Category: UK Politics

Farage to make statement on his ‘future in public life’

Farage to make statement on his ‘future in public life’ Reuters Richard Wheeler Political reporter 4 minutes ago Nigel Farage says he will make a statement on his “future in public life” amid renewed scrutiny over financial support he has received. The Reform UK leader’s statement from 14:00 BST comes after it emerged he did… Continue reading Farage to make statement on his ‘future in public life’

Farage says he’s ‘done no wrongdoing’ after benefits from ally not declared

Farage says he’s ‘done no wrongdoing’ after benefits from ally not declared Getty Images Richard Wheeler Political reporter 23 minutes ago Nigel Farage said he has “done no wrongdoing” after it emerged he did not declare benefits provided by an ally once convicted of fraud in the US. The Sunday Times said George Cottrell’s support… Continue reading Farage says he’s ‘done no wrongdoing’ after benefits from ally not declared

Reform denies rules broken by Farage after benefits from ally not declared

Reform denies rules broken by Farage after benefits from ally not declared To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Nick Eardley, Political correspondent and Richard Wheeler, Political reporter 5 July 2026, 02:33 BST Updated 3 hours ago Robert Jenrick says “no rules have been broken whatsoever” by Nigel… Continue reading Reform denies rules broken by Farage after benefits from ally not declared

Starmer tells of ‘intensely personal’ decision to quit and warns Burnham in first interview since resigning

Starmer tells of ‘intensely personal’ decision to quit and warns Burnham in first interview since resigning To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Henry Zeffman Chief political correspondent 15 minutes ago Sir Keir Starmer has warned his likely successor Andy Burnham will have to… Continue reading Starmer tells of ‘intensely personal’ decision to quit and warns Burnham in first interview since resigning

Labour failed to prepare for power, admits PM’s former top aide

Labour failed to prepare for power, admits PM’s former top aide To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Paul Seddon Political reporter 2 July 2026, 13:00 BST Updated 4 hours ago Sir Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff has conceded that Labour failed to… Continue reading Labour failed to prepare for power, admits PM’s former top aide

Burnham’s chancellor will have to find extra £4.7bn for defence, says minister

Burnham’s chancellor will have to find extra £4.7bn for defence, says minister PA Media Brian Wheeler Political reporter 1 July 2026, 10:00 BST Updated 36 minutes ago Andy Burnham’s government will have to find an extra £4.7bn to fund the defence investment plan announced by the outgoing prime minister Sir Keir Starmer, a defence minister… Continue reading Burnham’s chancellor will have to find extra £4.7bn for defence, says minister

Starmer trims budgets to fund extra £15bn for defence

Starmer trims budgets to fund extra £15bn for defence Reuters Joshua Nevett, Political reporter and Richard Wheeler, Political reporter 29 June 2026 1690 Comments Updated 54 minutes ago Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said a £15bn increase in military spending will be funded by cutting investment budgets in other areas, as he set out the UK’s long-delayed plan… Continue reading Starmer trims budgets to fund extra £15bn for defence

Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham offers a blueprint for his premiership

Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham offers a blueprint for his premiership Getty Images Henry Zeffman Chief political correspondent 2 hours ago Andy Burnham tried and failed to become prime minister twice before. He is now three weeks away from moving into Downing Street. It was Burnham’s decade away from Westminster as the mayor of Greater Manchester… Continue reading Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham offers a blueprint for his premiership

Lib Dems face call for inquiry into deselection of election candidate

Lib Dems face call for inquiry into deselection of election candidate David Campanale Phil Kemp Political correspondent 8 hours ago The Liberal Democrats are facing a call for an independent investigation into the deselection of one of their candidates before the last election. The party has admitted it unlawfully discriminated against former BBC journalist David… Continue reading Lib Dems face call for inquiry into deselection of election candidate