uk politics

Zohran Mamdani's rise in New York has inspired Europe's left-wing parties to adopt his affordability-focused, grassroots campaign model ahead of 2026.

Rachel Reeves' Motability reforms spark debate over fairness, compassion, and taxpayer responsibility ahead of her forthcoming Budget.

MPs warn that nearly half of all UK religious hate crimes now target Muslims as calls grow for a formal definition of Islamophobia to address the rising threat. Will a new law come?

Reform MP Sarah Pochin faces backlash after saying adverts are "full of black people." Her remarks ignite debate on race, identity, and representation in Britain.

The UK government's proposal to give teens digital IDs at 13 is sparking fierce debate over privacy, safety and surveillance.

Former UK PM Rishi Sunak joins Microsoft and AI firm Anthropic as adviser, sparking debate over ethics, influence, and the tech-politics divide.

On 8 October 2025, PM Starmer ordered a review of police powers to curb chants at pro-Palestine protests, triggering a free speech backlash during 7 October anniversary marches.

Angela Rayner tearfully admits underpaying stamp duty on her £800k Hove flat and refers herself to ethics watchdog. Tories demand her resignation as pressure mounts on the Deputy PM.

Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana have launched a new left-wing political party, temporarily named Your Party, calling for wealth redistribution, a free Palestine, and an alternative to Keir Starmer's Labour. Here's what we know so far.

Migrants will be required to have a much higher level of English proficiency in order to obtain a UK visa.

A new bill by Labour MP Alex McIntyre proposes 10 days of paid leave for domestic abuse victims, aiming to provide safety and support during recovery.

Elon Musk thanked Britain after a poll showed many support his role in UK politics, but concerns have been raised about his ties to far-right ideologies.

A scathing report by the spending watchdog shows Sunak's plan for asylum seekers to be housed across RAF sites and in a barge will cost £46 million extra.

At the global summit, Rishi Sunak will call for British business leaders, entrepreneurs, and NGOs to assist with the rebuilding of Ukraine.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been forced to issue an apology after a video of him not wearing a seatbelt in a moving car went viral on the internet.

Former PM Boris Johnson's company has received £1 million in donations from Thailand-based British businessman Christopher Harborne.

UK Cabinet Office Minister Sir Gavin Williamson allegedly asked a senior civil servant to "slit your throat" when he was serving as defence secretary.

Labour MP Rupa Haq has apologised for her remarks that described Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng as "superficially" black.

The customs union row along with the Irish border issue could be about to engulf Downing Street.

The former London mayor said that the comparison between the congestion charge and the Irish border was "very relevant."

The Labour leader accused the Conservatives of having "no economic plan and no plan for Brexit."

The Prime Minister is set to announce the government's stance on how Britain should work with the EU after Brexit.

Theresa May will be hosting her senior cabinet ministers at the Buckinghamshire estate to iron out divisions.

A member of the Bath Conservatives sent the tweet suggesting that parents should be able to feed their children for £10 a month.

Gerard Batten, Ukip interim leader, defended his belief that Islam is a "death cult", reasserting that it is "factually and historically true."

Tories fear that the housing crisis affecting middle-class millennials could be an 'iceberg' issue that sinks the party in the upcoming election.

Labour leader dismisses story in The Sun which suggested he had close ties with a Czechoslovak agent at the height of the Cold War.

Theresa May tries to break year-old deadlock between DUP and Sinn Fein over stalled Stormont government.

BBC presenter Jeremy Paxman is blaming his generation for the housing crisis and is calling for a ban on votes for the over-65s.

The UK Foreign Office is facing a backlash after giving out headscarves to staff during a World Hijab Day event last week.