American democracy is in crisis. That’s why the US can’t be counted on to act responsibly on the world stage with any consistency
Exclusive: Senior Tory accuses Boris Johnson of overseeing ‘scandal in plain sight’ as it’s revealed party treasurers who donate £3m are almost always offered peerages
British colonialism’s horrific legacy has not only suppressed this complex African state’s prosperity but is now causing dangerous desertification
Exclusive: Opposition MPs call for ban on ‘moonlighting’ as it’s revealed an ex-PM and a cabinet minister are among highest earners
The success of Johnson, whom Charlie Hebdo described as a ‘cockerel who sings while its feet are stuck in shit’, mystifies the French public
State capture happens when narrow interest groups take control of public policy, buying influence to rewrite the rules. There are signs it’s happening in Britain
The people should be sovereign – but it is the power of wealth that is steering the UK’s course. A few simple but strong measures would fix that
The Owen Paterson scandal doesn’t surprise me; MPs shouldn’t be trusted. That’s why Westminster is plagued with scandals
I’ve been a trans activist for more than 30 years. Shon Faye’s debut book makes me think we were far too polite in my day
Labour accused Tories of ‘wallowing in sleaze’ as vote to create new committee to review misconduct rules passes in Parliament
