UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Energy Secretary Ed Miliband calls on Labour to challenge billionaires undermining net zero, pledging 400,000 new clean energy jobs. As reported by The Guardian, Ed Miliband said Labour is up against a “global network of right-wing billionaires”
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says he will lead the 2026 campaign, urging the party to highlight its achievements as PM Keir Starmer plays a limited role. As reported by The Independent, Anas Sarwar urged Labour to
New analysis from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) demonstrates the urgency of scrapping the two-child limit, alongside a key reform to Universal Credit. A “protected minimum floor” would introduce a safety net into Universal Credit below which no one should fall, by
The Labour Government say they will “mobilise the power of the state to build a new generation of new towns and restore the dream of home ownership to thousands of families”, the Housing Secretary is expected to said on Sunday. Steve Reed
The Labour government will deliver new homeownership opportunities for Armed Forces’ families and veterans as part of a drive to boost housebuilding on Ministry of Defence land. John Healey, Labour’s Defence Secretary, will announce the new ‘Forces First’ approach in a speech
Today, Monday 29th September, in her first speech to Labour Party Conference as Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood will announce that legal migrants must contribute to society to earn the right to stay for good. The Home Secretary has set out a series
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the UK should have one yearly budget assessment, following IMF advice, and defends borrowing costs as part of global shifts. As reported by Reuters, Rachel Reeves said she prefers the budget watchdog to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British PM Sir Keir Starmer says digital ID scheme will tackle illegal working and curb migrant inflows, amid concerns over privacy and enforcement. As reported by The Independent, Keir Starmer said digital IDs will prevent illegal employment
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Attorney General Richard Hermer warns that populist attacks on courts and the rule of law threaten working-class protections and public trust in justice. As reported by The Guardian, Richard Hermer will warn in his most political address
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Housing Secretary Steve Reed says Labour will reject any Islamophobia definition that curbs free speech, saying people “don’t have a right not to be offended.” As reported by The Telegraph, Steve Reed warns Labour may reject any
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a call from the Royal British Legion to enshrine the Armed Forces Covenant in law and improve support for veterans. As reported by The Independent, Sir Keir Starmer faces pressure from
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Prime Minister Keir Starmer asked Conservative peer Charles Banner to draft a planning bill limiting judicial reviews to fast-track Heathrow expansion. As reported by The Guardian, Keir Starmer tasked Lord Banner to draft a planning bill restricting
United Kingdom (Parliament Politics magazine) – A new YouGov poll projects Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party winning 311 seats, nearly a majority and at the expense of Labour’s collapse to just 144 seats marking the worst Labour defeat since 1931. The poll
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Housing Secretary Steve Reed dismisses leadership rumors, confirming Andy Burnham will complete his full term as Greater Manchester mayor. As reported by The Independent, a Cabinet minister called suggestions of Andy Burnham seeking Labour leadership “tittle-tattle,” despite
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Energy secretary Ed Miliband is exploring ways to expand North Sea drilling without breaking Labour’s pledge against new oil licenses, amid activist pressure. As reported by the Guardian, Ed Miliband is considering fresh North Sea drilling despite
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to end Troubles veterans’ immunity faces Supreme Court challenge, with Tory backing amid legal, human rights dispute. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour’s plan to scrap Troubles veterans’ immunity will
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood orders urgent review of asylum seeker taxi use after BBC report revealed some costly journeys to appointments. As reported by The Independent, Shabana Mahmood has launched an urgent review into the use and
Liverpool (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Prime Minister Keir Starmer will speak at Labour’s Liverpool conference as polls drop to 15%. He plans to reclaim national flags from far-right groups and challenge Nigel Farage’s Reform at 27%. As The Telegraph News reported, Prime
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey warned Nigel Farage could create a “Trump-style” Britain, rolling back gun laws and threatening rights, urging voters to act. As reported by The Independent, Ed Davey warned that Reform UK leader Nigel
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Health Secretary Wes Streeting urged expectant mothers to ignore Donald Trump’s false claims linking paracetamol in pregnancy to autism, citing no evidence. As reported by The Independent, Wes Streeting rejected US President Donald Trump’s claims linking paracetamol
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook refuses to promise Labour will end asylum hotel use by 2029 amid protests and logistical challenges. As reported by The Independent, a government minister declined to confirm Labour’s pledge to end asylum hotel
UK (Parliament Politics magazine) – King Charles III formally commissioned HMS Agamemnon, the Royal Navy’s newest Astute-class nuclear attack submarine, in a ceremony at BAE Systems’ Barrow-in-Furness shipyard. The event also celebrated Barrow receiving royal port status while the government began construction
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey declined to rule out a post-election coalition with Labour’s Keir Starmer, aiming to block Reform UK from government. As reported by The Independent, Sir Ed Davey refused to rule out joining
Politics (Parliament Politics Magazine) – On the Battle of Britain anniversary, Labour leader Keir Starmer emphasised the significance of the historic event as a symbol of the values that bind the UK together, invoking themes of resilience and national unity. Speaking on
Politics (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A senior UK minister has publicly dismissed former US President Donald Trump’s advice to deploy the military to control the United Kingdom’s borders, reaffirming the government’s preference for a measured and lawful approach to immigration and border
UK Politics (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has defended his colourful campaign stunts during the 2024 and 2025 election periods, asserting that while his party uses these tactics to attract attention, they remain very serious about policy
Keir Starmer (Parliament Politics Magazine) – President Trump said Thursday he opposed PM Keir Starmer’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state, highlighting US-UK differences over the Gaza war. In July, Keir Starmer declared that unless Israel complied with specific requirements, such as
Keir Starmer (Parliament Politics Magazine) – President Trump and PM Keir Starmer signed a landmark US-UK deal Thursday, boosting cooperation in AI, quantum computing, and nuclear energy. Starmer described himself and Trump as “leaders who genuinely like each other” at the signing
Rishi Sunak (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK taxpayers lost £400m after hundreds of startups backed by Rishi Sunak’s Covid-era investment fund collapsed, raising fresh scrutiny of the scheme. The Future Fund invested £1.14 billion to support 1,190 businesses, some of which were
Keir Starmer (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A cabinet minister says Keir Starmer’s migrant returns deal with France will continue despite a high court ruling blocking one Eritrean deportation. The technology secretary, Liz Kendall, stated that the “one in, one out” plan would
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn blasts Sir Keir Starmer’s government for targeting the poor and austerity, while launching his new left-wing party. As reported by The Independent, ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn criticised Sir Keir Starmer to rally support
Scotland’s independence remains one of the UK’s important political topics. While a majority of voters chose to remain part of the UK in the independence referendum held in 2014, recent socio-economic factors and the cultural nature of society in Scotland and the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK leader Nigel Farage welcomes first sitting Tory MP defector, Danny Kruger, who joins to lead the party’s preparations and address key national crises. As reported by The Independent, Nigel Farage welcomed sitting Conservative MP Danny
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police search for man who called for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s assassination at London far-right rally; 26 officers injured and 24 arrests made so far. As reported by The Guardian, authorities are searching for a man
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Health Secretary Wes Streeting urged the BMA to act as “friends, not foes” to rescue the NHS, warning reform is vital amid strikes and tight budgets. As reported by The Independent, Wes Streeting urged the British Medical
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the UK economy is “stuck” as the Treasury reviews business rates to ease cliff edges and support small businesses. As reported by The Standard, Chancellor Rachel Reeves warns Britain’s economy feels “stuck” and
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy vows to tackle AI copyright issues, promising a balanced approach to protect creatives while supporting innovation. As reported by The Independent, Lisa Nandy pledged that AI and copyright issues will be addressed, admitting
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Attorney General Richard Hermer slammed Reform UK’s leader, Nigel Farage call to leave the ECHR, warning it would isolate the UK alongside Russia and Belarus. As reported by The Independent, Richard Hermer dismissed calls from Nigel Farage
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer faces pressure to halt Angela Rayner’s workers’ rights bill, as business leaders warn reforms risk raising costs amid weak growth. As reported by The Telegraph, business leaders warn Sir Keir Starmer against pushing
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British PM Keir Starmer backs UK Ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson after messages to US financier Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. As reported by The Telegraph, Sir Keir Starmer supports Lord Mandelson after he posed in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Health Secretary Wes Streeting urges Israel’s President Isaac Herzog to answer genocide and war crime allegations during UK visit amid Gaza conflict. As reported by The Independent, Wes Streeting said Isaac Herzog must answer war crime allegations during
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Sir Keir Starmer faces pressure from unions to uphold Labour’s workers’ rights bill after Angela Rayner’s exit as Deputy PM amid business pushback. As reported by The Independent, Keir Starmer faced calls to maintain Labour’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK leader Nigel Farage ruled out a pact with former PM Boris Johnson, blaming him for immigration, while defending Nadine Dorries joining his party. As reported by The Guardian, Nigel Farage rejected a pact with Boris
Gaza (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, sailing with a Gaza aid flotilla, warned UK PM Keir Starmer of his legal duty to prevent genocide under international law. As reported by The Guardian, speaking from a flotilla heading to Gaza,
David Lammy (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK foreign minister David Lammy has been appointed deputy prime minister, replacing Angela Rayner, who resigned amid a mounting tax scandal. Lammy was promoted to deputy prime minister as part of a large cabinet upheaval that
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new Defra secretary was appointed on 5 September during a cabinet reshuffle sparked by Angela Rayner’s resignation as deputy prime minister. Steve Reed, who took over the housing brief left by Ms. Rayner’s resignation earlier in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer faces warnings against an official Islamophobia definition, with advisers citing free speech risks and potential overzealous enforcement. As reported by The Telegraph, Jonathan Hall KC, the government’s top terror laws adviser, has warned
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tory leader Kemi Badenoch criticises PM Keir Starmer, calling him “arrogant” as Deputy PM Angela Rayner admits underpaying stamp duty. As reported by the Independent, Kemi Badenoch claimed Sir Keir Starmer is “too arrogant to admit errors,”
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Deputy PM Angela Rayner admits underpaying stamp duty on £800K flat, refers herself to ethics adviser and works with HMRC to pay dues. As reported by The Guardian, Angela Rayner acknowledges underpaying stamp duty on her £800,000
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the Autumn Budget on 26 Nov, facing pressure over rising borrowing, slow growth, and potential tax changes. As reported by The Guardian, Rachel Reeves will unveil her autumn budget on 26 November
