Politics

Nigel Farage has had a milkshake thrown over him after launching his election campaign in Essex. The new leader of Reform UK was leaving...

The Labour Party has confirmed that Diane Abbott is standing as a candidate for the party in Hackney North and Stoke Newington. Labour’s National...

Faiza Shaheen has resigned from Labour after being blocked from standing as a candidate in the election – accusing the party of a “hierarchy...

The Labour Party is expected to drop two of its general election candidates in Gosport and Barking following a crunch meeting of the party’s...

Nigel Farage has ruled out doing a deal with the Conservatives after announcing he is standing to become an MP – as he set...

Sky News’ deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard are here with their guide to the election day ahead. On day 13...

Sir Keir Starmer will promise to “close the door” on Vladimir Putin with his homegrown energy plan – while Rishi Sunak will propose an...

Labour could be on course to win a historic landslide, with the party expected to win a 194-seat majority, a YouGov poll shows. It...

Nigel Farage has announced he will stand as a candidate in Clacton for Reform UK in the general election on 4 July. Mr Farage...

Transgender athletes may have to compete alongside their biological sex under the Conservatives’ plans to “clarify” equality laws, Kemi Badenoch has said. The cabinet...

Sky News’ deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard are here with their daily guide to the election day ahead. 👉 Tap...

The Conservatives have vowed to change the Equality Act to ensure “biological sex” is a protected characteristic. The party said reforming the law –...

Police are reviewing a Conservative candidate’s campaign adverts after receiving allegations of election fraud. Robert Largan, who is fighting to keep his High Peak...

Diane Abbott has said she “intends to run and win” as Labour’s candidate in Hackney North and Stoke Newington following speculation she may choose...

The last time there was a change in the main party of government an outgoing Labour minister famously left a note saying “I’m afraid...

Labour has announced its plans to reduce net migration – with Sir Keir Starmer accusing the Conservatives of having “repeatedly broken their promises” to...

Labour has denied claims it is offering peerages to former Labour MPs so they stand down to make space for Sir Keir Starmer’s chosen...

As AI deepfakes cause havoc during other elections, experts warn the UK’s politicians should be prepared. “Just tell me what you had for breakfast”,...

The Conservatives have pledged to give £20m to 30 towns across the country – a move the Labour Party has branded a “reckless, unfunded...