Blair: majority soon in parliament for new Brexit referendum – Politics live
Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments, as Tory backbench anger simmers after EU warns deal ‘not open for negotiation’
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Labour must prepare itself now for a second referendum
A people’s vote will be painful and dangerous. But Labour should be ready – and avoid the mistakes of the 2016 campaign
Read moreIMF warns global economic stability at risk from no-deal Brexit
Sajid Javid: English tests for people seeking UK citizenship will get harder – Politics live
Rolling coverage of the Conservative party conference in Birmingham, including Theresa May’s morning interviews and Boris Johnson’s speech
Read moreGlobal economic growth has peaked, warns OECD
Leading thinktank scales back forecasts and warns escalating trade war is denting investment
Read moreDonald Trump arrives in UK for start of contentious visit
A zombie prime minister has proved remarkably difficult to finish off
Over the year since the general election, Tories have found it easier to describe Mrs May as useless than they have to agree which of them would make things better Read more
Sajid Javid disowns ‘hostile environment’ phrase in first outing as home secretary – Politics live
UK anti-obesity drive at risk from new US trade deal, doctors warn
Post-Brexit pact could result in Britain importing foods high in fat and sugar, paediatricians say
Read moreEnemies, traitors, saboteurs: how can we face the future with this anger in our politics?
The language we use in public and on social media has repercussions. The first step must greater civility
Read moreDonald Trump says US could re-enter Paris climate deal
In ITV interview US president also says he would take tougher stand on Brexit than Theresa May
Read moreThe Guardian view on the power of heresy
An idea whose time has come: Over the holiday season the Guardian is examining themes that have emerged to give shape to 2018. Today we look at the humanity of departing from dogma
Read moreDamian Green qualifies for £17,000 pay-off, Cabinet Office confirms – Politics live
Prime minister flies to Poland after third cabinet departure in two months creates further headache for government
- Full report: Damian Green sacked as first secretary of state
- Timeline: how a leak led to a downfall
- Who’s who in the Damian Green inquiry
Government backs down on Brexit date as bill clears key hurdle
Theresa May accepts compromise allowing legislation to pass to next stage after eight days of debate
Read moreMay can berate Putin. But Brexit is his dream policy
As the Russian leader tries to diminish Europe, he finds ideologues such as Boris Johnson are doing the job for him Read more
Ireland on the edge of turmoil just as a steady hand is needed most
Fianna Fáil’s threat to coalition’s future could weaken Ireland’s position as it goes into a critical phase of Brexit negotiations.
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