Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

BIZARRE: 51 - You Need To See This

Reform MP admits by-election candidate’s Carol Vorderman post is ‘inappropriate’

Reform’s Makerfield by-election candidate appears to have backed an offensive social media post about the broadcaster

The Independent UK

Monday briefing: Why public patience with privatisation has finally run out

In today’s newsletter: Decades after the great privatisation experiment, voters are questioning who utilities really serve, and Labour’s cautious approach is wearing thin

The Guardian - UK

The King of the North needs a lesson from the City before ever entering No 10

Andy Burnham’s vision for nationalisation exposes the gap between ambition and affordability with the bond markets quietly deciding what’s really achievable, writes Chris Blackhurst

Evening Standard

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

Farage and Lowe feud over Musk’s support as Makerfield contest looms

The Tesla boss posted a series of messages backing Restore Britain on his social media platform X.

Evening Standard

UK PM Keir Starmer facing political litmus test. Here's who could replace incumbent Prime Minister

Politics in UK: Home to nearly 80,000 people, Makerfield sits in Labour's traditional "red wall" former industrial heartlands increasingly deserting the party.

The Economic Times

Carol Vorderman issues challenge to Reform UK after 'disgusting' post about her

REFORM UK’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election is a “cowardly misogynist” and an “online abuser”, broadcaster Carol Vorderman has…

The National (Scotland)

Reform UK defend candidate who called abortion 'cowardly act of murder'

Reform UK have defended a by-election candidate who called abortion a “cowardly act of murdering a defenceless baby” and suggested that women…

The National (Scotland)

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

Burnham ‘seeks advice’ from Starmer’s former chief of staff Sue Gray for potential government

Sue Gray resigned as Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff in 2024

The Independent UK

Labour to win key by-election as far-right party splits Reform vote, poll predicts

LABOUR’S Andy Burnham may win a crucial Westminster by-election thanks to a far-right party taking votes from Reform UK, polling has suggested ...

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham seeks advice from Sue Gray on forming future Labour government

Discussions highlight how seriously senior Labour figures are treating Burnham’s path back to Westminster

The Guardian - UK

Burnham beats Reform in first Makerfield by-election poll – but only just

The mayor of Greater Manchester is seeking to prove he can beat Nigel Farage’s party in the crucial contest

The Independent UK

Starmer ally warns Labour against ‘fantasy politics’ in battle to replace him

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones said a debate about the party’s future must not distract from efforts to improve the country.

Evening Standard

Labour warned against ‘fantasy politics’ in bid to replace Starmer

Darren Jones says a debate about the party’s future must not distract from efforts to improve the country

The Independent UK

Defiant Starmer insists his plan is working as Labour leadership battle intensifies

IN FULL

The Independent UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The National (Scotland)

Will Andy Burnham really 'change Labour'? Experts weigh in

ANDY Burnham has painted himself as a man of principle, but will he really be any different to Keir Starmer?

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer defiant as Labour leadership challenge mounts from rivals: ‘Our plan is working’

Starmer highlights the UK’s growing economy, migration numbers falling and low NHS waiting times as he faces pressure over leadership

Evening Standard

Starmer insists he will ‘keep pushing forward’ as he defends record in office

The Prime Minister said his Government was delivering the change voters demanded in the 2024 landslide.

The Guardian - UK

Starmer asks TNT Sports to make Champions League final free to view

Match between PM’s favourite Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain marks first time British fans will be unable to watch final free of charge

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Reform UK in row with community cafe after Farage asked to apologise for ‘intimidating’ visit

Nigel Farage and Reform’s Makerfield by-election candidate Robert Kenyon stopped at the cafe on the campaign trail

The Guardian - UK

Who are Andy Burnham’s key aides and allies?

Manchester mayor continues to hone his political story, but will need deep organisation to win and wield power

The Independent UK

Inside the Brexit-voting Labour stronghold that looks set to determine our next prime minister

ON THE GROUND: Labour faces an almighty task to hold onto Makerfield, a seat which typifies its red wall heartlands. Is Andy Burnham the party’s only chance of stopping Reform in this former coal-mining area, which could send him to Downing Street? Dan Haygarth finds out

The Guardian - UK

Reeves begins push to remain as chancellor under new Labour leadership

Chancellor’s allies urge MPs to back her if Keir Starmer is replaced, saying she is only candidate to safeguard UK’s finances

Evening Standard

First weekend of Makerfield by-election campaigns to get under way

Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting, who are both former health secretaries, are widely thought of as rivals for a potential Labour leadership election.

The Independent UK

Wes Streeting reveals when he will trigger his Labour leadership bid amid Andy Burnham by-election campaign

The former health secretary said he would have been accused of “trying to pull a fast one” if he launched his campaign before Andy Burnham fought the Makerfield by-election

The Guardian - UK

Community cafe demands apology from Farage for ‘intimidating’ uninvited visit

Reform UK Makerfield team reportedly arrived as cafe run by people with special needs was holding celebration event

1 … 50 51 52 53

People

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

Organisations

UEFA Champions League

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.