UK Politics
Westminster politics, Parliament debates and government policy. Elections, legislation and political developments in Britain.
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MPs call for closure of untenable gaps in franchise business oversight
A cross-party parliamentary committee has called on the government to urgently close “unsustainable” regulatory gaps in the franchise sector, following…
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Contrast Drawn Between Jimmy Lai and Sir Keir Starmer
Angela Rayner, in her former role as Deputy Prime Minister with responsibility for housing, removed “beauty” from the criteria for…
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Resignation from Labour Party by Starmer’s peer and ex-comms head over paedophile ties
Lord Matthew Doyle, a key aide to Sir Keir Starmer, has been suspended from the Labour Party and has apologised…
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Burnham endorses Starmer amid call for bolder and more inclusive leadership
Following a day of internal party turmoil, the Labour government is facing calls from within its own ranks to demonstrate…
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BBC shake-up follows series of scandals, with Labour driving reforms
The Labour government has initiated a public consultation on reforming the BBC’s governance and decision-making arrangements, aiming to enhance the…
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Downing Street Takeover Plot Accusation Targets Streeting as Prime Minister Vows Resistance
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has been accused of coordinating a plot to oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer, following a public…
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UK thinktank forecasts 137-year timeline for doubling of living standards among lower-income families
The Resolution Foundation has issued a stark warning that a two-decade stagnation in disposable incomes for millions of UK households…
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US congressman predicts fall of Starmer’s government
A senior US congressman has claimed that the British government and the monarchy could be brought down by an ongoing…
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Sarwar demands Starmer’s resignation as Cabinet expresses support
Prime Minister Sir Keir is due to face Labour MPs later on Monday amid anger within the parliamentary party over…
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Cabinet ministers pledge support for Starmer after Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar demands he step down
The government has announced a series of reforms to standards and vetting procedures in response to recent scandals, as the…
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