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The Latest Breaking News on UK Politics

Andy Burnham U-turns on Scottish Parliament plan after backlash

ANDY Burnham has abandoned his plans to “tear up” the way the Scottish Parliament is funded

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25

Who is the Scottish Tories’ new MSP – and why was there no by-election?

THE Scottish Tories have a new MSP ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25

Trump Takes First Aim At Andy Burnham, Saying 'He's Extremely Liberal' and 'Won't Open Up the North Sea'

Donald Trump's remarks labelling Andy Burnham 'extremely liberal' may inadvertently boost Burnham's campaign for UK Prime Minister, highlighting a potential shift in UK-US relations.

International Business Times UK · Jun 25

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Irish unity referendum is 'realistic' in the next 4 years, says MEP

A referendum on Irish unity is "realistic" in the next four years, an MEP has said at an event dedicated to the Celtic Alliance

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25

Polanski and unions warn Burnham against backsliding on climate action

Debate in Labour and union movement over climate commitments as many call for Burnham not to allow drilling in North Sea

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25

Majority back law change to require General Election if Prime Minister quits

MOST people in the UK back a proposed law that would require a General Election if the Prime Minister steps down, according to new research.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25

Scottish govt to introduce bill allowing migrants with temporary UK status to contest council polls

The Scottish Government plans to introduce fresh legislation that would allow Commonwealth citizens with limited leave to remain in the UK to stand in local council elections, after identifying a gap in electoral laws passed last year, Daily Mail reported.

The Times of India · Jun 25

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Home Office 'scraps' Cameron Barracks asylum seeker accommodation plans

WIDELY condemned Home Office plans to house up to 300 asylum seekers at a barracks in Inverness have reportedly been scrapped ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25

Labour insider hails Andy Burnham as party's 'first female prime minister'

ANDY Burnham has been dubbed Labour’s “first woman prime minister”.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25

Labour MP ‘careful with public money’ cleared of breaching expenses rules

Birmingham MP Tahir Ali was investigated after questions were asked about his office costs, travel and accommodation expenses.

Evening Standard · Jun 25

Senior Reform MSP responds to 'laughing at Edinburgh terror attacks' allegations

A SENIOR Reform MSP has admitted laughing in the chamber as another parliamentarian spoke about terror-linked stabbings in Edinburgh – but denied…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25

Records of Angus Robertson's secret Israel meeting 'altered to put Gaza top'

OFFICIAL records of former Scottish culture secretary Angus Robertson’s controversial meeting with an Israeli diplomat were changed before being…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25

Reeves backs Burnham to be PM despite reports she may be offered lesser role

Allies lobby to keep chancellor as ‘stable’ choice while Wes Streeting and Ed Miliband also in picture

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25

Burnham could become PM on 17 July based on Labour leadership contest timetable – as it happened

The former Manchester mayor could be installed as prime minister in weeks if no other MP puts themselves forward

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25

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The Guardian - UK · Jun 25

Britain has become addicted to pressing the ‘new PM’ button – and I don’t see how Burnham avoids it

He’s almost certain to become the UK’s seventh leader in a decade. And with the rightwing press and the algorithm against him, he’s basically a meat sacrifice, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Liew

Evening Standard · Jun 25

Rachel Reeves backing Andy Burnham as next PM despite cabinet speculation

It has been rumoured that Mr Burnham would appoint a new chancellor.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25

It’s not the bond markets Andy Burnham should be afraid of. It’s his own MPs

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25

Pressure on Stephen Flynn over Scottish Government 'secrecy on Israel-linked grants'

ECONOMY Secretary Stephen Flynn has been urged to intervene amid concerns that a Scottish Government agency may still be funding weapons companies…

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Evening Standard · Jun 24

Ex-defence minister Al Carns sets out ‘five tests’ for leadership contenders

In a lengthy social media post, Mr Carns said the country’s new leader should be able to ‘say yes’ to each point on his list.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24

Back on the pitch: how Burnham’s chief of staff pick reunites late-90s Labour football team

Some worry choosing James Purnell, former Demon Eyes teammate, would show Labour struggling for new talent

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24

The Guardian view on priorities for a new prime minister: foreign policy cannot be an afterthought

Editorial: Keir Starmer came to power without a strategic concept of post-Brexit Britain’s place in the world. His successor must not repeat that mistake

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24

Britain’s lost decade after Brexit: inside the 26 June edition

Ten years of hurt, six prime ministers … and another to come. Plus Keith Richards: rock legend, great-grandad Get the Guardian Weekly delivered to your home address

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24

Scrap the Westminster whipping system

Letters: Martin Luck and Vaughan Thomas respond to suggestions that Andy Burnham could reduce the use of whipping in parliament

The National (Scotland) · Jun 24

Furious Reform MSPs accused of 'using language of the Third Reich'

REFORM MSPs have reacted with outrage after being accused of using the “language of the Third Reich” ...

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24

Labour MPs criticise language used by Kemi Badenoch in fractious PMQs

Tory leader reprimanded by speaker for invective against minister and saying Starmer had ‘400 knives in his back’

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