Politics

Ex-Foreign Office Chief Negotiates Security Adviser Role

Former Foreign Office leader Olly Robbins enters preliminary discussions with Andy Burnham's team for a high-level secur...

26 Jun 2026

Mahmood Demands Sacking of Immigration Minister Tapp

Shabana Mahmood clashes with Keir Starmer over junior minister Mike Tapp's breach of ministerial code regarding care wor...

26 Jun 2026

Badenoch Reprimanded: Labour Slams Inflammatory PMQs Language

Labour MPs criticise Kemi Badenoch's inflammatory language during PMQs. Speaker Lindsay Hoyle reprimands Tory leader for...

Badenoch Refuses to Apologize for Starmer Remarks During PMQs

Kemi Badenoch stands firm on her PMQs comments about Keir Starmer, refusing to apologize as Conservative leadership tens...

Andy Burnham's Chief of Staff Led Consulting Firm Serving BP, Amazon, Uber

James Purnell, Andy Burnham's new chief of staff, previously headed Flint Global, an advisory firm that worked with majo...

Govt Officials Push War Bonds Plan for Defence Budget

Government officials lobby to revive war bonds concept for increased military spending beyond the £13.5bn Defence Invest...

New asylum reform bill faces parliamentary scrutiny next week

Shabana Mahmood's immigration and asylum bill heads to parliament with controversial forced removal and age verification...

Burnham and Starmer Meet to Plan Power Transition

Keir Starmer meets Andy Burnham in tense discussions over UK leadership transition. Civil service access granted for suc...

Ed Miliband Faces Criticism Over UK Net Zero at Conservative Summit

Hard-right figures and US officials criticize Ed Miliband's energy policies at anti-woke Davos. UK net zero strategy fac...

New UK Defence Secretary Unveils Investment Plan Before NATO Summit

Dan Jarvis secures additional £1 billion for the defence investment plan ahead of the NATO summit. Latest updates on UK...

Andy Burnham Names James Purnell Chief of Staff

Burnham appoints ex-Blair minister Purnell as chief of staff in key government role. Major leadership decision shapes ca...

UK Net Zero Policy Rollback Threatens Economic Growth

Climate Change Committee chair warns that weakening UK net zero commitments damages investor confidence and disrupts bus...

UK's Fifth Premier in Four Years: Starmer Steps Down

Keir Starmer resigns as prime minister, marking Britain's fifth leadership change in four years. Discover what comes nex...

Keir Starmer resigns: anatomy of a historic moment

Keir Starmer announces resignation as UK Prime Minister in Downing Street speech. Explore the political implications and...

Burnham's Team Splits Over Next Chancellor Pick

Andy Burnham's inner circle divides on chancellor choice between Wes Streeting and Ed Miliband, sparking intense briefin...

Andy Burnham Sworn as MP Following Starmer's Resignation

Andy Burnham takes parliamentary oath after Keir Starmer steps down as Prime Minister. New Labour leader expected before...

Andy Burnham Set to Assume PM Role After Starmer Resigns

Andy Burnham poised to become UK Prime Minister following Keir Starmer's resignation announcement. Explore the leadershi...