The Latest Breaking News on UK Politics

Sajid Javid calls on Nigel Farage to apologise for alleged schoolboy racism

Reform leader’s remarks wrong and lack of formal apology ‘disturbs me’, former Tory chancellor says

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25

Starmer had no good options on Burnham – but blocking him is a big risk

PM will now face questions over whether he is focused more on protecting job than boosting Labour’s chances

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25

Blocking Burnham will ‘hasten your demise,’ Starmer warned by senior London MP as Labour civil war explodes

Burnham ‘disappointed’ after Gorton and Denton by-election contest bid rejected

Evening Standard · Jan 25

Burnham awaits Labour’s verdict on by-election bid

The party’s National Executive Committee is expected to meet virtually.

Evening Standard · Jan 25

Now is not the time to undermine the prime minister

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Andy Burnham is seeking permission to return to the Commons, but he would be a distraction for Keir Starmer

The Independent UK · Jan 24

‘The best interests of our party’: Andy Burnham’s letter to Labour NEC in full

The full text of Burnham’s letter to Labour’s ruling national executive committee

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24

Starmer allies urge him to block Andy Burnham from running in byelection

Greater Manchester mayor has applied to stand for Labour in Gorton and Denton, setting up potential fight for PM’s political future

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24

Reform UK’s private health insurance plan would cost £1.7bn, Streeting to say

Health secretary will describe plan to offer tax relief on private healthcare as ‘tax cut for the wealthiest’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24

Red meat, no lettuce: Nigel Farage and Liz Truss attend private lunch after week of Tory defections

Meal at Mayfair club took place on day Reform UK’s Robert Jenrick criticised former PM’s mini-budget

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24

Labour MPs to gather amid speculation over Burnham Westminster bid

Angela Rayner is reportedly set to say she is supportive of Andy Burnham standing in a by-election.

Evening Standard · Jan 24