Power, elections, government, and the policy decisions shaping public life.
Donald Trump’s first public comments on Andy Burnham highlight deepening transatlantic tensions over energy policy and Middle East strategy ahead of the NATO summit.
While the 1951 Status of Forces Agreement technically allows British authorities to prosecute, practice often sees cases handed over to Washington, raising questions about legal jurisdiction and accountability on UK soil.
With the Defence Investment Plan set for announcement, No 10 aides are lobbying the likely successor to exceed current funding commitments, despite Treasury resistance.
Refugee charities warn rushed passage risks children’s rights, while political opposition mounts from across the aisle.
Andy Burnham’s conditional appointment of James Purnell as chief of staff has drawn scrutiny to the enduring influence of the late-1990s New Labour cohort, with critics suggesting the party struggles to recruit new leadership.
Labour MPs condemn remarks as ‘outrageous’ while Speaker Lindsay Hoyle calls for greater decorum in the Commons
Incoming chief of staff James Purnell has severed financial ties with the lobbying firm he led, but critics warn the appointment echoes controversies within the Keir Starmer government.
Downing Street confirms departing prime minister will serve out his parliamentary term but decline a ministerial role in Andy Burnham’s new government.
Makerfield MP Andy Burnham is set to announce plans to move parts of the Prime Minister’s office to Manchester, aiming to decentralise power from London and address regional inequality.
Foreign Office rules prohibit heads of mission from accepting foreign honours, yet British envoy Alastair Long received the award from King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa, sparking criticism over human rights concerns and diplomatic transparency.
The England Children’s Commissioner has formally challenged Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s consultation on refused asylum seekers, arguing the plans risk significant harm and violate the Children Act 1989.
Darren Jones outlines tests for next chancellor, warning against excessive debt while backing Andy Burnham’s fiscal approach.
With parties now in coalition governments across four nations and leading polls in several others, researchers attribute the surge to the normalisation of nativist ideologies and strategic messaging on immigration.
Darren Jones confirms he will not challenge Andy Burnham for the Labour leadership, citing reassurance over economic plans, while outlining rigorous tests for the next Chancellor of the Exchequer.
More than 40 academics urge Sharon Graham to withdraw claims that Energy Secretary would destroy jobs, amid speculation over who succeeds Rachel Reeves.
Ten years on from the referendum, The Guardian’s economics editor Heather Stewart and Nosheen Iqbal discuss whether the UK is plotting a return to the European Union and if Brussels would accept such a move.
The UK’s chief climate adviser has cautioned that weakening net zero targets risks disrupting business and damaging the economy, citing a £100bn annual contribution from the green sector and highlighting structural barriers to heat pump uptake.
James Purnell’s expected appointment marks a significant shift for the putative administration, as Labour figures jostle over senior roles including the chancellorship.
UK Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis has committed to publishing the delayed Defence Investment Plan prior to the NATO summit in Ankara, stating he has secured additional funding compared to his predecessor while acknowledging the long-term challenges facing the sector.
Bev Craig has been selected to replace Andy Burnham, with Labour bracing for a significant challenge from Reform UK following their gains in May’s local elections.
Tensions mark the handover process following the Makerfield byelection, with Starmer committing to no new major spending while Burnham’s team prepares to pivot policy focus.
The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference draws thousands of delegates to oppose green policies, multiculturalism, and abortion rights, with heavy backing from US fossil fuel interests and Trump-aligned donors.
Stormont assembly leaders denounce Jeffrey Donaldson’s conduct as a “double and duplicitous life” while political figures across the Irish border call for his knighthood to be stripped.
Ryan Bridge, Ben Cullen, and Trudy Wells agree to cease hoisting St George’s flags on public infrastructure following allegations of staff harassment and unlawful attachment to lamp-posts.
Interactive feature references Theresa May and Boris Johnson, while noting the current status of key political figures.
The former Goldman Sachs economist, tapped as a potential chief adviser to Andy Burnham, argues there is significant room under current fiscal rules to fund major projects, signalling a potential shift toward more left-wing economic policy.
Nathaniel Raymond alleges the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office prioritised economic and security relations with the United Arab Emirates over preventing mass killings in Sudan.
The White House has issued a message honouring the more than 12,000 American troops who died in the 1945 Battle of Okinawa, framing the conflict as a defining moment for the enduring security partnership between Washington and Tokyo.
Outlets from Germany to Spain attribute political instability to Brexit’s legacy and internal party fractures, with little expectation of substantive change under incoming leader Andy Burnham.
The session marks the decade since the UK voted to leave the European Union, while also addressing speculation surrounding Andy Burnham’s potential succession to Keir Starmer.
Cabinet Office minister backs Andy Burnham for Labour leadership as Farage calls for election
Burnham, the strong favourite to succeed Keir Starmer, faces potential contest as supporters warn against a 'coronation' and raise concerns over Ed Miliband’s potential chancellorship.
Peter Murrell, estranged husband of former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, used false accounting codes and invoices to fund luxury purchases including a Jaguar SUV and motorhome.
Nick Thomas-Symonds and Margaret Hodge call for immediate handover of power, while Darren Jones and Al Carns leave bid options open
With private sector commitments for offshore wind, solar, and grid upgrades set to exceed £100bn by 2031, Miliband faces pressure to maintain policy consistency despite internal government tensions and union criticism.
Sixty per cent of Britons aged 18 to 28 would vote to rejoin the European Union if given the chance, with support for a second referendum particularly strong in the youngest cohorts.
Keir Starmer bows out after intense pressure from MPs and cabinet ministers concerned about Reform UK threat, while Andy Burnham signals policy focus on economy and devolution.
With Andy Burnham poised to lead the Labour transition, supporters are locked in a dispute over the most critical cabinet appointment, with the decision viewed as the clearest indicator of the new prime minister’s political direction.
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, is widely tipped to succeed Keir Starmer following the Prime Minister’s announcement of resignation on Monday.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his intention to resign, citing unavoidable pressure from his parliamentary party and cabinet. He will remain in office until a successor is appointed.
Keir Starmer’s resignation triggers a leadership transition ahead of September, with Andy Burnham backed by Wes Streeting while public sentiment and electoral modelling point to a narrowing Reform UK lead.
Donaldson remanded into custody as judge warns of lengthy sentence; wife found to have aided and abetted crimes
Wes Streeting withdraws from race as Andy Burnham emerges as frontrunner for Labour leadership
The President characterised the current era as a “new Golden Age of America” while attributing an 80-year low in violent crime to recent security measures.
The Commons culture, media and sport committee chair has stated she did not write an opinion piece accusing the BBC of institutional and anti-Israel bias, leading to its removal from a related podcast broadcast.
Sources indicate Andy Burnham is serious about a decade-long strategy to bring utilities under public control, starting with Thames Water, but critics warn of billions in taxpayer costs.
The initiative, implemented in 2024, allows patients and families to request rapid clinical reviews, with NHS data suggesting it has potentially saved over 500 lives.
The administration has unveiled a new savings initiative for foster youth in partnership with the Treasury, while simultaneously recognising six student teams at the inaugural Presidential Artificial Intelligence Challenge awards.