The Latest Breaking News on UK Politics

Betting scandal as bad for Tories as Partygate, says Michael Gove

‘It looks like one rule for them and one rule for us,’ the levelling up, housing and communities secretary suggests

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2024

The Observer view on Labour’s economic strategy: EU is the key to growth

With polling revealing 56% think Brexit has had a bad effect on the economy, Keir Starmer has wriggle room for renegotiation

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2024

Starmer’s growth plan ‘doomed’ without access to EU markets, warn economists

Labour leader told if elected he will have to rejoin the customs union to meet party’s manifesto pledges, while 56% of voters say Brexit was bad for economy

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2024

Former French President Hollande Says Macron Ascendency 'Is Over'

French President Emmanuel Macron's ascendancy is "over", former head of state Francois Hollande told AFP Saturday, after his former protege called a snap election likely to hand massive gains to the far right.

International Business Times · Jun 22, 2024

Jeremy Corbyn says Keir Starmer never raised doubts about Labour's campaign in 2019

The former Labour leader insists he has a ‘very good’ shot at beating his old party in Islington North

Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2024

Tories believe Sunak ‘has given up’ after surprise auction lot admission at fundraiser

A fundraiser last week suggests that Rishi Sunak may have given up on winning the election

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2024

Labour to target embattled Sunak over ‘dirty dozen’ Tory candidates

Labour are seeking to maximise Rishi Sunak’s discomfort over allegations about candidates with a social media campaign

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2024

How Sir Keir Starmer set a trap for Boris Johnson over Partygate scandal

The Labour leader said he knew Mr Johnson’s instinct under pressure would be to lie about Downing Street parties in the Commons

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2024

JK Rowling at war with Labour over ‘abandoning’ women on transgender rights

WRITER JK Rowling has criticised Labour for “abandoning” women concerned about transgender rights ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2024

Election loss, rout, or wipeout? Three Tory outcomes predicted by the polls

Scenarios using a large-scale data model that predicts individual seat tallies indicate anything from 53-155 Tory MPs

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2024