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Labour reports alleged hack of Nigel Farage’s phone and bank by Russia to police
Anna Turley has written to the National Cyber Security Council and Metropolitan Police about the claim made by Reform UK to the Mail on Sunday.
By
Harry Taylor
29 May 2026
Politics
Reform now main party on right of British politics, poll finds
More in Common said Reform has largely overtaken the Conservatives.
By
Harry Taylor
28 May 2026
Politics
‘Labour lacks coherent plan’ says Sir Tony Blair in essay critical of Government
The former PM says Labour needs a ‘fundamental reset’ and claims it is ill-equipped to deal with the AI revolution and growth.
By
Harry Taylor
27 May 2026
Politics
Self-swab rape kit company ‘misled public’ over potential use in trials
The Advertising Standards Authority said Enough was wrong to tell women they were more likely to get raped than get cancer
By
Harry Taylor
20 May 2026
Politics
Immigration and Send reforms expected in King’s Speech as PM battles on
The Government says policies to be read out by the King at the State Opening of Parliament are an ‘ambitious programme to break the status quo’.
By
Harry Taylor
12 May 2026
Politics
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill will resume after King’s Speech
The carry-over motion was backed by 279 MPs to 176, majority 103.
By
Harry Taylor
27 Apr 2026
Politics
Dot Cotton actress asked for help to get assisted death, Michael Cashman says
Lord Michael Cashman spoke with the assisted dying Bill looking set to fall.
By
Harry Taylor
24 Apr 2026
Politics
Half a million Biobank members had data listed for sale, minister says
Technology minister Ian Murray said details of all half a million members of the project were found listed for sale on the website Alibaba in China.
By
Harry Taylor
23 Apr 2026
Politics
Grenfell fire chief describes ‘granular horror’ and courage at tower disaster
Ex-London Fire Brigade commissioner Lord Roe of West Wickham was confronted with ‘absolute failure of the building’ as he backs Grenfell memorial.
By
Harry Taylor
14 Apr 2026
Politics
Murdered hotel worker’s mother wants action on small boats to stop criminals
Siobhan Whyte, whose daughter Rhiannon was stabbed to death in October 2024, said more people would be raped and murdered.
By
Harry Taylor
7 Apr 2026
Politics
More plumbers and plasterers should become MPs says Green in maiden speech
Hannah Spencer triumphed for the Greens in the Gorton and Denton by-election in February.
By
Harry Taylor
12 Mar 2026
Politics
Lammy pleads with MPs to back jury reforms as Labour rebels signal dissent
The Justice Secretary was calling for the restoration of ‘swift and fair justice’ under reforms.
By
Harry Taylor
10 Mar 2026
Politics
New Green Party MP Hannah Spencer sworn in to Parliament after by-election win
The new Gorton and Denton MP was called forward by Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle at the start of parliamentary business on Monday.
By
Harry Taylor
2 Mar 2026
Politics
Government to pursue Chagos deal despite Trump’s renewed opposition
The proposed legislation is due to be debated in the House of Lords.
By
Harry Taylor
19 Feb 2026
Politics
Reform to reinstate two-child benefit cap as Jenrick pledges ‘fiscal discipline’
Sir Keir Starmer criticised Robert Jenrick’s announcement as ‘shameful’, as Reform’s Treasury spokesperson claimed the policy is unaffordable.
By
Harry Taylor
18 Feb 2026
Politics
Trump slates clean energy deal between Miliband and California governor
The Energy Secretary and California governor Gavin Newsom met at the Foreign Office on Monday.
By
Harry Taylor
17 Feb 2026
Politics
Councils ‘race against time’ to organise elections in time for May after U-turn
Months of planning had been lost, according to the deputy chief of a professional body for election administrators.
By
Harry Taylor
17 Feb 2026
Politics
Government unsure if deleted Peter Mandelson WhatsApp messages can be retrieved
Cabinet Office minister Chris Ward said he would come back to MPs on the question of whether it is possible to retrieve deleted messages.
By
Harry Taylor
12 Feb 2026
Politics
Cooper summons Iranian ambassador and announces new sanctions amid protests
She said she had spoken to the Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday.
By
Harry Taylor
13 Jan 2026
Politics
Bill for peers to debate assisted dying could reach nearly £2m, analysis shows
Analysis of money claimed by peers for debating assisted dying in September shows that nearly £2m could be spent on allowances by May.
By
Harry Taylor
9 Jan 2026
Politics
Calls for overhaul of victims’ compensation scheme amid claims it adds to trauma
MPs, campaigners and victims of violent crime urge the Government to introduce changes to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority.
By
Harry Taylor
29 Dec 2025
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