The Latest Breaking News on UK Politics

Nigel Farage chooses spectacle over service to his voters

Readers respond to the Reform UK leader’s move to resign and stand again in a byelection in Clacton

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9

Andy Burnham apologises for Labour’s stance on Gaza and says it ‘didn’t get it right’

Exclusive: PM-in-waiting says party must ‘do better’ in approach to Middle East and he will put more pressure on Israel

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9

Burnham will make good PM, Starmer says as nominations for new leader open

Andy Burnham’s last possible rival Al Carns ruled himself out of the running on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Jul 9

Five pressing questions for Reform UK about its finances

Questions swirl about origins of gifts, loans and donations as even party supporters wonder if it can weather the storm

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9

Nigel Farage Made a Bet To Strengthen His Standing In British Politics. It Has Backfired

Count Binface will be Nigel Farage's sole challenger in the special election the populist leader triggered by resigning this week.

International Business Times · Jul 9

'Dangerous world demands hard power': PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham vows to rebuild UK's military, defence sector

Britain's prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham has pledged to strengthen the country's armed forces and defence industry, arguing that an increasingly volatile global security environment demands a renewed focus on "hard power" and greater self-reliance in military production.

The Times of India · Jul 9

OPINION - Labour’s abuse of Parliament must stop

Andy Burnham seems just as keen as Keir Starmer to support rapid social and constitutional change proceeding without proper scrutiny, writes Conservative peer Ross Kempsell

Evening Standard · Jul 9

Reform's Robert Jenrick says he has 'co-operated fully' as Met Police probe £37,000 donation

The Reform UK Treasury spokesman claimed his former party introduced him to the donor

Evening Standard · Jul 9

Count Binface Refuses To Reveal Identity on BBC Ahead of Nigel Farage By-Election Showdown

Count Binface, a satirical candidate, refused to remove his costume during a BBC interview, maintaining his comic persona as he challenges Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election.

International Business Times UK · Jul 9

Green London councillor apologises for 'coconuts' comment as David Lammy calls out party's 'racist language'

‘I genuinely apologise for using the term and to anyone I offended, it was not appropriate’ - Hau-Yu Tam

Evening Standard · Jul 9