Labour Party
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Starmer’s Cabinet Office Minister Darren Jones Faces Scrutiny Over Undisclosed Mandelson Messages
Leaked messages reveal Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones consoled Peter Mandelson following his sacking over Epstein ties, raising questions about government transparency and the integrity of the official disclosure process.
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Emily Thornberry Criticizes Starmer Government’s Policy on Israel as Internal Labour Fissures Deepen
Foreign Affairs Select Committee chair Emily Thornberry has launched a sharp critique of the UK government’s approach to the Palestinian crisis, demanding tougher sanctions against Israeli settlement expansion while the Labour Party grapples with broader internal volatility.
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Pat McFadden Faces Dual Pressure: Political Volatility in Makerfield and Pension Policy Reform
Secretary of State Pat McFadden is navigating a complex landscape, balancing the fallout from a surprise by-election trigger in Makerfield and mounting pressure from charities to reform the ‘mixed-age couples’ pension rule.
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Power Shift in Westminster: Andy Burnham’s Parliamentary Bid and the Makerfield Resignation
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham seeks a return to the House of Commons following the strategic resignation of MP Josh Simons, signaling a potential challenge to national Labour leadership.
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The Burnham Gambit: A High-Stakes Return to Westminster Amidst Labour’s Leadership Crisis
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham moves to reclaim a seat in Parliament as Josh Simons resigns, triggering a by-election that serves as a direct challenge to Keir Starmer’s authority.
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Starmer Enlists Gordon Brown as Labour Seeks to Stem Election Losses
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed former leader Gordon Brown as a special envoy on global finance following a disastrous performance in local elections.
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Leeds City Council results: Labour majority tested as 2026 counting begins
Election officials in Leeds are counting ballots for 36 contested seats, with the results set to signal the strength of major parties against a rising tide of smaller political movements.
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Why Exeter’s 14-year Labour stronghold just shattered
Labour has lost overall control of Exeter City Council for the first time since 2012, as the Green Party and Reform UK make significant gains in the 2026 local elections.
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Farage Claims ‘Historic Change’ as Reform UK Surge Rattles Starmer’s Labour
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has secured nearly 200 seats in early 2026 local election results, dealing a major blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party.
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Starmer Under Fire: What Did He Know About Mandelson?
Keir Starmer faces calls to resign after it was revealed Peter Mandelson failed security vetting before being offered a US ambassadorship. What did Starmer know?.
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UK Energy Policy Faces Internal Rift Over North Sea Drilling
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband faces mounting pressure from Labour backbenchers and industry lobbyists to expand North Sea drilling as global oil prices surge.
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Hipkins denies ex-wife’s claims after returning to NZ
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has publicly denied allegations made by his ex-wife, Jade Paul, emphasizing the need to protect his children and maintain privacy.
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Emily Thornberry Slams Labour’s Trans Policy as ‘Wrong Place’
Emily Thornberry criticized Labour’s trans policy as politically and morally flawed, intensifying internal party debate over rights, messaging, and electoral strategy.
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Gorton and Denton By-Election: Three-Way Race Tests Labour
The Gorton and Denton by-election on February 26, 2026, features a close race between Labour, Green Party, and Reform UK. The result could reshape UK politics.
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Wes Streeting Offers Mandelson Messages Amid Labour Leadership Talk
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has offered to disclose his private communications with Peter Mandelson as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer fights for his political life, intensifying speculation around a Labour leadership contest.