Burnham pressed on economy at first PMQs as borrowing costs surge.

Andy Burnham, in his inaugural Prime Minister’s Questions, asserted that his administration would be "grounded in fiscal responsibility," a pledge delivered amidst a challenging economic backdrop characterized by significantly rising…

Reform up against ‘complainants’ society’, Nigel Farage tells BBC.

Nigel Farage, the charismatic leader of Reform UK, has declared the United Kingdom to be a "complainants’ society," a pronouncement made amidst a flurry of persistent inquiries into his personal…

Andy Burnham promises more devolution and public control of essential services

Burnham’s speech served as a comprehensive diagnosis of the nation’s ailments, tracing them back to what he termed "a series of wrong turns" initiated in the 1980s. He argued that…

Five takeaways from Andy Burnham’s Commons debut as PM

Andy Burnham took questions from Members of Parliament in the House of Commons for the first time since assuming the role of Prime Minister. This highly anticipated statement on his…

Keir Starmer announces he is standing down as MP

In his statement, Sir Keir described his 11 years representing Holborn and St Pancras as a "huge honour and privilege." He expressed profound gratitude for the trust placed in him…

Andy Burnham to face Parliament as prime minister for first time

The close confines of the House of Commons chamber will amplify the intensity of the occasion. Ranks of newly invigorated Labour members will line the benches behind him, offering a…

Mel Stride and Priti Patel replaced in major Tory reshuffle.

Sir Mel Stride and Dame Priti Patel have departed the Conservative shadow cabinet, marking a significant overhaul of the party’s top team by leader Kemi Badenoch. This reshuffle, enacted months…

Patel to be replaced by Tugendhat as shadow foreign secretary

Prior to her most recent role, Dame Priti held a series of senior positions across successive Tory governments, accumulating extensive experience at the highest levels of state. Her most high-profile…

Supreme Court asked to rule on dispute over Sturgeon inquiry documents

"Wings Over Scotland" is a prominent political blog in Scotland, known for its critical stance on the Scottish government and its pro-independence, albeit often contrarian, viewpoint. Harrop’s contributions to the…

Number of asylum seekers in hotels halves in a year, data shows

The decline in hotel occupancy for asylum seekers is a cornerstone of broader changes impacting the UK’s immigration landscape. Beyond this headline figure, the data also indicates a noticeable fall…