Reform UK council leader George Finch, 19, says sixth form is a ‘complete joke’ Finch, the leader of Warwickshire County Council, described the education system as broken. Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025
Labour veteran Alexander says return to Scotland Office a ‘real honour’ Douglas Alexander replaces the sacked Ian Murray as Secretary of State for Scotland. Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025
Crisis engulfs Labour as Angela Rayner is forced to step down as deputy PM Starmer brings forward cabinet reshuffle to restore order but fallout likely to further damage party’s reputation The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2025
Join our rally against 'perversion' of Saltire, pro-independence group urges A PRO-INDEPENDENCE campaign group has urged people to wave their Saltires in the Scottish capital on Saturday in a show against the “perversion”… The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2025
Reform UK’s Zia Yusuf praises Tommy Robinson for grooming gang campaigning Mr Yusuf said Mr Robinson deserves ‘some credit’ for comments on grooming gangs but repeated that he will not be allowed to join Reform UK. Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025
‘Such a vibrant feeling’: Reform UK devotees gather at party conference Atmosphere of jubilation takes hold as the Farage faithful don union flags and enjoy their ‘unity of purpose’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2025
The Guardian view on Angela Rayner’s exit: a loss that exposes Labour’s deeper faultlines The deputy prime minister’s resignation closes one chapter with dignity. But the contest to replace her threatens to reopen Labour’s old divisions The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2025
Future Rayner comeback is not off table but her exit has deeply damaged Labour Deputy leadership race likely to coincide with turbulent autumn, as doubts intensify over Starmer’s job security The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2025
The most significant moves in Starmer’s reshuffled cabinet after Rayner exit Deputy PM’s departure prompts wholesale changes with some of government’s biggest names moving jobs The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2025
Nige takes to the stage offering empty promises and anger – and the crowd love it Amid pounding music, dry ice and pyrotechnics, the charlatan’s charlatan performed like a TV evangelist The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2025
Green Party leader Zack Polanski is everywhere, and here's why IT seems like we have been waiting years for some excitement in politics. It seems like we’ve been waiting even longer for someone who just gets… The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2025
Reform conference shows a party keen to present itself as normal This year’s gathering offered fringe events, business stands and even opposing views – but very few MPs The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2025
David Lammy named UK deputy prime minister amid Labour Party turmoil Lammy appointment follows resignation of left-wing champion Angela Rayner, who stepped down over a tax scandal. Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2025
In Pictures: The rise and fall of Angela Rayner The Deputy Prime Minister has resigned over her tax affairs, having at one stage been touted as a possible leader of the Labour Party. Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025
Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025 Ian Murray ‘hugely disappointed’ to be out of UK Government A reshuffle after Angela Rayner’s resignation saw him removed as Scottish Secretary – the post he has held since July last year.
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025 Voices: As Angela Rayner falls on her sword, Keir Starmer will also take a hit COMMENT: The prime minister is not just losing someone he has learned to value, says John Rentoul – his holier-than-thou pitch has been destroyed and the deputy leadership election will tip Labour into a civil war
The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2025 Ian Murray releases statement after being sacked as Scottish Secretary IAN Murray has released a statement after he was sacked as Scottish secretary ...
Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025 Nigel Farage: 'Reform UK will take winning London and ousting Sadiq Khan seriously' Reform leader encourages members to volunteer as councillor candidates ahead of the local elections in May next year
Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025 ‘She’s let us all down’ – voters react in Rayner constituency The MP left Government after Sir Keir Starmer’s ethics adviser found she had breached the ministerial code over her underpayment of stamp duty.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2025 Nigel Farage says ‘there’s every chance of general election in 2027’ Reform UK leader says party needs to be ready for early election and vows to ‘stop the boats’ within two weeks if elected
The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2025 Anas Sarwar responds to Angela Rayner's resignation from Labour Government ANGELA Rayner was “right” to resign as deputy prime minister and deputy leader of the Labour Party following a row about her tax affairs, Anas…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2025 Reform UK could strip FCA of power to regulate banking if elected Nigel Farage reportedly plans to overhaul rules governing City of London that were introduced after 2008 financial crash
Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025 List of Government departures since Labour won general election There have been more government departures in the first 14 months of Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership than in those of his immediate predecessors.
Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025 Farage tells members to expect election in next two years as Rayner quits Reform UK’s leader has told his party’s conference in Birmingham that progress made in the last year is only the beginning.
Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025 How Labour will elect a new deputy leader now Angela Rayner has quit The party now finds itself with the prospect of having to elect a new deputy, a contest which could see Labour’s factional divides aired publicly.