News

Original reporting and the latest political headlines from across the UK.

Our Articles

Mainstream Headlines

13719 headlines found — Page 230 of 1144

BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

What Burnham as PM may mean for sport

The PM has a long history relating to various sports.

BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

Why wasn't there a general election?

BBC Journalist Lucy Woodham explains why we have a new PM but we haven't had a general election.

Politics
Express Politics20 Jul 2026

Rachel Reeves just showed her true colours on Starmer's last day – she's utterly shameless

OPINION - Rachel Reeves was in attendance as Starmer departed No 10 despite not bothering to show up when he announced his decision to resign

Guido Fawkes20 Jul 2026

BBC Claims Licence Fee “Creates” Billions for UK Economy

Co-conspirators watching Argentina crash and burn in the World Cup final last night will have been treated to a new halftime advert from the BBC, in which various highly-paid B-listers plead viewers to keep paying the £180 licence fee. Comedian Romesh Ranganathan dutifully reads his script, which claims the BBC “creates six and a half…

Economy
The Guardian Politics20 Jul 2026

Six highlights from Andy Burnham’s first Downing Street speech

From ‘circuit breaker for Britain’ to 10-year plan, new prime minister sets out his stall UK politics live – latest updates It clocked in at just over five minutes, and contained several themes and phrases familiar to Andy Burnham watchers. And yet there was quite a lot to the new prime minister’s first speech in Downing Street. Here are some highlights. Continue reading...

Politics
Guido Fawkes20 Jul 2026

If Burnham Calls an Early Election These Are the Options

Speculation remains rife as to whether Andy Burnham will call an early election despite attempts by his team to calm down employment-nervous Labour MPs. There are some options… A Budget is still expected in October. Westminster watchers say Burnham’s best shot is a spring 2027 polling day if he wants to go early. Getting a…

PoliticsEconomy
Express Politics20 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham says he'll finally tell us his plans 'later this year' – why not now?

The new Prime Minister still isn't setting out his detailed plan for government

BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

Burnham makes ending rough sleeping his first policy pledge as prime minister

The Labour leader made a similar pledge as Greater Manchester mayor, although he failed to achieve this.

BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

No 10 North and backing Ukraine - New PM on his plans

Andy Burnham pledges change at home, but no wavering in the UK's commitment to Ukraine.

BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

Burnham promises help with your money. How could it affect you?

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he wants life to be more affordable, but how could he do it?

BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

Burnham pressed on ambition to end rough sleeping

Andy Burnham has said ending rough sleeping in the UK is one of his priorities.

BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

Mason: What image does Burnham want to project?

Mason: What image does Burnham want to project?