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Labour poll collapse projects hung parliament and huge Reform UK gains

Labour poll collapse projects hung parliament and huge Reform UK gains

A landmark YouGov mega-poll reveals a dramatic collapse in Labour support, projecting a hung parliament and massive gains for Reform UK as Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces mounting economic and political crises.

Politics ·26 Sep 2026, 07:42 ·Clara West 4 min read
What Burnham as PM could mean for your taxes, welfare and immigration

What Burnham as PM could mean for your taxes, welfare and immigration

Andy Burnham is seeking a return to Westminster through the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for a potential Labour leadership bid.

Politics ·26 Sep 2026, 05:36 ·Clara West 3 min read
Sir Chris Bryant warns he will set Stormont budget if Executive fails to

Sir Chris Bryant warns he will set Stormont budget if Executive fails to

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant has warned he will intervene to set a regional budget if the devolved Executive fails to reach a funding agreement.

Politics ·26 Sep 2026, 04:32 ·Clara West 4 min read
UK government could lose £8.6bn by 2030 if windfall tax ends early

UK government could lose £8.6bn by 2030 if windfall tax ends early

Campaigners warn that prematurely ending the energy profits levy could cost the UK Treasury up to £8.6 billion by 2030, intensifying fiscal policy debates.

Politics ·26 Sep 2026, 04:18 ·Clara West 3 min read
Zack Polanski booed at hustings after telling Jews Zionism is racism

Zack Polanski booed at hustings after telling Jews Zionism is racism

Green Party leader Zack Polanski was booed at a London hustings event after stating that Zionism equates to displacement and genocide, making it racism in practice.

Politics ·26 Sep 2026, 03:15 ·Clara West 4 min read
Andy Burnham accused of inciting disorder after 781 migrants cross Channel

Andy Burnham accused of inciting disorder after 781 migrants cross Channel

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing intense scrutiny after 781 migrants crossed the English Channel in a single day, triggering protests and reviews.

Politics ·26 Sep 2026, 03:10 ·Clara West 3 min read
Scottish independence support surges to 65% if Nigel Farage becomes PM

Scottish independence support surges to 65% if Nigel Farage becomes PM

A new poll reveals that support for Scottish independence would jump to 65% if Reform UK leader Nigel Farage were to enter Downing Street.

Politics ·24 Sep 2026, 16:19 ·Clara West 3 min read
Drinking bans during football matches should be scrapped, Burnham says

Drinking bans during football matches should be scrapped, Burnham says

Drinking bans during football matches should be scrapped, Burnham says

Politics ·24 Sep 2026, 14:17 ·Clara West 3 min read
Bill Oliver reads AI prompts aloud in New Brunswick legislature speech

Bill Oliver reads AI prompts aloud in New Brunswick legislature speech

New Brunswick Progressive Conservative MLA Bill Oliver sparked international attention after accidentally reading unedited AI prompt instructions aloud during a legislative address.

Politics ·24 Sep 2026, 12:42 ·Clara West 4 min read
Andy Burnham maintains Labour poll lead over Reform UK in new survey

Andy Burnham maintains Labour poll lead over Reform UK in new survey

Exclusive polling data reveals Andy Burnham has sustained Labour's lead over Nigel Farage's Reform UK following a series of summer policy interventions.

Politics ·24 Sep 2026, 09:36 ·Clara West 4 min read
Britain's Debt Crisis in Statejacket Report Calls for State Reshaping

Britain's Debt Crisis in Statejacket Report Calls for State Reshaping

A major Ukonward report warns that Britain faces severe financial risk due to an overmighty statejacket, surging national debt, and collapsing NHS dentistry.

Politics ·24 Sep 2026, 06:06 ·Clara West 3 min read
Scottish Central Bank needed on day one of independence, report urges

Scottish Central Bank needed on day one of independence, report urges

A new macroeconomic report argues that an independent Scotland must establish a tailored central bank from day one rather than relying on transitional arrangements tied to the Bank of England.

Politics ·24 Sep 2026, 05:18 ·Clara West 5 min read

ThinkLabour report proposes 50,000-strong National Resilience Corps

A newly published policy proposal outlines plans for a voluntary civilian National Resilience Corps to support critical UK infrastructure during crises.

Politics ·24 Sep 2026, 04:38 ·Clara West 3 min read
Tourists will be ‘double taxed’ under Labour plans, says Ryanair boss

Tourists will be ‘double taxed’ under Labour plans, says Ryanair boss

Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary warned that proposed regional visitor levies will create a double tax for tourists who already pay air passenger duty.

Politics ·24 Sep 2026, 03:35 ·Clara West 3 min read
EU urges UK to drop Brexit red lines for Canada-style deal

EU urges UK to drop Brexit red lines for Canada-style deal

The EU has challenged British leadership to abandon long-standing negotiating restrictions, pointing to a Canada-style associate membership model as a blueprint for future cooperation.

Politics ·24 Sep 2026, 01:41 ·Clara West 3 min read
Centax urges £26bn tax raid on high earners ahead of Budget

Centax urges £26bn tax raid on high earners ahead of Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a sweeping fiscal plan featuring billions in tax rises, following proposals from Centax for a £26bn tax raid on high earners.

Politics ·23 Sep 2026, 18:13 ·Clara West 4 min read
BBC report failed to mention county lines gangs that profit from drugs

BBC report failed to mention county lines gangs that profit from drugs

Public scrutiny intensifies over media framing of the drug trade as critics highlight the omission of cross-border syndicates and safeguarding failures.

Politics ·23 Sep 2026, 17:46 ·Clara West 4 min read
Scotland drug deaths rise 11 percent to 1,133 amid nitazene surge

Scotland drug deaths rise 11 percent to 1,133 amid nitazene surge

Official figures show Scotland's drug-related deaths increased by 11 percent to 1,133, fueled by a sharp rise in deadly synthetic nitazenes and cocaine.

Politics ·23 Sep 2026, 12:37 ·Clara West 4 min read
Scotland drug deaths rise 11% amid record cocaine toll

Scotland drug deaths rise 11% amid record cocaine toll

Scotland recorded 1,133 drug use deaths in 2025, marking an 11% increase driven heavily by record cocaine fatalities and a surge in synthetic nitazenes.

Politics ·23 Sep 2026, 09:35 ·Clara West 4 min read
Sharif Ahmadzai arrested over death of Scottish woman in Greece

Sharif Ahmadzai arrested over death of Scottish woman in Greece

Champion boxer Sharif Ahmadzai has been arrested in Greece following the discovery of Scottish aid worker Elisabeth Jane Ross dead inside a suitcase in Athens.

Politics ·23 Sep 2026, 05:42 ·Clara West 3 min read