UK Politics
Andy Burnham avoids difficult welfare and EU decisions by delaying action
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is drawing scrutiny for his political survival strategy of delaying tough welfare and EU decisions while managing public expectations.
Andy Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping as he becomes prime minister
Andy Burnham has become prime minister, immediately pledging to eradicate rough sleeping and decentralize power away from Whitehall.
Andy Burnham commits UK to 2050 net zero target at Cop31 summit
Prime Minister Andy Burnham reaffirmed the UK's 2050 net zero target at the Cop31 summit in Turkey while facing criticism over domestic policies.
Burnham EU push divides Labour and draws warning from David Cameron
Prime Minister Andy Burnham reignited the Brexit debate after suggesting barriers with the EU could be dropped, drawing a warning from David Cameron.
Ten-year plan for Britain to be published before Christmas, Burnham says
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed that his 10-year strategy to transform Britain will be published before Parliament breaks for the Christmas recess.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham to present 10-year plan by December 17 — Politico Europe
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces potential rollout delays for his upcoming 10-year strategic plan, which may feature major public agency reforms.
Conservatives unveil 36 billion pound welfare cut proposals
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has unveiled a 36 billion pound welfare reduction strategy, targeting sickness benefits and foreign nationals.
Reform UK expands platform and parliamentary presence under Nigel Farage
Reform UK is expanding its political platform and parliamentary footprint under Nigel Farage through structural restructuring and strategic realignments.
Rachel Reeves plotting Cabinet comeback, insiders believe
Insiders reveal former chancellor Rachel Reeves is planning a political comeback and maintains ambitions to return to the Cabinet under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Louise Haigh faces Tory grilling over welfare bill at PMQs
Making her inaugural PMQs appearance, Louise Haigh was pressed by Conservative deputy leader Alex Burghart over a record £183 billion welfare bill.
Parliament risks managed decline without best case scenario renovation
A cross-party committee of MPs warns that delays to the Palace of Westminster's restoration risk severe structural failure and rising costs.
Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister following Labour party pressure
British politics is in upheaval after Keir Starmer resigned as UK prime minister, setting off a rapid leadership contest to select his successor by September.
Shabana Mahmood waters down immigration settlement plans for care workers
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has revised immigration plans, dropping a proposed 15-year residency wait for foreign care workers in favor of a five-year path.
John Healey denies setting timetable for welfare savings despite Labour cuts pledge
Chancellor John Healey has clarified the government's position on public expenditure, denying that he set a strict timetable for reducing the rising benefits bill.
Keir Starmer bids farewell at his final Prime Minister Questions session
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has delivered his final Prime Minister's Questions session in the House of Commons, announcing the end of his political journey ahead of a swift transition of power to incoming Labour leader Andy Burnham.
Rachel Reeves says UK future lies in EU after backing Burnham
Former chancellor Rachel Reeves has declared that Britain's long-term future rests inside the European Union, backing Prime Minister Andy Burnham's diplomatic strategy.
UK PM Andy Burnham considers formal government apology for slave trade
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signaled that his government is open to considering a formal state apology for Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade.
Andy Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping as he becomes prime minister
Andy Burnham has succeeded Sir Keir Starmer as the UK's prime minister, launching his administration with a pledge to end rough sleeping in England.
Reform UK launches its own ‘newspaper’ with Farage on front page
Reform UK has launched a national newspaper called The Reformer, distributing the first edition across millions of households to bypass traditional media.
Angela Rayner says nothing off table for Andy Burnham over EU relationship
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner confirmed the government is considering all options regarding the UK's relationship with the European Union.