UK Politics

Ed Davey Promises £17bn Tax Cut, Says EU Rejoin Will Pay For It

Davey says rejoining the EU single market and customs union would generate growth to fund a £17bn income tax cut, delivered in the final year of a

Andy Burnham Urged to Lead National Pushback as Britain’s Social Cohesion Falters

Polly Toynbee says Andy Burnham has a week before his first conference to launch a values-led campaign confronting anti-migrant extremism and media

Ed Davey Says Lib Dems Will Block Farage, Targets More Than 72 MPs

Sir Ed Davey told delegates the Liberal Democrats will act as a 'firewall' against Nigel Farage and aims to win more than 72 MPs if an election comes

Commons Vote Will Decide If Terminally Ill Can Legally Request Assisted Death

A Commons second-reading vote will determine whether Lauren Edwards’s bill lets terminally ill adults request assisted dying; failure ends the

Reform UK Conference Risks Leadership Split After Donation Allegations

A conference meant to reset Reform UK now deepens internal fractures after Channel 4 alleged willingness to accept illegal foreign donations.

Reform UK Gains Another £4m From Ben Delo After Trump Pardon

Reform UK received another £4m from Ben Delo, bringing his total to £8m and making him the party's second-largest donor.

Farage’s Clacton Gamble Leaves Reform UK Stalled Ahead Of Conference

After a summer of missteps from Clacton to funding rows, Reform UK faces stalled polls, internal splits and renewed standards scrutiny.

UK Resilience At Risk Unless Andy Burnham Calls Cross-Party El Niño Talks

Lib Dems urge Andy Burnham to chair a leaders’ meeting to coordinate the UK’s response to worsening heat and a forecast 'super El Niño'.

Burnham Grants Councils Power to Block Vape and Betting Shops

Councils in England, Wales, and Scotland to gain powers to reject new betting shops and vape shops, with planning permission required for vape shops.