Two UK Jewish movements vote to become one progressive group Merger of Liberal Judaism and Reform Judaism will be first in any major religion for more than half a century The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025
Britain's political meltdown — and ours What anti-Trump backlash? Nigel Farage's MAGA-style party scores a huge win — and Britain's establishment panics Salon · May 18, 2025
Hamilton by-election a two-horse race between SNP and Reform, claims Tice Reform deputy leader Richard Tice went on to claim next year’s Holyrood election was between his party and the SNP. Evening Standard · May 17, 2025
Voices: The Tories ‘sliding into oblivion’? Keir Starmer should be careful what he wishes for COMMENT: Mocking the Conservative Party may win applause, but it also helps Nigel Farage dominate the stage, writes John Rentoul. The prime minister should be trying to prop Kemi Badenoch up instead of boosting Reform The Independent UK · May 17, 2025
PM’s ‘fearful undertones’ on immigration ‘dog whistle to voters’, Yousaf warns Former Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf critcized the PM’s recent remarks on immigration. Evening Standard · May 17, 2025
Prime Minister’s immigration comments ‘dumbest of dumb politics’, says Sturgeon The former first minister accused the Prime Minister of a ‘very deliberate dog whistle’. Evening Standard · May 17, 2025
Revealed: How much the US-UK trade deal will save UK economy from Trump tariffs Exclusive: The UK’s new trade deal could cut the economic damage from US tariffs in half The Independent UK · May 17, 2025
Planning bill will ‘push public towards Reform’: Labour’s Chris Hinchliff on standing up for nature MP says draft law will let developers ‘pay cash to trash’ habitats and urges colleagues to back his amendments The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2025
Reform a ‘one-man personality cult’, leader of the Welsh Tories to say Darren Millar, leader of the Welsh Tories, will address his party at the Welsh Conservative Conference in Llangollen on Saturday. Evening Standard · May 16, 2025
Talks over winter fuel payment U-turn ‘intensify’ as Labour bids to repair relationship with voters Prime minister Keir Starmer under pressure as focus groups tell government they might not bear a grudge if there is a reversal of the chancellor Rachel Reeves’s cuts The Independent UK · May 16, 2025
Nigel Farage Urged to Double Down on 3 Key Policies to Keep Reform UK Skyrocketing Nigel Farage is once again stirring the pot on immigration, and this time he’s pointing to Singapore as a shining example of how the UK could fix its skills shortage. The Fashion Central · May 16, 2025
Keir Starmer Misses Own Vote on Migrant Crackdown Keir Starmer and several top Labour figures were noticeably absent from a key vote on their own flagship immigration plan. The Fashion Central · May 16, 2025
Conservative leaders will not rule out deals with Reform and Plaid in Wales Kemi Badenoch and Darren Millar declined to rule out doing deals with other parties to secure becoming the next Welsh goverment. Evening Standard · May 16, 2025
OPINION - I've known Rupert Lowe for years. This is why Nigel Farage and Reform couldn’t work with him Let’s not mince words: I like Rupert Lowe, a man who, in his mind’s eye, is a latter day Barbour clad John Bull. Defiant and awkward, he is a force of nature, a whirlwind of conviction, talent, and sheer bloody-mindedness. But he’s also a lone wolf, a man who’d rather… Evening Standard · May 16, 2025
Evening Standard · May 16, 2025 MPs must act to legalise assisted dying, Leadbeater urges as debate begins High-profile supporters include Dame Esther Rantzen while Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is among those opposed.
The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2025 What if one key problem with British politics at the moment is us – the voters? Westminster has become fearful of a fickle and vindictive electorate. There’s value in that, but it’s also holding back our politics, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett
The Independent UK · May 15, 2025 MPs attack Esther Rantzen for ‘distasteful’ stance in assisted dying debate MPs in emotional debate over the penultimate stage of Kim Leadbeater’s assisted dying bill in Commons
Evening Standard · May 15, 2025 Assisted dying Bill returns to Commons amid divided opinion among MPs Various amendments will be debated and voted on by MPs on Friday.
The Independent UK · May 15, 2025 The Brexit ‘reset’ could make or break Keir Starmer’s prime ministerial legacy THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: When the prime minister welcomes an EU delegation to Downing Street on Monday, he will unveil his third major trade deal of the month. Its value will far outstrip those signed with India and the United States – it should be treated as such
The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2025 Starmer digs himself into a hole in Tirana while Tories froth about a flag Keir was supposed to be here for a deal on an asylum returns hub but his towering host had a surprise in store
The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2025 MP to launch bill to target superyachts, private jets and fossil fuel producers Bill would force major polluters to pay into fund for flood defences and home insulation – but has little chance of becoming law
International Business Times · May 15, 2025 Under Pressure From Hard-right, Starmer Takes Cautious Approach To EU 'Reset' Prime Minister Keir Starmer is treading a fine line on UK-EU relations as hard-right populists make gains at a time when Brexit and immigration remain toxic issues in Britain.
The Fashion Central · May 14, 2025 Nigel Farage Drops Bombshell on Wales – No Plans to Lead Reform UK or Run in Senedd Elections Nigel Farage has put to bed the swirling rumors' that he might stand in the next Senedd election — but not without leaving behind a trail of intrigue.
The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025 Keir Starmer struggles to take KemiKaze seriously at PMQs Prime minister and Kemi Badenoch both know Tory leader has run out of dice rolls as all eyes turn to Reform
The Independent UK · May 14, 2025 How would a youth mobility scheme between the UK and EU work? As hopes grow for a youth mobility scheme with the European Union, The Independent looks at how it would work in practice