Clara West
Reform UK wins hundreds of seats and Essex control in 2026 local elections
Reform UK secured significant victories and control of Essex County Council in the 2026 local elections, dealing a severe blow to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party.
Andy Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping in England
Newly installed Prime Minister Andy Burnham has launched his administration with a pledge to end rough sleeping in England, backed by a £340m funding package.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland leaders unite for self-determination
Political leaders across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland have signed a joint memorandum asserting their right to self-determination and challenging Westminster control.
Dire warning over Budget plans as experts say it will do nothing to boost economy
Leading financial watchdogs have warned that the government's new tax and spending plans will achieve nothing to stimulate sluggish national growth.
Minister defends MSP colleague after transport committee blunder
Energy Minister Stephen Gethins defended SNP MSP Collette Stevenson after she mistakenly questioned whether Transport Scotland was a registered charity.
Wandsworth Council plans record 94% council tax rise
Wandsworth Council has approved plans for a record 94 per cent council tax increase that will add £958 to average Band D bills starting in April 2027.
Ryan Cornelius wife pleads for help as Dubai prison term reaches 18 years
The wife of imprisoned British property developer Ryan Cornelius has delivered a desperate plea to Downing Street, urging urgent diplomatic action over his extended Dubai sentence.
Reform Wales leader Dan Thomas resigns after arrest on suspicion of assault
Reform UK's Welsh leader Dan Thomas has resigned after being arrested on suspicion of assault and coercive behaviour, throwing the regional party into turmoil.
Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland leaders sign joint call for Westminster change
Nationalist leaders from Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland have united in Cardiff to demand sweeping constitutional reform and preparation for self-determination from Westminster.
Scotland Wales Northern Ireland sign independence pact
Nationalist leaders from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland signed a joint memorandum in Cardiff demanding the breakup of the United Kingdom.
Scottish and Welsh governments sign Cardiff Agreement to boost co-operation
The Scottish and Welsh governments have signed the landmark Cardiff Agreement, establishing a shared framework for policy co-operation and constitutional reform.
Trump comments on Irish unity show debate is ‘very much alive’: Michelle O’Neill
Northern Ireland's Michelle O’Neill stated that recent remarks by US President Donald Trump show the debate on Irish unity is very much alive.
Celtic nationalist leaders plan joint push for independence referendums
Nationalist leaders from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are converging in Cardiff to demand fresh independence referendums across all three nations.
Rayner hints at donations cap after Reform given £72m by crypto-billionaires
Angela Rayner has signalled the government could reconsider political donation caps after Reform UK secured a record-breaking £72 million from crypto tycoons.
Boris Johnson escapes Russian drone attack on train near Ukraine border
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson was evacuated after a Russian drone strike hit a train traveling just minutes behind him near the Polish border.
First Ministers to sign joint independence declaration in Cardiff
Political leaders from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are gathering in Cardiff to sign a joint declaration calling for the right to hold independence referendums.
Reform UK faces potential action over £72m crypto donations
Reform UK faces mounting pressure to return record-breaking £72m cryptocurrency donations as government ministers signal backdated laws targeting overseas funding.
Crypto Billionaires Delo and Harborne Donate Record £72M to Reform UK in 48 Hours
Crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne have injected a combined £72 million into Reform UK over a 48-hour period, shattering British political donation records amid ongoing police investigations.
UK lawmakers urge PM to back safeguards against superintelligent AI
More than 70 MPs and peers have signed a letter urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to support strict legislative safeguards against artificial superintelligence.
Andy Burnham believes the whole of England can be like Manchester
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is pushing to replicate the Greater Manchester devolution model across all of England by 2028, sparking debate over local taxes.