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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.
'Written with deft and humour': Jo White reviews 'How Not to Be a Political Wife'
Books & culture
By Jo White MP
'Written with deft and humour': Jo White reviews 'How Not to Be a Political Wife'
There may be no official guides for spouses of newly elected MPs, but Sarah Vine’s witty memoir is a good place to start
Lord Waldegrave reviews Lord Heseltine's 'From Acorns to Oaks'
Books & culture
By Lord Waldegrave
Lord Waldegrave reviews Lord Heseltine's 'From Acorns to Oaks'
Although a generous memoir full of praise for those with whom he has worked, at the heart of this book lies a powerful and explosive settling of accounts
London needs culture to be at the heart of our EU reset
Culture
By Rachel Blake MP
London needs culture to be at the heart of our EU reset
London is a city built on culture and culture is built on connection
The Brexit debate has moved on, and so has Britain
Foreign affairs
By Praful Nargund
The Brexit debate has moved on, and so has Britain
If people feel the positive effects of our new EU relationship, then accusations of "Brexit betrayal" will have no purchase whatsoever.
Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
EU-UK horticulture associations mark close collaboration at Chelsea
Keir Starmer Says New UK-EU Deal Is 'What British People Voted For'
Brexit
Keir Starmer Says New UK-EU Deal Is "What British People Voted For"
Keir Starmer has said the new UK deal with the European Union will deliver on what "the British people voted for" at the general election, after the two sides on Monday announced an agreement covering food, defence and students.
The EU-UK summit should be a turning point – the PM needs a plan
Brexit
By Liam Byrne MP
The EU-UK summit should be a turning point – the PM needs a plan
There are moments in politics when tides can turn – an opportunity to strike with vitality, flair, panache or risk of falling short of what the times require.
We should use our EU reset to cut passport queues for more sun and less stress
Foreign affairs
By Luke Charters
We should use our EU reset to cut passport queues for more sun and less stress
It is often little fixes that make the biggest difference to people's lives. A new passport agreement with the EU, making the airport experience quicker and less stressful for hardworking holidaymakers, is a great example.
We cannot afford to miss this opportunity for a deal with Europe
Foreign affairs
By Lord Kirkhope
We cannot afford to miss this opportunity for a deal with Europe
After years of drift in UK–EU relations, there is now a clear opportunity to put substance behind our shared security interests.
In efforts to protect the UK and EU, the best must not become the enemy of the good
Defence
By Lord Dannatt
In efforts to protect the UK and EU, the best must not become the enemy of the good
While speculation about the possibility of some form of ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine has intensified since Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky’s extraordinary meeting in St Peter’s Basilica, the threat from an expansionist Russia will remain
Sir Crawford Falconer Interview: “The House Is Still On Fire' After Trump's Tariffs
Economy
Sir Crawford Falconer Interview: “The House Is Still On Fire" After Trump's Tariffs
Sir Crawford Falconer was the UK’s chief trade negotiation adviser until the end of last year, when his contract ended – and the Labour government declined to renew it. To scrap the post makes for an interesting decision now that questions around global trade are so dominant.
‘Amexit’ must force us to rethink Brexit
Brexit
By Liam Byrne MP
‘Amexit’ must force us to rethink Brexit
Nearly 10 years on from the Brexit vote, the unsayable has become the inescapable.
Jonathan Reynolds: US Criticism Of Beijing’s Economic Policy Is “Reasonable”
Economy
Jonathan Reynolds: US Criticism Of Beijing’s Economic Policy Is “Reasonable”
As Labour looks for a carve-out from Trump’s tariffs, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds tells Sophie Church why the UK should help the US address China’s imbalanced trading position
Caught between Trump and the EU, Starmer must perform a tricky balancing act
Brexit
By Jill Rutter
Caught between Trump and the EU, Starmer must perform a tricky balancing act
There was a chapter in the 2024 Labour manifesto called “Britain reconnected” which set out its plans for a reset with the EU, singling out France and Germany as allies with whom relationships needed to be rebuilt.
When our cities are strong, populist parties like Reform suffer
Communities
By Andrew Carter
When our cities are strong, populist parties like Reform suffer
There is a feeling in Westminster politics that investing in our cities risks creating resentment in nearby towns. But our data shows that simply isn't the case. Where cities have performed stronger, populist politics has suffered.
Mark Francois: I Hope Trump Will Now See Putin For The Murderous Tyrant He Is
Defence
Mark Francois: I Hope Trump Will Now See Putin For The Murderous Tyrant He Is
Mark Francois tells Harriet Symonds about Donald Trump’s tariff war, plans for an Israeli-style ‘Iron Dome’ in the UK and claims Reform has gone AWOL on defence
Lord Wallace reviews 'Could it Happen Here?'
Books & culture
By Lord Wallace of Saltaire
Lord Wallace reviews 'Could it Happen Here?'
Lord Hennessy and Andrew Blick have produced a short but powerful exploration of whether the UK has the constitutional resilience required to resist the demands of a rogue prime minister
Our fishermen cannot afford another disastrous deal
Brexit
By Anna Gelderd MP
Our fishermen cannot afford another disastrous deal
The promises made to fishermen in the Brexit campaign were bold. The delivery has been anything but.
Northern Ireland could be caught in the middle of Trump's EU tariff fight
Foreign affairs
By Sam Lowe and William Haworth
Northern Ireland could be caught in the middle of Trump's EU tariff fight
Post-Brexit arrangements mean Northern Ireland could be acutely impacted by US tariffs. Whether Keir Starmer can sort it out will depend largely on how much Donald Trump cares about the issue.
Trade barriers put UK horticulture at risk Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Trade barriers put UK horticulture at risk
Urgent resolutions are needed for the self-inflicted barriers to trade that is damaging the UK horticulture industry says the HTA
Baroness Fox reviews Ash Sarkar's 'Minority Rule: Adventures in the Culture War'
Books & culture
By Baroness Fox
Baroness Fox reviews Ash Sarkar's 'Minority Rule: Adventures in the Culture War'
I tried to be generous when Ash Sarkar came out against divisive identity politics… but then I read her book
Parties' Failure To Discuss Brexit 'Terrible Abdication Of Responsibility', Says Michael Heseltine
Brexit
Parties' Failure To Discuss Brexit 'Terrible Abdication Of Responsibility', Says Michael Heseltine
A failure to discuss Brexit during the election campaign last year was a “terrible abdication of responsibility” by Labour and the Conservatives, according to former deputy prime minister Michael Heseltine.
Baroness Gisela Stuart reviews Angela Merkel's 'Freedom: Memoirs 1954 – 2021'
Books & culture
By Baroness Gisela Stuart of Edgbaston
Baroness Gisela Stuart reviews Angela Merkel's 'Freedom: Memoirs 1954 – 2021'
Composed in her trademark calm delivery, but infused with little to capture the reader’s curiosity, Angela Merkel’s achievements – as well as her failures – deserve more insightful analysis than this