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Critics say perception that peerages may be a reward for donations harms upper house’s reputation – especially when peers do little to participate

President Trump is well known for his long, steel-gripped, push-and-pull handshakes

Rishi Sunak lost eight members of his government during his first 12 months as prime minister.

COMMENT: Hand-delivering a red-sealed note from King Charles was an undeniable masterstroke of British soft power, says Jon Sopel – but in playing his royal Trump card, Keir Starmer must not believe he has done all he must do to win over the US president for good, says Jon Sopel

The recent ‘hand jiu-jitsu’ with Keir Starmer is just the latest awkward exchange between the US president and world leaders

Winston Churchill coined the phrase to describe what has become an enduring diplomatic priority, but relationships between leaders have varied.

Contact could unsettle some in Labour given her past record on the issue including criticism of Lammy report

Nigel Farage’s former advisor has condemned Labour’s immigration raid videos, describing them as “unpleasant and nasty.”

In today’s newsletter: As the Home Office trails a tough new stance against illegal immigration, Daniel Trilling explains what an alternative approach might look like

Veterans of May and Johnson governments share lessons from their experiences with unpredictable US president

A new book on Keir Starmer’s rise to power has caused a stir in Westminster.