Matt Glamorre | A Thousand Words (Part 1 of 3)
Matthew describes himself as an “outcast amongst outcasts” and looks back on a childhood that swung from idyllic to chaotic: growing up in Hay-on-Wye among his father’s rock-and-roll friends, a farmhouse life in the…
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MEP Glucksmann wins French center-left primary, becoming candidate for presidency
“We are here to win the presidential election: Turn the page on Macronism, stop the far right and change our lives,” he added. But Glucksmann, a staunch supporter of Ukraine and a critic of China, now faces a much…
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Parliament split on EU climate rules opens way for conservative deal with far right
The sometimes uneasy alliance has ensured consistent, bipartisan support for the ETS, Europe’s most powerful tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. But now, a reform of the landmark cap-and-trade scheme, unveiled by…
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Andy Burnham says it is clear Russia interfered in Brexit referendum
Burnham said he had asked whether Moscow had attempted to influence the referendum and received a confirmation that it had. Speaking on the podcast The Rest is Politics, Burnham said: "I asked the question coming to…
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Europeans back Zelenskyy after Trump calls for new Ukrainian leader
“We need continued consistency and clarity on the side of Ukraine,” he told Reuters at a meeting of the governing Christian Democrats. The show of support comes after Zelenskyy and Trump traded barbs Saturday following…
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Zack Polanski signals Green party overhaul after row over Zionism vote
The Green party leader has also questioned whether political parties should seek to define what members believe, in his strongest criticism yet of a motion that has provoked bitter divisions, international condemnation…
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Yes, it’s been a tough week for the Greens: but don’t lose sight of how we’re transforming British politics | Zack Polanski
The transformative leadership of Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay had taken us to an electoral success we'd never seen before. I knew we had even greater potential – and that the country was crying out for the bold…
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Fix airport queues by Christmas, migration commissioner tells Brussels Airport
It has been fully operational at all external Schengen border crossings since April. But it has led to long waits at many airports — particularly over the summer, when some countries switched it off during peak periods .…
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Letters to the Editor – week ending 11th October 2026
Find out how to share your own views here . Hope Again (again) Dear Emma, On Andy’s conference speech. Feeling mixed with intellect. There was an ambiguity because, while I like, support and respect Andy, I quite miss…
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Man arrested in connection with alleged assassination plot against Donald Tusk
Following the meeting, Jacek Dobrzynski, Siemoniak’s spokesperson, told reporters that authorities are “treating this matter very seriously.” “Month after month, year after year, more and more threats and worrying…
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