Politics

Burnham Faces Labour Revolt Over North Sea Drilling Reversal

Andy Burnham risks internal party conflict if he reverses the oil and gas drilling ban. Labour manifesto pledged no new...

19 Jul 2026

Burnham Scraps Digital ID Plan, Prioritizes Cost Relief

Andy Burnham abandons Starmer's digital ID scheme upon taking office, redirecting resources toward addressing the cost o...

19 Jul 2026

Burnham Reveals Cabinet Selections Monday

Andy Burnham announces cabinet picks Monday following Labour leadership victory. Breaking political news updates on key...

Conservative MP Patrick Spencer Acquitted of Groucho Club Assault

Patrick Spencer, Conservative MP for Central Suffolk, found not guilty of sexual assault charges at London's Groucho Clu...

Farage acusa de 'campaña coordinada' tras revelar donación de £5m

Nigel Farage denuncia una campaña coordinada contra él tras recibir £5 millones del magnate Christopher Harborne. Dos in...

Former DUP Leader Donaldson Files Child Sexual Abuse Appeal

Jeffrey Donaldson appeals child sexual offences conviction. The ex-Democratic Unionist Party leader's legal team submitt...

Andy Burnham Pledges United Labour Leadership Without Infighting

Andy Burnham becomes Labour leader, promising unified government and end to factional politics. Shabana Mahmood chancell...

UK Bilateral Aid Cuts Slash African Support by 90%

Foreign Office figures reveal UK bilateral aid cuts will reduce support to some African countries by up to 90%. Labour's...

Khan Elevated to House of Lords in Starmer's Farewell Honors

Sadiq Khan receives peerage as PM Keir Starmer appoints 26 new peers before departing Number 10. Latest political honors...

Sadiq Khan Elevated to House of Lords Peerage

Keir Starmer appoints London Mayor Sadiq Khan as a peer before stepping down, potentially paving the way for his future...

Liz Truss Launches UK's First CPAC with Right-Wing Speakers

Liz Truss organizes Britain's inaugural CPAC event in London, featuring prominent right-wing figures and keynote speaker...

Andy Burnham Pledges Bold Reforms in Labour Leadership Opening

Andy Burnham commits to fixing neglected issues in his inaugural Labour leader speech, focusing on community empowerment...

Farage's £5m Crypto Gift Came After MP Earnings Request

Nigel Farage sought £1m annually from Reform UK before receiving £5m from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne in Apr...

DUP Launches Internal Inquiry Into Party Knowledge of Donaldson Sex Offences

DUP initiates comprehensive review examining what party officials knew about former leader Jeffrey Donaldson's sex offen...

Andy Burnham Set for PM Role: Labour's New Era

Andy Burnham emerges as Labour's choice for prime minister after securing overwhelming MP support. Learn about his path...

Burnham Rules Out Wealth Tax Push as PM

Andy Burnham signals wealth tax is off the agenda as incoming PM, easing business concerns while constraining economic o...

Shabana Mahmood Positioned as Top Choice for Chancellor Role Under Burnham

Shabana Mahmood emerges as frontrunner for chancellor position in Andy Burnham's administration, with Labour sources cit...