Power, elections, government, and the policy decisions shaping public life.
The 42-year-old MP for Ealing North is described as a loyal, low-divisiveness figure with no prior experience leading a major Whitehall department, marking a significant elevation for the highest-ranking member of Labour’s 2019 parliamentary intake.
The National Executive Committee’s decision follows a previous rejection and signals Downing Street’s support, though formal candidate selection remains pending.
The ISC has criticised the government for withholding a UK Security Vetting file that recommended denying Peter Mandelson’s security clearance, and condemned the use of WhatsApp for official business.
Eleven overseas activists have been denied entry as the Metropolitan Police prepare to use live facial recognition technology for the first time during the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ event.
Manchester mayor Andy Burnham’s parliamentary bid triggers market sell-off, with analysts warning of elevated political risk premiums and potential volatility in gilt markets.
Matt Jenkins installed as new council leader as Reform UK’s minority administration ends amid financial controversy
Rights groups warn the non-binding declaration could weaken safeguards for asylum seekers, while the UK government argues it is necessary to prevent system exploitation.
The resignation of MP Josh Simons opens a path for the Manchester mayor, but NEC approval and parliamentary rules complicate the timeline for a potential contest.
Greenpeace and Transport and Environment call for pre-emptive demand reduction, while government maintains airlines are unaffected and rejects speed limit changes
Decision undermines speculation of a stand-down deal and challenges Labour’s narrow majority against a strong Reform UK challenge
The Sunday Times Rich List reveals a 1.4% rise in total wealth among the UK’s 350 wealthiest, with 157 billionaires now recorded.
Steve Reed denies imminent challenge against Keir Starmer while Josh Simons announces his departure from Makerfield to facilitate Andy Burnham’s parliamentary return.
Cabinet minister stresses that no MP holds the 81 signatures required for a challenge, urging ministers to focus on policy delivery over internal politics following poor local election results.
The US President has issued a statement commemorating the 222nd anniversary of the Corps of Discovery, explicitly connecting the historical journey to the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence.
The US President and First Lady Melania Trump issued a joint message celebrating the Feast of the Ascension, framing the Christian holiday as integral to American identity and linking it to the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood prepare to sign political declaration in Chișinău aimed at altering interpretation of European Convention on Human Rights
Health Secretary Wes Streeting steps down citing loss of confidence in Starmer, while Angela Rayner is cleared by HMRC
Simons’ departure follows a February scandal regarding investigations into journalists and marks a significant escalation in the contest to succeed Keir Starmer.
An analysis of the stances held by Andy Burnham, Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner, and Ed Miliband reveals significant divergences on constitutional reform, public service delivery, and taxation, challenging Keir Starmer’s current governance model.
The parliamentary standards commissioner is examining whether the undeclared funds from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne breached the code of conduct, as Labour alleges a conflict of interest over a subsequent property purchase.
Internal pressure on Keir Starmer intensifies after Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns, with sources suggesting the Prime Minister may lack the political capital to block Andy Burnham’s selection.
The government’s independent review into adult social care highlights systemic failures and bureaucratic burdens facing millions of unpaid carers across the UK.
New figures show hospitals treated 65.3% of patients within 18 weeks for the first time since November 2021, yet the improvement coincides with missed targets in A&E and cancer care, raising questions about long-term sustainability.
The Health Secretary’s resignation follows poor local election results and concerns over the party’s ability to counter Reform UK, though his team denies plans for an immediate leadership challenge.
The Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards has opened a formal probe into Nigel Farage for failing to declare a £5m personal gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, amid reports of a subsequent cash property purchase.
Wes Streeting calls for formal leadership contest with broad field, urging Keir Starmer to resign rather than face an automatic ballot placement.
Wes Streeting insists he holds the 81 MPs required for a formal contest, while allies of Keir Starmer actively lobby for their withdrawal. Former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner is now eligible to enter the race.
The Labour Party’s National Executive Committee faces pressure from allies of the Greater Manchester mayor, but internal opposition and economic concerns mount ahead of a potential leadership challenge.
Creator Fred Parry hopes the AI-developed game will counter public suspicion of politicians by encouraging players to learn the names and constituencies of local representatives.
Inquiry concludes no deliberate wrongdoing or carelessness found, though Rayner pays additional £40,000 to resolve liability for higher second-home rate.
Angela Rayner has been exonerated by HM Revenue and Customs of deliberate misconduct regarding her tax affairs, removing a potential barrier to her involvement in a forthcoming Labour leadership contest.
Thirty-year bond yields hit 5.8%, the highest since 1998, as investors caution that a leftward shift or fiscal loosening under a new Labour leader could trigger a market meltdown.
The dispute centres on a community protection notice issued against the Bread of Life church, which initially cited noise levels before expanding to include concerns over the content of street sermons.
Official figures from the Office for National Statistics show GDP rose 0.3% in March, surpassing contraction forecasts despite the onset of conflict in the Middle East.
Angela Rayner has been exonerated of deliberate wrongdoing or carelessness by HM Revenue and Customs, paving the way for a possible leadership bid within the Labour Party as internal tensions mount following recent election results.
The US President issued a statement this week outlining policy shifts aimed at addressing root causes of illness, lowering pharmaceutical costs through Most-Favoured-Nation agreements, and restoring scientific integrity in healthcare delivery.
With 81 MP signatures required to trigger a leadership election, internal tensions within the Labour Party intensify as Keir Starmer warns of chaos and rivals mobilise to challenge his authority.
Prime Minister faces pressure from within his party while pushing through bills to abolish NHS England, overhaul special educational needs, and tighten migration controls.
Internal party divisions deepen as seat negotiations collapse and concerns grow over preferential voting mechanisms in the upcoming leadership contest.
Questions mount over the adequacy of public security funding and the source of funds for partner’s property purchase
Labour argues the funds received weeks before the 2024 election must be reported, while Farage claims they covered exempt security costs.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting’s brief meeting with the Prime Minister intensifies rumours of a leadership challenge, while royal sources confirm the monarch will deliver the government’s legislative agenda as scheduled.
Internal tensions within the Labour Party have escalated following reports that Wes Streeting intends to resign and mount a formal leadership bid against Prime Minister Keir Starmer as early as Thursday.
Cabinet ministers dismiss leadership speculation, but 11 unions signal the party must eventually plan for a new leader.
New figures compiled by Democracy Club and analysed by The Guardian indicate that ballot positioning, rather than policy or campaigning, is driving election outcomes in a significant number of wards.
Prime Minister challenges rival to act as sources suggest Wes Streeting lacks sufficient support for a formal contest
Leaked draft asserts the Prime Minister cannot lead the party forward, deepening internal tensions despite his recent survival of a leadership challenge.
Campaigners cite severe lack of enforcement on wood smoke and economic cost of pollution as key drivers for the call to action