Fact check: Disposable incomes set to rise each year after 2026 Claims have been made about the Office for Budget Responsibility’s forecasts. Evening Standard · 42m ago
Commons Leader warns Tories 'be very careful what you ask for' after snap election claims The Conservatives described the budget as one ‘for a May general election, not the future of Britain’ The Independent UK · 2h ago
Fact check: Four claims from the 2026 Budget speeches Full Fact takes a look at claims made in Parliament about gas standing charges, the state pension triple lock, unemployment and defence spending. Evening Standard · 3h ago
Badenoch says ‘racist attacks’ will not work after ‘Nigerian scammer’ comments The Tory leader said the comments by a former aide to Nigel Farage show Reform for the ‘sort of people they are’. Evening Standard · 5h ago
Budget 2026: Healey hikes taxes on banks and landlords to fund £100 handouts to 20m households Few surprises as chancellor uses low-key speech blaming ‘global economic storms’ for stoking energy prices and cost of living crisis The Guardian - UK · 21h ago
He promised fresh hope and delivered doom, but Dr Death’s budget succeeds in doing no harm Armed with 98 measures, a rictus grin and a decidedly comedy-free speech, the chancellor at least offered us – and Labour – some breathing space The Guardian - UK · 22h ago
Tory Brexit was ‘harder’ than promised in EU referendum, says Andy Burnham Prime minister warns cabinet not to express opinions about future relationship with Brussels before review of options The Guardian - UK · Oct 28
Budget 2026: £100 energy payment for millions and rise in bank tax as watchdog warns on stalling living standards – as it happened OBR says that living standards are forecast to rise by just 1% over the whole post-Covid decade The Guardian - UK · Oct 28
Schrödinger’s racism, Nige’s latest wheeze to try to dodge his associates’ bigotry We are apparently to believe Raheem Kassam calling Kemi a ‘Nigerian scammer’ was racist and not racist at the same time The Guardian - UK · Oct 27
After 100 days Burnham has a Farage problem - he needs his bogeyman to stick around ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox looks at how Andy Burnham has ducked serious scrutiny in his first 100 days as PM and how the collapse in support for Reform could force him to call an early election The Independent UK · Oct 27
Tracking the polls in Andy Burnham’s first 100 days as PM Labour has overtaken Reform and the Conservatives in the polls in the 100 days since Andy Burham took over The Independent UK · Oct 26
Tories and banks believe Healey’s ‘boring Budget’ could signal early election With the chancellor set to unveil what is expected to be a ‘steady-as-she-goes’ Budget on Wednesday, speculation over an early election has been fuelled further by an new poll which suggests Labour can win a big majority The Independent UK · Oct 25
Tory suspended over 'contract killer' sting worked in Kemi Badenoch's office A FORMER Conservative candidate who was suspended over allegations he discussed hiring contract killers in an undercover sting reportedly worked in Kemi Badenoch’s office. The National (Scotland) · Oct 25
Former Tory candidate suspended over contract killer claims was adviser in Kemi Badenoch’s office Sources close to Tory leader say Jack Ross, who faces party investigation after undercover report, worked as social media consultant The Guardian - UK · Oct 25
The Independent UK · Oct 24 Osborne lists Tory Brexiteers who ‘stopped him cutting welfare’ in warning to Badenoch The former chancellor said the biggest opposition he faced to bringing down the welfare bill came from his own Conservative Party
The Guardian - UK · Oct 24 Five key tax talking points before next week’s budget As the chancellor prepares for 28 October, we unpack the facts and figures – and the implications any changes could mean for you
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23 Andy Bloke appears vaguely normal on Gogglebox – but Kemi dodged a bullet PM and the Liverpool mayor prove to be naturals at watching TV, with a genuine connection and sense of fun
The Independent UK · Oct 23 Tears, Budget, and Strictly anxiety: Andy Burnham becomes first PM to appear on Celebrity Gogglebox Burnham defended his appearance saying that it was intended to ‘give the country hope’
Evening Standard · Oct 23 Burnham jokes about Budget on first PM celebrity Gogglebox appearance The Prime Minister was filmed drinking a pint of beer and sitting alongside his close friend Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram.
The Independent UK · Oct 23 Burnham says he will ‘make no apology’ for Celebrity Gogglebox appearance The Prime Minister said he is trying to ‘lead with a bit of lightness’
Evening Standard · Oct 23 Andy Burnham defends appearance on celebrity Gogglebox In a clip released ahead of the show on Friday, Mr Burnham can be seen tearfully reacting to the stories of people diagnosed with cancer.
The Independent UK · Oct 23 Nigel Farage would lose head-to-head contest to every other political leader except Zack Polanski, poll shows Reform leader even beaten by the head of the party that has outflanked his on the right, Restore’s Rupert Lowe
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23 This man has quit Badenoch’s increasingly hard-right Tory party – others should be brave enough to do the same The London Assembly’s Andrew Boff is one of many who reject Kemi Badenoch’s authoritarian position. They are the only chance for the party’s future, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
The Guardian - UK · Oct 22 Reform snowflake Zia Yusuf demands safe space from ITV’s racism hunters How can it be right that undercover reporters failed to ask permission to expose party’s racist and misogynist views?
The Independent UK · Oct 22 Reform UK and Greens no longer considered main parties, stark new poll shows Voters appear to be losing confidence in the idea that Nigel Farage would lead a government as prime minister