Gavin Esler

Any new deal between the UK and the EU will be worse than the one Boris Johnson torpedoed in 2020

Trump’s weaponisation of the US economy is intended to show strength, but could be America’s Achilles heel

With Trump back, the Conservatives are beginning to realise Brexit was a disaster

The virtues of consistency are undeniable but diplomatic changes of direction are necessary at times

Whatever his motivations for riling up the continent's mainstream politicians, there is only so much energy he can expend doing so

A new movie on the US president-elect's early business life offers insights into he might govern for the next four years

Will the successes of America's 46th president outweigh his failures?

Shooting of a healthcare CEO is tied in with the grievances of countless Americans, in regard to their medical fees and insurance costs

Despite shaky political ground, France has restored a building that has existed for almost a millennium and may – we can hope – last for hundreds of years in the future

This is a long hard battle, but change will probably win eventually

Reducing the size, scope and scale of the US federal government also depends on how well – or not – the protagonists get on with one another

British people are clearly ahead of the politicians in noticing Brexit is British self-harm

Making trade costly has some very obvious political drawbacks

Whatever their politics, British people should be proud that their ancient democracy is capable of embracing change and diversity – at last

After next month’s election, US society will need a healer-in-chief. But today's climate makes that near-impossible