Michael Goodier

Keir Starmer has claimed the “tide could be turning” on shoplifting, pointing to a 17% rise in people charged for what has become a hot political issue.

Starmer’s party has lost out to Reform and the Greens, with no respite in Scotland, Wales or England

Local elections have fundamentally reshaped the political landscape in England. Labour suffered heavy losses , losing ground to the Green party and

Exclusive: Where parties fielded multiple candidates in last week’s vote, those at top of list were more likely to be picked

Hospitals in England have hit a key target for improving the time it takes patients to get treatment, which prompted Wes Streeting to declare that Labour's “plan for the NHS is working” before departing as health secretary

Data discredits claims reawakened by the death of Henry Nowak that UK police actions disadvantage white people

The US government has joined criticism of alleged two-tier policing in the UK in the wake of Henry Nowak's murder . How did the term enter the mainstream, and is there any basis for the claim?

Guardian investigation also finds same areas experienced relative decline over same period

The PM said in May that ‘stories beat spreadsheets’, but what does the data tell us about his time in office?

Keir Starmer is to step down as prime minister after just two years in office.