Politics

Andy Burnham Supports Asylum Bill Despite Labour Rebellion

Labour MP Andy Burnham votes for controversial asylum reform bill as 14 party members oppose stricter immigration measur...

14 Jul 2026

UK Children Face Declining Health Crisis, Pediatricians Warn

Leading pediatricians warn UK children face worst health outcomes in decades. Analysis reveals declining vaccination rat...

14 Jul 2026

Early Release Plan Vital to Prevent Prison Collapse

David Lammy warns scrapping early release for sex offenders could cause jail capacity crisis in England and Wales by Nov...

Reform UK Faces 85% Donation Loss Under Proposed Cap

Analysis reveals Reform UK would retain only 15% of donations under £100k cap. Party raised £26.7m last year; would have...

Police Issue Warning on Widdecombe Murder Investigation Speculation

Law enforcement cautions against premature conclusions in Ann Widdecombe's murder investigation, emphasizing the need fo...

Burnham Warned Homelessness Could Surge 25% by 2030 in England

Report projects homelessness may rise 25% by 2030, adding 50,000 people. Andy Burnham urged to adopt radical housing pol...

UK Invests £250m in Enhanced Police Protection for Jewish Communities

The Home Office announces a £250m three-year investment to increase police presence in Jewish communities across England...

Clacton Byelection: Power Dynamics Shift in Farage Contest

Explore the Clacton byelection landscape as Nigel Farage faces unconventional challengers. Analysis of Reform leader's p...

Burnham must master Trump diplomacy Starmer never faced

Andy Burnham faces unprecedented challenge managing Trump relations. New PM needs strong foreign secretary and internati...

Personal Independence Payment review: Protecting disability benefits from cuts

Sir Stephen Timms' interim review on Personal Independence Payment aims to prevent further welfare cuts. Labour faces pr...

Andy Burnham's Critical In-Tray: Major Challenges Await PM

Discover the pressing issues Andy Burnham will face as prime minister, from welfare reform to geopolitical tensions. Key...

Andy Burnham urged to revive 0.7% aid spending target

Labour MPs push Andy Burnham to restore overseas aid spending to 0.7% of GDP. New Economics Foundation thinktank advocat...

Burnham's Summer Tour Targets Labour's Vulnerable UK Electoral Areas

Andy Burnham plans a summer tour across Labour danger zones to rebuild voter trust and reset party relationships in stru...

Farage aide and mother interviewed under caution by Met police

George and Fiona Cottrell questioned by Scotland Yard detectives in investigation into Reform UK donations before the 20...

Ann Widdecombe: The Uncompromising Tory Who Found Fame on TV

Former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe, who later joined Reform UK and became an unlikely TV personality, has passe...

Murder Suspect Arrested in Ann Widdecombe Case

A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of Ann Widdecombe's murder. Police confirm the incident is not being tr...

UK Political Donations: Rules, Caps & Transparency Requirements

Discover UK political donation rules, spending limits, and transparency requirements. Learn about mega-donors, gift decl...