The Latest Breaking News from Charlie Lindlar

Friday briefing: After two months as PM, is Andy Burnham passing his own test?

In today’s newsletter: The Labour leader said he would assess his success by how his policies affected his constituency. From the cost of living to immigration, we look at how Makerfield voters feel about their MP’s choices

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18

Monday briefing: You ask the questions – is Britain ungovernable?

In today’s newsletter: Andy Beckett takes your questions – and mine – about where UK politics is at and where it’s headed, from leadership churn and policy choices to electoral reform and more

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13

Wednesday briefing: What to expect from a World Cup beset with controversy

In today’s newsletter: From Donald Trump’s involvement to fans shut out, a look at the politics, on-the-pitch predictions and more from the biggest tournament yet for the beautiful game

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10

Tuesday briefing: Why England’s homes are built to bake – and what’s being done about it

In today’s newsletter: Hotter houses are likely to become the norm, with the dangerous health impacts facing society’s most vulnerable

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2025

Tuesday briefing: What fraught talks to reach a ‘Paris agreement for plastic pollution’ could bring

In today’s newsletter: Inside a critical summit of 179 countries at the UN in Geneva to secure a treaty that will combat plastic pollution

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2025

Thursday briefing: Everything you need to know about​ the new internet safety rules

In today’s newsletter: From mandatory age verification to criminal liability for non-compliant executives, the legislation marks a new era of digital accountability​ in keeping children safe online

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2025

Wednesday briefing: ​The Conservative​s ​reshuffle​ in an attempt to ​stay ​relevant ​amid ​poor polling

In today’s newsletter: A year into opposition, Kemi Badenoch’s​ party is still searching for its place in UK politics

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2025

Monday briefing: ​What Zarah Sultana’s ​new breakaway party could mean for Labour and the left

In today’s newsletter: the former Labour MP – and reportedly ​Jeremy Corbyn ​– will launch ​a new ​left ​party in ​a bid to ​challenge ‘​broken’ Westminster ​politics. But will it work?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025

Monday briefing: ​As Just Stop Oil disbands, how will we remember the radical climate activist group?

In today’s newsletter: Notorious for its disruptive protests, the group’s radical tactics may be best known as a turning point in climate resistance

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2025

Thursday briefing: Has Labour laid the foundations for fixing Britain’s housing crisis?

In today’s newsletter: The government is proposing big investment and sweeping planning law reform, but critics say the goals are unrealistic and inadequate. We recap Angela Rayner’s housing policy

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025