Day 1 at the CPC17
The Conservative Party Conference has officially been opened, and it is depressing.
The Conservative Party Conference has officially been opened, and it is depressing.
2017 is almost over, and we’re writing again. Here are the best bits of the year in politics.
Quite resolutely and unequivocally I am a feminist. There is no denying it, and why would I want to? James Patrick Wearmouth, Political Editor, looks into feminism.
The election is just days away… why are people supporting such an extreme, buffoon of a man?
After an hour and a half of heated debate, who was crowned the winner in this contentious battle between vice-presidential hopefuls?
Does UKIP really have much to live for? Will Diane James be the fresh leadership the party needs to heal divisions?
Your essential guide to local politics (and more). Inside this special edition: a child is born; a peasants’ revolt; a diplomatic row; a WORLD EXCLUSIVE on Christianity and politics; and five referendums (can you spot them all?). Also: a quiz question!
Could it be enough to keep George Ferguson in City Hall?
In which our political editor investigates UKIP’s Bristol strategy.
A devolution referendum, George Ferguson’s trousers, some ‘pretty thin gruel’ – and more! Find out what your local politicians have been up to recently.