Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate

Bonehill-Paine’s selection as a candidate for the new Somerset Council seat of Crewkerne South had ignited a firestorm of criticism, placing significant pressure on the Conservative Party and its leadership.…

Student loan repayment rates an ‘unsustainable burden’, chancellor told

The signatories to the letter represent a broad political spectrum, underscoring the widespread disquiet regarding the efficacy and fairness of the system. Notably, several MPs among the group are themselves…

Miliband says re-opening Strait of Hormuz ‘essential’ as he meets Rubio

The Labour minister’s visit to the US capital is not merely a formality; it is a complex diplomatic tightrope walk, designed to reinforce the UK’s "strong, enduring and essential alliance"…

Restrict sale of pet flea treatments, government urged

Pet flea treatments should be banned from general sale, a House of Lords committee has urged, following a comprehensive inquiry that unearthed profound concerns about their pervasive environmental impact. The…

Tories offer Jewish groups meeting with ex neo-Nazi activist candidate

Bonehill-Paine, whose past includes serving prison sentences for neo-Nazi activism and antisemitic offences, has been chosen to stand for a seat on Somerset Council in 2027. This selection has drawn…

Burnham ‘looking into’ conducting Epstein inquiry, says victims minister.

Victims minister Alex Davies-Jones has revealed that Prime Minister Andy Burnham is actively exploring the feasibility of launching a comprehensive public inquiry into the United Kingdom activities of the convicted…

What could happen to prisoner early release scheme now?

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has significantly altered the incoming early release scheme for some prisoners in England and Wales, responding to immense political and public pressure to re-evaluate the controversial…

Government to operate as normal while Burnham on holiday, No 10 says

Andy Burnham’s nascent administration will continue to function normally and with full executive authority while the new prime minister takes a brief holiday, Downing Street affirmed today. Having only recently…

Ex neo-Nazi Joshua Bonehill-Paine selected as Tory candidate

Bonehill-Paine’s past is marked by severe offences directly linked to his extremist ideology. He served a three-year prison sentence for disseminating antisemitic material in the run-up to a planned neo-Nazi…

Burnham’s ‘Manchesterism’ got him to No 10 – but will it work for the UK?

Andy Burnham, a figure often dubbed "King of the North," has successfully carved out a powerful political identity rooted in his experience as Mayor of Greater Manchester. His brand of…