Category: UK Politics

Henry Zeffman: How Burnham got ready to govern with four key moments mapped out PA Media Henry Zeffman Chief political correspondent 1 hour ago At the start of summer, in the pillared room in 10 Downing Street, Andy Burnham looked out at his new special advisers, the few dozen political officials tasked with driving hundreds… Continue reading Henry Zeffman: How Burnham got ready to govern with four key moments mapped out

Legalised dying bill for England and Wales faces new vote in Commons Getty Images Richard Wheeler, Political reporter and Tabby Wilson 11 September 2026, 03:05 BST Updated 15 minutes ago The legalisation of assisted dying in England and Wales could move a step closer on Friday when MPs vote on a proposal to introduce it. The bill would… Continue reading Legalised dying bill for England and Wales faces new vote in Commons

Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations Channel 4 News/ Verbatim Investigations 9 September 2026, 14:45 BST Updated 3 minutes ago The Metropolitan Police is carrying out a criminal investigation into allegations Reform UK broke the law in relation to foreign funding, following a broadcast by Channel 4 News last week. An undercover reporter… Continue reading Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations

Some veterans to be called up to test UK’s war resilience Getty Images Ewan Somerville Political reporter 16 minutes ago Some veterans will be mobilised as part of a major exercise next year testing the UK’s resilience for war. The government exercise will challenge the Ministry of Defence (MoD) “on a scale that we haven’t… Continue reading Some veterans to be called up to test UK’s war resilience

UK government expected to announce restrictions on trade with West Bank settlements EPA Paul Adams, Diplomatic correspondent, Nicholas Watt, Newsnight political editor and Henry Moore 4 hours ago The UK government is to set out new restrictions on buying goods made in Jewish settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, the BBC understands. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is expected to outline… Continue reading UK government expected to announce restrictions on trade with West Bank settlements

Nigel Farage tells BBC he ‘wasn’t listening’ during foreign donor talks filmed undercover To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg 5 September 2026 Updated 3 hours ago Nigel Farage has said he “frankly wasn’t listening” during a… Continue reading Nigel Farage tells BBC he ‘wasn’t listening’ during foreign donor talks filmed undercover

Farage unveils small boats deal with French National Rally party EPA/Shutterstock Becky Morton Political reporter 4 September 2026, 15:56 BST Updated 1 hour ago Nigel Farage has agreed a deal with France’s hard-right National Rally (RN) party on returning migrants who attempt to cross the English Channel in small boats, should both parties win power.… Continue reading Farage unveils small boats deal with French National Rally party

Two Reform officials step down after undercover donations report To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Ewan Somerville Political reporter 4 September 2026, 07:55 BST Updated 1 minute ago Reform UK says two senior officials have stepped down as the party launched an investigation… Continue reading Two Reform officials step down after undercover donations report

Farage senior aide filmed suggesting way to avoid donations law To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Chris Mason, Political editor and Harry Farley, Political correspondent 3 September 2026, 22:01 BST Updated 9 minutes ago Nigel Farage’s senior aide suggested a way to get around electoral law to… Continue reading Farage senior aide filmed suggesting way to avoid donations law

Chris Mason: Reform face headwinds as they gather for conference EPA Chris Mason Political editor 4 hours ago Reform UK begin their annual conference in Birmingham a bigger party than they were a year ago, their numbers swelled at Westminster, at Holyrood, in the Senedd and in local authorities. But they also gather amid significant… Continue reading Chris Mason: Reform face headwinds as they gather for conference