Sky News Politics7 Apr 2026
The key challenges the next Scottish government will face
In just a few weeks' time, voters will go to the polls to cast their ballot in the 2026 Scottish parliament election.
Politics
News
Original reporting and the latest political headlines from across the UK.
Our Articles
PoliticsReformRestore26/02/2026
Exclusive Interview: "Rising Star" Switches to Restore Britain — "I Want a Political Home That Respects Me"
Kieran Mishchuk, 19, who won his seat for Reform UK aged 18, tells Restore News why he made the switch and why he hasn't looked back.
ReformRestoreRupert Lowe25/02/2026
Troubling Evidence Of Corruption
The attacks continue as Restore Britain's popularity is causing panic at Reform
RestoreRemigration24/02/2026
Young Bob Assaulted By Muslim Gang
Prominent remigration activist Young Bob was assaulted and robbed in Whitechapel on Tuesday evening by a gang of muslims gathered for a debate outside a mosque.
PoliticsReformRestore23/02/2026
The Advance UK Merger Collapse: Ego, Entitlement, and the Fight for Britain's Future
Ben Habib's proposed merger with Restore Britain collapses after Rupert Lowe refuses to hand over the keys. The reaction from Advance UK's inner circle reveals more about their motivations than they intended.
Mainstream Headlines
4713 headlines found — Page 313 of 393
The Guardian Politics7 Apr 2026
Antonia Romeo handed powerful mandate to deliver No 10’s priorities
PM’s most senior civil servant now has task of rewriting civil service code and ‘making it recognised for improved productivity’ Antonia Romeo, Keir Starmer’s most senior civil servant, has been handed a powerful new mandate to deliver his priorities, while Darren Jones, the No 10 chief secretary, has shifted to a less hands-on role. Romeo, who was promoted last month, took over the job of cabinet secretary and head of the civil service after an unsuccessful year in charge by her predecessor Ch
Politics
The Guardian Politics7 Apr 2026
Pressure on Starmer to curb US access after Trump ‘whole civilisation will die’ threat
Lib Dems, Greens and some Labour MPs demand UK block US from using its airbases for Iran missions Middle East crisis – live updates Keir Starmer is facing increasing pressure to limit US access to British airbases after Donald Trump threatened “a whole civilisation” would die if Iran ignored his demands, comments Downing Street has not directly criticised. No 10 has allowed US forces to use UK bases only for defensive missions against Iran, such as targeting missile sites, ruling out attacks o
PoliticsEnvironment
BBC Politics7 Apr 2026
Wales Green Party manifesto explained in a minute
Political Editor Gareth Lewis breaks down promises to freeze rent caps, build 60,000 social homes and improve childcare in 60 seconds.
PoliticsEnvironmentHousing
The Guardian Politics7 Apr 2026
Can Starmer maintain ‘defensive strikes’ stance as Trump escalates threats on Iran?
Warnings that US could attack civilian infrastructure draws questions whether it is legally plausible for UK to still claim self-defence • Donald Trump says ‘a whole civilisation will die’ if Iran ignores demands In Downing Street, Keir Starmer has been at pains to emphasise that he will only authorise the use of UK bases by the US for “defensive” strikes on Iranian military targets. In the White House, Donald Trump has threatened to bomb civilian infrastructure – and said on Monday that he was
PoliticsDefence
Express Politics7 Apr 2026
Keir Starmer's migrant benefits splurge branded 'sick insult' - Labour ignores vital issue
ANALYSIS - DAVID WILLIAMSON: Keir Starmer axed the two-child benefit cap as he fights to stop MPs ousting him - but Reform will blast the PM for cash splurge
Politics
The Guardian Politics7 Apr 2026
Reform cold calling public in bid to find ‘paper’ candidates for local elections
Guardian journalist among those to get surprise request, though Farage denies party are ‘begging’ people to stand UK politics live – latest updates Reform UK has been cold calling people asking them to become “paper” candidates for the party at the local elections, as parties dash to sign up enough names before Thursday’s deadline. Nigel Farage’s party has been ringing members of the public asking them to stand despite apparently knowing very little about them except that they have signed up f
PoliticsReformHousing
Guido Fawkes7 Apr 2026
Labour Blocks 16-Year-Olds From Digital ID People’s Assembly Despite Giving Them the Vote
Some strategic Parliamentary questions from Alex Burghart have identified that the £600,000 Digital ID people’s assembly will only allow 18-year-olds in: “Participants will be recruited through a process called sortition. This is a random postcode lottery. It is a way of selecting individuals to take part in deliberative processes, where everyone is given an equal…
Politics
BBC Politics7 Apr 2026
Scottish Conservatives pledge tax cuts in election manifesto
Leader Russell Findlay announces his party's plans ahead of next month's Holyrood poll.
PoliticsEconomy
BBC Politics7 Apr 2026
Scottish Conservatives pledge tax cuts in election manifesto
Leader Russell Findlay announces his party's plans ahead of next month's Holyrood poll.
PoliticsEconomy
Conservative Home7 Apr 2026
John Moss: Candidate selection is underway so what can all of them do to make themselves better?
Getting selected is as much of a campaign as fighting for election. Applicants should think of it in similar terms. You will still have to find the people who might vote for you, persuade them to vote for you, and make sure they do vote for you. The post John Moss: Candidate selection is underway so what can all of them do to make themselves better? appeared first on Conservative Home.
Politics
The Guardian Politics7 Apr 2026
Home Office bans Kanye West from entering UK
Rapper, who is legally known as Ye, has been criticised for making antisemitic remarks including voicing admiration for Adolf Hitler UK politics live – latest updates The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has been banned from entering the UK, the Home Office has said. West, who is legally known as Ye, has had his visa to enter and perform in the UK withdrawn, the department said. Continue reading...
PoliticsImmigration