Politics

Today's Big Question Zack Polanski is preparing for a successful day at the polls but questions over the party’s commitment to rooting out racism continue

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 7 May 26

Talking Points Iran war will overshadow the meeting with Xi

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 6 May 26

The Explainer Three-year statutory investigation will look into how gangs operated as well as alleged cover-ups by institutions such as the police and local authorities

By The Week UK Last updated 6 May 26

Today's Big Question Both sides want an end to the war but on their terms – and they remain far apart

By The Week UK Published 6 May 26

The Explainer Rupert Lowe’s upstart outfit could cost Reform UK crucial votes or drag it even further to the right

By The Week UK Published 6 May 26

Speed Read The decision came amid apparent in-fighting between the justices

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 5 May 26

Today's Big Question Fracturing of electorate ‘brings governability into question’ and ‘creates particular problems of democratic legitimacy’

By The Week UK Published 5 May 26

Speed Read The case could create more tensions ahead of the midterms

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 4 May 26

The Explainer After next week’s elections, the Party of Wales looks likely to become the largest group in the Welsh Parliament

By The Week UK Published 3 May 26

In the Spotlight The president may be ‘trying to look relaxed’, but upcoming midterms and rising oil prices are ramping up pressure

By The Week UK Published 2 May 26

Talking Point Zack Polanski’s party is riding high in the polls, but face challenges

By The Week UK Published 2 May 26

IN THE SPOTLIGHT From beached whales to road-kill raccoons and an infamous brain worm, the Health and Human Services Secretary has had his share of wild encounters.

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 1 May 26