Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News on UK Politics

Minister warns Labour MPs against ‘doomscrolling through leaders’

Labour backbenchers are reported to be drafting a letter blaming Sir Keir Starmer for the defeat and calling on him to set a date for his resignation.

Evening Standard

‘There is a good deal of fear’: what would a Labour leadership challenge mean for bond markets?

Rayner and Burnham are trying to gain markets’ confidence amid concerns they could loosen fiscal rules if they replace Starmer

The Guardian - UK

Reversing Thatcher’s failed legacy of privatisation can be a Labour vote-winner. If you see Keir, tell him

Andy Burnham’s Manchesterism project is still a work in progress. But the future of centre-left politics in Britain may rely on its promise of ‘rolling back the 80s’, says Guardian associate editor Julian Coman

The Guardian - UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Vote Lib Dem or ‘regret it’ living under a Reform council, Davey tells voters

Party leader says vote for Labour or Greens in closely run seats will result in Reform victory at local elections

The Guardian - UK

London local elections 2026: Labour 'under siege' from Zack Polanski Greens but stays biggest party - new poll

Keir Starmer’s party has seen its support in the capital slump 15 points since the 2024 general election to 28%, according to the More in Common survey

Evening Standard

Thursday’s elections could be ‘Starmageddon’ for PM, Stephen Flynn warns

The SNP leader said results of elections in Scotland, England and Wales could go badly for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Evening Standard

Anas Sarwar urges Scots to back him for first minister to ‘save the NHS’

The Scottish Labour leader made the plea two days before voters go to the polls in the Holyrood election.

Evening Standard

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

John Swinney insists ‘momentum with the SNP’ ahead of Holyrood election

The SNP leader spoke out ahead of voters across Scotland going to the polls on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Local election protest votes are no time for defenestrating prime ministers

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: However disastrous the outcome of the local elections, Labour’s leadership crisis will not be solved by hopping from replacement to replacement – as the Conservatives previously found out to their cost

The Independent UK

Cabinet ministers warn mutinous MPs about trying to oust Keir Starmer

Labour leadership challenge in wake of disastrous local poll results could unleash chaos in party, MPs told

The Guardian - UK

Be careful who you vote for in local elections on Thursday

Brief letters: Protest votes | Poll shame | Ideas of heaven | Low-tech teaching

The Guardian - UK

‘Smear’ row hits Labour: Councillor accuses party staff of putting false racism claims on his official file

Redbridge councillor Tanweer Khan warns there are ‘rogue individuals’ in Labour who ‘need to be removed or they will destroy the party’

Evening Standard

More unbridled nastiness from Reform – but would it really create migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas?

What’s home affairs spokesperson Zia Yusuf playing at with his new policy? Is it about pushing Labour further to the right, or just an attempt to ramp up rage and resentment, asks Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

Golders Green MP decries ‘lack of vocal solidarity’ from liberal left for Jewish community

Sarah Sackman said response to rising antisemitic violence in UK has been ‘muted’ after stabbings in her constituency

The Guardian - UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Evening Standard

Some people with diagnosis for mental illness do not need benefits – Findlay

The Scottish Conservative leader said that Scotland’s benefit system is currently ‘wide open to abuse’.

Evening Standard

Sarwar says ‘focus’ is on beating John Swinney – not on Labour at Westminster

Anas Sarwar refused to comment on speculation Sir Keir Starmer could face a leadership challenge if the party does badly in Thursday’s elections.

Evening Standard

Reform pledges to put Scottish immigration detention centres in Green seats

Home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf said Green voters will ‘get what they vote for’.

The Guardian - UK

Reform’s toxic thinking has infected Scottish politics – this week’s Holyrood elections will tell us how badly

For so long, the Scottish government has made a point of welcoming migrants. But I now see troubling changes in my country, says writer Jasmeen Kanwal

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Evening Standard

London local elections 2026: 'We're very optimistic' at regaining Westminster, Wandsworth and Barnet, says Badenoch

In an exclusive interview with The Standard, the Tory leader also stressed that Golders Green was the ‘frontline’ in a surge in antisemitism plaguing Britain

Evening Standard

Which political parties really mean business when it comes to the City?

With the local elections looming, Labour and the Tories are trying to rebuild their boardroom relationships — but could Reform get the CEO vote instead? By Chris Blackhurst

The Guardian - UK

Labour MPs say ‘endless drama’ of leadership speculation must stop

Downing Street begins fightback against predictions of imminent challenge to Keir Starmer

The Guardian - UK

‘Voting Green will stop Reform’: party eyes kingmaker role in Wales

With Plaid Cymru set to end Labour dominance, activists say the Greens could hold the balance of power in the next Senedd

Evening Standard

Scottish Greens propose railcard for all

The Scottish Greens have announced plans to introduce a new green commuter railcard.

Evening Standard

Scottish Labour could drop to just 13 MSPs, poll suggests

If the poll’s findings come to pass, Scottish Labour will not win a single constituency seat and rely only on the regional list for MSPs.

The Guardian - UK

Green candidate seen canvassing in London after arrest over alleged antisemitism

Sabine Mairey, who was arrested on Thursday over social media posts, pictured with party activists in Clapham

1 … 53 54 55 56

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.