The Latest Breaking News on UK Politics

The Guardian view on Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement: setting a trap for Labour

Editorial: The government wants voters to think the economic question is about reducing debt rather than Tory failure

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022

Boris Johnson received £276,130 plus expenses for US speech

Register also shows former PM travelled to Montana at Rupert Murdoch’s expense last month

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022

Hugh Orde warns Brexit tensions have "real potential to destabilise communities"

"Since the vote to leave took place, the utterly foreseeable complications based on a land border have come to the fore"

Belfast Live · Nov 17, 2022

Chancellor called ‘out of touch’ over plans for roof extension at £1.7m house

Jeremy Hunt snapped up the Pimlico property for about £1.7million in 2010 and now wants a roof extension and other works done, prompting criticism.

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

Ian Blackford 'facing Westminster leadership challenge'

IAN Blackford is reportedly facing a coup plot from within his ranks of SNP MPs at Westminster.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 17, 2022

At the 2023 election New Zealand will face the starkest choice between left and right in decades

It is almost certain that a minor party from either the left or right will decide who forms Aotearoa’s next government – and they will want their voice heard

The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2022

Scrap 'Brexit Freedoms Bill' or risk 'self-sabotage', Tories told

THE so-called Brexit Freedoms Bill should be scrapped and individual laws prioritised for reform, the Scottish Greens have said.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 17, 2022

Boris Johnson was paid £11,559 by Rupert Murdoch to fly to a meeting

The former prime minister’s register of interests indicates he was paid more than £32,000 an hour for his appearance

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

'Tories have decided working people will pay the bill for them crashing economy'

In an article for the Mirror, Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the government expects ordinary people to pay the price – with stealth taxes on working people, and tax breaks for the banks.

Daily Mirror · Nov 17, 2022

Veteran Renfrewshire councillor leaves Labour and claims party 'doesn't want' him

John Hood has handed in his resignation after almost 30 years of membership.

Daily Record · Nov 17, 2022