'King of the North' in London: Can parachuting Andy Burnham into seat in capital save Labour? They used to weigh the Labour vote in constituencies across the North West. Evening Standard · May 12
Farage faces questions over failure to declare use of donor’s helicopter Reform UK leader has used the helicopter to attend rallies across the country, most recently on Friday The Guardian - UK · May 12
The timing of the Labour coup against Starmer helps one candidate – Wes Streeting NEWS ANALYSIS: As allies of the health secretary publicly call for the prime minister to go, political editor David Maddox looks at why Keir Starmer’s premiership has unravelled so quickly The Independent UK · May 12
Scotland’s elections confirmed that our nation’s leftwing identity is part myth, part reality There is optimism even after support for Nigel Farage’s party surged in many postindustrial areas – as radical progressives won more seats than ever, says historian and writer Rory Scothorne The Guardian - UK · May 12
Here are three ways to keep Reform out of No 10 – and one of them starts with you Nigel Farage’s ascent to power is not inevitable, and his party’s success in the May elections will expose its major weaknesses, says author Daniel Trilling The Guardian - UK · May 12
Tuesday briefing: Starmer’s ‘last chance’ speech and the possible challengers to his premiership In today’s newsletter: Our policy editor on what Keir Starmer said, how his leadership challengers have reacted, and what lies ahead The Guardian - UK · May 12
'A problem for us': coalition reveals One Nation fears The Liberal and National parties aren't seen as parties of conviction, the opposition leader says after One Nation's historic victory in a by-election. AAP · May 12
Sir Rod Stewart lauds King Charles for putting 'little ratbag' Donald Trump 'in his place' during US state visit Music legend Sir Rod Stewart has congratulated King Charles for the manner in which he handled "little ratbag" Donald Trump during his recent state visit to the US. BANG Premier · May 12
Senior cabinet ministers and more than 70 MPs call for Keir Starmer’s resignation as speech fails to quell rebellion – as it happened Home secretary Shabana Mahmood reported to be among those who have told the PM to consider his position. The Guardian - UK · May 11
London politics LIVE: Labour clears path for Burnham's Westminster comeback as Farage vows to 'throw everything' at Makerfield by-election Reform UK leader says party will ‘throw absolutely everything at’ the Makerfield by-election Evening Standard · May 11
Starmer on the brink as cabinet ministers urge him to quit Exclusive: Senior cabinet ministers believed to be among those telling PM to oversee orderly departure hours after he said he would fight any challenge The Guardian - UK · May 11
Embattled UK PM Starmer pledges to bring Britain back to the 'heart of Europe' British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sought to draw a dividing line between a pro-European Labour party and Nigel Farage’s anti-European Union Reform UK, arguing that the UK faces a defining choice over its future direction as fresh evidence highlights the economic damage caused by Brexit. Radio France Internationale · May 11
There should be one thing on Starmer’s mind: not keeping his job, but keeping out Reform His speech today was OK, but nowhere near enough. Now the risk is that the longer he stays in No 10, the harder it will be to stop Britain’s Trump, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · May 11
Starmer vows to prove doubters wrong as he tries to ward off leadership challenge PM makes series of policy pledges including seeking new deal with EU and says he will fight any challenge The Guardian - UK · May 11
The Guardian - UK · May 11 Wales has been hit by a political earthquake – and the UK government is in a very tricky position If Starmer’s Labour refuses to concede more powers to Plaid Cymru, the triumphant independence party, it will only accelerate its own decline, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward
The Guardian - UK · May 10 Angela Rayner calls blocking Andy Burnham’s return to parliament a mistake as pressure mounts on Keir Starmer – as it happened Catherine West issues ultimatum for PM as ex-minister Josh Simons joins calls for prime minister to quit
The Guardian - UK · May 10 Give Starmer the chance to carry out his promises Letters: Readers assess the prime minister’s position in the wake of Labour’s losses in local elections
The Guardian - UK · May 10 Thousands attend rally against antisemitism outside Downing Street Conservative and Reform leaders cheered as they address crowd, while Labour’s Pat McFadden met with boos and shouts of ‘where is Starmer?’
The Times of India · May 10 UK antisemitism rally splits Jewish community over Nigel Farage invitation Thousands rallied against antisemitism in London, with major Jewish groups organizing the event. The inclusion of Nigel Farage sparked controversy, drawing criticism for his past rhetoric. Organizers aimed for broad societal support, emphasizing solidarity against hate and division. Religious and business leaders also voiced their backing, pledging protection for the…
The Guardian - UK · May 10 Don’t let Farage and Reform divide us, Labour’s Sarwar urges Holyrood leaders Scottish Labour leader says he aims to hold SNP to account after his party tied for second with Reform in elections
The Guardian - UK · May 10 Farage trying to avoid scrutiny over £5m gift from crypto billionaire, Labour says Reform’s deputy leader, Richard Tice, seeks to present issue as irrelevant in interview with Laura Kuenssberg
The Guardian - UK · May 10 Downing Street rally asks ‘silent majority’ to fight antisemitism Open letter criticising invitation to Nigel Farage warns of association with ‘racism and inflammatory rhetoric’
BANG Premier · May 9 'We have decided to give all our earnings from these sales away': Kneecap to donate profits from new album Fenian to charity Kneecap will donate all of the profits from their new album Fenian to charity, with The Palestine Solidarity Campaign in London and Glór na Móna and Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich in Belfast set to benefit.
Reason · May 8 Reform Wins Big in British Local Elections, Reshaping the U.K. Right Labour and the Tories both suffered huge blows. Is a political realignment underway?
The Independent UK · May 8 Reform on course for general election win, claims triumphant Farage IN FULL