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news.sky.compolitics8 hrs ago
Al Carns says he resigned as defence minister on principle
Al Carns told GB News he left his post ahead of Sir Keir Starmer's departure as Prime Minister and did not rule out returning under Andy Burnham. He spoke at the Invictus Games event in Birmingham.
abcnews.go.comworld13 hrs ago
Andy Burnham Secures 322 Labour MP Nominations; 81 MPs Have Not Backed Any Candidate
The Guardian reported that Andy Burnham has received 322 nominations from Labour MPs as of the night before publication. Only 81 Labour MPs have not yet nominated a candidate.
The Independentpolitics14 hrs ago
Police investigate £500,000 Reform UK donations for possible 2024 election offences
The Metropolitan Police opened an inquiry in February 2025 into donations to Reform UK. Officers have interviewed two people under caution and sought early advice from prosecutors.
news.sky.compolitics15 hrs ago
Ann Widdecombe warned about Makerfield by-election before death at 78
Ann Widdecombe, 78, issued a warning about the Makerfield by-election during a June television appearance. Her management confirmed her death on 10 July. The former Conservative minister had joined Reform UK.
sbs.com.aufinance23 hrs ago
Australian payments firm named in UK donation probe
Oneify, an Australian company, was identified as the platform used to transfer £1 million to a Reform UK fundraising vehicle ahead of the 2024 general election. Police have opened a criminal investigation into at least £500,000 of related donations.
The Independentpolitics1 day ago
Liberal Democrat leader criticizes Manchester devolution plan
The Liberal Democrat leader said a proposed Manchester outpost of 10 Downing Street risks creating a new power concentration and overlooking communities outside London and Manchester. The remarks target devolution proposals from a leading Labour figure.
Al Jazeerapolitics1 day agoUpdated
Andy Burnham Apologizes for Labour's Initial Response to Gaza and Calls for Further Sanctions on Israel
Andy Burnham issued a public apology on 9 July 2026 for the UK Labour Party's early handling of Israel's military campaign in Gaza. He also urged additional sanctions targeting illegal West Bank settlements.
news.google.comworld1 day ago
UK official says Pakistan blocking deportation of convicted offender is unacceptable
A UK politician told GB News that Britain should withhold overseas aid from countries that refuse to accept their own citizens convicted of crimes. The comments followed the reported release of a man convicted in the Rochdale grooming gang case.
politics1 day ago
Sole Candidate Casts Vote in Labour Leadership Contest
The only declared candidate in the Labour leadership race voted for himself as the nomination window opened. The outgoing leader endorsed the candidate and described their prior work together.
thegatewaypundit.comworld1 day ago
Rupert Lowe Describes 1996 Dunblane Shooting as 'One Murder' on Podcast
The Restore Britain leader said the UK's handgun ban followed one murder in Dunblane while appearing on the Joe Rogan podcast. Victims' relatives and Scottish politicians condemned the remarks. The 1996 attack killed 16 children and a teacher at Dunblane Primary School.
news.sky.compolitics1 day ago
Labour MP plans party leadership run after election losses
A Labour MP who served briefly as transport secretary said the former transport secretary has been preparing to become prime minister for at least a year. Nominations from Labour MPs have opened for the leadership contest.
politics1 day ago
Reform UK faces questions over £5m gift and other donations
Parliamentary standards officials are investigating an undisclosed £5m gift to Nigel Farage. The party has also drawn scrutiny over a separate £1m donation and an £80,000 loan.
news.sky.compolitics1 day ago
Labour Party Opens Nominations to Replace Keir Starmer as Leader
Nominations opened July 9 for the next Labour leader. Andy Burnham is the only Labour member of Parliament who has publicly declared a candidacy.
news.sky.comfinance1 day ago
Labour MPs Propose Amendments to Ban Crypto Donations and Lower Spending Limits in Funding Bill
Labour MPs plan to rebel next week by pushing four amendments to the representation of the people bill. Proposals include a permanent cryptocurrency donation ban and reduced campaign spending caps. The bill returns to the Commons on 14 July.
abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
Andy Burnham proposes shifting UK defence spending to British firms
Andy Burnham said he would direct billions in extra defence funds to domestic companies and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. He also stated he would maintain cooperation with European partners on security matters.
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Andy Burnham Proposes 'No10 North' Office in Manchester
Andy Burnham outlined plans last week for a 'No10 North' base in Manchester to coordinate government operations and redistribute power across the UK. The proposal targets a brownfield site on Great Ancoats Street. GB News reported reactions from both critics and regional business…
abcnews.go.comworld1 day agoUpdated
Andy Burnham on course to become Labour leader as only declared candidate
Andy Burnham is the sole declared candidate for Labour leadership ahead of nominations opening Thursday. Former defence minister Al Carns withdrew and urged support for Burnham.
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newrepublic.comworld2 days ago
UK plans change to 1971 Immigration Act to allow deportation of convicted offender but no Pakistan agreement exists
The home secretary will outline changes to remove a bar on deporting certain Commonwealth citizens who arrived before 1973. The move targets a 73-year-old man released last week after serving part of a 22-year sentence for child sexual offences.
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news.sky.compolitics2 days ago
Robert Jenrick criticizes rival parties for not contesting Clacton by-election
Robert Jenrick said Reform UK faces a political challenge after Nigel Farage resigned as Clacton MP. He criticized other parties for not fielding candidates in the upcoming by-election.
GB Newspolitics2 days ago
UK Prime Minister says he and President Trump got along well at NATO summit
The UK Prime Minister said after a three-hour meeting at the NATO summit in Ankara that he and President Trump had no disagreements over defense spending. He noted the United States and NATO Secretary General thanked the UK for its contributions.
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Conservative leader says Reform UK by-election in Clacton is fake
The Conservative Party leader said she will not field candidates in the Clacton by-election triggered by Nigel Farage's resignation. She called the contest fake and said she will compete in a later by-election once an investigation concludes.
politics2 days ago
Reform UK leader plans Clacton byelection after £5m gift reported to crime agency
Nigel Farage announced he will resign from Parliament and seek re-election in Clacton. The £5m cryptocurrency donation was flagged to the National Crime Agency by bankers over money-laundering concerns. Labour and Liberal Democrats said they will not contest the byelection.
razib.comworld2 days ago
Reform UK Deputy Leader Asks National Crime Agency to Probe Media Leaks
Richard Tice wrote to the National Crime Agency requesting an investigation into whether the agency leaked private financial information about payments to his company. The request follows media inquiries about the transactions.
BBC Newspolitics3 days ago
Farage to Resign as Clacton MP and Contest By-Election to Seek Fresh Mandate
Nigel Farage announced on 7 July 2026 that he will vacate his parliamentary seat and stand again in a by-election expected in August. The move follows an ongoing standards inquiry into a £5 million gift and other financial scrutiny.
nypost.compolitics3 days agoUpdated
British MP Resigns Seat to Seek Re-election After Gift Disclosure
A member of Parliament stepped down to trigger a by-election following public attention to a reported multimillion-pound gift. The move comes amid questions over disclosure rules for elected officials.
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conservativehome.compolitics3 days agoUpdated
Farage Resigns, Triggering Clacton By-Election; Restore Britain Will Not Contest
Rupert Lowe confirmed his party will skip the Clacton by-election. He said Restore Britain may stand in a second contest once investigations into Farage’s finances conclude.
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politics3 days ago
Nigel Farage Says The Times Photo of Daughter's Home Threatens Her Security
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said the editor of The Times published a photograph of his daughter's residence last week and accused Sky News of lying about contacting the family.
channel4.comworld3 days agoUpdated
Nigel Farage to Address Donation Questions at Press Conference
Nigel Farage announced he will address his future in public life at 2pm on July 7. The statement follows a confrontation with a Sky News reporter over donation reporting.
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leftfootforward.orgworld3 days ago
Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage to Announce Future in Public Life
Nigel Farage posted on social media that he will make a statement this afternoon about his future in public life. The announcement follows his role as Reform UK leader.
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channel4.compolitics3 days ago
Nigel Farage Tells Sky News Reporter to Stop Questioning Him About Associate’s Conviction
The Independent reported that Reform leader Nigel Farage had a testy exchange with a Sky News journalist questioning him about financial support from convicted criminal George Cottrell. Farage accused the broadcaster of harassing his family. Sky News denied contacting Farage's fa…
gatestoneinstitute.orgpolitics4 days ago
British Prime Minister to Attend NATO Summit in Ankara
The outgoing British prime minister will attend a NATO summit in Ankara on Tuesday. Officials said the focus will be on alliance spending and European contributions.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics4 days ago
Conservative Leader to Force Vote on Exempting Sex Offenders From Early Release
The Conservative Party will use an opposition day debate to seek exemptions for offenders convicted of sexual offences against adults or children. The motion follows the Sentencing Act 2026, which permits some early releases from September to address prison capacity.
The Independentpolitics4 days ago
UK Defence Secretary Reviews Chagos Islands Deal Details
The Independent reported that Dan Jarvis said he is examining the Chagos sovereignty transfer plans and will discuss them with U.S. allies. The May 2025 agreement remains unratified after stalling in Parliament.
The Independentpolitics4 days ago
Alan Milburn Says Andy Burnham Supports Welfare Reform Despite Labour Blocking Earlier Cuts
The Independent reported that Alan Milburn, author of a government-backed report, stated Andy Burnham supports changes to the welfare system. Milburn spoke at a Centre for Social Justice event on Monday and highlighted costs exceeding £125bn a year from youth unemployment.
news.sky.compolitics4 days ago
UK government sets £100,000 donation cap for new overseas residents
New rules limit political donations from individuals arriving from abroad and tighten company contribution standards. The measures will be added to the Representation of the People Bill.
coindesk.comworld4 days ago
UK Proposes One-Year Residency Rule for Large Political Donations
The measure would require donors to live in the United Kingdom for at least one year before contributing more than £100,000. It targets offshore political finance and would affect parties that rely on recent returnees.
channel4.compolitics5 days ago
Reform UK says Farage followed rules on undeclared support from ally
Reform UK maintains no parliamentary rules were broken after reports that Nigel Farage did not register benefits from a cryptocurrency entrepreneur convicted of wire fraud. The party says the support occurred before Farage became an MP and was personal in nature.
news.google.compolitics5 days ago
MP says tax rises need clear purpose
An independent parliamentarian cautioned against tax increases that lack a defined objective. The MP cited concerns over the cost of living and existing tax revenue levels.
abcnews.go.compolitics5 days ago
Nigel Farage Received Security and Staff From Convicted Fraudster Before 2024 Election
A Sunday Times investigation reported that Reform UK leader Nigel Farage accepted security, staff and accommodation from George Cottrell in the year before his July 2024 election to parliament. Farage declared only one benefit from Cottrell and faces a new call for a standards in…
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news.sky.comworld5 days ago
Labour MP rules out second Scottish independence referendum
A Labour MP expected to become prime minister said he would not support another independence vote for Scotland. An SNP cabinet secretary called the position inconsistent with earlier statements on devolution.
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bleedingcool.comworld5 days ago
Jenrick and Phillips Clash on Sky News Over Farage Donation Claims
Robert Jenrick defended Nigel Farage on live television Sunday after The Sunday Times reported allegations of undeclared donations from a convicted associate. Trevor Phillips called the reports concerning during the exchange.
sbs.com.aupolitics5 days ago
Health Secretary Rejects Calls for General Election After Leadership Change
A Cabinet minister defended the government's mandate during a television interview. The exchange centered on whether a new prime minister could alter tax policy without a fresh vote.
channel4.compolitics5 days ago
Reform MP says media targeting Farage over funding allegations
Robert Jenrick stated that media coverage of Nigel Farage reflects an effort to keep Labour in power. The comments followed reports that Farage received support from a convicted criminal before becoming an MP.
The Independentpolitics5 days ago
Starmer Says No Animosity Toward Burnham in BBC Interview
Sir Keir Starmer spoke to the BBC on July 3 after resigning as prime minister. He addressed his relationship with Andy Burnham and support for the next government.
news.sky.comworld5 days ago
Nigel Farage Did Not Register Support From Fraud-Convicted Ally, Sunday Times Reports
BBC News reported that Nigel Farage's spokesman denied allegations the Reform UK leader failed to declare benefits supplied by George Cottrell. Cottrell was convicted of wire fraud in the US in 2017 and provided security and social media staff in the year before Farage's election…
pakistantoday.com.pkworld5 days ago
Pakistan Says UK Citizen Shabir Ahmed Renounced Citizenship Decades Ago and Is Not Pakistani
Shabir Ahmed, 73, was freed this week after serving 14 years for 30 child rape offences. Pakistan disputes his claim of renouncing citizenship and will not accept his return.
thecanary.copolitics6 days ago
Labour deputy leader says No 10 briefing culture will change under Andy Burnham
Lucy Powell stated that anonymous briefings targeting women and factional appointments would end under Andy Burnham. She described the current pattern as unpleasant and not based on merit.
abcnews.go.compolitics6 days agoUpdated
Andy Burnham Commits to Labour 2024 Manifesto and Fixed Election Timing
Andy Burnham, the only candidate to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader, said on 3 July 2026 he would not call an early general election. He committed to the 2024 manifesto during a Reddit session and could take office on 20 July.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.compolitics7 days ago
Labour MP Proposes £1 Million Cap on UK Political Donations
Alex Sobel has tabled an amendment to the Representation of the People Bill that would limit individual UK donations. The bill is due to finish its Commons stages before Andy Burnham is expected to become prime minister on 20 July.
news.sky.compolitics7 days ago
Labour MP Graham Stringer says Andy Burnham has avoided questions from MPs and journalists
Labour MP Graham Stringer told GB News that Andy Burnham has not permitted questions from Labour MPs or journalists. Stringer also cited estimates of more than £250 billion in costs tied to Burnham's pledges and an inherited fiscal gap.
The Guardianpolitics7 days agoUpdated
Labour General Secretary Hollie Ridley to Resign After September Conference
Hollie Ridley announced Friday she will step down after the party's annual conference. She has held the post for nearly two years and began working for Labour in 2011.
en.antaranews.compolitics7 days ago
Reform UK Leader Appoints New Communications Chief
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has named Miles Goslett as chief of communications. The appointment follows recent polling declines and questions about party donations.
world7 days ago
Andy Burnham Proposes Cutting Pub Business Rates and Raising Warehouse Rates
Andy Burnham said he would increase business rates on large warehouses to fund 20 percent cuts for pubs and raise thresholds for smaller firms. He pledged to stick to Labour's manifesto commitments on VAT, income tax and national insurance while funding a £15 billion defence incr…
wwd.compolitics8 days ago
Reform UK MP Describes Personal Experience With Forced Adoption During Commons Debate
A member of Parliament recounted her mother's experience with forced adoption and asked about funding for family reunification services. The prime minister responded by acknowledging the account and stating that improvements are needed.
arynews.tvbusiness8 days ago
UK Defence Plan Leaves 4.7 Billion Pound Funding Gap
A long-delayed defence investment plan released this week commits an extra 15 billion pounds but leaves nearly a third of the total to be identified in a later budget. The incoming prime minister is expected to address the shortfall.
abcnews.go.compolitics8 days ago
Andy Burnham Says Public Reaction to His Speech Has Been Really Positive
The former Manchester mayor described the public response to his recent address as encouraging. He won the Makerfield by-election in June 2026.
Los Angeles Timespolitics8 days agoUpdated
British Prime Minister Apologizes for Forced Adoptions of 185,000 Babies
Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued a formal apology in Parliament for the state's role in separating unmarried mothers from their babies between 1949 and 1976. He pledged improved access to adoption records and mental health support for those affected.
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hollywoodreporter.comworld8 days ago
Cross-party MPs ask ministers to review UK broadcast of Russian cartoon Masha and the Bear
A group of more than 50 MPs from six parties wrote to the culture secretary urging examination of whether the preschool series can continue on UK platforms. The letter cites episodes showing Soviet-era clothing and argues the content amounts to unsubtle propaganda.
news.sky.compolitics8 days ago
Prospective Labour Leader Meets Union Officials Ahead of Leadership Bid
Andy Burnham met leaders of trade unions affiliated with the Labour Party at Unison headquarters. Discussions covered public control of essential services and possible chancellor appointments.
news.sky.compolitics8 days ago
McSweeney Says Labour Under-Prepared for 2024 Return but Defends Means-Testing Principle
Morgan McSweeney, Sir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff, gave his first media interview on 2 July 2026 and admitted the party had not prepared enough for power after its 2024 election win. He cited early policy decisions and a changed global context as factors in the governmen…