Says There Should Be No Limitations On Ukraine Joining NATO
Keir Starmer To Join Zelensky's Meeting With Trump In Washington
Defence
Keir Starmer To Join Zelensky's Meeting With Trump In Washington
No NATO For Ukraine, But Take Putin’s Assets, Says Reform
Foreign affairs
No NATO For Ukraine, But Take Putin’s Assets, Says Reform
Labour MP Offers US Vice President JD Vance Personal Tour Of Constituency
Foreign affairs
Labour MP Offers US Vice President JD Vance Personal Tour Of Constituency
Opinion
We must impose heavy sanctions on Israel
Foreign affairs
By Humza Yousaf
We must impose heavy sanctions on Israel
The migration deal with France shows the UK needs the ECHR
Foreign affairs
By Tony Vaughan KC MP
The migration deal with France shows the UK needs the ECHR
How King Edward III might stop the Chinese mega-embassy
Foreign affairs
By Luke de Pulford
How King Edward III might stop the Chinese mega-embassy
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How Ruthless Will Starmer's Reshuffle Be?
How Ruthless Will Starmer's Reshuffle Be?
Political parties
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Sharon Gaffka Partner content
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Sharon Gaffka
By Total Politics Impact
Social affairs
When will Keir Starmer do his Cabinet reshuffle?
When will Keir Starmer do his Cabinet reshuffle?
By Jim Murphy
Political parties
Tory Councillors Launch Bid To Close Down Cheshire Asylum Hotel After Epping Ruling
Tory Councillors Launch Bid To Close Down Cheshire Asylum Hotel After Epping Ruling
Home affairs
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference ##sash##
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
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Parliament's People Awards
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Dominic Raab's Pret Special
Brexit
By Robert Hutton
Dominic Raab's Pret Special
He doesn't have the same lunch every day. Really.
Trade Envoys: Cheap, Effective Diplomacy Or Patronage-Fuelled Freebie Fest?
Foreign affairs
Trade Envoys: Cheap, Effective Diplomacy Or Patronage-Fuelled Freebie Fest?
A neat way of getting freebies while ducking transparency around interests, or an inexpensive scheme for bringing highly valued growth and business to the UK? Sienna Rodgers takes a look at trade envoys
Tales From The Front: MPs Share Their Stories From Ukraine
Defence
Tales From The Front: MPs Share Their Stories From Ukraine
From shortly after the invasion to today, British parliamentarians have been visiting Ukraine to learn and, where possible, to support. We asked a selection to share their most abiding memories
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Parliament must act now to end the debt crisis undermining global aid
Economy
By Noah Law MP
Parliament must act now to end the debt crisis undermining global aid
The British public hasn’t lost its compassion, but it has lost trust in how international aid is delivered.
Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks Must Include Kyiv, Downing Street Says
Foreign affairs
Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks Must Include Kyiv, Downing Street Says
A peace deal between Ukraine and Russia must include Kyiv, Downing Street has emphasised.
Keir Starmer Says New Israeli Ground Offensive Will Cause More Bloodshed
Foreign affairs
Keir Starmer Says New Israeli Ground Offensive Will Cause More Bloodshed
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the Israeli government's decision to take control of Gaza is "wrong" and will only bring more "bloodshed".
Israel wants to eradicate Gaza – of course we're right to recognise Palestine
Foreign affairs
By Uma Kumaran MP
Israel wants to eradicate Gaza – of course we're right to recognise Palestine
I’ve supported the recognition of Palestinian statehood for as long as I’ve been active in politics.
Labour Party Divided Over Prime Minister's Palestinian State Recognition Plan
Foreign affairs
Labour Party Divided Over Prime Minister's Palestinian State Recognition Plan
The Labour Party has faced significant internal conflict following the Prime Minister’s pledge to recognise a Palestinian state by September, causing a deep rift in the party.
The Professor Will See You Now: How do you solve a problem like Maria?
Foreign affairs
By Professor Philip Cowley
The Professor Will See You Now: How do you solve a problem like Maria?
Professor Philip Cowley offers a political science lesson for The House’s readers. This week: what's in a politician's name?
Labour MPs Clash With National Security Adviser Over Palestinian State Recognition
Foreign affairs
Labour MPs Clash With National Security Adviser Over Palestinian State Recognition
Exclusive: A number of Labour MPs met UK national security adviser Jonathan Powell in a testy and emotionally charged conversation over the government’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state.
The UK's Palestine recognition pledge makes the return of hostages less likely
Foreign affairs
By Adrian Cohen
The UK's Palestine recognition pledge makes the return of hostages less likely
Earlier this week, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced the UK government will recognise a Palestinian state in September – unless Israel meets certain conditions, including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza.
Labour MPs Urge No 10 To Reconsider Palestine Recognition Amid Hostage Concerns
Foreign affairs
Labour MPs Urge No 10 To Reconsider Palestine Recognition Amid Hostage Concerns
A number of Labour MPs have urged No 10 to reconsider recognising a Palestinian state in September if Hamas are still holding hostages in Gaza.
Keir Starmer Announces UK Will Recognise Palestinian State Unless Israel Meets Conditions
Foreign affairs
Keir Starmer Announces UK Will Recognise Palestinian State Unless Israel Meets Conditions
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has committed conditional support to recognising a Palestinian state in September.
Donald Trump Calls London Mayor Sadiq Khan A 'Nasty Person'
Foreign affairs
Donald Trump Calls London Mayor Sadiq Khan A "Nasty Person"
US President Donald Trump said that London Mayor Sadiq Khan was a “nasty person” who had done a “terrible job” in office.
Donald Trump Praises UK's 'Stronger Stance' On Immigration
Foreign affairs
Donald Trump Praises UK's "Stronger Stance" On Immigration
US President Donald Trump praised Keir Starmer’s government for taking a "much stronger stance" on immigration.
We must not repeat the mistakes of past cuts to the aid budget
Foreign affairs
By Jillian Popkins
We must not repeat the mistakes of past cuts to the aid budget
Whether it is the impact of cuts on women and girls or the money spent on asylum hotels, we will not shy away from scrutinising the government's aid plans.
In an uncertain world, we must defend the BBC World Service
Culture
By Peter Prinsley
In an uncertain world, we must defend the BBC World Service
The President of the USA and the supreme leader of Iran would have you believe two different things that can’t both be true: Iran’s ability to build a nuclear weapon has either been set back by decades, or it has only been set back by a few months.
German Chancellor To Pledge New Steps To Tackle Small Boat Crossings On UK Visit
Foreign affairs
German Chancellor To Pledge New Steps To Tackle Small Boat Crossings On UK Visit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to commit to new action to tackle illegal migration to the UK when he meets Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday.
The Rundown Podcast: Can Starmer And Macron Renew The ‘Entente Cordiale’?
Foreign affairs
The Rundown Podcast: Can Starmer And Macron Renew The ‘Entente Cordiale’?
Bonjour and bienvenue to the latest episode of The Rundown, which takes a look at the state of UK-Franco relations amid this week’s state visit to Britain by Emmanuel Macron.
UK And France Announce 'One In, One Out' Illegal Migration Returns Deal
Foreign affairs
UK And France Announce 'One In, One Out' Illegal Migration Returns Deal
Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have announced a new UK-France illegal migrant returns deal as part of a joint bid to tackle small boat crossings.
The improved UK-France relationship must deliver tangible gains
Brexit
By Naomi Smith
The improved UK-France relationship must deliver tangible gains
Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron's warm words for one another must yield concrete results. If not, it is their far-right rivals who will benefit.
Macron is right – let's revive the school French exchange to secure a future together
Culture
By Tonia Antoniazzi MP
Macron is right – let's revive the school French exchange to secure a future together
As a former French teacher, I think I must have been the first MP to reply to Black Rod’s invitation to President Macron’s visit to address parliamentarians in Westminster. And I got to the Royal Gallery on Tuesday early – I was in row five!
Macron Says UK And France “Will Deliver Together” On Tackling Illegal Migration
Foreign affairs
Macron Says UK And France “Will Deliver Together” On Tackling Illegal Migration
President Emmanuel Macron has told Parliament that Britain and France will "deliver together” on tackling illegal migration.
To upgrade the UK-German relationship, we need ambitious parliamentary links
Foreign affairs
By Dr Ed Turner and Nicolai von Ondarza
To upgrade the UK-German relationship, we need ambitious parliamentary links
In the coming weeks, a new bilateral treaty between the UK and Germany will likely be signed.
Labour MPs Demand Colleagues Lose Whip Over Palestine Action Vote
Foreign affairs
Labour MPs Demand Colleagues Lose Whip Over Palestine Action Vote
Labour MPs have urged the government to remove the party whip from nine MPs who voted against proscribing Palestine Action.
Iran has been the loser in this conflict – but its isolated leader may still reject a deal
Defence
By Jack Straw
Iran has been the loser in this conflict – but its isolated leader may still reject a deal
It is the Iranian leadership's almost pathological hatred for Israel, rather than the possession of nuclear weapons per se, which has made it imperative that Iran should never possess such weapon systems
It's time to put an end to financial secrecy in the British Virgin Islands
Economy
By Sir Andrew Mitchell and Lloyd Hatton MPs
It's time to put an end to financial secrecy in the British Virgin Islands
We cannot credibly aspire to be the anti-corruption capital of the world while the British Virgin Islands continues to avoid proper transparency.
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Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
2025
Bayview Suite 2
Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
2025
Room 4A and 4B
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
Total Politics at the Conservative Party Conference
2025
Derby Suite
Total Politics at the Conservative Party Conference
Parliament's People Awards
2026
The Palace of Westminster
Parliament's People Awards