Cross-party MPs brand voting system ‘dangerous’ in an era of electoral volatility
A cross-party group has described the local elections as a “dress rehearsal” for future “chaotic and unrepresentative” results.
Trump and Starmer announce ‘historic’ US-UK trade deal
The Liberal Democrats have reiterated their position that a US-UK trade deal must be subject to a vote in parliament.
Osborne advises Conservatives to ‘talk less about transgender toilets and more about taxes’
Former chancellor George Osborne warned that “chasing Nigel Farage’s tail” will not work for the Conservative Party.
Keir Starmer: Defence spending hike will be felt in ‘the pockets of working people’
The prime minister will deliver a keynote speech at the London Defence Conference on Tuesday morning as he marks VE Day.
Haigh condemns ‘misogynistic’ and ‘sexist’ briefings against female ministers
Louise Haigh, the former transport secretary, said she was “really fed up” of reading negative stories about her colleagues.
Conservative ‘Deportation Bill’ proposes automatic removals and annual migration cap
The Conservative Party has unveiled a full bill that it claims, if enacted, would “take back control of our borders”. The so-called Deportation Bill is described by the Conservatives as “serious, detailed and uncompromising alternative” to the government’s immigration plan. It marks the first time since the general election last July that the Conservative Party […]
UK and India agree ‘landmark’ trade deal
The government describes the agreement as the biggest bilateral trade deal the UK has done since leaving the EU.
Conservative MPs looking to oust Badenoch are ‘deluded’, says Iain Duncan Smith
Conservative MPs are reported to be holding meetings this week to discuss how to remove Kemi Badenoch as leader.
Who is Sarah Pochin, the new Reform UK MP?
Sarah Pochin is the Reform UK MP for Runcorn and Helsby, having won the seat in a by-election on 1 May 2025. She is the first female MP elected for Reform UK. In the May 2025 by-election, Sarah Pochin received 12,645 votes, representing 38.72 per cent of the vote share. The Labour candidate, Karen Shore, […]
‘Big swings’ to Reform UK in declared mayoral elections as party wins Lincolnshire
Labour has retained the North Tyneside, West of England and Doncaster mayoralties despite significant swings to Reform UK, which finished a close second in each contest. The insurgent party led by Nigel Farage also secured a landslide victory in Greater Lincolnshire. Dame Andrea Jenkyns, a former Conservative MP and minister, has been elected as the […]
