Zia Yusuf’s post about Camden council leader is ‘straightforward racism’, says minister Senior Reform UK figure has faced criticism within party after post about Sagal Abdi-Wali, a former child refugee The Guardian - UK · Sep 6
Reform’s Zia Yusuf accused of ‘straightforward racism’ over comments on Somali-born Labour council leader Zia Yusuf made the comments about Labour by-election hopeful Sagal Abdi-Wali on social media last week The Independent UK · Sep 6
Reform round on Zia Yusuf over 'nasty' suggestion top Labour candidate in London by-election isn't British Sagal Abdi-Wali, a former child refugee from Somalia, has been tipped as an early front-runner to take over from Sir Keir Starmer Evening Standard · Sep 5
The charts that show the havoc El Nino is set to wreak across the world IN FOCUS: The unprecedented event is predicted to reach tens of millions of people around the globe, as well as hitting food prices in the UK. MPs from across parliament are calling on the government to rethink Britain’s substantial aid cuts to Africa to Asia given the scale of the… The Independent UK · Sep 5
The pressure on Burnham to appease the right is huge. But now is the time to step out of Reform’s shadow A scandal-besieged Reform still has a loyal base that won’t budge. That should free up the PM to deliver some home truths, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett The Guardian - UK · Sep 5
Andy Burnham invited to Grangemouth to 'right broken Labour promises' Andy Burnham has been invited to Grangemouth to 'right broken promises' Labour made about the refinery The National (Scotland) · Sep 5
Zack Polanski: How Green army high on hope may sweep leader to historic London by-election win Hundreds of Green activists are set to hit the streets of Holborn and St Pancras from this Sunday to try to get their party leader elected to Parliament Evening Standard · Sep 4
Nigel Farage meeting a ‘shadowy foreign donor’? It can only be another establishment stitch-up The only thing more dodgy than Reform’s financial dealings is the egregious lunchtime combination of oysters, Guinness and champagne, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde The Guardian - UK · Sep 4
Andy Burnham presents his new government as more leftwing than Keir Starmer’s. In reality, it’s barely moved at all The prime minister talks the talk about reversing decades of privatisation and austerity, but we’re yet to see any policies to this end, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones The Guardian - UK · Sep 4
Digested week: Tom Tugendhat is a serious politician. What’s he doing in a Reform-lite Tory frontbench? Want to see how small the gene pool of Tory talent is? I give you Andrew Griffith as shadow chancellor. Also this week: Starmer’s Fomo, and telly wars The Guardian - UK · Sep 4
Trump claims he is ‘saving’ the UK from a nuclear attack by waging war on Iran US President has suggested he would not back Britain if Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands, in retaliation for the UK’s stance on the conflict The Independent UK · Sep 4
Trump trade envoy claims London is choosing 'Brussels over America' US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Britain's EU alignment is complicating efforts to expand last year's trade deal, as new PM Andy Burnham weighs closer ties with Brussels. Euronews · Sep 4
Research shows it’s become even more difficult for prisoners serving indefinite sentences to be released As part of plans to deal with nearly-full prisons in England and Wales, Andy Burnham has pledged to bring an end to indeterminate imprisonment for public protection (IPP) sentences. The Conversation · Sep 4
British army told to halt non-essential training exercises to save money Collective training exercises for UK-based units to be suspended for most of this year amid budget pressures The Guardian - UK · Sep 4
The Guardian - UK · Sep 4 ‘Capitalism is dying’: in Luton, these former car workers have a moral tale for our times Abandoned by the company they worked for, let down by Labour and their unions – now they watch their friends turn to Reform for answers, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
The Guardian - UK · Sep 3 Unlike Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham promises us that things will get better. And we must believe they can The PM’s warmth and feelgood policies, such as scrapping VAT on energy bills and a taskforce looking at political donations, offer something rare: hope, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
Evening Standard · Sep 3 Who are the shortlisted Labour candidates to replace Keir Starmer in Holborn and St Pancras by-election? Three Labour Camden councillors have been shortlisted to replace Sir Keir Starmer
The Independent UK · Sep 3 Holborn and St Pancras by-election could be ‘make or break’ for Zack Polanski, top pollster warns Sir John Curtice told The Independent the Holborn and St Pancras by-election would be a ‘severe test’ of Zack Polanski’s abilities
The Guardian - UK · Sep 3 Kemi Badenoch condemns Reform UK’s ‘authoritarian’ press bans Tory leader says Nigel Farage’s party would seek to abuse state power, as she also defends her housing benefit plans
The National (Scotland) · Sep 3 What are the odds on the Holborn and St Pancras by-election? THE race to replace Keir Starmer as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras is expected to be a showdown between the Greens and Labour.
The Independent UK · Sep 3 Trump’s Falklands move shows Britain must be ready to defend itself ANALYSIS : The UK has been living off the peace dividend, but this is now a dangerous world with serious threats from Russia, China and Iran. It means that the aim of spending 3 per cent on defence by 2030 is not an option or a luxury, it has become…
Radio France Internationale · Sep 3 British, French leaders hold talks on migrants and EU relations UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and French President Emmanuel Macron held their first official talks on Thursday, with migrant boats, Ukraine and British-EU relations high on the agenda.
Evening Standard · Sep 3 Former Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar takes Lords seat The 43-year-old quit his role in Holyrood to take up a post as UK trade minister.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 3 Zack Polanski announces plans to fight byelection in Keir Starmer’s old seat Green party leader says he will ‘stand up for people struggling to pay their bills’ if he becomes MP for Holborn and St Pancras