Labour has ‘no coherent plan’ for country, says Blair [unable to retrieve full-text content]The ex-Labour PM says Sir Keir Starmer’s government is in the “wrong position” ahead of the next election.Published at Wed, 27 May 2026 07:55:19 +0000
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Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell in custody after admitting £400,000 embezzlement
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell in custody after admitting £400,000 embezzlement [unable to retrieve full-text content]The estranged husband of former Scotland first minister Nicola Sturgeon is remanded in custody after pleading guilty.Published at Mon, 25 May 2026 13:08:21 +0000
‘Shameful’ more spent on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn
‘Shameful’ more spent on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn [unable to retrieve full-text content]Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn.Published at Sat, 23 May 2026 12:00:31 +0000
Borrowing in April hit highest level since Covid
Borrowing in April hit highest level since Covid [unable to retrieve full-text content]Borrowing was higher than expected last month and retail sales fell as fuel prices surged.Published at Fri, 22 May 2026 09:36:13 +0000
Chris Mason: Reeves’ summer savings drive won’t stretch to energy bills
Chris Mason: Reeves’ summer savings drive won’t stretch to energy bills [unable to retrieve full-text content]The chancellor is announcing measures aimed at easing the cost of living – but no help yet with energy bills.Published at Thu, 21 May 2026 07:44:15 +0000
UK waters down new Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise
UK waters down new Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise [unable to retrieve full-text content]The change reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.Published at Wed, 20 May 2026 13:45:49 +0000
Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield
Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield [unable to retrieve full-text content]The Labour Party formally announces Andy Burnham as its candidate to stand in the Makerfield by-election.Published at Tue, 19 May 2026 12:52:33 +0000
Burnham pledges not to ‘re-run’ Brexit arguments
Burnham pledges not to ‘re-run’ Brexit arguments [unable to retrieve full-text content]The potential leadership challenger says he is not proposing the UK considers rejoining the EU.Published at Mon, 18 May 2026 17:03:24 +0000
HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure
HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure As part of efforts to get the project back on track, HS2 Ltd has previously said it would slow or pause work such as the line towards Handsacre, so it could focus spend on areas which had fallen behind; notably the central section across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire… Continue reading HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure
Burnham cleared to run for selection in pivotal by-election
Burnham cleared to run for selection in pivotal by-election Steve Reed, the housing secretary and an ally of the PM, said: “It’s been a very difficult week but we need to take a breath now, take this weekend to reflect on what’s going on, and come back next week and focus on the country we… Continue reading Burnham cleared to run for selection in pivotal by-election