The Latest Breaking News on UK Politics

Starmer tells MPs ‘isolationism’ will not solve cost-of-living crisis

His remarks appeared to be an effort to justify time spent on international affairs.

Evening Standard · Jan 12

Conservative defections risk making Reform UK into Tory party 2.0

Nadhim Zahawi’s ministerial experience is badly needed by Nigel Farage but it comes with his former party’s tainted brand

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12

Plans to limit jury trials in England and Wales may be watered down after backlash

Exclusive: David Lammy’s proposals could be altered to avoid fight in Lords after criticism from MPs, peers and lawyers

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12

Sadiq Khan reacts to Reform London mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham's 'burka ban' support

London mayor responds to Ms Cunningham's proposals for the first time

Evening Standard · Jan 12

Calls for ‘immediate’ general election to be debated by MPs as 1,000,000 voters sign petition

The petition is a sign of increased dissatisfaction with the government among voters ahead of the local elections in May

Evening Standard · Jan 12

Is Nadhim Zahawi’s defection to Reform UK a bombshell? No, it’s just naked opportunism

The former chancellor’s criticism of the Tory government is indisputable – but so is his role in its dire record, says Henry Hill, deputy editor of ConservativeHome

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12

Swinney condemns ‘absurdity’ of Mandelson remaining in House of Lords

The Scottish First Minister spoke out as the SNP at Westminster prepared to table a Bill seeking to remove the former minister’s peerage.

Evening Standard · Jan 12

Swinney will still ‘work very hard’ to win backing for Scottish Budget

While Labour has already indicated it will not block the Scottish Budget, the First Minister said his Government is still in talks with other parties.

Evening Standard · Jan 12

Labour ‘not in strong negotiating position’ over Budget, says Sarwar

Scottish Labour MSPs are expected to abstain on the Budget, effectively allowing it to pass.

Evening Standard · Jan 12

Sorry, Trump and Farage – London is no lawless ‘warzone’. Violent crime is lower than ever

Reform’s new candidate for mayor claims people pity Londoners for living in an unsafe capital. But the evidence is clear: we’re making our streets safer, says mayor of London Sadiq Khan

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12