Category: UK Politics

Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against Farage Supplied Henry Moore 2 October 2026, 19:30 BST Updated 1 hour ago The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe has also been charged with preparing acts of terror including against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Counter terror police said Joshua Kerry, 28, was charged on Friday… Continue reading Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against Farage

Man City not ‘above the rules’, says No 10 after backlash to Burnham remarks Getty Images Ewan Somerville Political reporter 1 October 2026 Updated 3 hours ago Downing Street has said Manchester City are not “above the rules” after Andy Burnham was criticised for his comments about the club’s breaches of Premier League financial rules.… Continue reading Man City not ‘above the rules’, says No 10 after backlash to Burnham remarks

Conservatives pledge ‘tough love’ benefit rules for under-25s PA News Ewan Somerville Political reporter 6 minutes ago The Conservatives have said they would introduce new work requirements for under-25s claiming benefits in a “tough love” approach to youth joblessness. Young people claiming Universal Credit who are fit to work but have not worked for six… Continue reading Conservatives pledge ‘tough love’ benefit rules for under-25s

Chris Mason: Burnham delivers deeply political speech with a personal core Reuters Chris Mason Political editor 29 September 2026 The key thing to understand about Andy Burnham’s speech is these were the words and the delivery of both a new prime minister and a grieving son. Burnham is living through two life-shaping, even life-defining moments… Continue reading Chris Mason: Burnham delivers deeply political speech with a personal core

Five takeaways from Andy Burnham’s Labour conference speech EPA Shutterstock Brian Wheeler Political reporter 29 minutes ago Andy Burnham has delivered his first speech to the Labour conference as party leader and prime minister. Here is what stood out. 1. Relaxed vibes, serious content It was no surprise to see Andy Burnham tieless and roaming… Continue reading Five takeaways from Andy Burnham’s Labour conference speech

Chris Mason: Burnham opens debate on huge issue of social care reform Chris Mason Political editor 29 September 2026, 11:15 BST 690 Comments Updated 3 hours ago Conference speech day is always a big day for a prime minister, and perhaps no bigger than when it is your first one in the role. The pitch… Continue reading Chris Mason: Burnham opens debate on huge issue of social care reform

Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor PA Media Ewan Somerville Political reporter 28 September 2026, 13:49 BST 2542 Comments Updated 47 minutes ago The chancellor has warned against allowing Britain’s benefits bill to balloon while not offering young people opportunities. John Healey told Labour’s annual conference in… Continue reading Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor

Burnham proposes NHS-style social care system for England To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Richard Wheeler Political reporter 27 September 2026 Andy Burnham wants to offer access to free social care services to everyone in England, and will put his plans before voters… Continue reading Burnham proposes NHS-style social care system for England

Rayner criticises visa rule proposals ahead of Labour conference Getty Images/ AFP via Getty Images Harry Farley, Political correspondent,  Harry Sekulich and Paul Gribben 26 September 2026, 10:47 BST Updated 6 hours ago Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has said she is concerned about Labour’s proposals to change visa rules, which would make it harder for foreign workers to… Continue reading Rayner criticises visa rule proposals ahead of Labour conference

New policies, election speculation: What to expect from Burnham’s first Labour conference as PM EPA Iain Watson Political correspondent 5 hours ago Andy Burnham had plenty to say about where the government – and the country – was going wrong at last year’s Labour conference in Liverpool. But that was at a fringe meeting on… Continue reading New policies, election speculation: What to expect from Burnham’s first Labour conference as PM