Politics

The number of people living in “very deep poverty” in the UK is at the highest level in more than 30 years, a charity...

Reform UK and the Green Party are eyeing victory in 2026’s first parliamentary by-election, as Sir Keir Starmer faces internal revolt over the decision...

Suella Braverman has become the latest prominent Conservative politician to jump ship and join Reform UK. The former home secretary has been unveiled by...

The prime minister has insisted his party’s decision to not allow Andy Burnham to run in an upcoming by-election is correct, because doing so...

Andy Burnham has been blocked from standing as an MP at the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election by Labour’s governing body. Mr Burnham formally...

It has been a frenzied 48 hours of Labour leadership speculation after Andy Burnham tried to throw his hat in the ring for a...

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has said there is a “strong case” for banning under-16s from social media. While the government does not yet have...

The first minister of Wales has said May’s local elections could have “profound implications” and there’s “a real possibility” they could set a path...

A “British FBI” will be created to fight the most serious crime and help local police forces focus on tackling everyday offences. The National...

I have rarely seen Sir Keir Starmer angry. He is a politician who keeps his emotions buttoned up – in public, at least. But...

Andy Burnham has said he has sought permission to enter the selection process to run as a candidate for the Labour Party in the...

I have rarely seen Sir Keir Starmer angry. He is a politician who keeps his emotions buttoned up – in public, at least. But...

Labour’s high command is attempting to bounce Andy Burnham into a super-quick decision on a Commons by-election comeback, giving him just 24 hours to...

I have rarely seen Sir Keir Starmer angry. He is a politician who keeps his emotions buttoned up – in public, at least. But...

Police officers in England and Wales must hold a work licence or face the sack, the Home Office has announced. Officers must also renew...

I have rarely seen Sir Keir Starmer angry. He is a politician who keeps his emotions buttoned up – in public, at least. But...

Labour’s high command is attempting to bounce Andy Burnham into a super-quick decision on a Commons by-election comeback, giving him just 24 hours to...

Could Andy Burnham be on the brink of becoming a member of parliament? After former minister Andrew Gwynne stepped down as a Labour MP,...

Senior Tories claim the government is in retreat on its controversial Chagos Islands handover, after the latest showdown in parliament was unexpectedly postponed. The...