UK Politics
Sadiq Khan opposes lowering mansion tax threshold for London properties
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has rejected proposals to lower the mansion tax threshold to £1,500,000, warning that it would unfairly target homeowners who are asset-rich but cash-poor.
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.
Andy Burnham set to meet Trump for the first time in New York
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing for his first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump at the United Nations General Assembly, balancing past criticism with vital diplomatic interests.
Lee Anderson backs burkha ban with 3-word statement
Reform UK MP Lee Anderson has endorsed a proposed ban on the burkha following new integration measures introduced by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Billionaire donations to UK politics rise sharply over recent years
Research reveals that political donations exceeding £1 million have surged dramatically in recent years, prompting growing calls for funding caps in Westminster.
Sir Ed Davey most dissatisfied Lib Dem leader in new Ipsos poll
A new Ipsos poll reveals that Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has a net satisfaction rating of +39, the lowest among major party leaders.
Andy Burnham warned by a Labour MP he sounds like Starmer ahead of PM role
Newly installed Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing early friction from Labour backbenchers who warn his administration sounds indistinguishable from the previous tenure.
UK premier Burnham cancels engagements following death of his father
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has cancelled engagements for the remainder of Monday and Tuesday following the death of his father, Roy, at the age of 86.
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 reiterates support for Irish unification and removes whiskey tariffs
President Donald Trump reaffirmed his support for a united Ireland during a trip to Ireland and announced the removal of tariffs on Irish whiskey exports.
Reform UK receives record $97m from two crypto billionaires
Reform UK has received a record-breaking £72m in donations from cryptocurrency figures Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, sparking intense political debate across Westminster.
Rishi Sunak joins Anthropic and Microsoft as senior adviser
Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has joined Microsoft and Anthropic as a senior adviser, amid rising scrutiny over politicians moving to Big Tech.
Labour Minister Compares Reform UK To Far-Right German Party
Treasury minister Emma Reynolds has drawn a direct comparison between Reform UK and Germany's far-right AfD during a radio interview.
Anas Sarwar takes UK trade minister role and life peerage in House of Lords
Anas Sarwar has resigned as Scottish Labour leader and Holyrood MSP to accept a life peerage and trade minister role under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Andy Burnham vows UK support for Ukraine during first Kyiv visit
Prime Minister Andy Burnham used his maiden international visit to Kyiv to pledge enduring British support for Ukraine, authorizing the release of missile blueprints.
Reform UK pledges social housing priority for young British workers
Reform UK announced plans to overhaul social housing allocations, placing British-born workers under 35 and veterans at the front of the queue.
UK and French ex-diplomats urge trade and arms bans on Israel
More than one hundred former British and French diplomats have issued an urgent call for trade bans and arms embargoes against Israel.
Andy Burnham Pledges 15% Salary to Tackle Homelessness
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has committed to donating 15% of his salary to homelessness charities alongside a £442 million government funding package.
The old battle of the Tory wets vs the drys is back
The historic factional divide between Conservative wets and drys is resurfacing under leader Kemi Badenoch, who is subjecting prospective MPs to ideological tests.
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.