Sajid Javid says backing Liz Truss to lead Tories was his ‘biggest political mistake’ Former chancellor also tells Hay festival ‘good riddance’ to Tory MPs defecting to Reform The Guardian - UK · May 30
Is Andy Burnham Labour’s version of Boris Johnson? ANALYSIS: As Westminster’s newest MP prepares to become prime minister, political editor David Maddox talks to friends, allies and critics of the former Greater Manchester mayor The Independent UK · May 30
Nicola Sturgeon says she was ‘deceived, misled and betrayed’ by Peter Murrell In her first public appearance since her ex-husband Peter Murrell was convicted on Monday of embezzling £400,000 of SNP funds, former first… The National (Scotland) · May 28
Amid UK's record-breaking Celsius swelter, heat on Tories to reverse AC ban TOI correspondent from London: Britain's record-breaking May heatwave has raised political temperatures too as the Conservatives pledge to reverse national net-zero building regulations banning air-conditioning in new homes, going back on rules introduced by their party during Boris Johnson's premiership. The Times of India · May 26
Londoners hit with £2.5million bill as West Ham relegated Cost to taxpayer for operating London Stadium to escalate as West Ham are relegated Evening Standard · May 24
Arsenal’s party embodies the metropolitan swagger and angst of a divided city The crowd that gathered late into the night to celebrate on the streets reflected an idea of London where all are welcome The Guardian - UK · May 24
In Pictures: Key moments in Andy Burnham’s political career so far We dip into the Press Association’s pictures archive to take a look at the key moments that have shaped Andy Burnham’s political career. Evening Standard · May 22
Labour has a good story to tell on immigration – even if no one wants to hear it THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: With half of the country believing net immigration is rising, this government must find a way to communicate to the public that it is delivering exactly what they voted for The Independent UK · May 21
Five questions over Nigel Farage’s £5 million donation Questions about a £5 million gift to the leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage from a crypto billionaire simply won’t go away. As someone who spends their life thinking, writing and talking about money in politics, I’ve been left with at least five questions that remain unanswered. These centre not… The Conversation · May 21
What has Sadiq Khan done for London in 10 years? Exclusive interview with mayor after decade in power Sir Sadiq Khan reflects on a decade as Mayor of London, defending his record on housing, transport and air quality while facing criticism over inequality, crime and division Evening Standard · May 21
Carrie Johnson fears UK black cab rapist John Worboys had up to 1,000 victims Carrie Johnson believes John Worboys, the convicted black cab rapist, may have victimized over 1,000 women, a figure far exceeding official records. Recounting her own harrowing experience from when she was 19, Johnson urged other potential victims to come forward. She also criticized police handling of such cases and expressed… The Times of India · May 20
This is why easing Russia’s oil sanctions is a gut punch to Ukraine COMMENT: The PM’s decision to ease oil sanctions on Russia will kill Ukrainians and enfeeble Britain, and is a stain on the national reputation, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley, who has spent more than 11 years covering the region The Independent UK · May 20
There could be 1,000 or more victims of black-cab rapist John Worboys, says Carrie Johnson Wife of former PM, who encountered Worboys in 2007, says parole refusal last week was ‘huge relief’ The Guardian - UK · May 20
The Independent UK · May 20 Carrie Johnson speaks out about being drugged by black cab rapist John Worboys IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 20 Carrie Johnson warns black cab rapist John Worboys may have ‘1,000, if not more’ victims The wife of former prime minister Boris Johnson was drugged by the black cab driver when she was a 19-year-old university student
Evening Standard · May 20 Carrie Johnson: There could be ‘1,000, if not more’ victims of rapist London taxi driver John Worboys The wife of ex-prime minister Boris Johnson said she had been contacted by more women who believe they were assaulted by him
The Independent UK · May 20 Carrie Johnson warns there could be ‘1,000, if not more’ victims of John Worboys Carrie Johnson has said there could be more than 1,000 victims of black cab rapist John Worboys.
The Guardian - UK · May 19 Delusional, desperate and mostly called David, Brexiters gather to lament the Great Betrayal The Freedom Association’s Brexit Unleashed conference in Westminster was largely untroubled by reality
The Independent UK · May 19 Why Andy Burnham’s opponents have branded him a ‘human shopping trolley’ IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 19 Streeting will expose ‘human shopping trolley’ Burnham, say allies of ex-health secretary Exclusive: Burnham has faced criticism for backtracking on his stance on Brexit and economic policies
The Guardian - UK · May 18 Wannabe prime ministers are nakedly ambitious to run the UK, but why? That is the burning question As Starmer, Burnham, Streeting, Rayner, Polanski and Farage line up, I say ambition for power is no bad thing. It’s what they would do with it that counts, says author Stefan Stern
The Guardian - UK · May 17 The ungovernable country? Why Britain keeps losing prime ministers May, Johnson, Truss, Sunak, and now Starmer: each one was brought low for a reason. But what if the deeper problem is the office itself?
The Independent UK · May 16 Carrie Johnson says police treatment of sexual assault victims needs to evolve Mrs Johnson helped bring serial sex attacker John Worboys to justice.
Evening Standard · May 16 Carrie Johnson reveals details of night black cab rapist John Worboys drugged her Mrs Johnson helped bring serial sex attacker John Worboys to justice and was involved in a ITV drama of the case