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Starmer’s leadership under further pressure after defence ministers quit – UK politics live
Both John Healey and Al Carns resigned from their ministerial positions on Thursday over the government’s defence investment plan Peter Kyle , the business secretary, told Sky News…
John Healey resigns as defence secretary in disagreement with Starmer over spending – UK politics live
PM ‘unwilling to commit the resources that the nation needs’ for defence, says Healey, as he also takes aim at Rachel Reeves Ryan Henderson, assistant chief constable for the Polic…
Northern Ireland minister urges calm after ‘horrific and brutal’ knife attack in Belfast – UK politics live
He praised members of the public for intervening to protect the victim Full report: Man seriously injured in Belfast stabbing Starmer describes as ‘sickening’ Badenoch said, after …
Child phone nudity law could largely end online child sexual abuse if widely adopted, Jess Phillips claims - UK politics live
Former safeguarding minister says if ban came into force properly it could ‘basically eliminate’ problem The government has highlighted work done by the internet safety firm SafeTo…
Lammy told JD Vance his remarks about Henry Nowak were ‘wrong’ – UK politics live
The justice secretary said he spoke to the US vice president after he blamed mass immigration for Nowak’s murder David Lammy said wherever there is “privilege” it can be “taken awa…
Downing Street rejects US claim of ‘two-tiered policing’ over Henry Nowak death - UK politics live
PM’s spokesperson also dismissed remarks from Kemi Badenoch, who suggested the identity politics could lead to civil war A former chair of an influential parliamentary committee sa…
Minister dismisses ‘two-tier justice’ claim in light of Henry Nowak tragedy as ‘slur’ on police – UK politics live
Politicians on the right have politicised Novak’s death and suggested there is a ‘two-tier’ policing system that victimises white people The Electoral Commission has published its …
Alex Younger, former head of MI6, dies aged 62
Keir Starmer says Younger led an ‘exemplary life’, while foreign secretary says country owes him ‘an enormous debt of gratitude’ Alex Younger, the former head of MI6, has died at t…
Hampshire chief constable says his force ‘sorry for handcuffing and arresting’ Henry Nowak – UK politics live
Alexis Boon says student’s death was a tragedy and video was a ‘very difficult watch’ Zia Yusuf, the Reform UK home affairs spokesperson, told Sky News this morning that he thought…
Watch in full: Starmer grilled at PMQs after violent clashes over Henry Nowak death
Watch in full as Sir Keir Starmer faced Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday (3 June) after violent clashes broke out in Southampton the previous night near where Henry Nowak wa…
Voices: ‘Sober reflection, not pure cold rage’: Readers slam Farage for ‘culture war’ response to Henry Nowak murder
Our community has accused the Reform UK leader of fuelling a culture war from tragedy, while accepting the case reveals serious failures in police judgement…
The real reason Farage has seized on the murder of Henry Nowak
While Keir Starmer expressed his fury at Nigel Farage’s intervention, political editor David Maddox warns that the Reform UK leader is engaging in the most naked of political oppor…
Watch live: Starmer grilled at PMQs after violent clashes over Henry Nowak death
Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer faces Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday (3 June) after violent clashes broke out in Southampton the previous night near where Henry Nowak was s…
Police officer sent death threats over Nowak murder case as Mahmood condemns ‘dangerous’ commentary – UK politics live
Home secretary says officer wrongly linked to case had to relocate after footage emerged of victim being handcuffed while dying BBC Scotland has more details of the Peter Murrell h…
Mandelson described Starmer’s No 10 operation as ‘beleaguered and bereft’ in published files – UK politics live
Peter Mandelson’s unfiltered remarks to cabinet officials are made public in hundreds of pages of documents relating to his appointment as US ambassador Mandelson files show no mit…
Starmer hires ex-M&S chief to tackle youth unemployment crisis
Marc Bolland has been tasked with convening business leaders to help address the number of young people not in education, employment or training after a bombshell report revealed t…
Much of what Blair said in essay criticising Labour was wrong, says Starmer – UK politics live
Starmer launches long defence of his record when asked about former PM’s essay critiquing current government Pat McFadden , the work and pensions secretary, is introducing Alan Mil…
Treasury ministers hit back at Blair over claims on tax and energy – UK politics live
Torsten Bell and Dan Tomlinson criticise some of the arguments in ex-PM’s 5,700-word critique of Labour Tony Blair tells Starmer and rivals: abandon net zero and move closer to Tru…
Labour says Reform UK ‘in chaos’ as Zia Yusuf publicly tells Jenrick he’s got party’s deportation policy wrong – UK politics live
‘Robert’s answer is not Reform policy’, Yusuf said about an answer that Jenrick gave to journalists days earlier Keir Starmer has said that SNP leaders need to explain why they did…
UK may be ‘tipped into a general election’ if Burnham replaces Starmer, says Harman
Former deputy Labour leader says Nigel Farage could say Manchester mayor is a ‘usurper’ and he may seek his own mandate…
Starmer will still face leadership contest if Burnham loses by-election, Jess Phillips says
The Mayor of Greater Manchester may be the favourite to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister if he wins in Makerfield but that byelection is no sure thing…
Burnham ‘seeks advice’ from Starmer’s former chief of staff Sue Gray for potential government
Sue Gray resigned as Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff in 2024…
Burnham beats Reform in first Makerfield by-election poll - but only just
The Mayor of Greater Manchester is seeking to prove he can beat Nigel Farage’s party in the crucial contest…
Keir Starmer defiant as Labour leadership challenge mounts from rivals: ‘Our plan is working’
Starmer highlights the UK’s growing economy, migration numbers falling and low NHS waiting times as he faces pressure over leadership…
Inside the Brexit-voting Labour stronghold that looks set to determine our next prime minister
Labour faces an almighty task to hold onto Makerfield, a seat which typifies its red wall heartlands. Is Andy Burnham the party’s only chance of stopping Reform in this former coal…
Burnham says politics ‘needs new script’ and vows to change Labour if elected as Makerfield MP – UK politics live
Andy Burnham talks up his local credentials and says: ‘This is not business as usual, this is not more of the same’ On transport, Burnham says “I like my buses” (they were taken ba…
New bathroom guidance for trans people ‘the kind of policy you’d see in Trump’s America’, campaigners say
The Trans+ Solidarity Alliance claimed the guidance will be a ‘Section 28 moment for this Labour government, defining their legacy on LGBTQ+ rights’ and arguing that it is ‘worryin…
Starmer to help campaign for Andy Burnham at Makerfield by-election amid leadership challenge bid
The Prime Minister said he wanted the ‘whole Labour movement’ to be involved in the vital by-election…
Bryant says there was ‘absolutely nothing’ in Andrew documents to suggest ministers knew of his friendship with Epstein – UK politics live
Chris Bryant gives statement to parliament following the release of documents today The Home Office has also published asylum figures this morning. These show that the number of as…
The Papers: 'Don't cap food prices' and '20ft from WW3'
A backlash against a food price cap proposal and Russian jets "buzz RAF spy plane" lead Thursday's papers.…
Inside Reeves’ cost of living plan which could see UK consumers save more than £150 million a year
Reeves will give details of policies to tackle the cost-of-living squeeze triggered by the Iran war…
Leading charities snub key UK international development pledge over ‘limited’ scope
Exclusive: Embarrassment for the government as six leading development charities confirm to The Independent that they have decided against signing the ‘Global Partnerships Compact’…
Makerfield by-election date set as Andy Burnham eyes return to Westminster and Labour leadership challenge
The Mayor of Greater Manchester would need to win the seat near before launching any formal leadership challenge…
Planned fuel duty rise to be scrapped, says Keir Starmer
PM tells Commons extending the temporary 5p cut is a necessary response to cost-of-living pressures UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer has announced an extension to the…
Politics latest: Starmer under pressure over Mandelson vetting files release after fresh delay
Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate in make-or-break battle with Reform…
Minister defends Mandelson file redactions and says documents to be released in June – UK politics live
Darren Jones says release will be ‘one of the largest government publications ever laid in this house’ On Friday parliament’s intelligence and security committee issued a damning s…
‘I am not going to walk away’, says Starmer as Burnham pitches debate on ’how politics needs to change’ – UK politics live
The prime minister said he wouldn’t be setting out a timetable to stand down if Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield byelection Jakub Krupa writes the Guardian’s Europe live blog. The …
EU row breaks out at top of Labour as Nandy challenges Streeting’s remarks
Ex-health secretary’s allies rally to defend him after culture secretary calls his comments about rejoining bloc ‘odd’ UK politics live – latest updates A row has broken out at the…
Whatever happens with the leadership, Labour must tackle the issue of social care head-on | Heather Stewart
The challenge of how to look after an ageing population has been ducked by politicians for too long…
Labour leadership talk ‘froth and nonsense’, says senior minister – UK politics live
Lisa Nandy says no candidate has launched a challenge to Keir Starmer, despite ‘feverish speculation’ around Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting The Conservative leader called accusatio…
Will Labour’s leadership hopefuls reverse Brexit? What Burnham and Streeting have said about rejoining the EU
A row has erupted between Labour over the UK’s relationship with the European Union…
Nandy Attacks Streeting for Rejoin EU Proposal
Nandy hits out at Wes on Kuenssberg: "I actually think this is just a bit odd... I campaigned for remain, I think it was a mistake... but I don't really…
Resigned MP Josh Simons: All of Labour Should Come Together Behind Andy
Josh Simons, who has resigned his seat for Burnham, said: “This moment is is actually about more than just Keir Starmer or Andy Burnham or Wes…
Nandy: Starmer Will Stand & He’s Up for a Fight
Lisa Nandy told Laura Kuenssberg about Starmer: “He’s shown before that he’s up for a fight … he took on the leadership of the Labour Party. People said…
It's official: Wes Streeting of the Labour Party wants to be Britain's next prime minister
Wes Streeting's ambition to head the British government was one of the worst-kept secrets in U.K. politics…
How rival protesters were kept apart by £4.5m police operation
Serious clashes between Unite the Kingdom and pro-Palestinian protesters were avoided on Saturday.…
It's official: Wes Streeting of the Labour Party wants to be Britain's next prime minister
Wes Streeting's ambition to head the British government was one of the worst-kept secrets in U.K. politics…
Politics latest: Streeting’s call for UK to rejoin EU pulls Labour back into Brexit wars
Andy Burnham expected to ditch his call to reverse Brexit as he prepares to fight in Labour leadership battle…
Olympic Games could come to north of England in 2040s under Labour plan
Initial stage will determine costs, benefits and viability of hosting the Games in the north of England…
UK defense shortfalls highlighted as Britain avoids Iran offensive role amid Trump criticism
While Starmer opposed joining offensive action against Iran, reports suggest politics aside, Britain’s military may lack the capacity for a major combat role.…
Wes Streeting: I’ll stand for Labour leadership – and Britain must rejoin EU
Heath secretary twists knife in Sir Keir Starmer – as Andy Burnham claims he’s out to save Labour…
U.K. health secretary will run to unseat Starmer after scathing letter
Wes Streeting is one of several challengers who could try to unseat the U.K. prime minister.…
The race to replace Starmer is on - but he still faces a momentous choice
Labour is consumed by drama, but the PM still faces big decisions - and what could be his final choice.…
Politics latest: Streeting launches Labour leadership bid with call to rejoin EU
Former health secretary has delivered first speech since resigning…
Tens of thousands march in London in separate immigration, pro‑Palestinian protests
LONDON, May 16 - Tens of thousands of people marched through central London on Saturday in two separate protests - one against high levels of immigration and another in support of …
The Generation That Will Always Be Too Young to Smoke
A new law in the U.K. bars young people from buying cigarettes for the rest of their lives. For the British government, even a sixty-year-old will someday be underage.…
Another Reform candidate resigns after vetting failure – and councils are forced to pick up the bill
Exclusive: Several costly resignations have come after allegations of racist social media activity…
‘Starmer is doing nothing, but Burnham is for the people’: Makerfield voters pin their hopes on the ‘King of the North’
Andy Burnham intends to stand to be the next MP for Makerfield, but would its voters welcome the ‘King of the North’? Dan Haygarth finds out…
Politics latest: Burnham handed two major boosts in bid to return as MP and challenge Starmer
Greater Manchester mayor to stand for Parliament again but will face tough competition from Reform UK…
‘Why are we even doing this?’ The week that left Britain’s PM looking like an interim leader
PM has shed authority in week that has made him look like an interim leader in office only until replacement found…