Braverman’s predictable defection is Farage’s biggest political gamble yet Twice-sacked former home secretary seen as ‘not a team player’ and may limit attempts to expand Reform’s appeal The Guardian - UK · Jan 26
Suella makes the ultimate sacrifice as she ditches Tories for Reform Most of those at Monday’s event had to remind themselves that Braverman hadn’t defected long ago The Guardian - UK · Jan 26
Reform says it would cut green policies to fund £2bn income tax cut in Scotland Party’s pitch to voters in May Holyrood elections dismissed as ‘profoundly unserious, almost comically so’ by head of IPPR Scotland The Guardian - UK · Jan 26
Most Googled questions about Indian-origin Suella Braverman as she joins Reform UK Suella Braverman has defected from the Conservative Party to Reform UK, becoming the third MP to do so recently. This move has reshaped parliamentary numbers and sparked public interest in her background. Braverman, a former home secretary, cited a belief in a better future for Britain as her reason for… The Times of India · Jan 26
On Labour’s soft left, the question isn’t whether to challenge Starmer, but when With Andy Burnham out of the picture, timing is key as rebel MPs weigh up other potential party leaders The Guardian - UK · Jan 26
Who are the NEC members who voted in Andy Burnham's by-election bid? A 10-member NEC officers’ subgroup blocked Andy Burnham from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election. This is who sat on the panel, and how each of them voted Evening Standard · Jan 26
Suella Braverman’s journey from Tory right torchbearer to party defector The former home secretary has courted controversy. Evening Standard · Jan 26
Here’s the lesson of the Andy Burnham saga: Labour needs a new leader – fast Keir Starmer’s dismal decision to block the Greater Manchester mayor has bought him time, but it won’t change his fate, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · Jan 26
Why is Andy Burnham such a threat to Keir Starmer? Everyone likes him Labour may have successfully blocked the mayor of Greater Manchester from running for parliament, but this definitely hasn’t solved their problems, writes Zoe Williams The Guardian - UK · Jan 26
Is Suella Braverman of Indian-origin? What to know about the new Reform UK member In a bold political maneuver, ex-Home Secretary Suella Braverman has shifted her allegiance from the Conservative Party to Reform UK. Voicing disappointment over the timid stance of her former colleagues, Braverman, who hails from an Indian heritage, is set to advocate for Fareham & Waterlooville under Nigel Farage's banner. The Times of India · Jan 26
Braverman tells Reform she has ‘come home’ as she confirms defection The former home secretary said she had resigned her Conservative Party membership of 30 years. Evening Standard · Jan 26
Who is Suella Braverman? British-Indian leader quits Conservatives over 'Tory betrayal' and joins Reform UK Suella Braverman, the British-Indian former Home Secretary, has become the latest high-profile Conservative MP to join Reform UK. The Times of India · Jan 26
Starmer government accused of avoiding scrutiny with plans to scrap aid watchdog Exclusive: Development minister is considering closing Independent Commission for Aid Impact The Guardian - UK · Jan 26
Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK: Ex-home secretary attacks Tory 'betrayal' as she joins Nigel Farage's party MP says 'I feel like I’ve come home’ but Labour says it shows Farage ‘willing to accept the very worst of the Conservative Party’ Evening Standard · Jan 26
Evening Standard · Jan 26 Offord announces £2bn in tax cuts if Reform win Holyrood election The Reform leader was speaking at an event in Renfrewshire.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 26 Starmer defends Labour decision to bar Burnham from byelection Greater Manchester mayor’s participation in 26 February byelection would ‘divert resources’, says prime minister
The Guardian - UK · Jan 26 Tories withdraw ‘mental health’ briefing about Suella Braverman after former Tory home secretary joins Reform – UK politics live Her defection means there are now eight Reform MPs in the Commons
Evening Standard · Jan 26 Keir Starmer defends blocking Andy Burnham Commons comeback but Labour MP calls for him to quit The Prime Minister was facing a Labour revolt after party chiefs stopped Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham from being able to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election
The Guardian - UK · Jan 26 Labour’s Burnham veto has made a tricky Manchester byelection much harder Preventing the mayor from returning to Westminster deprives the party of its most potent candidate in Gorton and Denton
The Guardian - AU · Jan 26 ‘Crash & Burnham’: what the UK papers say as Labour blocks Andy Burnham’s byelection bid The British papers are in agreement that Keir Starmer faces a likely backlash from unhappy Labour MPs and members
Evening Standard · Jan 26 Farage to pardon convicted Troubles veterans under Reform government The party said military personnel had been ‘unfairly hounded’.
Evening Standard · Jan 26 Mahmood to present radical policing reforms to MPs The Home Secretary is expected to make a statement to the Commons on Monday afternoon on her proposals.
Evening Standard · Jan 26 Starmer faces backlash as Labour blocks Burnham by-election bid A 10-strong group from Labour’s National Executive Committee, including the Prime Minister himself, voted to deny Mr Burnham permission to stand.
The Independent UK · Jan 25 Starmer must deliver on Labour’s manifesto pledges to stop party being ripped apart by decision on Burnham THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The backlash to the prime minister blocking Andy Burnham from trying to return to the Commons will pile pressure on him to perform better domestically
The Guardian - UK · Jan 25 Rebuffed Burnham can return to honing his stature and attack lines Greater Manchester mayor will not be tested in tough byelection or against PM for now, but can continue to pose speculative threat