Politicians

Amazon Video’s ‘The Fake Sheikh’: is Mazher Mahmood a hero or villain?

Ken Livingstone's notable political moments, plus age, children and newts

Mike Yarwood death: Impressionist and comedian dies aged 82

Image of a English Heritage Blue Plaque for Ronnie Ronalde at 126 Downham Road, Islington, London. The official blue plaque scheme could soon be expanded beyond London (Aaron Chown/PA Wire)

Official blue plaque scheme could soon be expanded beyond London

There have been calls to expand the free school meals scheme to all primary-aged children (Credit: Getty Images)

Politicians need to listen to voters and feed our school children Heather Carrick

Chef Jamie Oliver has called on politicians to prioritise children's health by expanding the free school meals scheme. (Credit: Getty Images)

Jamie Oliver calls for politicians to 'prioritise' free school meals

Former UK Chancellor George Osborne is making headlines at the moment following a scandal surrounding the theft of artefacts from the British Museum. Credit: Getty Images

Who is George Osborne? From Tory Chancellor to British Museum chairman

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 06: Phillip Schofield attends the TRIC awards at Grosvenor House on July 06, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Could Phillip Schofield be planning a TV comeback and memoir?

Paris Hilton (left), Robert Downey Jr, and Lindsay Lohan have had their mugshots taken.

Top 10 historic mugshots ever taken before Donald Trump

People eat lunch inside the India Club restaurant in London (CHRIS J RATCLIFFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Historic restaurant to close after 70 years - what was on the menu?

NationalWorld says it's time to tighten up politicians' rules and give taxpayers value for money. Credit: Getty/Kim Mogg

Time to tighten up parliament rules and give taxpayers value for money Ralph Blackburn

Nicola Sturgeon, David Davis, Nadine Dorries, and Angela Rayner have all had their expenses questioned in the past

Most outrageous politician expenses after Nicola Sturgeon's £14m bill

App promises to make you look like Barbie - but only if you're white

Our politicians need to do more to protect the environment. Credit: Mark Hall/Getty

Politicians need to show courage with environmental policies Ralph Blackburn

Rishi Sunak university: Full list of degrees studied by MPs in Cabinet including Jeremy Hunt and Michael Gove

Full list of university degrees studied by MPs in government’s Cabinet

Zac Goldsmith has resigned from government

Tory minister Zac Goldsmith resigns as MP

Jeremy Corbyn and Boris Johnson have attended Glastonbury (Pic:Getty)

Meet politicians such as Boris Johnson who have been to Glastonbury

While Cameron accepted mistakes had been made in how his government prepared for a possible pandemic, he was less open to criticism of his era of “austerity”. Credit: Kim Mogg / NationalWorld

David Cameron happy to accept failures over anything but austerity Imogen Howse

The former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi gestures as he takes part at the meeting of young people of PDL (People of Freedom), in central Rome, on September 9, 2009. AFP PHOTO/ ANDREAS SOLARO (Photo by Andreas SOLARO and - / AFP) (Photo by ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP via Getty Images)

Which reported 'cosmetic procedures' did Silvio Berlusconi undergo?

Kathleen Folbigg has been pardoned after 20 years behind bars (Pic:Getty)

Why has Kathleen Folbigg been pardoned after 20 years?

15 MPs are currently sitting as independents in the House of Commons (images: PA/Getty Images)

Explainer 15 MPs who have been suspended from their political parties

Chris Hipkins will become New Zealand’s next Prime Minister (Photo: Getty Images)

Who is New Zealand prime minister Chris Hipkins?

Britain's Lady Amelia Windsor poses on the red carpet upon arrival to attend the HBO original drama series "House of the Dragon" premiere at Leicester Square Gardens, in London, on August 15, 2022. (Photo by HOLLIE ADAMS / AFP) (Photo by HOLLIE ADAMS/AFP via Getty Images)

Five royals who you will not see at King Charles’ coronation

Alexei Navalny has allegedly been poisoned while imprisoned in Russia. (Credit: Getty images)

Alexei Navalny allegedly poisoned and suffering severe stomach pains

Sir Keir Starmer has defended his party’s attack advert (images: Twitter/Getty Images)

Keir Starmer defends Labour attack ad targeting Rishi Sunak

Democratic state Rep. Justin Jones. (Photo by Seth Herald/Getty Images)

Two Democrats expelled from Tennessee house over gun-protest

Fiona Bruce on the set of Question Time. Question Time is returning to TV screens - days after the pay of its host Fiona Bruce was revealed. The flagship BBC One political show will be back Thursday with a slightly larger virtual audience than in the last series.

Full panel line-up for BBC Question Time in Bristol

Drug policy researcher Volteface has compiled a list of every MP who has admitted using drugs, as the government poises to crackdown on antisocial behaviour (Photos: Getty and Adobe Stock)

The UK politicians that have admitted using recreational drugs

Susanna Reid and Donald Trump (Getty)

Susanna Reid and Keir Starmer both trend today for good and bad

Gary Lineker is challenging threatening tweets sent to his son George (Pic:Getty)

Who are Gary Lineker’s sons as BBC host challenges Twitter's Elon Musk

Match of the Day anchor Gary Lineker was asked by the BBC to step back from presenting their flagship football highlights program, Match of the Day, until they agree on a social media policy. Lineker, a former England international football player and previous winner of the prestigious Golden Boot award, tweeted his own views on the government’s Stop Small Boats policy provoking a row over the impartiality of freelance BBC TV presenters.

BBC licence payers, not Lineker, robbed of freedom of expression David Montgomery

Betty Boothroyd, first female speaker in the House of Commons, has died aged 93 (Credit: Getty Images)

Despite proposals, late speaker Betty Boothroyd was married to her job

11 times activist group Led by Donkeys have trolled UK and US politicians and mocked companies - in pictures

Led by Donkeys: 11 times activists mocked politicians and companies

Boris Johnson has become the highest-paid MP this year as politicians declare an eye-watering £8 million in earnings on top of their parliamentary salaries. Credit: Getty Images

Explainer Boris Johnson tops list as MPs declare £8M in outside earnings

The Andrew Neil Show returns to Channel 4 this Sunday. (Credit: Channel 4)

Explainer The Andrew Neil Show returns to Channel 4 for a third season

Iranian and Russian hackers targeting UK journalists and politicians

Donald Trump will be allowed back on Facebook and Instagram (Photo: Getty Images)

Meta reinstates Donald Trump on Facebook after two-year ban

Rishi Sunak today took on Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer at the weekly PMQs session in the House of Commons. Credit: PA

Analysis Who won PMQs? Our verdict as Sunak and Starmer clash over economy

A watchdog has told MPs they can host Christmas parties at taxpayers’ expense. Credit: Mark Hall / NationalWorld

MPs told they can expense Christmas parties for staff to taxpayers

Players kneel down against racism before the UEFA EURO 2020 Group D football match between England and Scotland at Wembley Stadium in London on June 18, 2021 (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

England will take the knee in Qatar as OneLove armbands plan abandoned

How long can Liz Truss remain Prime Minister? Credit: Mark Hall / NationalWorld

Long read: Will Liz Truss remain as Prime Minister after U-turns?

The Metropolitan Police will issue 20 fines over the No 1o partygate scandal (Photo: Getty Images)

Met Police to issue 20 fines over No 10 lockdown breaching parties

Boris Johnson faced an angry reaction in the House of Commons (Photos: PA)

‘He must go’: how MPs have reacted to Sue Gray’s report into partygate

Jack Dromey passed away at the age of 73 last week. (Credit: Getty)

MPs hold minute’s silence for Jack Dromey who passed away aged 73

Innocent people dying in the Channel is cost of political cowardice

The Owen Paterson scandal has raised questions about lobbying in the UK political system (image: Shutterstock)

What is lobbying in politics? Rules and Owen Paterson row explained

Supermarket bosses have warned of food shortages in the coming weeks (Photo: Getty)

How serious are the UK’s supply chain issues?

Sir Lindsay Hoyle is set to welcome parliamentary counterparts from around the globe to his home town (image: Ian Robinson/UK Parliament)

Lancashire hotpot and butter pie on the menu at G7 Speakers’ Summit

Flags are being flown at half mast as a mark of respect for the late Duke of Edinburgh (Photo: Danny Lawson/Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

UK leaders prepare to pay tribute to the late Duke of Edinburgh