Rachel Reeves
As Brexit turns 5, Brits celebrate with more expensive booze
A new tax system means higher prices for some of the U.K.’s favorite tipples.
EU decorum cracks over green agenda
Britain’s Rachel Reeves needs a growth miracle
UK climate chief Ed Miliband is fighting a losing battle
Davos 2025: Will Trump’s ‘golden age’ pay off?
Keir Starmer accused of running a ‘boys’ club’ as three men given key jobs
Britain purged its antitrust watchdog. Big Tech couldn’t be happier.
Britain tells regulators to go easy on regulation, actually
The chancellor has turned to the obvious people to really get growth going: pencil-pushers.
PMQs: Badenoch misses an open goal as Starmer gets lucky
Strong, specific questions from the Tory leader soon gave way to a scatter-shot approach.
Relief for UK’s embattled finance minister as inflation falls — with caveats
Better-than-expected figures come as Rachel Reeves faces intense scrutiny.
Knives are out for Britain’s boxed-in finance minister
If Rachel Reeves succumbs, “the wolves” are likely to turn on embattled PM Starmer.
Jack leaves Sam
Sky News’ deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard have their guide to the day ahead in British politics – for one last time, because …
Forget Elon Musk — here’s what’s really terrifying the UK government
A return to austerity was not in Keir Starmer’s plans — and it risks shredding Labour’s credibility while populists snap at its heels.
‘Reengagement with China’ to boost British economy by up to £1B, Reeves says in Beijing
British chancellor touts £600M in deals as she defends move to improve relations with China.
Echoes of Truss fiasco as UK markets reel from stagflation fears
Borrowing costs hit 17-year highs and sterling falls as the budget and Donald Trump’s imminent return dent confidence.
Embrace China despite Trump, says CBI boss
The U.K. can position itself between the “two 500 pound gorillas staring at each other,” Rupert Soames said.
Elon Musk should steer clear of politics, says top British businessman
Elon Musk’s controversial postings on British politics have ignited the row over the United Kingdom’s long-running child grooming scandal. Musk’s interventions and his proximity to Donald Trump …
POLITICO London Playbook awards 2024
From minister of the year to WTF moment, Westminster’s essential newsletter picks the winners of 2024.
Westminster’s tips for a perfect Christmas lunch
Before you face the biggest feast of the year, check out how U.K. politicians prepare for the big day.
PMQs: Badenoch wins by punching Starmer on pensioners
Winter fuel payments took center stage in the final PMQs of 2024 — with Starmer’s defense getting a frosty reception.
Prince Andrew spy scandal rocks British establishment
The prince, the prime ministers and the alleged spy: what we know about the scandal gripping the U.K.
Westminster’s class war over private schools
For centuries, Westminster has been dominated by politicians who attended some of the most prestigious schools in the country. This week on Westminster Insider, host Sascha O’Sullivan …
Poll: Brexit voters would accept free movement for EU single market access
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Donald Trump’s election victory “fundamentally changed” U.K.-EU relations, polling found.
UK chancellor tells Brussels: We won’t choose Trump over EU
The U.K. finance minister dismissed the idea that Britain would have to pick sides in a possible trade war between the EU and U.S.
UK chancellor heads to Brussels, distracting EU from Trump’s ‘crazy world’
Five years after Brexit, Rachel Reeves will find Europe ready to talk ― as it looks for respite from some of its own troubles.
‘Tell us what you want’: Labour gets cozy with the City as 2008 crash fades
Long gone are the days of banker-bashing, as Labour asks the finance sector to help write the rules.
Russia bans top UK politicians over mean words
Lengthy statement laments “Russophobic” views of U.K. cabinet ministers as war of words continues.
UK could strike back at Trump with taxes on Harleys and Jack Daniel’s
Britain prefers a deal over a trade war — but is sharpening its tools just in case.
Netanyahu arrest warrant shows Starmer’s Israel dilemma
The UK prime minister risks pleasing nobody as debate swirls over the International Criminal Court’s move.