The Independent's Political Editor David Maddox says that despite the clash with Unite, the deputy prime minister’s influence ...

Labour members are eyeing up a surprising candidate to replace Keir Starmer as pressure to deliver "stability and growth" ...

Keir Starmer has achieved the first half of his impossible mission - COMMENT: The small boats deal with France was a negotiating triumph – but if it doesn't work, the prime minister is doomed, says Jo ...