Speculation about a challenge to Keir Starmer's leadership is mounting, undermining his authority. Analysis of the growing rift within Labour and potential successors like Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting.
Lord Malcolm Offord defects from the Conservatives, giving Reform UK its first representative in the House of Lords. Explore the political implications of this significant shift.
Lord Malcolm Offord, a former Conservative exports minister, has joined Reform UK and will stand for the Scottish Parliament. He will resign his peerage. Read the full story.
Conservative peer and former minister Lord Malcolm Offord announces defection to Reform UK and plans to stand in the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections. Read the full story.
Amanda Richardson believes her husband, Labor legend Graham Richardson, would be alive if not for contracting influenza from an associate. The infection led to fatal pneumonia.
Michael Gove claims Angela Rayner is more likely than Wes Streeting to win a future Labour leadership contest, dismissing rumours of a pact. Discover the internal party dynamics.
Award-winning cartoonist Rebecca Hendin's latest work offers a sharp, visual critique of the political landscape and its candidates. Discover the satire behind the sketch.
Sir Tony Blair is reportedly assembling a major policy plan to 'save the Labour party' amid frustrations with Sir Keir Starmer's leadership. Discover the details of the brewing rift.
Labour's NEC has approved a plan to restrict the main hall of its 2026 Women's Conference to biological women, following a Supreme Court ruling on the Equality Act. Read the full story.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski opens up in a candid Q&A, sharing his celebrity crush on Idris Elba, admitting he hasn't finished Greta Thunberg's book, and revealing his fears of a Reform government. Discover the personal side of the politician.
Angela Rayner has forcefully denied claims of a 'joint ticket' pact with Wes Streeting to succeed Keir Starmer. A source says she 'will not be played like a pawn'. Read the full story.
Keir Starmer sets out Labour's 'moral mission' to cut child poverty, scrapping the two-child benefit limit. The move draws Tory fire, branded a 'Benefits Street' policy. Read the full analysis.
Brian Reade dissects the Conservative Party's furious reaction to Rachel Reeves' budget, arguing their accusations of dishonesty reek of desperation and historical amnesia. Read the full analysis.
French left-wing MP Clémentine Autain declares intent to resist a far-right government, warning of a 'regime change' and calling for mass mobilisation. Read her full strategy.
Angela Rayner's allies insist 'no vacancy and no pact' exists amid claims of a mooted deal with Wes Streeting for the Labour leadership. Read the full story on the latest Westminster speculation.
Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting deny claims of a 'joint ticket' pact to challenge Keir Starmer's leadership. Insiders call the story 'completely untrue' and 'silly season' speculation. Read the full report.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and wife Jodie Haydon honeymooned in a $3,000-a-night suite on Kangaroo Island. The luxury stay follows their intimate Canberra wedding, but the local mayor hopes for 'infrastructure' funds next visit.
Reform UK's Zia Yusuf criticised as 'rude' by Green leader after heated BBC Question Time exchange on immigration policy. Read the full details of the clash.
Former Treasurer Wayne Swan cautions the Australian Labor Party against using alienating, jargon-heavy language. He urges a return to authentic communication to rebuild trust with voters. Read his full critique.
The Guardian has issued a series of corrections and clarifications covering topics from the 2025 UK election to NHS funding and climate policy. Read the full details here.
The Labour government's new child poverty strategy, including scrapping the two-child benefit limit, aims to lift half a million children from poverty. Discover the details and impact.
The new Labour government has abolished the controversial two-child benefit limit. While a vital step, experts warn far more action is needed to truly tackle the UK's deep-seated child poverty crisis. Read the analysis.
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden launches Labour's child poverty strategy, pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap. He insists further welfare reform is essential to tackle rising costs and help people into work.
Analysis: Nigel Farage's response to racism allegations mirrors Donald Trump's tactics of denial, legal threats, and media attacks. Experts and political rivals draw direct parallels. Read the full breakdown.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer sets out a moral and economic case for tackling child poverty, with a key £3bn move to scrap the two-child benefit cap. The strategy aims to help 550,000 children by 2030.
Former Prime Minister Liz Truss debuts a YouTube talkshow, interviewing figures like Nigel Farage. Explore her post-Downing Street media strategy and its political implications.
Keir Starmer launches Labour's 'moral mission' to tackle child poverty with a four-point strategy, including scrapping the two-child benefit limit. Discover what it means for families.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer sets out a £3bn strategy to tackle the 'shocking' child poverty crisis, aiming to improve life chances and ease pressure on public services. Read the full plan.
Keir Starmer unveils Labour's strategy to tackle child poverty, while Nigel Farage attacks the government's record. Get the latest political analysis and reactions.
The government unveils its long-awaited child poverty strategy, pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap and improve housing. Critics argue the plan lacks ambitious, binding targets for real change.