Tim Shipman

In No 10 the Labour leader has too often seemed at the mercy of events — he must set clear strategic goals if his government is to get back on track

The prime minister will spell out his Plan for Change this week with a focus on early years education. But Louise Haigh’s resignation and budget woes threaten to bring him down to earth

A ‘cultural enrichment programme’ would bring young Europeans to Britain for set-length courses in exchange for cutting red tape

As Sir Keir Starmer trudges towards his ‘milestones’, Nigel Farage is winning support. But it’s the Tories who should be looking over their shoulder

The Italian prime minister has combined populism with pragmatism to charm sceptics of her right-wing agenda. Now world leaders — including ours — want to be her best friend

2024 was a year of black humour, big stunts and bigger mistakes — with a couple of moments that were memorable for the right reasons

This country may not be big enough for both Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch — but danger still lurks around every corner for Keir Starmer

Crisis? What crisis? On the anniversary of Jim Callaghan returning from abroad to downplay the Winter of Discontent, the chancellor may understand how he felt

At 91 the former Conservative MP is a big beast contemplating his legacy. What would he do to give Reform a mauling? He invites Tim Shipman over for shepherd’s pie

British royals, politicians and universities are easy targets for Chinese spies, the first female director of the intelligence agency says — and one reason she’s written a thriller about it