Section: Opinion

‘Stupid’, ‘childish’ and ‘AAHHHHHH’: MPs’ verdict on No 10’s latest manoeuvre

Health secretary Wes Streeting appears in a stronger position than ever following a bizarre briefing about leadership challenges from Downing Street

Shehab Khan
Muslims revealed BBC bias years ago. No one listened

As political pressure claims two top BBC scalps, it seems the broadcaster’s partiality is only a scandal when the attack comes from the right

Faisal Hanif
Rachel Reeves’s pre-budget speech has done little to calm MPs’ nerves

‘After 16 months I’m not sure blaming the predecessors for breaking a manifesto pledge that the Tories said we were going to break is going to wash’

Shehab Khan

Rightwing attacks on multiculturalism are a cynical smokescreen

Minority communities are not to blame for the UK’s problems — the likes of Robert Jenrick and Nigel Farage are
Streeting’s Reform attack signals a change in Labour — with or without Starmer

As Nigel Farage’s party continues to gain ground, the health secretary has won unusual praise for his strong words about Sarah Pochin
In an uncertain world, I am drawn to family gatherings and a place on my grandmother’s sofa

There is so much beauty in the simple act of gathering: the laughter between generations, gossiping, the silence that no one needs to fill, all over several rounds of tea
Chaotic desi parties: endearing, baffling and somehow entirely on brand

Weddings, charity galas, family gatherings… Why does almost every event come with logistical calamity?
I’m a GP who reversed falling vaccination rates in my local area. Here’s how

Dr Zoyah Hussain, who leads on immunisations in her area of West Yorkshire, dispels myths and explains how her work is helping buck the national trend
Rachel Reeves’ next move could make or break the government

Labour MPs admit the forthcoming autumn budget ‘won’t go down well’. But choosing the winners and losers is in the chancellor’s hands