The Guardian view on Britain and Europe: international upheaval demands new terms of debate Editorial: The world has changed dramatically since the Brexit referendum and politics needs to catch up The Guardian - UK · May 20
From fuel duty to sanctions, Kemi wants to make it clear how little she understands Why would Tory leader bother to look into national or global politics? That time would be better spent picking fights The Guardian - UK · May 20
Europe’s nul-point politicians: inside the 22 May Guardian Weekly Starmer, Merz and Macron all at sea. Plus: Trump’s empty Chinese takeaway The Guardian - UK · May 20
When is the Makerfield by-election? Andy Burnham eyes Westminster return IN FULL The Independent UK · May 20
Ukrainian MP says lifting sanctions on Russian oil puts ‘question mark’ over friendship with UK The Ukrainian MP said the decision told Russia that ‘everything can be bought and everything is for sale’ The Independent UK · May 20
UK strikes £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states Keir Starmer describes the agreement, worth double original estimates, as a ‘huge win’ for British businesses The Guardian - UK · May 20
What has Andy Burnham said about Israel and Gaza ahead of crucial by-election? DURING the early months of Israel’s onslaught on Gaza, Andy Burnham emerged as one of the main Labour figures calling for a ceasefire. The National (Scotland) · May 20
Is Morgan McSweeney still advising Keir Starmer from the sidelines? MORGAN McSweeney may have departed Downing Street but does he still have the Prime Minister’s ear? The National (Scotland) · May 20
Wes Streeting warns Labour must ‘change course’ or risk handing election victory to Reform Former health secretary who quit the government last week with a call for Keir Starmer to resign says he has ‘no regrets’ The Independent UK · May 20
Government hails trade deal with Gulf states ‘worth £3.7bn a year’ to UK economy The UK has become the first G7 country to strike a free trade deal with the bloc of six Gulf states. Evening Standard · May 20
Makerfield by-election date set as Andy Burnham eyes return to Westminster and Labour leadership challenge The Mayor of Greater Manchester would need to win the seat near before launching any formal leadership challenge The Independent UK · May 20
Rachel Reeves hits back at flag-waving heckler over bad manners: ‘Not very British’ The man had repeatedly shouted at the chancellor while she was being interviewed The Independent UK · May 20
Reeves hits back at petrol station heckler, telling him it is ‘not very British’ The man had repeatedly shouted at the Chancellor while she was being interviewed on a petrol station forecourt. Evening Standard · May 20
UK eases sanctions on Russian jet fuel and diesel LONDON - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended a contentious move to ease sanctions on imports of Russian jet fuel and diesel as the Middle East war causes prices to spiral. Bangkok Post · May 20
The Guardian - UK · May 20 Labour must be bolder or it will lose, Streeting says in resignation speech In first Commons speech since quitting cabinet, Streeting says party must deliver change or it will hand keys of No 10 to Reform
The Guardian - UK · May 20 Brexit may be back, but Britain needs to know what it wants A decade after the referendum, EU leaders would welcome closer ties – once the UK has understood the European deal’
The National (Scotland) · May 20 Wes Streeting brands SNP 'existential threat to UK' in resignation speech to MPs WES Streeting branded the SNP an “existential threat” to the UK as he addressed MPs for the first time since quitting the Government.
Evening Standard · May 20 Wes Streeting says Labour must ‘change course’ or hand Reform UK victory In his resignation speech in the Commons, the former minister said Sir Keir Starmer’s Government is losing the fight against nationalism.
The National (Scotland) · May 20 Keir Starmer's inner circle knew about spying operation on journalist KEIR Starmer’s inner circle were informed that Labour Together were spying on journalists, it has emerged.
Evening Standard · May 20 Back of the net! Badenoch hammers Starmer at PMQs as Labour manager loses dressing room Political sketch: Labour right winger Wes Streeting and left winger Andy Burnham are both trying to topple the PM
The Independent UK · May 20 Reform UK’s Makerfield by-election candidate was friends with fascist leader on Facebook The Independent understands that Robert Kenyon was friends on Facebook with Gary Raikes’ political page
The Independent UK · May 20 This is why easing Russia’s oil sanctions is a gut punch to Ukraine COMMENT: The PM’s decision to ease oil sanctions on Russia will kill Ukrainians and enfeeble Britain, and is a stain on the national reputation, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley, who has spent more than 11 years covering the region
The Independent UK · May 20 Starmer congratulates beloved Arsenal on title win and also praises Pep during PMQs IN FULL
Evening Standard · May 20 Starmer apologises for ‘slip of the tongue’ in announcing deal with North Korea The Prime Minister told MPs he ‘inadvertently said we did a trade deal with North Korea rather than South Korea’.