The Latest Breaking News on UK Politics

A national commission on voting reform is essential

Letters: Sandy Martin and Joan Ruddock respond to an article on changes to the voting system

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

John Swinney is warned reform package may be ‘more reckless than revolutionary’

The Scottish Trades Union Congress’s Roz Foyer said he was ‘presenting the public with a misleading choice of cuts packaged as public sector reform’.

Evening Standard · Sep 1

John Swinney pledges ‘radical reshaping’ of Scotland’s public services

The First Minister announced his Programme for Government as MSPs returned to Holyrood after the summer recess.

Evening Standard · Sep 1

UK needs 'substantial change', says PM Andy Burnham in maiden parliament speech

The United Kingdom's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK needed "substantial change" at his maiden speech in the House of Commons on Tuesday. Burnham has promised to deliver renewed national optimism after the downbeat two-year tenure of predecessor Keir Starmer, who announced Tuesday that he would resign his…

France 24 · Sep 1

Starmer's Final Goodbye: Former PM Quits Parliament After Power Collapse

Keir Starmer quits Parliament after reversing his plan to remain an MP, ending his 11-year career and triggering a by-election in Holborn and St Pancras.

International Business Times UK · Sep 1

The rich and powerful are already trying to sway the next election – I have a plan to stop them

A bill proposing a cap on donations is up for debate this week. We must seize this chance to keep big money out of our politics, says MP Stella Creasy

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

Sir Keir Starmer's Commons resignation statement in full: 'I've had time to reflect'

The former prime minister said it was the ‘right time’ to step down and that he is ready to ‘pass the baton on to a successor’

Evening Standard · Sep 1

Former UK PM Keir Starmer to step down as MP: Report

Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as the Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras, intending to shift his focus towards international issues and enhancing efforts against violence towards women. Having represented the constituency since 2015, his resignation will initiate a by-election in a seat traditionally held by Labour.…

The Times of India · Sep 1

Alex Burghart appointed Tory deputy leader in reshuffle

Sir Mel Stride and Dame Priti Patel were sacked in Kemi Badenoch’s shake-up of her frontbench team.

Evening Standard · Sep 1

Andy Burnham's Gaza comments 'a sham' amid military flights to Israel

ANDY Burnham has been urged to "come clean" on several military flights to Israel he has authorised since entering office.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1