Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham clarifies his blocked parliamentary candidacy was not intended to challenge Sir Keir Starmer's authority, while criticising Westminster's culture of anonymous briefings.
Women affected by state pension age communication changes have been denied compensation for a second time, with the government arguing awareness campaigns meant most knew about increases.
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden has announced the government will not pay compensation to 3.8 million Waspi women affected by state pension age changes, despite apologising for communication failures.
Donald Trump's pro-gun allies have issued a rare criticism of his administration following the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, exposing tensions over Second Amendment rights and law enforcement rhetoric.
The killing of Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis coincided with a glamorous private screening of Melania Trump's documentary at the White House, highlighting stark contrasts in the Trump administration's priorities.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham argues he was uniquely positioned to defeat Reform UK in the Gorton and Denton by-election, after being blocked by Labour's NEC.
Keir Starmer's reluctance to tackle welfare reform, driven by political fear and tactical caution, could pave the way for a Reform government willing to make tough decisions, writes John Rentoul.
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden confirms review found no requirement for payouts to women affected by state pension age changes, despite previous campaign promises.
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden confirms no compensation for 1950s-born women affected by pension age changes, sparking fury and potential legal action.
The Department for Work and Pensions is set to announce its decision on compensating Waspi women, following a review of state pension communication failures.
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden will address Parliament on Thursday with an update on potential compensation for Waspi women affected by state pension changes.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has launched a blistering attack on Labour sources who briefed against him, while explicitly stating he does not blame Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the fallout.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar suggests Donald Trump may have dementia and is obsessed with her, linking his rhetoric to a surge in death threats she faces following a recent attack in Minneapolis.
A partial US government shutdown appears imminent as Democrats refuse to fund DHS without ICE restrictions following controversial killings. The political standoff raises fundamental questions about governance priorities.
Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham says he wanted to assure Keir Starmer he wouldn't undermine him before being blocked as Labour's candidate, as Gaza and Reform threaten the contest.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham insists he sought Westminster seat to help region, not undermine Starmer, after Labour NEC blocks his candidacy amid leadership speculation.
Miatta Fahnbulleh condemns Nigel Farage's focus on Turkish barbers as divisive politics lacking real solutions for Britain's struggling town centres.
Supporters of assisted dying legislation threaten to use the rare Parliament Act to bypass Lords opposition, amid claims of filibustering and safety concerns over the bill.
Lord Charlie Falconer urges opponents to stop parliamentary delaying tactics as supporters consider using the rare Parliament Act to force through the contentious assisted dying legislation.
Under Donald Trump, the White House has embraced AI-generated images for political messaging, creating a phenomenon academics call 'slopaganda'. Here are 10 significant examples.
Donald Trump launched a late-night social media blitz, sharing over 50 posts containing conspiracy theories about Minneapolis protests, immigration and the 2020 election on Truth Social.
Internal accounts reveal President Trump quickly recognised public rejection of DHS messaging after Alex Pretti's fatal shooting, prompting chaotic White House response and policy recalibration.
Keir Starmer faces criticism over shelved welfare reforms as government sources confirm no curbs in King's Speech, amid Labour rebellion fears and dire polling.
Political commentator Andrew Pierce argues that a critical error by Sir Keir Starmer may lead to the premature conclusion of his premiership, amid ongoing challenges.
A secret meeting of right-wing Liberal men to plot against leader Sussan Ley has erupted into a political melodrama, overshadowing a memorial service for a late colleague and signalling an impending leadership challenge.
Veteran Indian politician Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra's deputy chief minister, has died in a plane crash near Baramati, creating a major power vacuum in state politics.
Rivals Angus Taylor and Andrew Hastie held a secret breakfast meeting at Senator James Paterson's Melbourne home to discuss challenging Sussan Ley's leadership, but failed to reach agreement.
Experts reveal FEMA retains $7-8bn in Disaster Relief Fund to respond to winter storm despite shutdown threat, contradicting Trump administration warnings about funding lapse.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar suggests Donald Trump may be 'suffering from dementia' following his reaction to a syringe attack against her, which occurred shortly after he criticised her at a rally.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson celebrates as Melbourne cinema reverses decision to cancel screenings of her satirical film 'A Super Progressive Movie' at the eleventh hour.