Tories unite behind Badenoch, but road to recovery remains long Farage’s woes have given some a reason to hope, but insiders say focus on economy over culture wars is needed to win back centrist voters The Guardian - UK · Oct 5
The Tories have found a blueprint that works for them – now they need to sell it to Britain THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Andrew Griffith’s promises to cut taxes, reduce red tape and expand Heathrow have boosted the likelihood of a Badenoch administration – but the Conservative leader must do some building up as well as tearing down The Independent UK · Oct 5
Burnham’s plans for social care and its workers are admirable but changes must come quickly Money is needed now for a system that has left families including mine struggling their way unsupported and forgotten The Guardian - UK · Oct 4
Should we refuse to give the Bayeux tapestry back to France? Of course not! So why are we keeping the Parthenon marbles? It is simply wrong for the British Museum to hoard what doesn’t belong to Britain. Let the squabbling end and the sculptures be returned to Greece, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Oct 2
Farage’s reaction to Burnham’s new Brexit stance shows the battle lines for the next election have already been drawn ANALYSIS : Nigel Farage believes Andy Burnham’s decision to open the door to returning to the EU could benefit Reform. Regardless, the decision to reignite the Brexit debates will play a central role when Britain next goes to the polls, writes Kate Devlin The Independent UK · Oct 1
‘He persuaded us’: Labour ministers moved by Andy Burnham’s emotional conference speech Prime minister’s pure political argument marks new era for party as he sets out his plans and priorities The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
The way back to Europe is rocky – but it is a road well worth taking THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Andy Burnham talks of going ‘all the way’ as the government reviews relations with the bloc – he is right to put rejoining back on the table The Independent UK · Sep 30
Burnham should still call snap election and campaign on reversing Brexit, former adviser says Ben Judah believes Labour could win a Boris Johnson-style majority with pledge to rejoin the European Union, despite Andy Burnham appearing to rule out going to the polls early The Independent UK · Sep 26
OPINION - Brexit, ECHR and clean air: Why Tory James Cleverly may fail in his bid to be Mayor of London Cleverly would need to be more Heseltine than ‘hard line’, writes London political expert Professor Tony Travers Evening Standard · Sep 15
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky celebrates major ‘hit’ against Moscow after anti-drone weapon test success Moscow accused Denmark of ‘dangerous’ fly-bys near its warships The Independent UK · Sep 15
Five years into AUKUS, what do we have to show for it? We’ve measured progress on three key metrics This week marks five years since US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced AUKUS, a trilateral security partnership composed of two parts: Pillar I, the nuclear-powered submarine program, and Pillar II, a collaboration on advanced defence capabilities. The Conversation · Sep 14
Member of British armed forces killed in Ukraine crash, says MoD Ministry of Defence says person, who has yet to be identified, died in road traffic incident not believed to be result of hostile action The Guardian - UK · Sep 14
Bulletin world briefing: Russia responds after Boris Johnson’s near miss with drone Kremlin responds after Boris Johnson’s train in near miss with Russian drone Nato would defeat Russia quickly if we took our gloves off, says Poland Why a historic election in the Philippines is so important amid deadly clashes Sicilian airport suspends all flights amid Mount Etna volcanic ash eruptions Hyrox… The Independent UK · Sep 14
Member of UK armed forces killed in crash in Ukraine Their family has been informed and has asked for some time before more details are released. The Independent UK · Sep 14
The Guardian - UK · Sep 14 Russian strike on passenger train will not deter Ukraine’s backers, Nato chief says Mark Rutte says attack that narrowly missed Boris Johnson and David Petraeus shows Vladimir Putin’s desperation
The Independent UK · Sep 14 What we know about Boris Johnson train near-miss as Moscow responds to incident IN FULL
The Independent UK · Sep 14 Russia will celebrate almost killing Boris Johnson – this is Putin’s plan for chaos ANALYSIS: Johnson and other signatories had a close call on Ukraine’s border with Poland - it’s all part of Putin’s plan even if it was a fluke, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley
The National (Scotland) · Sep 14 Boris Johnson narrowly escapes Russian drone attack 'possibly meant for him' A RUSSIAN drone attack on a station in Ukraine may have been aimed at a train carrying dignitaries including Boris Johnson, the country’s railways…
The Independent UK · Sep 14 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Poland scrambles jets as Putin attacks Kyiv with jet-powered drones Major Russian attack comes as Nato fighter jet shot down a drone in Lithuania shortly after midnight
The Guardian - AU · Sep 14 Ukraine war briefing: Poland calls for ‘double’ support to Kyiv after Russian train attack Polish minister denounces ‘escalation’ after strike near border with UK’s Boris Johnson and ex-CIA chief David Petraeus nearby. What we know on day 1,664
The Times of India · Sep 14 Russia targeting EU, UK officials? Ukraine’s big claim after drone strike A Russian drone strike on a train near the Ukraine-Poland border may have been aimed at a diplomatic train carrying former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt and European security officials, Ukraine’s state railway operator has claimed.
International Business Times UK · Sep 13 Boris Johnson's Train Was Minutes Ahead of Russian Drone Strike on Kyiv-Warsaw Service Boris Johnson's diplomatic train left Yahodyn early after Ukrainian railway officials detected an incoming drone. A nearby locomotive was struck, but no passengers or crew were injured.
Evening Standard · Sep 13 Boris Johnson slams 'hysterical' Vladimir Putin after Russia attacks Ukrainian train after he left station Russian drone attack may have been targeting a train carrying the former Prime Minister and other dignitaries, says rail operator
The Independent UK · Sep 13 Drone may have been meant for Boris Johnson’s train, says Ukrainian railway firm Mr Johnson had been returning from a major conference in Kyiv.
The Independent UK · Sep 13 Russian drone hits train near Ukraine-Poland border soon after visiting dignitaries passed through A Russian drone struck a train near the Ukraine-Poland border shortly after senior visiting officials, including the former prime ministers of the U.K. and Sweden, passed through