UK Politics
Andy Burnham to take on rough sleeping and fly-tipping on UK tour
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expanding his national tour to tackle rough sleeping and environmental vandalism while addressing regional policies.
Count Binface runs against Nigel Farage in chaotic Clacton by-election
An Essex constituency faces a chaotic election with 34 candidates and no major party contenders following the incumbent MP's resignation.
Reform UK falls to third in Ashcroft poll with 18% support
Reform UK has slipped to third place with 18 percent support in a new Lord Ashcroft poll, trailing Labour and the Conservatives ahead of the Clacton by-election.
Andy Burnham to tour Britain in effort to reconnect government with public
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is embarking on a national tour this coming week to unveil financial support policies and connect with the public.
Andy Burnham launches UK tour to hear public cost-of-living concerns
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is launching a national tour across Britain to ask voters directly how the government can improve their lives amidst cost-of-living concerns.
Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing
The Conservative party has unveiled a controversial plan to bar non-British and non-EU citizens from social housing, sparking immediate backlash from charities and unions.
Andy Burnham faces backlash over holiday and prison release scheme
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing a wave of political backlash during his first family holiday abroad, triggered by controversy surrounding a prisoner early release scheme.
Andy Burnham’s early policies test Scotland’s John Swinney on devolution
Scottish First Minister John Swinney met Andy Burnham to discuss constructive cooperation as a sweeping policy package tests devolution and energy powers.
UPDATE: UK PM Andy Burnham says aims to empower regions in England
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a major devolution package allowing regional mayors to retain a share of locally collected taxes.
Labour takes poll lead over Reform UK following Burnham bounce
Labour has surged ahead of Reform UK in national opinion polls following a leadership bounce, bringing an end to Reform's lengthy lead in the surveys.
Labour overtake Reform in major Westminster poll for first time in 16 months
Labour leads a new More in Common poll at 28% ahead of Reform UK at 24%, following a busy opening week for the Prime Minister involving policy announcements.
Labour tops polls for first time in 16 months after Burnham’s first week as PM
Labour has surged to the top of national opinion polls for the first time in months, following the opening week and cost-of-living measures of the new administration.
Burnham says he will stand up to Trump ‘if right for Britain’
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has declared he will publicly challenge US President Donald Trump to protect British national interests, setting a firm tone in his first broadcast interviews.
Andy Burnham bypasses traditional media to embrace social media as prime minister
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has dramatically shifted government communications by bypassing traditional media in favor of social platforms like TikTok and Reddit.
Andy Burnham's first week pledges total £1.5bn as he launches No10 North
Andy Burnham has opened a new northern government hub in Manchester, marking the start of his premiership with a suite of measures totaling £1.5 billion. The initiative aims to balance power between the capital and the regions, though critics have raised concerns regarding funding and the move's long-term impact.
Andy Burnham says another Scottish independence referendum is off limits
Prime Minister Andy Burnham told First Minister John Swinney that a new independence referendum is off limits, focusing instead on potential further devolution.
Burnham’s electricity VAT cut wins East Lancashire MPs’ support
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is removing VAT from domestic electricity bills to provide immediate cost-of-living relief, funded by scrapping the Digital ID scheme.
Andy Burnham to boost his premiership with influencer collaborations
Downing Street is moving away from high-production content in favor of spontaneous social media videos. The strategy involves collaborations with online personalities and young activists.
Andy Burnham announces energy VAT cuts and bus fare cap reinstatement
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has introduced economic measures, including energy VAT cuts and a reinstated bus fare cap, to address cost-of-living pressures.
Andy Burnham sworn in as UK PM, pledges new political and economic model
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has begun his term with a sweeping cabinet reshuffle and an immediate policy shift to scrap VAT on household electricity.