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Scottish MP Joani Reid resigns Labour whip following her husband's arrest on suspicion of spying for China. Explore her career and personal life.

J. Alas Mar 06, 2026

Nigel Farage has accused opponents of 'cheating' after Reform UK's defeat in the Gorton and Denton by-election, even as officials insisted no issues were reported on polling day. The row has collided with a landmark Green Party win—and fresh scrutiny of what election observers called 'family voting.'

Welbert Bauyaban Feb 27, 2026

Peter Mandelson, former British ambassador to the US, arrested in connection with Epstein investigation. Released on bail, he denies wrongdoing.

Audrey Liza M. Nolasco Feb 25, 2026

Former Labour politician Peter Mandelson faces allegations of misconduct related to Jeffrey Epstein, leading to his arrest and investigation.

Brian Yalung Feb 25, 2026

Peter Mandelson, former UK ambassador, arrested in connection with the Epstein files, sparking political turmoil.

Christelle May Napiza Feb 23, 2026

Rachel Reeves's decision to freeze the student loan repayment threshold has enraged millions of UK graduates and opened a political lane for Kemi Badenoch, turning Plan 2 debt into a live electoral fault line. This piece unpacks how a dry policy tweak became a symbol of broken trust—and why graduates may now hold more power than Westminster realizes.

Maybelyn B. Paden Feb 19, 2026

Andrew Marr has suggested Keir Starmer's premiership could be nearing its end, as Westminster reels from the resignation of his chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney.

Maybelyn B. Paden Feb 09, 2026

Reform UK wins a shock by-election in Ynys Gybi, unseating Plaid Cymru in its leader's heartland and boosting momentum ahead of key Welsh contests in May.

Earnest Daniel Nicolas Feb 06, 2026

Labour's succession chatter is colliding with an awkward reality: Angela Rayner's hopes of stepping up are being dogged by an HMRC inquiry into stamp duty on her £800,000 Hove flat, even as Keir Starmer's authority looks increasingly brittle. The party that promised 'integrity' now risks turning its internal drama into a public test of credibility.

Maybelyn B. Paden Feb 06, 2026

As Keir Starmer reels from the Mandelson–Epstein scandal and a backlash over Andy Burnham's blocked candidacy, Reform UK senses its moment, exposing a Labour Party now fighting for both credibility and survival.

Maybelyn B. Paden Feb 04, 2026

Lord Mandelson's shock resignation as US ambassador after Epstein revelations exposes PM Keir Starmer's catastrophic judgment. What vetting went wrong?

Maybelyn B. Paden Feb 03, 2026

Lord Peter Mandelson resigns from Labour over the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, as Conservatives demand a full, independent investigation into Keir Starmer's handling of the controversial US ambassador appointment.

Maybelyn B. Paden Feb 02, 2026

Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure as Labour voters drift to Green leader Zack Polanski, with sliding support and a key by-election boosting Reform UK.

Earnest Daniel Nicolas Jan 30, 2026

Keir Starmer faces growing pressure as Andrew Gwynne's resignation opens a by-election route for Andy Burnham, reshaping Labour leadership odds and fuelling talk of an internal mutiny.

Maybelyn B. Paden Jan 23, 2026

Nigel Farage is preparing to unveil a former Labour MP as Reform UK's latest high-profile defector, intensifying pressure on both Keir Starmer and the Conservatives as the insurgent party surges in the polls and redraws Westminster's political fault lines.

Maybelyn B. Paden Jan 19, 2026

Keir Starmer's failed Kama Sutra joke at PMQs exposes a deeper problem—his consistent inability to read the public mood, from comedy blunders to his crumbling 300,000-homes-a-year housing pledge that was doomed from the start.

Maybelyn B. Paden Jan 15, 2026

Discover why 20% of Mumsnet users now support Nigel Farage's Reform UK—and what this landmark poll reveals about Labour's growing problem with British mums.

Maybelyn B. Paden Jan 13, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer insists immigration is 'firmly under control', but record Channel crossings and soaring arrests suggest his claims lack credibility.

Maybelyn B. Paden Jan 13, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer's admission that Labour could pursue closer EU alignment threatens his premiership and hands momentum to Nigel Farage's Reform movement.

Maybelyn B. Paden Jan 08, 2026

Keir Starmer's Labour government faces mounting backlash over green belt development, rural taxes and net-zero projects, as critics warn Britain's countryside is being sacrificed.

Maybelyn B. Paden Jan 07, 2026

Keir Starmer's government is quietly moving Britain back into the EU orbit through regulatory alignment and trade concessions, all without public consent or a referendum.

Maybelyn B. Paden Jan 05, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer issues a defiant six-word vow to remain prime minister until 2027, dismissing dire polling figures and a Reform UK surge as he faces a critical test in the upcoming May elections.

Clarizza Potoy Jan 04, 2026

A More in Common poll shows Reform UK could win a 115-seat majority with Nigel Farage taking 381 MPs, while Labour could fall to 85 seats, down 326, highlighting the impact of tactical voting on British politics.

Maybelyn B. Paden Jan 04, 2026

Keir Starmer leadership crisis deepens as 2026 nears, with polls at lows and Labour behind Reform. May elections, internal tensions, and policy hurdles could end his premiership early, amid calls for change

Rohit David Dec 31, 2025

Labour's new jobs guarantee promises paid placements for young people out of work for 18 months. But experts warn it could repeat past mistakes if it relies on sanctions rather than support. And, policy must focus on skills, confidence and real opportunity to work.

Carson Beale Oct 15, 2025

A wave of new left-wing parties — from Jeremy Corbyn's Your Party to the activist-led Greens Organise and Transform — is reshaping Britain's political landscape. As frustration with Labour grows, the UK left faces both revival and risk: a surge in fresh voices that could either unite progressives or deepen long-standing divisions.

Carson Beale Oct 06, 2025

Labour and Reform UK clash over immigration and crime, but their policies show striking convergence — raising questions about voter choice.

Carson Beale Oct 01, 2025

Labour's Shabana Mahomood wants to implement tougher rules on approving Indefinite Leave to Remain for migrants.

Shiena Iane B Enerio Sep 29, 2025

Andy Burnham's radical tax, welfare, and nationalisation plans spark open conflict with Keir Starmer, fuelling speculation of a Labour leadership clash.

Carson Beale Sep 26, 2025

UK poised to recognise Palestine as Starmer fulfils July pledge, citing Gaza crisis and stalled peace talks in major foreign policy change.

Mark R Sep 21, 2025