UK politics
-
Nicola Sturgeon Spotted in London as Peter Murrell Begins Five-Year Prison Sentence
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been seen in London as her husband, Peter Murrell, completes his first week of a five-year sentence for embezzlement.
-
UK Government Proposes £10,000 Repayment Scheme for Asylum Seekers
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has unveiled plans requiring asylum seekers to repay £10,000 for state support or risk being denied permanent settled status.
-
Labour Deputy Leader Lucy Powell claims Sir Keir Starmer ‘lost the dressing room’
Labour Deputy Leader Lucy Powell has described Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership as a ‘manager who lost the dressing room’, fueling speculation over a cabinet reshuffle.
-
David Miliband fuels return speculation with praise for Andy Burnham
Former Foreign Secretary David Miliband has praised potential PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham, sparking speculation about a possible return to frontline UK politics.
-
UK Immigration Minister Mike Tapp Faces Sacking Calls Amid Home Office Row
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has called for Mike Tapp’s dismissal after he published an unauthorised article on immigration policy, prompting a severe internal rift.
-
Andy Burnham’s Property Tax Proposals: A Shift in UK Housing Policy?
As Andy Burnham prepares to lead the UK, his historical support for a land value tax and proportional property levy has sparked market uncertainty. We analyze the potential impact on homeowners and the housing market.
-
UK Labour Leadership Race: Andy Burnham Emerges as Front-Runner Following Starmer Resignation
Following Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation on June 22, 2026, Labour is moving toward a leadership contest. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is currently the clear front-runner to succeed him.
-
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Resigns; Andy Burnham Emerges as Front-Runner
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation following months of political pressure, paving the way for a potential leadership transition to former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.
-
Former DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson Convicted of 18 Sexual Offences
Former Democratic Unionist Party leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty at Newry Crown Court of 18 sexual offences, including rape, committed against two children between 1985 and 2008.
-
FTSE 100 Climbs as Markets Weigh UK Political Transition
London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.5% as investors reacted to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation, with banking stocks leading the gains despite broader political uncertainty.
-
Sir Keir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister Amid Labour Leadership Crisis
Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister following a period of declining public support and internal party pressure, triggering a new Labour leadership contest.
-
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Weighs Future Amid Growing Cabinet Pressure
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting calls to step down following Andy Burnham’s by-election victory, as senior cabinet ministers urge a transition of power.
-
UK Markets Watch Burnham as Labour Leadership Transition Begins
Following a byelection victory, Andy Burnham faces scrutiny over fiscal policy as markets weigh his potential premiership against Rachel Reeves’s existing budget rules.
-
Andy Burnham Wins Makerfield Seat, Increasing Pressure on PM Keir Starmer
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has won a special election in Makerfield, positioning himself as the primary challenger to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership.
-
UK Government Unveils Housing Market Reforms to Accelerate Property Transactions
The UK government has announced a series of major reforms to the home buying and selling process, aiming to reduce transaction times and cut costs for families.