The Latest Breaking News on UK Politics

Triple lock backing not political, claims Swinney as he recommits to policy

The First Minister has voiced strong opposition to the changes proposed by Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

Evening Standard · Oct 12

Mahmood calls for urgent review of security for politicians and royals

An independent review will will look at how existing security is provided and whether funding and measures are being used effectively

Evening Standard · Oct 12

Andy Burnham promises ‘serious dialogue’ over UK’s relationship with EU

PM hails next month’s ‘reset’ summit as first step to closer ties, but tensions over trade may prove problematic

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12

Burnham to use key UK-EU summit next month to push for closer ties with bloc

Prime Minister Andy Burnham told MPs it would be a ‘dereliction of duty’ not to seek deeper partnership with the EU.

The Independent UK · Oct 12

Reform’s Zia Yusuf is sounding more and more like Trump every day

On the Today programme, his comments were disconnected, cliche-riddled and unremittingly stupid. But to clog the collective consciousness with nonsense is exactly the point, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12

Andy Burnham pulled up on 'wee bit cheeky' Scottish independence stance

ANDY Burnham has been warned that his stance against indyref2 is “a wee bit cheeky” after he said the UK public would be “the boss” as he sought to get a closer relationship with the EU

The National (Scotland) · Oct 12

Nigel Farage brands Andy Burnham 'a liar' over Russian interference in Brexit claims

Andy Burnham on Sunday said Moscow did interfere in the 2016 Brexit referendum and similar activities were taking place in France and Germany

Evening Standard · Oct 12

John Swinney will not be investigated over claims he misled Parliament about pensions

The First Minister will not be investigated over claims he broke the ministerial code by misleading the Scottish Parliament, his independent advisers have decided

The National (Scotland) · Oct 12

Green leader of Haringey Council says he did not support the national party’s 'unhelpful' motion on Zionism

Councillor Mark Blake said it was ‘unhelpful to focus an ideological debate on definitions’

Evening Standard · Oct 12

When is the Budget 2026? Chancellor John Healey set to announce major tax and spending changes

Here’s everything we know ahead of the Chancellor John Healey’s big speech

Evening Standard · Oct 12