Ann Widdecombe was famously forthright with her opinions - Peter Summers/ I don't remember any occasion in which Ann ...

Ann Widdecombe proved she could lock horns with anyone in the House of Commons, but when an unexpected opportunity came up to embrace the world of ballroom dancing she was happy to let herself be ...

Iranian leaders face a renewed call from London to "fully reopen" the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, after the breakdown of a ceasefire in the Middle East. Making a statement in the House of Commons, ...

Within minutes, clips of Kemi Badenoch’s withering “spiteful class warrior” jibe aimed at the Education Secretary during ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A collection of four historically significant boxes, each with direct links to Sir Winston Churchill or his offices, is set to go under the hammer next week, with an estimated combined value of up to ...

Four boxes with direct provenance to Sir Winston Churchill or his offices are expected to sell for up to £215,000 at auction. The pieces will be sold next week in Christie’s Exceptional Sale: ...

Starmer, Reeves, Miliband and Phillipson were each subjected to a beating By Megan Kenyon Keir Starmer stepped up to the despatch box this afternoon for his first PMQs since he resigned. As he ...

Tory leader writes to Sir Keir Starmer and six of his potential successors to offer Conservative support for reforms Sabrina Miller was named Young Journalist of the Year at the 2025 Press Awards.

It feels, at last, like we are seeing the political will to enforce the law and protect citizens. The test, though, is not what was read from the throne but what follows King Charles III sits with ...

Welcome back to your weekly federal politics update, with Courtney Gould bringing you up to speed on the happenings in Parliament House. Chris Bowen is known for his distinct attack style during ...