UK politics
Everything But Brexit: All the Terrible Stuff the Government Has Done Since the EU Referendum
As the government gears up to triggering Article 50, here's our new guide to all the bad moves Tories have made while we've been distracted by Brexit.
The Scottish Town Planning to Give Everyone Free Money
Could Kelty's citizens income experiment show the way to utopia?
Exploring the Mental Health Crisis in Britain's Prisons
The police, the probation service and the country's health services are all feeling the strain of dealing with offenders with mental health problems—and in many cases failing.
Police Callouts for Mental Health Incidents Are Up 43 Percent Since 2011
Data obtained by VICE shows police are attending to record numbers of people in crisis as officers "pick up the flak" for cuts to services
Why Do So Few Young People Talk to Their MPs in Person?
A new Channel 5 documentary takes us "behind closed doors" at MPs' surgeries, but there seem to be only two types of people showing up—and none of them are under 60.
Why Don't The Panelists On 'Question Time' Ever Let Rip At The Public?
Because it is a weekly reminder of just how ugly and slow democracy can be.
The Tories' Opponents Have Found an Effective New Way to Criticise Them
For months Theresa May has held her party together despite ideological differences. But this week her political rivals found a way to turn that against her.
What Are Opposition MPs Hoping to Get Out of Debating Article 50?
Now we know that Article 50 will be put to a Parliamentary vote, this is what Labour and SNP MPs will likely be angling for.
Corbyn's Cabinet Reshuffle Sees the Messiah Assume His Final Shape
Thursday and Friday's Labour shadow cabinet rejig didn't take as long as January's – thankfully – and felt less omnishambolic than normal.
It's the Beginning of the End For Ukip
Brexit is happening and their anti-immigration rhetoric has been picked up by the Tories, so there's nothing left for Ukip to do but punch itself in the face.
Tony Blair Is Desperate to Re-Write His Legacy
The former PM has hinted he's open to a return to politics – only problem is, nobody wants him back.