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Politics

Burnham rules out accepting job in Starmer-led Government

Sir Keir Starmer earlier offered an olive branch to Andy Burnham, and said he wanted him to ‘play a big part’ in the Labour Government.
17 Jun 2026
Politics

Kemi Badenoch says she does not feel Nigerian and no longer has passport

The Conservative Party leader was born in the UK but grew up in Nigeria.
1 Aug 2025
Politics

Hostage families: Releases will play ‘no part’ in UK plan to recognise Palestine

Members of four British families met with Foreign Office officials on Thursday night seeking clarification over the plans.
1 Aug 2025
Politics

Starmer: Small business owners should not have to put homes on the line

New measures including better access to loans and cracking down on late payments are intended to boost small businesses.
31 Jul 2025
Politics

Starmer convenes Cabinet for urgent meeting on Gaza

It comes as the Prime Minister faces renewed pressure to recognise Palestine as a state.
29 Jul 2025
Politics

Starmer to hold emergency cabinet meeting on Gaza peace plan

The Prime Minister calls senior ministers in during the summer recess for the meeting on Gaza

29 Jul 2025
Business News

Reeves to visit Cornish tin mine due to be revived

The Chancellor said the £28.6 million National Wealth Fund investment to Cornish Metals could create up to 1,300 jobs.
29 Jul 2025
Politics

Starmer shares UK-led Gaza peace plans with Trump

The Prime Minister started work on a plan with France and Germany over the weekend.
28 Jul 2025
Politics

Cabinet ministers urged to ensure contracts go to firms that boost British jobs

Rachel Reeves and Pat McFadden have written to colleagues, urging them to help deliver more British jobs.
25 Jul 2025
Politics

Business Secretary dismisses idea of ‘magic wealth tax’ as ‘daft’

Wales’s First Minister Baroness Eluned Morgan has called for a wealth tax.
25 Jul 2025
Politics

Starmer faces pressure to recognise Palestinian state immediately

The Prime Minister condemned the ‘unspeakable and indefensible’ humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
25 Jul 2025
Politics

Lammy and Healey to sign bilateral Aukus deal during trip to Australia

The ministers have both hailed the importance of the defence partnership.
24 Jul 2025
Politics

Starmer to hold emergency talks on Gaza with France and Germany

Aid groups have warned of starvation in the Gaza Strip and the US said it was cutting short ceasefire talks.
24 Jul 2025
Politics

Healey signs agreement paving way for export of Typhoon jets to Turkey

The Defence Secretary said the agreement demonstrated the Government’s determination to secure new defence deals.
23 Jul 2025
Politics

Cleverly: Starmer more interested in housing asylum seekers than hard workers

Sir James, a former home and foreign secretary, has returned to the Tory front bench.
23 Jul 2025
Politics

Rayner: Time spent online and immigration having ‘profound impact’ on society

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner told Cabinet colleagues immigration and increasing time spent online are having a ‘profound impact on society’.
22 Jul 2025
Business News

Water industry may be added to list of sensitive business sectors, says minister

The communications, energy and data infrastructure sectors are all required to notify the investment security unit of certain business deals.
22 Jul 2025
Politics

Starmer clashes with senior MP over welfare reform

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was being questioned by the Commons Liaison Committee.
21 Jul 2025
Business News

Long-term triple lock commitment ‘out of scope’ of pensions commission

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is reviving the commission.
21 Jul 2025
Politics

Diane Abbott: Labour ‘wants me out’ after second suspension

The Hackney North and Stoke Newington MP has been suspended for a second time after repeating a claim she made in 2023 about racism.
18 Jul 2025
Politics

MP Diane Abbott suspended from Labour Party over comments about racism

Ms Abbott was suspended in 2023 after writing a letter to the Observer comparing racism experienced by people of colour with that of other groups.
17 Jul 2025