Robert Jenrick takes swipe at Lib Dems after Parliament heckle Robert Jenrick has hit back at the Liberal Democrats after being laughed at by MPs during a House of Commons debate. The Independent UK · May 24
Speaker scolds Labour ministers for making major announcements on TikTok before Parliament The Speaker of the House of Commons has slammed ministers for making major announcements on TikTok before making them in the chamber. The Independent UK · May 21
Starmer says UK bagged trade deal with North Korea in PMQs blunder Sir Keir Starmer accidentally announced a UK trade deal with North Korea in the House of Commons. The Independent UK · May 20
Some see 'King of the North' as UK government's savior. First he needs a seat in Parliament Britain’s government is in turmoil, and some see Andy Burnham as the one to save it The Independent UK · May 16
What could happen next in Labour leadership challenge? How a contest to become PM is triggered, and Andy Burnham’s chances in the Makerfield byelection The Guardian - UK · May 15
Watch: UK Parliament revives centuries-old ritual before King’s Speech Black Rod was symbolically denied entry to the House of Commons during the ceremonial opening of the UK Parliament ahead of King Charles III’s speech. Euronews · May 13
What is the king’s speech and what is the state opening of parliament? Ceremonial event marks start of new parliamentary year, and outlines government policies and proposed legislation The Guardian - UK · May 13
King’s Speech: The full text of Charles’ address in the House of Lords Charles has set out the Government’s priorities for the year ahead The Independent UK · May 13
Starmer latest: PM will not block Burnham from by-election despite paving way for Labour leadership challenge Greater Manchester mayor to stand for Parliament again after ex-health secretary Wes Streeting quits to potentially trigger leadership race The Independent UK · May 13
How Keir Starmer could be replaced as UK prime minister after discontent rises in his own party British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under pressure to resign following Labour's poor local election results. Dozens of party lawmakers are calling for his departure. Starmer remains defiant, but a leadership contest could be triggered. The process involves lawmaker support and party member votes. Potential successors are being discussed. Many… The Economic Times · May 12
Dave Doogan to lead SNP at Westminster as Stephen Flynn steps down Mr Doogan, the MP for Angus and Perthshire, said his election came at a ‘crucial time for Scotland’s future and our journey to independence’. The Independent UK · May 12
Senior cabinet ministers and more than 70 MPs call for Keir Starmer’s resignation as speech fails to quell rebellion – as it happened Home secretary Shabana Mahmood reported to be among those who have told the PM to consider his position. The Guardian - UK · May 11
A democracy or a republic? History shows that some Americans are asking the wrong question As the nation observes its 250th birthday, historians can help settle one present-day dispute: Is the United States a democracy or a republic? The Conversation · May 4
Farage’s attempt to get ahead of £5m gift story only raises more questions Reform leader went public after approach from Guardian, but does his claim stack up that money was for his security? The Guardian - UK · Apr 29
The Independent UK · Apr 29 Nigel Farage referred to standards watchdog over failure to declare £5m gift The Reform UK leader revealed he had received a seven-figure sum from a crypto investor to boost his security and that his home was firebombed.
Evening Standard · Apr 29 Nigel Farage referred to standards watchdog over undeclared £5m gift 'for security after firebomb attack' The Reform UK leader claimed he received the seven-figure sum from a crypto investor to boost his security and that his home was firebombed
The Independent UK · Apr 29 Are Rachel Reeves’s days as chancellor numbered? NEWS ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox looks at what it means for Reeves after Starmer failed to guarantee the future of his chancellor once again
The Independent UK · Apr 28 Fresh breakthrough in plans to curb social media for under-16s in UK as peers end stand-off with MPs Peers stood down on Tuesday after ministers announced they would impose social media restrictions for young people regardless of the outcome of the current consultation
Evening Standard · Apr 27 Anas Sarwar challenged to order MPs to back inquiry into PM MPs will vote on whether the Privileges Committee should carry out an inquiry into Sir Keir Starmer.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 25 Unlucky chancellor? Iran shock hits Reeves just as UK seemed to turn corner The economy and public finances were on the right path, bond yields were falling, interest rates likely to drop further … then came the US-Israeli attack
Euronews · Apr 24 UK House of Lords accused of 'obstructionism' as time runs out on assisted dying bill MPs in the House of Commons had backed legalising euthanasia for adults who have been given less than six months to live and can clearly express a wish to die, in a historic vote last June.
The Conversation · Apr 24 Prime ministers have always faced political scandals – so why can’t they weather them now? UK prime ministers today are about as secure in their jobs as football managers. In the nearly three decades between 1979 and 2005, Britain had just three prime ministers: Margaret Thatcher, John Major and Tony Blair. From 2005-2015, we again had three: Blair, Gordon Brown and David Cameron.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24 Who is ‘cravat man’? Neckwear steals the show in Olly Robbins parliamentary grilling Wiltshire town councillor Andrew Edwards, who has large collection of neckwear, is a regular at committee hearings
The Independent UK · Apr 24 Bill to allow assisted dying in England and Wales is set to fall as parliamentary time runs out A proposed bill to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives is set to fall Friday as parliamentary time runs out
The Independent UK · Apr 24 The assisted dying Bill has run out of time – but could still become law. Here’s how More than 1,200 suggested changes were tabled in the Lords to the Bill