<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Politics - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Politics news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:03:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Patel to be replaced by Tugendhat as shadow foreign secretary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kemi Badenoch is expected to carry out a wider reshuffle of her front bench team following high-profile departures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/patel-to-be-replaced-by-tugendhat-as-shadow-foreign-secretary/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/patel-to-be-replaced-by-tugendhat-as-shadow-foreign-secretary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency measures needed to stop teachers quitting, say Lib Dems]]></title><description><![CDATA[A survey by the party suggested almost half of teachers reported considering quitting the classroom in the next five years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/emergency-measures-needed-to-stop-teachers-quitting-say-lib-dems/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/emergency-measures-needed-to-stop-teachers-quitting-say-lib-dems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PC Harper's killers to stay in jail as PM announces changes to early release scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham tells BBC Breakfast anyone convicted of manslaughter will be excluded from the early release scheme in the Sentencing Act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pc-harpers-killers-to-stay-in-jail-as-pm-announces-changes-to-early-release-scheme/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pc-harpers-killers-to-stay-in-jail-as-pm-announces-changes-to-early-release-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham's summer tour is over - now he has to prove himself in Parliament]]></title><description><![CDATA[The imminent return of Parliament will put the new prime minister under real scrutiny, with MPs finally getting a chance to grill him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnhams-summer-tour-is-over-now-he-has-to-prove-himself-in-parliament/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnhams-summer-tour-is-over-now-he-has-to-prove-himself-in-parliament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham says he will not vote on assisted dying unlike Starmer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnham has called for all views to be respected as MPs vote in two weeks on legalising assisted dying in England and Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-he-will-not-vote-on-assisted-dying-unlike-starmer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-he-will-not-vote-on-assisted-dying-unlike-starmer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FM calls for referendum powers as draft independence bill published]]></title><description><![CDATA[The draft bill would be introduced into Parliament if the Scottish government secured the necessary powers from the UK government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fm-calls-for-referendum-powers-as-draft-independence-bill-published/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fm-calls-for-referendum-powers-as-draft-independence-bill-published/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-council chief investigated in DUP mayor clothing probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anne Donaghy is one of three people referred to prosecutors for consideration over alleged misconduct in public office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-council-chief-investigated-in-dup-mayor-clothing-probe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-council-chief-investigated-in-dup-mayor-clothing-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South of France holiday scuppers Davey's blood donation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lib Dem leader was unable to give blood due to visiting an area where there is the risk of mosquito-borne viruses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/south-of-france-holiday-scuppers-daveys-blood-donation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/south-of-france-holiday-scuppers-daveys-blood-donation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK soldiers could get paragliders to drop behind enemy lines]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Defence is set to trial a UK-made system to allow troops to mount covert operations without aircraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-soldiers-could-get-paragliders-to-drop-behind-enemy-lines/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-soldiers-could-get-paragliders-to-drop-behind-enemy-lines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greens call for temporary ban on new data centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zack Polanski wants stricter rules to limit the use of water and energy by data centres for AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-call-for-temporary-ban-on-new-data-centres/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-call-for-temporary-ban-on-new-data-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Cowboy builders' targeted in new government clampdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[A database of trusted tradespeople and a system to protect customers' money is being launched by the government next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/cowboy-builders-targeted-in-new-government-clampdown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/cowboy-builders-targeted-in-new-government-clampdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports Direct founder attacks Burnham's 'populist' High Street plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a letter, the entrepreneur accuses the prime minister of "jumping on 'everyday fixes' or bandwagons" with his latest cost of living and retail policies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sports-direct-founder-attacks-burnhams-populist-high-street-plans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sports-direct-founder-attacks-burnhams-populist-high-street-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Number of asylum seekers in hotels halves in a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Figures released today by the Home Office show that there was also a fall across legal migration arrivals, asylum claims and small boat arrivals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/number-of-asylum-seekers-in-hotels-halves-in-a-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/number-of-asylum-seekers-in-hotels-halves-in-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham says united Ireland poll is 'off the table' during first NI visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham said "we need to fix the things right in front of us in the here and now".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-united-ireland-poll-is-off-the-table-during-first-ni-visit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-united-ireland-poll-is-off-the-table-during-first-ni-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rape and sex offence specialists on all police forces by 2027, PM says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plans for forces in England and Wales had been scheduled to be rolled out by summer 2029, but have been brought forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rape-and-sex-offence-specialists-on-all-police-forces-by-2027-pm-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rape-and-sex-offence-specialists-on-all-police-forces-by-2027-pm-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clean-up of illegal waste supersite costs taxpayers £6m]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bill for clearing the dump in Oxfordshire has been covered by taxpayers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/clean-up-of-illegal-waste-supersite-costs-taxpayers-6m/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/clean-up-of-illegal-waste-supersite-costs-taxpayers-6m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court asked to settle dispute over Sturgeon inquiry documents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's information commissioner wants to challenge the Scottish government's use of exemptions to block the release of information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/supreme-court-asked-to-settle-dispute-over-sturgeon-inquiry-documents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/supreme-court-asked-to-settle-dispute-over-sturgeon-inquiry-documents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United Ireland poll is 'off the table', says PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham's visit comes amid calls from Stormont for increased funding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/united-ireland-poll-is-off-the-table-says-pm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/united-ireland-poll-is-off-the-table-says-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One in eight young people still out of work or education ahead of major review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just under one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (Neet).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/one-in-eight-young-people-still-out-of-work-or-education-ahead-of-major-review/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/one-in-eight-young-people-still-out-of-work-or-education-ahead-of-major-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Briefing Room]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young people are protesting around the world but about what and are they winning?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-briefing-room/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-briefing-room/</guid></item></channel></rss>