William Hague

Rishi Sunak arrives to take part in the final Conservative Party Hustings event at Wembley Arena, in London, on August 31, 2022. (Photo by Susannah Ireland / AFP) (Photo by SUSANNAH IRELAND/AFP via Getty Images)

Analysis: Rishi Sunak's second year as PM cannot be a repeat of the first

Former foreign secretary William Hague speaking at Chatham House in London about the EU referendum.

Lord Hague warns Rishi Sunak over rollback of Net Zero commitments

Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin.

Labour mayors demand HS2 goes to the North

A couple walking their dogs alongside the eroded banks of the River Swale between Easby and Brompton on Swale in Richmondshire. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)

Where is Richmond? History of market town featured in Channel 5 show

Henri Murison is chief executive of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership. PIC: Tony Johnson.

There's still time to get HS2 back on track - Henri Murison

Nikhil Rathi, chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority, visited the Leeds office to talk to key players in Yorkshire's financial services industry.

Leeds office of FCA to double in size by recruiting 100 more staff

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London. Photo credit: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

Liberal Democrats plan to unseat Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at next election

The Yorkshire Vet has inspired youngsters to pursue careers with animals - and been invited to open school libraries.

Youngsters inspired by Yorkshire Vet to pursue careers working with animals

Lord William Hague appeared with Sir Tony Blair on Radio 4. PIC: Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Politicians should look for agreement on issues - YP Letters

Former Labour prime minister and Conservative leaders Tony Blair and William Hague have come together to argue everyone in the UK should be issued digital IDs.

‘Give all Brits digital IDs’, say Tony Blair and William Hague

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Lord William Hague makes a speech during the meeting of the United for Wildlife Taskforces at St James Palace on January 21, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

William Hague rules out returning as Tory chairman

Rishi Sunak is vying to become the next Prime Minister.

Taking money away from urban areas isn't levelling up - Henri Murison

Rishi Sunak believes he can still win the Tory leadership race.

Sunak aims to repeat 'underdog' North Yorkshire win in Tory leadership race

The opening of the Leeds office was announced in the FCA’s Business Plan in July 2021 and follows the establishment of a small presence in Cardiff and Belfast.

More than 100 jobs to be created as Financial Conduct Authority opens Leeds base

File photo dated 15/12/14 of The Houses of Parliament, central London

Johnson facing 'greater level of rejection' than any other leader, Hague says

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been accused of neglecting the cost of care crisis in the Spring Statement.

How Rishi Sunak’s conjuring trick has backfired – Bill Carmichael

William Hague has suggested that the UK follows the EU in offering sanctuary to all Ukrainian refugees for up to three years.

Hague joins calls for UK to welcome Ukrainian refugees after Tory MPs speak out

The opening of the Leeds office was announced in the FCA’s Business Plan in July 2021 and follows the establishment of a small presence in Cardiff and Belfast.

At least 100 staff to be based in Leeds at new FCA office

Prime Minister Boris Johnson arriving at 10 Downing Street, London, after taking an early morning jog.

Boris Johnson should be 'very worried' by reaction of Tory MPs, warns Hague

William Hague has warned Boris Johnson will be in "serious trouble" unless he changes his approach to governing rapidly.

William Hague warns Boris Johnson of 'cold anger' from Conservative MPs

Would Scottish independence be a 'godsend' for Russia leader Vladimir Putin?

Why Putin’s Russia is celebrating Brexit – Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Ken Cooke, Ilkley.

William Hague is a former Tory leader and an ex-Foreign Secretary.

William Hague disingenuous on Scotland and Putin’s Russia – Yorkshire Post Lette...

William Hague has warned against Scottish independence.

William Hague claims Scottish independence would 'delight' Vladimir Putin

William Hague has warned of major consequences for international relations if Cop26 fails to reach an agreement on effective climate measures.

Hague warns of 'dire consequences' for international relations if Cop26 fails

How can a return to office working be encouraged and fostered?

Return to offices and end of home working is key if young people are to advance ...

Robert Jenrick during a Covid briefing in March 2020 (Photo by Ian Vogler-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Jenrick's offices-to-homes idea highlights Government cluelessness: Tom Richmond

Lord William Hague. (Photo by Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/Getty Images).

William Hague and education should be at heart of 'levelling-up' - Jayne Dowle

The new Hartlepool MP Jill Mortimer faces the cameras. Pic: PA

How the Tories' Towns Fund could make Keir Starmer's election woes even worse

Former Tory leader William Hague has intervened in the North Yorkshire devolution debate.

Lord Hague has got it wrong on over North Yorkshire council shake-up: YP Letters

Lord Hague of Richmond has spoken out on North Yorkshire devolution.

William Hague: North Yorkshire unitary council will protect local services – Yor...

William Hague on the campaign trail with Halifax Conservative Candidate Philip Allott in Northowram. 4 May 2015. Picture Bruce Rollinson

'Make the right choice' over single council for North Yorkshire, says Lord Hague

Boris Johnson is being urged to define his 'levelling up' mission.

Now level with us Boris Johnson over levelling up – Tom Richmond
IT is now time for Boris Johnson to be level with the people of the North and explain what he and his Ministers mean by the phrase “levelling up”.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak leaves 11 Downing Street to deliver his spending review.

North left in limbo by Rishi Sunak’s Spending Review – Tom Richmond

The Work and Pensions Secretary struggled to mention the words 'Marcus Rashford' during a Parliamentary statement on child food poverty.

Words fail Minister over her Marcus Rashford own goal – Tom Richmond

The grounds of Kiplin Hall, near Richmond

MP calls Richmond in North Yorkshire 'the Surrey of the north'

Chancellor Rishi Sunak during a walkabout in Northallerton. Photo: James Hardisty.

Rishi Sunak on sleepless nights, Bettys and following William Hague

Graeme Bandeira's Budget cartoon.

Northern Powerhouse will still be Rishi Sunak’s ultimate test – Tom Richmond

Richmond MP Rishi Sunak is to deliver his first Budget as Chancellor.

Chancellor’s coronavirus test in high stakes Budget – The Yorkshire Post says

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is interviewed by Andrew Marr. Photo credit: Jeff Overs/BBC/PA Wire

The day Rishi Sunak milked cows in North Yorkshire to learn about farming

Sir Lindsay Hoyle took his first PMQs as Speaker.

The Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle seen but not heard at landmark PMQs – The Yorkshir...

William Hague.

William Hague’s call for action on skills and transport as Rother Valley goes To...

Yorkshire-born William Hague. Pic: PA

Conservatives could keep northern seats like Rother Valley for decades if they b...

Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell has attacked the super-rich,

Labour’s attack on super-rich deters entrepreneurs and puts public services at r...

Tory grandee William Hague is a former Foreign Secretary.

William Hague should remember Tory vulnerabilities with voters at this election ...

Boris Johnson can learn from Theresa May's mistakes when he becomes Prime Minister later today.

Why Boris Johnson must learn from Theresa May mistakes and Power Up The North fr...

John Blackie

Why the Yorkshire Dales has lost a ‘vocal champion’ in John Blackie

Will Parliament thwart attempts by the next PM to leave the EU on October 31?

First Brexit referendum was fought on so many half-trusts that we need another o...

Former Foreign Secretary William Hague's wisdom is needed now, The Yorkshire Post argues.

William Hague’s statesmanship is needed now as ambassador row with Donald Trump ...

William Hague. PIC: SWNS

William Hague backs Jeremy Hunt in Conservative leadership contest

The next Prime Minister should make William Hague their deputy, writes Tom Richmond. Do you agree?

Why next PM’s first call must be to William Hague – Tom Richmond

Should social media platforms like Facebook be subject of stricter controls when it comes to elections?

Tom Baldwin: Social media has become weapon in war on truth

Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn clash at Prime Minister's Questions, but is it good politics - or simply political theatre?

Tom Hamilton: It's funny how PMQs is taken so seriously

Labour MP for Huddersfield Barry Sheerman said investing in road safety "would probably be the most effective use of international aid".

Foreign aid should be spent on preventing 1.3m road deaths worldwide every year,...

Prime Minister Theresa May makes a statement to MPs in the House of Commons over her decision to launch air strikes against Syria.

Tom Richmond: Theresa May's leadership on Syria leaves Jeremy Corbyn under fire

Oxfam continues to be engulfed by scandal.

The Yorkshire Post says: William Hague's defence of overseas aid. Fallout from t...

Rishi Sunak, MP for Richmond, at his office in Northallerton.

Rishi Sunak: The '˜deeply moving' school visit that sparked Yorkshire MP's campa...

Music goers at Leeds Festival but do outside leisure events provide sufficient facilities for the disabled. Picture: Mark Bickerdike Photography.

Rishi Sunak: Changes must be made to help disabled at public events

Education Secretary Justine Greening visits Oakwood School, Rotherham.

Justine Greening: The Education Secretary goes back to her Yorkshire roots

The Yorkshire Post Says: Time for a national conversation about human rights for...

Songwriter Rod Temperton wrote hits such as Thriller, Rock With You, Boogie Nights and Yah Mo B There. Picture: PA

Books interview: Jed Pitman on his biography of Rod Temperton, the songwriter wh...