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Australia’s top envoy in London reflects on moving from politics to diplomacy and on the deep historical ties that bind his country with the United Kingdom.

His schedule is packed but there’s never a dull day for Neil Wigan, the British ambassador to Israel. He gives the lowdown on his life in Israel

The political philosopher ponders policy, populism and the changed landscape of European politics

Kenneth Clarke delivered a final parting shot to the Johnson administration at the Carlton Club on the eve of the election – and it’s one that will keep

Another administration, another set of Spads – but is there a trend in favour of lobbyists taking on senior advisory positions?

Before this magazine went to press I found myself in Portcullis House in the office of a well-known MP.

When the clocks struck 11pm on 31 January, it was the end of our 45-year relationship with the EU.

William Cash considers Boris Johnson’s Christmas break in Mustique and finds a prime minister’s choice of holiday location to be highly revealing.

Jacob Rees-Mogg’s languid pose on the Treasury bench launched a thousand memes on social media. Five observers interpret his body language for us.

This fortress at the heart of Westminster acts as if it owns the public finances and such a monopolistic attitude is deeply damaging.