UK Politics
After almost 100 days, Burnham seems little different from Starmer
As Andy Burnham reaches his hundred-day milestone, critics and supporters debate whether his populist micro-policies mask a continuity with Keir Starmer's administration.
Reform UK advises councillors to avoid major changes in first 100 days
Leaked internal guidance urges Reform UK local government cabinet members to resist making major changes and spend their first 100 days listening and learning.
Andy Burnham calls for honest discussion on EU free movement
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for an honest, evidence-based discussion on returning to EU free movement, sparking intense criticism from opposition leaders ahead of a Brussels summit.
Andy Burnham launches everyday fixes strategy targeting minor public annoyances
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government has introduced a micro-policy strategy addressing everyday public frustrations such as potholes and parking fines. Critics dismiss the measures as trivial, while polling indicates strong public resonance.
Labour ministers sound alarm over AI safety threats and extremist risks
Senior Labour figures have warned that advanced artificial intelligence could fall into the hands of extremists, prompting an urgent shift in Whitehall security policy.
Angela Rayner says nursing premature son gives perspective after tax scandal
Angela Rayner has reflected on the intense scrutiny surrounding her tax affairs, stating that nursing her prematurely born son gave her the psychological resilience to endure political pressure.
John Healey and Ed Miliband ridiculed over Bangkok tuk-tuk video
Cabinet ministers John Healey and Ed Miliband have drawn heavy criticism from political opponents after posting a social media video of themselves riding a tuk-tuk in Bangkok.
Reform UK suspends councillors over racist and violent threats caught by ITV
An undercover ITV investigation has plunged Reform UK into crisis after capturing councillors and candidates making violent threats and racist remarks.
Reform UK investigates councillors and candidates over extreme racist remarks
An undercover media investigation has exposed multiple Reform UK councillors and candidates making extreme racist remarks, violent threats, and misogynistic comments, triggering suspensions and high-profile resignations.
Burnham rules out coalition with Greens after 'Zionism is racism' motion
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has rejected any future national partnership with the Green Party following its controversial conference vote on Zionism.
Andy Burnham pledges increased UK support for Ukraine as Zelenskyy visits London
Prime Minister Andy Burnham hosts Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Downing Street, pledging accelerated military aid and a £45 million missile package.
Reform UK pledges five-year asylum freeze if party wins power
Reform UK has unveiled a sweeping blueprint to suspend the UK asylum system for five years, scrapping pending claims and facing swift criticism from Labour.
Andy Burnham faces cabinet backlash over claim Russia interfered in Brexit vote
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has sparked an internal cabinet row after claiming that Russia meddled in the historic European Union membership vote.
Andy Burnham announces serious dialogue over UK relations with EU
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for a serious dialogue on UK-EU relations, confirming a bilateral summit in Brussels as a domestic political storm erupts over Russian Brexit interference.
UK Prime Minister Say It Is ‘Clear’ Russia Interfered in 2016 Brexit Referendum
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has publicly acknowledged that Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, breaking with the stance of previous British governments.
Burnham and Badenoch climb in polls as UK politics edges to two-horse race
UK politics shows signs of returning to a two-horse race as Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch enjoy polling boosts.
Kemi Badenoch unites Conservative party conference as leader boosts Tory hopes
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has united her party at its Birmingham conference, unveiling a sweeping policy blueprint featuring inheritance tax exemptions.
Larry the cat back at No 10 and 'doing well' after 'minor operation
Chief Mouser Larry is recovering well at home and back on patrol after undergoing a minor operation to have a cyst removed.
Andy Burnham says EU manifesto referendum is possible
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signaled a major political shift by refusing to rule out a future public vote on reversing Brexit in a Labour manifesto.
Badenoch says Tories will battle for soul of nation in tax-cutting speech
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has used a keynote speech in Birmingham to advocate for tax cuts and a smaller state, drawing sharp criticism from Labour.