<![CDATA[Politics - Newslocker]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/en-ukCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comMon, 31 Aug 2026 04:03:00 +0200<![CDATA[Patel to be replaced by Tugendhat as shadow foreign secretary]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/patel-to-be-replaced-by-tugendhat-as-shadow-foreign-secretary/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/patel-to-be-replaced-by-tugendhat-as-shadow-foreign-secretary/<![CDATA[Emergency measures needed to stop teachers quitting, say Lib Dems]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/emergency-measures-needed-to-stop-teachers-quitting-say-lib-dems/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 03:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/emergency-measures-needed-to-stop-teachers-quitting-say-lib-dems/<![CDATA[PC Harper's killers to stay in jail as PM announces changes to early release scheme]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pc-harpers-killers-to-stay-in-jail-as-pm-announces-changes-to-early-release-scheme/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pc-harpers-killers-to-stay-in-jail-as-pm-announces-changes-to-early-release-scheme/<![CDATA[Burnham's summer tour is over - now he has to prove himself in Parliament]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnhams-summer-tour-is-over-now-he-has-to-prove-himself-in-parliament/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnhams-summer-tour-is-over-now-he-has-to-prove-himself-in-parliament/<![CDATA[Burnham says he will not vote on assisted dying unlike Starmer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-he-will-not-vote-on-assisted-dying-unlike-starmer/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-he-will-not-vote-on-assisted-dying-unlike-starmer/<![CDATA[FM calls for referendum powers as draft independence bill published]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fm-calls-for-referendum-powers-as-draft-independence-bill-published/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fm-calls-for-referendum-powers-as-draft-independence-bill-published/<![CDATA[Ex-council chief investigated in DUP mayor clothing probe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-council-chief-investigated-in-dup-mayor-clothing-probe/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-council-chief-investigated-in-dup-mayor-clothing-probe/<![CDATA[South of France holiday scuppers Davey's blood donation]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/south-of-france-holiday-scuppers-daveys-blood-donation/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/south-of-france-holiday-scuppers-daveys-blood-donation/<![CDATA[UK soldiers could get paragliders to drop behind enemy lines]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-soldiers-could-get-paragliders-to-drop-behind-enemy-lines/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-soldiers-could-get-paragliders-to-drop-behind-enemy-lines/<![CDATA[Greens call for temporary ban on new data centres]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-call-for-temporary-ban-on-new-data-centres/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-call-for-temporary-ban-on-new-data-centres/<![CDATA['Cowboy builders' targeted in new government clampdown]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/cowboy-builders-targeted-in-new-government-clampdown/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/cowboy-builders-targeted-in-new-government-clampdown/<![CDATA[Sports Direct founder attacks Burnham's 'populist' High Street plans]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sports-direct-founder-attacks-burnhams-populist-high-street-plans/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sports-direct-founder-attacks-burnhams-populist-high-street-plans/<![CDATA[Number of asylum seekers in hotels halves in a year]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/number-of-asylum-seekers-in-hotels-halves-in-a-year/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/number-of-asylum-seekers-in-hotels-halves-in-a-year/<![CDATA[Burnham says united Ireland poll is 'off the table' during first NI visit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-united-ireland-poll-is-off-the-table-during-first-ni-visit/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-united-ireland-poll-is-off-the-table-during-first-ni-visit/<![CDATA[Rape and sex offence specialists on all police forces by 2027, PM says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rape-and-sex-offence-specialists-on-all-police-forces-by-2027-pm-says/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rape-and-sex-offence-specialists-on-all-police-forces-by-2027-pm-says/<![CDATA[Clean-up of illegal waste supersite costs taxpayers £6m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/clean-up-of-illegal-waste-supersite-costs-taxpayers-6m/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/clean-up-of-illegal-waste-supersite-costs-taxpayers-6m/<![CDATA[Supreme Court asked to settle dispute over Sturgeon inquiry documents]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/supreme-court-asked-to-settle-dispute-over-sturgeon-inquiry-documents/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/supreme-court-asked-to-settle-dispute-over-sturgeon-inquiry-documents/<![CDATA[United Ireland poll is 'off the table', says PM]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/united-ireland-poll-is-off-the-table-says-pm/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/united-ireland-poll-is-off-the-table-says-pm/<![CDATA[One in eight young people still out of work or education ahead of major review]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/one-in-eight-young-people-still-out-of-work-or-education-ahead-of-major-review/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/one-in-eight-young-people-still-out-of-work-or-education-ahead-of-major-review/<![CDATA[The Briefing Room]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-briefing-room/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-briefing-room/<![CDATA[Family welcomes review of law after driver who killed daughter ruled unfit to stand trial]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/family-welcomes-review-of-law-after-driver-who-killed-daughter-ruled-unfit-to-stand-trial/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/family-welcomes-review-of-law-after-driver-who-killed-daughter-ruled-unfit-to-stand-trial/<![CDATA[Burnham calls summit of Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish first ministers]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-calls-summit-of-welsh-scottish-and-northern-irish-first-ministers/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-calls-summit-of-welsh-scottish-and-northern-irish-first-ministers/<![CDATA[I was told I had no right to be at Eisteddfod, says Reform MS]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/i-was-told-i-had-no-right-to-be-at-eisteddfod-says-reform-ms/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/i-was-told-i-had-no-right-to-be-at-eisteddfod-says-reform-ms/<![CDATA[MP calls for transparency over drone factory]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-calls-for-transparency-over-drone-factory/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-calls-for-transparency-over-drone-factory/<![CDATA[What have Reform achieved in Wakefield in their first three months?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-have-reform-achieved-in-wakefield-in-their-first-three-months/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-have-reform-achieved-in-wakefield-in-their-first-three-months/<![CDATA[Wes Streeting deluged with homophobic hate mail since becoming defence secretary]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/wes-streeting-deluged-with-homophobic-hate-mail-since-becoming-defence-secretary/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/wes-streeting-deluged-with-homophobic-hate-mail-since-becoming-defence-secretary/<![CDATA[Portrait of Ann Widdecombe put up in Parliament for MPs' return]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/portrait-of-ann-widdecombe-put-up-in-parliament-for-mps-return/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/portrait-of-ann-widdecombe-put-up-in-parliament-for-mps-return/<![CDATA[Reviewing Plaid's first 100 days in charge]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reviewing-plaids-first-100-days-in-charge/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reviewing-plaids-first-100-days-in-charge/<![CDATA[Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-proposes-30-tax-rebate-for-hmrc-phone-delays/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-proposes-30-tax-rebate-for-hmrc-phone-delays/<![CDATA[Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/household-energy-bills-to-hit-three-year-high-as-ofgem-announces-4-rise-from-october/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/household-energy-bills-to-hit-three-year-high-as-ofgem-announces-4-rise-from-october/<![CDATA['Ironing board' train seats to get more cushions, transport secretary says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ironing-board-train-seats-to-get-more-cushions-transport-secretary-says/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ironing-board-train-seats-to-get-more-cushions-transport-secretary-says/<![CDATA[What has happened in Plaid Cymru's first 100 days in power?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-has-happened-in-plaid-cymrus-first-100-days-in-power/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-has-happened-in-plaid-cymrus-first-100-days-in-power/<![CDATA[Dad of woman who took her own life says Treasury failed in its duty of care]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/dad-of-woman-who-took-her-own-life-says-treasury-failed-in-its-duty-of-care/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/dad-of-woman-who-took-her-own-life-says-treasury-failed-in-its-duty-of-care/<![CDATA[Council investigates Reform's 'Farage Fest']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/council-investigates-reforms-farage-fest/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/council-investigates-reforms-farage-fest/<![CDATA[Row breaks out over minister's tribute to all A66 crash victims]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/row-breaks-out-over-ministers-tribute-to-all-a66-crash-victims/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/row-breaks-out-over-ministers-tribute-to-all-a66-crash-victims/<![CDATA[More than 70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England over 10 years]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/more-than-70000-social-and-affordable-homes-to-be-built-across-england-over-10-years/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/more-than-70000-social-and-affordable-homes-to-be-built-across-england-over-10-years/<![CDATA[DUP MP Gregory Campbell under investigation for alleged spending breach]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/dup-mp-gregory-campbell-under-investigation-for-alleged-spending-breach/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/dup-mp-gregory-campbell-under-investigation-for-alleged-spending-breach/<![CDATA[Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-refuses-to-rule-out-tax-rises-in-autumn-budget/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-refuses-to-rule-out-tax-rises-in-autumn-budget/<![CDATA[Burnham vows support for Ukraine despite 'outrageous threats' from Russia]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-vows-support-for-ukraine-despite-outrageous-threats-from-russia/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-vows-support-for-ukraine-despite-outrageous-threats-from-russia/<![CDATA[Sharing dangerous driving videos is 'truly reprehensible', PM says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sharing-dangerous-driving-videos-is-truly-reprehensible-pm-says/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sharing-dangerous-driving-videos-is-truly-reprehensible-pm-says/<![CDATA[Scottish National Investment Bank makes 'painful' £138m net loss]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/scottish-national-investment-bank-makes-painful-pound138m-net-loss/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/scottish-national-investment-bank-makes-painful-pound138m-net-loss/<![CDATA[UK missiles offer may help Ukraine - but they are not what Zelensky needs most]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-missiles-offer-may-help-ukraine-but-they-are-not-what-zelensky-needs-most/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-missiles-offer-may-help-ukraine-but-they-are-not-what-zelensky-needs-most/<![CDATA[Reform says it will prioritise British-born workers for social housing]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-says-it-will-prioritise-british-born-workers-for-social-housing/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-says-it-will-prioritise-british-born-workers-for-social-housing/<![CDATA[Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mayors-to-get-powers-to-overrule-local-councils-on-planning-decisions/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mayors-to-get-powers-to-overrule-local-councils-on-planning-decisions/<![CDATA[Restriction zone scheme for offenders to start in October]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/restriction-zone-scheme-for-offenders-to-start-in-october/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/restriction-zone-scheme-for-offenders-to-start-in-october/<![CDATA[From Our Own Correspondent]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/from-our-own-correspondent/Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/from-our-own-correspondent/<![CDATA[Economic adviser O'Neill rules out government job but backs PM's devolution plans]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/economic-adviser-oneill-rules-out-government-job-but-backs-pms-devolution-plans/Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/economic-adviser-oneill-rules-out-government-job-but-backs-pms-devolution-plans/<![CDATA['Quiet, quiet, quiet!' - What triggers Trump to shut down reporters?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/quiet-quiet-quiet-what-triggers-trump-to-shut-down-reporters/Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/quiet-quiet-quiet-what-triggers-trump-to-shut-down-reporters/<![CDATA[Ofcom investigating Sky News over Farage harassment claims]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ofcom-investigating-sky-news-over-farage-harassment-claims/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ofcom-investigating-sky-news-over-farage-harassment-claims/<![CDATA[Solar farm approved despite public objection]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/solar-farm-approved-despite-public-objection/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/solar-farm-approved-despite-public-objection/<![CDATA[Burnham to send high-performing civil servants to mayoral offices]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-to-send-high-performing-civil-servants-to-mayoral-offices/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-to-send-high-performing-civil-servants-to-mayoral-offices/<![CDATA[PM challenged to song battle by health campaigner]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-challenged-to-song-battle-by-health-campaigner/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-challenged-to-song-battle-by-health-campaigner/<![CDATA[UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-borrows-more-than-expected-in-july-as-healey-prepares-for-first-budget/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-borrows-more-than-expected-in-july-as-healey-prepares-for-first-budget/<![CDATA[Starmer donates biography of himself to Downing Street library]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-donates-biography-of-himself-to-downing-street-library/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-donates-biography-of-himself-to-downing-street-library/<![CDATA[Wildfire-hit residents remove Greenpeace mural of Burnham from scorched mountain]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/wildfire-hit-residents-remove-greenpeace-mural-of-burnham-from-scorched-mountain/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/wildfire-hit-residents-remove-greenpeace-mural-of-burnham-from-scorched-mountain/<![CDATA[French becoming more effective in stopping small boat crossings, UK says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/french-becoming-more-effective-in-stopping-small-boat-crossings-uk-says/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/french-becoming-more-effective-in-stopping-small-boat-crossings-uk-says/<![CDATA[London boroughs challenge PM on council tax hikes]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/london-boroughs-challenge-pm-on-council-tax-hikes/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/london-boroughs-challenge-pm-on-council-tax-hikes/<![CDATA[Council with no leader faces government takeover]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/council-with-no-leader-faces-government-takeover/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/council-with-no-leader-faces-government-takeover/<![CDATA[NI saw largest rise in disposable income of any UK region]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ni-saw-largest-rise-in-disposable-income-of-any-uk-region/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ni-saw-largest-rise-in-disposable-income-of-any-uk-region/<![CDATA[The town whose council wants migrants to move in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-town-whose-council-wants-migrants-to-move-in/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-town-whose-council-wants-migrants-to-move-in/<![CDATA[UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-france-germany-italy-and-canada-condemn-israels-west-bank-settlement-project/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-france-germany-italy-and-canada-condemn-israels-west-bank-settlement-project/<![CDATA[Harry and Meghan's return to UK reignites questions over security]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/harry-and-meghans-return-to-uk-reignites-questions-over-security/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/harry-and-meghans-return-to-uk-reignites-questions-over-security/<![CDATA[Burnham announces plans to clean up worst three illegal waste dumps]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-announces-plans-to-clean-up-worst-three-illegal-waste-dumps/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-announces-plans-to-clean-up-worst-three-illegal-waste-dumps/<![CDATA[Reform UK proposes tax rebates for firms to boost apprenticeships]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-uk-proposes-tax-rebates-for-firms-to-boost-apprenticeships/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-uk-proposes-tax-rebates-for-firms-to-boost-apprenticeships/<![CDATA[Trial of facts over ex-mayor's 'bigoted' tweets]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/trial-of-facts-over-ex-mayors-bigoted-tweets/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/trial-of-facts-over-ex-mayors-bigoted-tweets/<![CDATA[Reform's leader in Scotland Malcolm Offord reveals cancer diagnosis]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reforms-leader-in-scotland-malcolm-offord-reveals-cancer-diagnosis/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reforms-leader-in-scotland-malcolm-offord-reveals-cancer-diagnosis/<![CDATA[Meet the men applying for the 'hardest job in British politics']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/meet-the-men-applying-for-the-hardest-job-in-british-politics/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/meet-the-men-applying-for-the-hardest-job-in-british-politics/<![CDATA[Reform suspends councillor ahead of court case]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-suspends-councillor-ahead-of-court-case/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-suspends-councillor-ahead-of-court-case/<![CDATA[Asylum seekers told rape and harassment illegal in UK in new Home Office booklet]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/asylum-seekers-told-rape-and-harassment-illegal-in-uk-in-new-home-office-booklet/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/asylum-seekers-told-rape-and-harassment-illegal-in-uk-in-new-home-office-booklet/<![CDATA[John Swinney defends £45,000 business-class flights to World Cup]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/john-swinney-defends-45000-business-class-flights-to-world-cup/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/john-swinney-defends-45000-business-class-flights-to-world-cup/<![CDATA[Labour leadership: Marra says party must work for stronger Scotland]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-leadership-marra-says-party-must-work-for-stronger-scotland/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-leadership-marra-says-party-must-work-for-stronger-scotland/<![CDATA[Labour leadership: Fagan says indyref calls and Sturgeon era 'over']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-leadership-fagan-says-indyref-calls-and-sturgeon-era-over/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-leadership-fagan-says-indyref-calls-and-sturgeon-era-over/<![CDATA[Greens call for windfall tax on big banks' profits to support small business]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-call-for-windfall-tax-on-big-banks-profits-to-support-small-business/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-call-for-windfall-tax-on-big-banks-profits-to-support-small-business/<![CDATA[Councils turn to AI in attempt to fill £4bn black hole]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/councils-turn-to-ai-in-attempt-to-fill-4bn-black-hole/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/councils-turn-to-ai-in-attempt-to-fill-4bn-black-hole/<![CDATA[Wildfire 'overlooked' as it was in the North - MP]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/wildfire-overlooked-as-it-was-in-the-north-mp/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/wildfire-overlooked-as-it-was-in-the-north-mp/<![CDATA[The dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enough]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-dangers-of-politicians-being-too-online-or-not-online-enough/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-dangers-of-politicians-being-too-online-or-not-online-enough/<![CDATA[People smuggler exposed by BBC investigation arrested and charged]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/people-smuggler-exposed-by-bbc-investigation-arrested-and-charged/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/people-smuggler-exposed-by-bbc-investigation-arrested-and-charged/<![CDATA[Male prisons in England and Wales have fewer than 1,800 spaces]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/male-prisons-in-england-and-wales-have-fewer-than-1800-spaces/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/male-prisons-in-england-and-wales-have-fewer-than-1800-spaces/<![CDATA[New health minister needs 'determination to do difficult things']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-health-minister-needs-determination-to-do-difficult-things/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-health-minister-needs-determination-to-do-difficult-things/<![CDATA[How one man gets new laws passed - again and again]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-one-man-gets-new-laws-passed-again-and-again/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-one-man-gets-new-laws-passed-again-and-again/<![CDATA[Join EU migration pact to tackle small boats, says Ed Davey]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/join-eu-migration-pact-to-tackle-small-boats-says-ed-davey/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/join-eu-migration-pact-to-tackle-small-boats-says-ed-davey/<![CDATA[Could Reform really cut £50bn in welfare?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/could-reform-really-cut-50bn-in-welfare/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/could-reform-really-cut-50bn-in-welfare/<![CDATA[Reform UK benefits ban for foreign nationals would include EU citizens]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-uk-benefits-ban-for-foreign-nationals-would-include-eu-citizens/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-uk-benefits-ban-for-foreign-nationals-would-include-eu-citizens/<![CDATA[Emergency phone alert put domestic abuse victims at risk, campaigners say]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/emergency-phone-alert-put-domestic-abuse-victims-at-risk-campaigners-say/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/emergency-phone-alert-put-domestic-abuse-victims-at-risk-campaigners-say/<![CDATA[Calls for public inquiry into Jason Arday 'witch hunt']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/calls-for-public-inquiry-into-jason-arday-witch-hunt/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/calls-for-public-inquiry-into-jason-arday-witch-hunt/<![CDATA[UK-made drones strike targets inside Russia]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-made-drones-strike-targets-inside-russia/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-made-drones-strike-targets-inside-russia/<![CDATA[I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/i-survived-two-years-as-prime-minister-in-a-hit-new-game-then-my-cabinet-deserted-me/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/i-survived-two-years-as-prime-minister-in-a-hit-new-game-then-my-cabinet-deserted-me/<![CDATA[Who voted for Count Binface and why?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-voted-for-count-binface-and-why/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-voted-for-count-binface-and-why/<![CDATA[Temporary ban on disposable BBQs as military deployed to help battle wildfires]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/temporary-ban-on-disposable-bbqs-as-military-deployed-to-help-battle-wildfires/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/temporary-ban-on-disposable-bbqs-as-military-deployed-to-help-battle-wildfires/<![CDATA[UK diplomats no longer get hardship bonus for being posted to Buenos Aires]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-diplomats-no-longer-get-hardship-bonus-for-being-posted-to-buenos-aires/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-diplomats-no-longer-get-hardship-bonus-for-being-posted-to-buenos-aires/<![CDATA[Where does this unorthodox by-election victory leave Nigel Farage?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/where-does-this-unorthodox-by-election-victory-leave-nigel-farage/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/where-does-this-unorthodox-by-election-victory-leave-nigel-farage/<![CDATA[Chris Mason: Where does this unorthodox by-election victory leave Nigel Farage?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-where-does-this-unorthodox-by-election-victory-leave-nigel-farage/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-where-does-this-unorthodox-by-election-victory-leave-nigel-farage/<![CDATA[Farage faces renewed watchdog probe after Clacton by-election victory]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-faces-renewed-watchdog-probe-after-clacton-by-election-victory/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-faces-renewed-watchdog-probe-after-clacton-by-election-victory/<![CDATA[What do people in Clacton think of Farage's by-election win?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-do-people-in-clacton-think-of-farages-by-election-win/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-do-people-in-clacton-think-of-farages-by-election-win/<![CDATA[Disability campaigners call for Burnham to delay assisted dying bill]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/disability-campaigners-call-for-burnham-to-delay-assisted-dying-bill/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/disability-campaigners-call-for-burnham-to-delay-assisted-dying-bill/<![CDATA[Count Binface gets almost 10,000 votes in Clacton by-election]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/count-binface-gets-almost-10000-votes-in-clacton-by-election/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/count-binface-gets-almost-10000-votes-in-clacton-by-election/<![CDATA[Farage's by-election victory won't stop questions about finances]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farages-by-election-victory-wont-stop-questions-about-finances/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farages-by-election-victory-wont-stop-questions-about-finances/<![CDATA[Has the by-election changed things for Clacton?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/has-the-by-election-changed-things-for-clacton/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/has-the-by-election-changed-things-for-clacton/<![CDATA[Count Binface 'gratified' for being present at declaration]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/count-binface-gratified-for-being-present-at-declaration/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/count-binface-gratified-for-being-present-at-declaration/<![CDATA[Muted response as Nigel Farage declared winner]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/muted-response-as-nigel-farage-declared-winner/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/muted-response-as-nigel-farage-declared-winner/<![CDATA['Welcome to one of the most bizarre by-elections in recent history']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welcome-to-one-of-the-most-bizarre-by-elections-in-recent-history/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welcome-to-one-of-the-most-bizarre-by-elections-in-recent-history/<![CDATA[Watch: Counting under way in Clacton by-election]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/watch-counting-under-way-in-clacton-by-election/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/watch-counting-under-way-in-clacton-by-election/<![CDATA[Reform councillor suspended over social media posts]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-councillor-suspended-over-social-media-posts/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-councillor-suspended-over-social-media-posts/<![CDATA[Children in temporary accommodation hits record high]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/children-in-temporary-accommodation-hits-record-high/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/children-in-temporary-accommodation-hits-record-high/<![CDATA[UK defends seizing shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-defends-seizing-shadow-fleet-tanker-after-putin-threat/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-defends-seizing-shadow-fleet-tanker-after-putin-threat/<![CDATA[Zero hours crackdown could cost firms up to £2.9bn a year]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zero-hours-crackdown-could-cost-firms-up-to-29bn-a-year/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zero-hours-crackdown-could-cost-firms-up-to-29bn-a-year/<![CDATA[UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-economy-grows-but-experts-warn-of-challenging-months-ahead/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-economy-grows-but-experts-warn-of-challenging-months-ahead/<![CDATA[MPs make fireworks plea in 'tinderbox' conditions]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mps-make-fireworks-plea-in-tinderbox-conditions/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mps-make-fireworks-plea-in-tinderbox-conditions/<![CDATA[Scottish Labour leader hopefuls warn against party divisions]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/scottish-labour-leader-hopefuls-warn-against-party-divisions/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/scottish-labour-leader-hopefuls-warn-against-party-divisions/<![CDATA[Burnham urges shops not to sell disposable BBQs over wildfire risks]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-urges-shops-not-to-sell-disposable-bbqs-over-wildfire-risks/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-urges-shops-not-to-sell-disposable-bbqs-over-wildfire-risks/<![CDATA[Green councillor charged with assaults]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/green-councillor-charged-with-assaults/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/green-councillor-charged-with-assaults/<![CDATA[Ann Widdecombe's loved ones gather for her funeral]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ann-widdecombes-loved-ones-gather-for-her-funeral/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ann-widdecombes-loved-ones-gather-for-her-funeral/<![CDATA[Ministers push ahead with housing asylum seekers on ex-military sites]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ministers-push-ahead-with-housing-asylum-seekers-on-ex-military-sites/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ministers-push-ahead-with-housing-asylum-seekers-on-ex-military-sites/<![CDATA[Swinney calls for Burnham rethink on Chinese factory in Highlands]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/swinney-calls-for-burnham-rethink-on-chinese-factory-in-highlands/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/swinney-calls-for-burnham-rethink-on-chinese-factory-in-highlands/<![CDATA[Burnham warned Iran war could hit UK growth next year]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-warned-iran-war-could-hit-uk-growth-next-year/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-warned-iran-war-could-hit-uk-growth-next-year/<![CDATA[Estonia rejects proposals to take prisoners from UK jails]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/estonia-rejects-proposals-to-take-prisoners-from-uk-jails/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/estonia-rejects-proposals-to-take-prisoners-from-uk-jails/<![CDATA[Burnham says disposable BBQ ban under consideration]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-disposable-bbq-ban-under-consideration/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-disposable-bbq-ban-under-consideration/<![CDATA[Early release scheme risks more serious crimes, probation chief warns]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/early-release-scheme-risks-more-serious-crimes-probation-chief-warns/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/early-release-scheme-risks-more-serious-crimes-probation-chief-warns/<![CDATA[Fifty police chiefs call for PM to prevent early release of PC Harper's killers]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fifty-police-chiefs-call-for-pm-to-prevent-early-release-of-pc-harpers-killers/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fifty-police-chiefs-call-for-pm-to-prevent-early-release-of-pc-harpers-killers/<![CDATA[Burnham to chair Cobra meeting on extreme heat as temperatures surge again]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-to-chair-cobra-meeting-on-extreme-heat-as-temperatures-surge-again/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-to-chair-cobra-meeting-on-extreme-heat-as-temperatures-surge-again/<![CDATA[Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/homes-near-pylons-to-get-250-a-year-off-energy-bills-first-sites-revealed/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/homes-near-pylons-to-get-250-a-year-off-energy-bills-first-sites-revealed/<![CDATA[Poorest areas should not house all asylum seekers, says Burnham]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/poorest-areas-should-not-house-all-asylum-seekers-says-burnham/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/poorest-areas-should-not-house-all-asylum-seekers-says-burnham/<![CDATA[PM admits cost of living help is not enough and hints at further support]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-admits-cost-of-living-help-is-not-enough-and-hints-at-further-support/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-admits-cost-of-living-help-is-not-enough-and-hints-at-further-support/<![CDATA[Burnham 'confident' early release of PC Harper's killers can be halted]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-confident-early-release-of-pc-harpers-killers-can-be-halted/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-confident-early-release-of-pc-harpers-killers-can-be-halted/<![CDATA[Man guilty of harassing MP Stella Creasy on Tube train]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/man-guilty-of-harassing-mp-stella-creasy-on-tube-train/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/man-guilty-of-harassing-mp-stella-creasy-on-tube-train/<![CDATA[Burnham faces unpopularity test over prisons dilemma]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-faces-unpopularity-test-over-prisons-dilemma/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-faces-unpopularity-test-over-prisons-dilemma/<![CDATA[Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/councils-to-get-more-powers-to-stop-vape-and-betting-shops-pm-announces/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/councils-to-get-more-powers-to-stop-vape-and-betting-shops-pm-announces/<![CDATA[MSP apologises for hurt caused by rape 'demonisation' comments]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/msp-apologises-for-hurt-caused-by-rape-demonisation-comments/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/msp-apologises-for-hurt-caused-by-rape-demonisation-comments/<![CDATA[Send foreign prisoners abroad to end early releases, says Reform]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/send-foreign-prisoners-abroad-to-end-early-releases-says-reform/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/send-foreign-prisoners-abroad-to-end-early-releases-says-reform/<![CDATA[Record 230 people cross Channel in one small boat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/record-230-people-cross-channel-in-one-small-boat/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/record-230-people-cross-channel-in-one-small-boat/<![CDATA[Risk of patient safety 'bonfire' with Health Bill changes, Lib Dems say]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/risk-of-patient-safety-bonfire-with-health-bill-changes-lib-dems-say/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/risk-of-patient-safety-bonfire-with-health-bill-changes-lib-dems-say/<![CDATA[Ban on 'subscription traps' brought forward by three months]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ban-on-subscription-traps-brought-forward-by-three-months/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ban-on-subscription-traps-brought-forward-by-three-months/<![CDATA[What do Clacton voters want from their next MP?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-do-clacton-voters-want-from-their-next-mp/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-do-clacton-voters-want-from-their-next-mp/<![CDATA[Andy Burnham to embark on cost of living tour through the UK]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-to-embark-on-cost-of-living-tour-through-the-uk/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-to-embark-on-cost-of-living-tour-through-the-uk/<![CDATA[Sturgeon has not spoken to Murrell since he was jailed for embezzling SNP funds]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sturgeon-has-not-spoken-to-murrell-since-he-was-jailed-for-embezzling-snp-funds/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sturgeon-has-not-spoken-to-murrell-since-he-was-jailed-for-embezzling-snp-funds/<![CDATA[Farage and Tice sue NCA over alleged leaks of financial information]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-and-tice-sue-nca-over-alleged-leaks-of-financial-information/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-and-tice-sue-nca-over-alleged-leaks-of-financial-information/<![CDATA[Badenoch pens letter to Clacton ahead of by-election]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-pens-letter-to-clacton-ahead-of-by-election/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-pens-letter-to-clacton-ahead-of-by-election/<![CDATA[Government criticised over plastic spill response]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/government-criticised-over-plastic-spill-response/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/government-criticised-over-plastic-spill-response/<![CDATA[Streeting 'sickened' by sex abuse claims at Army college]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/streeting-sickened-by-sex-abuse-claims-at-army-college/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/streeting-sickened-by-sex-abuse-claims-at-army-college/<![CDATA[Why there's a row about standing up while drinking in central London]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-theres-a-row-about-standing-up-while-drinking-in-central-london/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-theres-a-row-about-standing-up-while-drinking-in-central-london/<![CDATA[Officer who led PC Harper investigation 'appalled' killers could be released early]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/officer-who-led-pc-harper-investigation-appalled-killers-could-be-released-early/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/officer-who-led-pc-harper-investigation-appalled-killers-could-be-released-early/<![CDATA[Prisoner release row proving to be Burnham's first big test as PM]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/prisoner-release-row-proving-to-be-burnhams-first-big-test-as-pm/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/prisoner-release-row-proving-to-be-burnhams-first-big-test-as-pm/<![CDATA[Illegal working arrests double in two years, Home Office says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/illegal-working-arrests-double-in-two-years-home-office-says/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/illegal-working-arrests-double-in-two-years-home-office-says/<![CDATA[Sturgeon's criticisms of Swinney reveal tensions in SNP ranks]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sturgeons-criticisms-of-swinney-reveal-tensions-in-snp-ranks/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sturgeons-criticisms-of-swinney-reveal-tensions-in-snp-ranks/<![CDATA[Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/conservatives-pledge-to-ban-foreign-nationals-from-social-housing/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/conservatives-pledge-to-ban-foreign-nationals-from-social-housing/<![CDATA[North East mayors disagree over income tax revenue]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/north-east-mayors-disagree-over-income-tax-revenue/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/north-east-mayors-disagree-over-income-tax-revenue/<![CDATA[SNP write-off value of Murrell motorhome in party accounts]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/snp-write-off-value-of-murrell-motorhome-in-party-accounts/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/snp-write-off-value-of-murrell-motorhome-in-party-accounts/<![CDATA[Sir Keir Starmer made misleading defence spending claim, watchdog says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sir-keir-starmer-made-misleading-defence-spending-claim-watchdog-says/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sir-keir-starmer-made-misleading-defence-spending-claim-watchdog-says/<![CDATA[Burnham orders review of grooming gang early releases]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-orders-review-of-grooming-gang-early-releases/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-orders-review-of-grooming-gang-early-releases/<![CDATA[Referrals to Prevent anti-terror scheme at record high]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/referrals-to-prevent-anti-terror-scheme-at-record-high/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/referrals-to-prevent-anti-terror-scheme-at-record-high/<![CDATA[All schools in England to get pupil attendance targets, government says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/all-schools-in-england-to-get-pupil-attendance-targets-government-says/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/all-schools-in-england-to-get-pupil-attendance-targets-government-says/<![CDATA[The serial candidates standing against Farage in the Clacton by-election]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-serial-candidates-standing-against-farage-in-the-clacton-by-election/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-serial-candidates-standing-against-farage-in-the-clacton-by-election/<![CDATA[Reform Facebook page accuses Plaid minister of using husband's death for political gain]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-facebook-page-accuses-plaid-minister-of-using-husbands-death-for-political-gain/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-facebook-page-accuses-plaid-minister-of-using-husbands-death-for-political-gain/<![CDATA[New £215,000 council CEO was reality show winner]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-215000-council-ceo-was-reality-show-winner/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-215000-council-ceo-was-reality-show-winner/<![CDATA[Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/car-washes-and-vape-shops-can-still-sponsor-skilled-foreign-workers-despite-visa-changes/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/car-washes-and-vape-shops-can-still-sponsor-skilled-foreign-workers-despite-visa-changes/<![CDATA[Walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/walk-in-mental-health-centres-to-open-in-banks-and-libraries-across-england/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/walk-in-mental-health-centres-to-open-in-banks-and-libraries-across-england/<![CDATA[What will Devon's four new councils mean for you?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-will-devons-four-new-councils-mean-for-you/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-will-devons-four-new-councils-mean-for-you/<![CDATA[Miliband says reopening Strait of Hormuz 'essential' as he meets Rubio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/miliband-says-reopening-strait-of-hormuz-essential-as-he-meets-rubio/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/miliband-says-reopening-strait-of-hormuz-essential-as-he-meets-rubio/<![CDATA[Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-neo-nazi-activist-withdraws-as-tory-election-candidate/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-neo-nazi-activist-withdraws-as-tory-election-candidate/<![CDATA[Student loan repayment rates an 'unsustainable burden', chancellor told]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/student-loan-repayment-rates-an-unsustainable-burden-chancellor-told/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/student-loan-repayment-rates-an-unsustainable-burden-chancellor-told/<![CDATA[Police chief considers joining legal action over PC Harper killers' early release]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-chief-considers-joining-legal-action-over-pc-harper-killers-early-release/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-chief-considers-joining-legal-action-over-pc-harper-killers-early-release/<![CDATA[Burnham failing public over heat threats, says Green leader]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-failing-public-over-heat-threats-says-green-leader/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-failing-public-over-heat-threats-says-green-leader/<![CDATA[Restrict sale of pet flea treatments, government urged]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/restrict-sale-of-pet-flea-treatments-government-urged/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/restrict-sale-of-pet-flea-treatments-government-urged/<![CDATA[Burnham not actively considering Epstein inquiry, No 10 says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-not-actively-considering-epstein-inquiry-no-10-says/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-not-actively-considering-epstein-inquiry-no-10-says/<![CDATA[Prioritise new jobs over green targets to win public contracts, firms told]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/prioritise-new-jobs-over-green-targets-to-win-public-contracts-firms-told/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/prioritise-new-jobs-over-green-targets-to-win-public-contracts-firms-told/<![CDATA[Justice secretary apologises to families affected by early release scheme]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/justice-secretary-apologises-to-families-affected-by-early-release-scheme/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/justice-secretary-apologises-to-families-affected-by-early-release-scheme/<![CDATA[Government to function as normal while Burnham on holiday, No 10 says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/government-to-function-as-normal-while-burnham-on-holiday-no-10-says/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/government-to-function-as-normal-while-burnham-on-holiday-no-10-says/<![CDATA[What could happen to prisoner early release scheme now?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-could-happen-to-prisoner-early-release-scheme-now/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-could-happen-to-prisoner-early-release-scheme-now/<![CDATA[Apple issues new challenge against UK order for access to private user data]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/apple-issues-new-challenge-against-uk-order-for-access-to-private-user-data/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/apple-issues-new-challenge-against-uk-order-for-access-to-private-user-data/<![CDATA[PC Harper's mother 'devastated' his killers set for early release under revised plans]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pc-harpers-mother-devastated-his-killers-set-for-early-release-under-revised-plans/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pc-harpers-mother-devastated-his-killers-set-for-early-release-under-revised-plans/<![CDATA[Welsh national social care service will not arrive before next Senedd election, says minister]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welsh-national-social-care-service-will-not-arrive-before-next-senedd-election-says-minister/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welsh-national-social-care-service-will-not-arrive-before-next-senedd-election-says-minister/<![CDATA[Farage says he discussed return to politics months before general election]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-says-he-discussed-return-to-politics-months-before-general-election/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-says-he-discussed-return-to-politics-months-before-general-election/<![CDATA[France hits out at Reform UK plan to return migrants using Navy]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/france-hits-out-at-reform-uk-plan-to-return-migrants-using-navy/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/france-hits-out-at-reform-uk-plan-to-return-migrants-using-navy/<![CDATA[Conservatives call for greater use of facial recognition from police]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/conservatives-call-for-greater-use-of-facial-recognition-from-police/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/conservatives-call-for-greater-use-of-facial-recognition-from-police/<![CDATA[Reform UK's Richard Tice investigated by parliamentary standards watchdog]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-uks-richard-tice-investigated-by-parliamentary-standards-watchdog/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-uks-richard-tice-investigated-by-parliamentary-standards-watchdog/<![CDATA[Ballot paper for Clacton by-election is longest in British electoral history]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ballot-paper-for-clacton-by-election-is-longest-in-british-electoral-history/Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ballot-paper-for-clacton-by-election-is-longest-in-british-electoral-history/<![CDATA[Mayor says Burnham's new powers will change lives]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mayor-says-burnhams-new-powers-will-change-lives/Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mayor-says-burnhams-new-powers-will-change-lives/<![CDATA[Sir John Curtice: The 'Burnham bounce' is real but it's not massive]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sir-john-curtice-the-burnham-bounce-is-real-but-its-not-massive/Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sir-john-curtice-the-burnham-bounce-is-real-but-its-not-massive/<![CDATA[Stick to spending limits, PM and chancellor tell ministers in joint memo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/stick-to-spending-limits-pm-and-chancellor-tell-ministers-in-joint-memo/Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/stick-to-spending-limits-pm-and-chancellor-tell-ministers-in-joint-memo/<![CDATA[Labour's Bev Craig elected mayor of Greater Manchester, replacing Andy Burnham]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labours-bev-craig-elected-mayor-of-greater-manchester-replacing-andy-burnham/Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labours-bev-craig-elected-mayor-of-greater-manchester-replacing-andy-burnham/<![CDATA[Should Glasgow have its own mayor?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/should-glasgow-have-its-own-mayor/Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/should-glasgow-have-its-own-mayor/<![CDATA[High Court upholds decision to allow Chinese mega embassy]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/high-court-upholds-decision-to-allow-chinese-mega-embassy/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/high-court-upholds-decision-to-allow-chinese-mega-embassy/<![CDATA[Wheels could come off Stormont without reform, says Sinn Féin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/wheels-could-come-off-stormont-without-reform-says-sinn-fin/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/wheels-could-come-off-stormont-without-reform-says-sinn-fin/<![CDATA[Burnham faces criticism over plans for mayors to get share of income tax]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-faces-criticism-over-plans-for-mayors-to-get-share-of-income-tax/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-faces-criticism-over-plans-for-mayors-to-get-share-of-income-tax/<![CDATA[BP puts North Sea business up for sale]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/bp-puts-north-sea-business-up-for-sale/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/bp-puts-north-sea-business-up-for-sale/<![CDATA[Burnham considers reversing plan to scrap some jury trials]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-considers-reversing-plan-to-scrap-some-jury-trials/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-considers-reversing-plan-to-scrap-some-jury-trials/<![CDATA[Council cancels climate emergency declaration]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/council-cancels-climate-emergency-declaration/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/council-cancels-climate-emergency-declaration/<![CDATA[Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-to-give-regional-mayors-share-of-income-tax/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-to-give-regional-mayors-share-of-income-tax/<![CDATA[Infantino 'wrong man' to lead Fifa says Burnham as criticism grows]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/infantino-wrong-man-to-lead-fifa-says-burnham-as-criticism-grows/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/infantino-wrong-man-to-lead-fifa-says-burnham-as-criticism-grows/<![CDATA[Concerns raised over council's £900m debt]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/concerns-raised-over-councils-pound900m-debt/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/concerns-raised-over-councils-pound900m-debt/<![CDATA[Unions to boycott Labour women's conference over trans ban]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/unions-to-boycott-labour-womens-conference-over-trans-ban/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/unions-to-boycott-labour-womens-conference-over-trans-ban/<![CDATA[Welsh holiday home tax rules could be eased after backlash]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welsh-holiday-home-tax-rules-could-be-eased-after-backlash/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welsh-holiday-home-tax-rules-could-be-eased-after-backlash/<![CDATA[MP Diane Abbott readmitted into Labour Party after suspension]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-diane-abbott-readmitted-into-labour-party-after-suspension/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-diane-abbott-readmitted-into-labour-party-after-suspension/<![CDATA[Palestine Action ban to be reviewed by Supreme Court]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/palestine-action-ban-to-be-reviewed-by-supreme-court/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/palestine-action-ban-to-be-reviewed-by-supreme-court/<![CDATA[Virtual interviews don't show bosses your personality, says Burnham]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/virtual-interviews-dont-show-bosses-your-personality-says-burnham/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/virtual-interviews-dont-show-bosses-your-personality-says-burnham/<![CDATA[Greens review social media operation as Polanski row rumbles on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-review-social-media-operation-as-polanski-row-rumbles-on/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-review-social-media-operation-as-polanski-row-rumbles-on/<![CDATA[Bank holds interest rates but says it is ready to raise them if Iran war escalates]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/bank-holds-interest-rates-but-says-it-is-ready-to-raise-them-if-iran-war-escalates/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/bank-holds-interest-rates-but-says-it-is-ready-to-raise-them-if-iran-war-escalates/<![CDATA[Burnham says he told Trump UK will be pragmatic about North Sea oil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-he-told-trump-uk-will-be-pragmatic-about-north-sea-oil/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-he-told-trump-uk-will-be-pragmatic-about-north-sea-oil/<![CDATA[Large rise in offenders sent back to prison, figures reveal]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/large-rise-in-offenders-sent-back-to-prison-figures-reveal/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/large-rise-in-offenders-sent-back-to-prison-figures-reveal/<![CDATA[Jenrick urges Burnham to rule out tax rises to fund social care]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/jenrick-urges-burnham-to-rule-out-tax-rises-to-fund-social-care/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/jenrick-urges-burnham-to-rule-out-tax-rises-to-fund-social-care/<![CDATA[Councillor sanctioned in row over 'sexualisation']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/councillor-sanctioned-in-row-over-sexualisation/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/councillor-sanctioned-in-row-over-sexualisation/<![CDATA[Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-nuclear-sub-investment-will-protect-uk-and-boost-jobs/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-nuclear-sub-investment-will-protect-uk-and-boost-jobs/<![CDATA[Inquiry finds MoD Afghan data breach was foreseeable failure]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/inquiry-finds-mod-afghan-data-breach-was-foreseeable-failure/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/inquiry-finds-mod-afghan-data-breach-was-foreseeable-failure/<![CDATA[Police to take no further action against Polanski over guillotine re-post]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-to-take-no-further-action-against-polanski-over-guillotine-re-post/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-to-take-no-further-action-against-polanski-over-guillotine-re-post/<![CDATA['Every day I'm just winging it': The families hoping for social care reform]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/every-day-im-just-winging-it-the-families-hoping-for-social-care-reform/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/every-day-im-just-winging-it-the-families-hoping-for-social-care-reform/<![CDATA[Burnham doesn't rule out tax rises to fix social care]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-doesnt-rule-out-tax-rises-to-fix-social-care/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-doesnt-rule-out-tax-rises-to-fix-social-care/<![CDATA[Gangland hitman who threw acid at Scottish Conservative leader is freed]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/gangland-hitman-who-threw-acid-at-scottish-conservative-leader-is-freed/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/gangland-hitman-who-threw-acid-at-scottish-conservative-leader-is-freed/<![CDATA[Councillor charged over Nigerian population comment]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/councillor-charged-over-nigerian-population-comment/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/councillor-charged-over-nigerian-population-comment/<![CDATA[Fix palliative care before assisted dying debate, says PM]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fix-palliative-care-before-assisted-dying-debate-says-pm/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fix-palliative-care-before-assisted-dying-debate-says-pm/<![CDATA[Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-wants-to-fix-social-care-what-are-the-options/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-wants-to-fix-social-care-what-are-the-options/<![CDATA[Philp seeks answers over French navy firing drill]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/philp-seeks-answers-over-french-navy-firing-drill/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/philp-seeks-answers-over-french-navy-firing-drill/<![CDATA[Burnham has no scope to increase borrowing, think tank warns]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-has-no-scope-to-increase-borrowing-think-tank-warns/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-has-no-scope-to-increase-borrowing-think-tank-warns/<![CDATA[Schools to offer technical subjects to pupils from age 14 in England, Burnham says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/schools-to-offer-technical-subjects-to-pupils-from-age-14-in-england-burnham-says/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/schools-to-offer-technical-subjects-to-pupils-from-age-14-in-england-burnham-says/<![CDATA[Zack Polanski reported to police over guillotine post]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zack-polanski-reported-to-police-over-guillotine-post/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zack-polanski-reported-to-police-over-guillotine-post/<![CDATA[Uefa and PM criticise Infantino World Cup plan]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uefa-and-pm-criticise-infantino-world-cup-plan/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uefa-and-pm-criticise-infantino-world-cup-plan/<![CDATA[Powell says student loan system at top of in-tray]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/powell-says-student-loan-system-at-top-of-in-tray/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/powell-says-student-loan-system-at-top-of-in-tray/<![CDATA[Fake sex images of MP are 'gross violation', court told]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fake-sex-images-of-mp-are-gross-violation-court-told/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fake-sex-images-of-mp-are-gross-violation-court-told/<![CDATA[Badenoch calls for emergency legislation to stop early release scheme]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-calls-for-emergency-legislation-to-stop-early-release-scheme/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-calls-for-emergency-legislation-to-stop-early-release-scheme/<![CDATA[Burnham appoints Phillipson as Labour Party chair]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-appoints-phillipson-as-labour-party-chair/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 03:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-appoints-phillipson-as-labour-party-chair/<![CDATA[Fit schools, hospitals and new homes with air con, say Lib Dems]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fit-schools-hospitals-and-new-homes-with-air-con-say-lib-dems/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fit-schools-hospitals-and-new-homes-with-air-con-say-lib-dems/<![CDATA[Ex political advisor admits fraud over expense claims]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-political-advisor-admits-fraud-over-expense-claims/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-political-advisor-admits-fraud-over-expense-claims/<![CDATA[Zelensky visit sends clear message of support for Ukraine, Burnham says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zelensky-visit-sends-clear-message-of-support-for-ukraine-burnham-says/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zelensky-visit-sends-clear-message-of-support-for-ukraine-burnham-says/<![CDATA[NHS 'will collapse' without social care reform, PM tells BBC]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/nhs-will-collapse-without-social-care-reform-pm-tells-bbc/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/nhs-will-collapse-without-social-care-reform-pm-tells-bbc/<![CDATA[Zelensky arrives in UK ahead of meeting Burnham]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zelensky-arrives-in-uk-ahead-of-meeting-burnham/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zelensky-arrives-in-uk-ahead-of-meeting-burnham/<![CDATA[UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uks-iconic-jodrell-bank-telescope-faces-axe-in-science-cuts/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uks-iconic-jodrell-bank-telescope-faces-axe-in-science-cuts/<![CDATA[All eyes on Greater Manchester ahead of mayoral election]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/all-eyes-on-greater-manchester-ahead-of-mayoral-election/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/all-eyes-on-greater-manchester-ahead-of-mayoral-election/<![CDATA[My dog Axel 'wouldn't get on' with Larry the cat, says Burnham]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/my-dog-axel-wouldnt-get-on-with-larry-the-cat-says-burnham/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/my-dog-axel-wouldnt-get-on-with-larry-the-cat-says-burnham/<![CDATA[Our exclusive behind-the-scenes access at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/our-exclusive-behind-the-scenes-access-at-no-10-as-andy-burnham-became-pm/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/our-exclusive-behind-the-scenes-access-at-no-10-as-andy-burnham-became-pm/<![CDATA[Laura Kuenssberg: Our exclusive behind-the-scenes access at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/laura-kuenssberg-our-exclusive-behind-the-scenes-access-at-no-10-as-andy-burnham-became-pm/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/laura-kuenssberg-our-exclusive-behind-the-scenes-access-at-no-10-as-andy-burnham-became-pm/<![CDATA[Badenoch says PM must rule out tax rises to fund social care reform]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-says-pm-must-rule-out-tax-rises-to-fund-social-care-reform/Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-says-pm-must-rule-out-tax-rises-to-fund-social-care-reform/<![CDATA[Iran's 'sabre-rattling' should not intimidate UK, Wes Streeting says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/irans-sabre-rattling-should-not-intimidate-uk-wes-streeting-says/Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/irans-sabre-rattling-should-not-intimidate-uk-wes-streeting-says/<![CDATA[Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-he-is-prepared-to-call-out-trump-if-right-for-britain/Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-he-is-prepared-to-call-out-trump-if-right-for-britain/<![CDATA[Andy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interview]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-rules-out-early-election-in-exclusive-bbc-interview/Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-rules-out-early-election-in-exclusive-bbc-interview/<![CDATA[Burnham to address social care, youth unemployment and devolution]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-to-address-social-care-youth-unemployment-and-devolution/Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-to-address-social-care-youth-unemployment-and-devolution/<![CDATA[Laura Kuenssberg goes behind the scenes with Andy Burnham in his first week as PM]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/laura-kuenssberg-goes-behind-the-scenes-with-andy-burnham-in-his-first-week-as-pm/Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/laura-kuenssberg-goes-behind-the-scenes-with-andy-burnham-in-his-first-week-as-pm/<![CDATA[Green-led council 'won't assist immigration raids']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/green-led-council-wont-assist-immigration-raids/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/green-led-council-wont-assist-immigration-raids/<![CDATA[Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/faisal-islam-the-uks-trump-trade-deal-no-longer-looks-world-beating/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/faisal-islam-the-uks-trump-trade-deal-no-longer-looks-world-beating/<![CDATA[Chancellor joins PM on first day working from No 10 North]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chancellor-joins-pm-on-first-day-working-from-no-10-north/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chancellor-joins-pm-on-first-day-working-from-no-10-north/<![CDATA[Andy Burnham's first week pledges - how much do they add up to?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnhams-first-week-pledges-how-much-do-they-add-up-to/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnhams-first-week-pledges-how-much-do-they-add-up-to/<![CDATA[Chris Mason: What his first week in power tells us about Andy Burnham]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-what-his-first-week-in-power-tells-us-about-andy-burnham/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-what-his-first-week-in-power-tells-us-about-andy-burnham/<![CDATA[Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/angela-rayner-rules-out-rent-controls-in-england/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/angela-rayner-rules-out-rent-controls-in-england/<![CDATA[UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE boss]]> Dr Charles Woodburn]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-complacent-about-war-threat-warns-bae-boss/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-complacent-about-war-threat-warns-bae-boss/<![CDATA[Burnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs 'a first step']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-20-business-rates-cut-for-english-pubs-a-first-step/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-20-business-rates-cut-for-english-pubs-a-first-step/<![CDATA[Burnham pauses early prison release scheme]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-pauses-early-prison-release-scheme/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-pauses-early-prison-release-scheme/<![CDATA[Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/gary-lineker-among-millionaires-asking-andy-burnham-to-tax-them-more/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/gary-lineker-among-millionaires-asking-andy-burnham-to-tax-them-more/<![CDATA[Burnham on how he will fund business rates cut]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-on-how-he-will-fund-business-rates-cut/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-on-how-he-will-fund-business-rates-cut/<![CDATA[Senior ministers and aides set to work from No 10 North]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/senior-ministers-and-aides-set-to-work-from-no-10-north/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/senior-ministers-and-aides-set-to-work-from-no-10-north/<![CDATA[Burnham acting like he's still a mayor, says Badenoch]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-acting-like-hes-still-a-mayor-says-badenoch/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-acting-like-hes-still-a-mayor-says-badenoch/<![CDATA[Rayner says she will not be repaying severance cash after making cabinet return]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rayner-says-she-will-not-be-repaying-severance-cash-after-making-cabinet-return/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rayner-says-she-will-not-be-repaying-severance-cash-after-making-cabinet-return/<![CDATA[Rayner rules out repaying severance cash after making cabinet return]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rayner-rules-out-repaying-severance-cash-after-making-cabinet-return/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rayner-rules-out-repaying-severance-cash-after-making-cabinet-return/<![CDATA[PC Harper's mum on possible early release of killers]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pc-harpers-mum-on-possible-early-release-of-killers/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pc-harpers-mum-on-possible-early-release-of-killers/<![CDATA[Inquiry into Farage poster row at anti-racism show]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/inquiry-into-farage-poster-row-at-anti-racism-show/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/inquiry-into-farage-poster-row-at-anti-racism-show/<![CDATA[Shapps blocked from standing again for the Conservatives]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/shapps-blocked-from-standing-again-for-the-conservatives/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/shapps-blocked-from-standing-again-for-the-conservatives/<![CDATA[PC Harper's killers 'should be kept in prison', says Badenoch]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pc-harpers-killers-should-be-kept-in-prison-says-badenoch/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pc-harpers-killers-should-be-kept-in-prison-says-badenoch/<![CDATA[Andy Burnham's plan to collaborate with social media creators]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnhams-plan-to-collaborate-with-social-media-creators/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnhams-plan-to-collaborate-with-social-media-creators/<![CDATA[Sarwar to become minister in Burnham's government]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sarwar-to-become-minister-in-burnhams-government/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sarwar-to-become-minister-in-burnhams-government/<![CDATA[Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar 'delighted' to accept trade minister job]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/scottish-labour-leader-anas-sarwar-delighted-to-accept-trade-minister-job/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/scottish-labour-leader-anas-sarwar-delighted-to-accept-trade-minister-job/<![CDATA[Ann Widdecombe public memorial to be held later this year, family says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ann-widdecombe-public-memorial-to-be-held-later-this-year-family-says/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ann-widdecombe-public-memorial-to-be-held-later-this-year-family-says/<![CDATA[Former defence minister Al Carns turns down ministerial offer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/former-defence-minister-al-carns-turns-down-ministerial-offer/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/former-defence-minister-al-carns-turns-down-ministerial-offer/<![CDATA[Natalie Fleet leaves 'triggering' safeguarding minister role]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/natalie-fleet-leaves-triggering-safeguarding-minister-role/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/natalie-fleet-leaves-triggering-safeguarding-minister-role/<![CDATA[Burnham rebukes ministers after prisoner releases joke]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-rebukes-ministers-after-prisoner-releases-joke/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-rebukes-ministers-after-prisoner-releases-joke/<![CDATA[Defence must cut waste and maximise value for money, says Streeting]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/defence-must-cut-waste-and-maximise-value-for-money-says-streeting/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/defence-must-cut-waste-and-maximise-value-for-money-says-streeting/<![CDATA[Bus travellers respond to fare reduction]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/bus-travellers-respond-to-fare-reduction/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/bus-travellers-respond-to-fare-reduction/<![CDATA[Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/most-bus-fares-in-england-to-be-capped-at-2-from-january/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/most-bus-fares-in-england-to-be-capped-at-2-from-january/<![CDATA[No immediate change to income tax allowance, says Burnham]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/no-immediate-change-to-income-tax-allowance-says-burnham/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/no-immediate-change-to-income-tax-allowance-says-burnham/<![CDATA[Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham's government]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/scottish-labour-leader-anas-sarwar-set-to-become-a-minister-in-burnhams-government/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/scottish-labour-leader-anas-sarwar-set-to-become-a-minister-in-burnhams-government/<![CDATA[Chris Mason: Sarwar ministerial role sees promotion of another Starmer critic]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-sarwar-ministerial-role-sees-promotion-of-another-starmer-critic/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-sarwar-ministerial-role-sees-promotion-of-another-starmer-critic/<![CDATA[Boost youth jobs by cutting employers' national insurance, MPs urge]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/boost-youth-jobs-by-cutting-employers-national-insurance-mps-urge/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/boost-youth-jobs-by-cutting-employers-national-insurance-mps-urge/<![CDATA[Burnham tells cabinet to tackle living costs at first meeting]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-tells-cabinet-to-tackle-living-costs-at-first-meeting/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-tells-cabinet-to-tackle-living-costs-at-first-meeting/<![CDATA[Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham's first 24 hours as PM]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sackings-cabinet-surprises-and-policies-burnhams-first-24-hours-as-pm/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sackings-cabinet-surprises-and-policies-burnhams-first-24-hours-as-pm/<![CDATA[Angela Rayner: Cabinet comeback for one of Labour's biggest names]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/angela-rayner-cabinet-comeback-for-one-of-labours-biggest-names/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/angela-rayner-cabinet-comeback-for-one-of-labours-biggest-names/<![CDATA[Ann Widdecombe was hit on head 21 times with hammer, prosecutors say]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ann-widdecombe-was-hit-on-head-21-times-with-hammer-prosecutors-say/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ann-widdecombe-was-hit-on-head-21-times-with-hammer-prosecutors-say/<![CDATA[Farage calls for general election: 'Burnham has no mandate']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-calls-for-general-election-burnham-has-no-mandate/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-calls-for-general-election-burnham-has-no-mandate/<![CDATA[Ann Widdecombe was hit on head repeatedly with hammer, prosecutors say]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ann-widdecombe-was-hit-on-head-repeatedly-with-hammer-prosecutors-say/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ann-widdecombe-was-hit-on-head-repeatedly-with-hammer-prosecutors-say/<![CDATA[Who is the UK's new chancellor?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-the-uks-new-chancellor/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-the-uks-new-chancellor/<![CDATA[Whitehall officials offered move to No 10 North in Manchester]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/whitehall-officials-offered-move-to-no-10-north-in-manchester/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/whitehall-officials-offered-move-to-no-10-north-in-manchester/<![CDATA[Burnham VAT cut 'already fallen apart' - Badenoch]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-vat-cut-already-fallen-apart-badenoch/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-vat-cut-already-fallen-apart-badenoch/<![CDATA[Burnham thanks ministers for joining cabinet]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-thanks-ministers-for-joining-cabinet/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-thanks-ministers-for-joining-cabinet/<![CDATA[Applause as Burnham arrives for first cabinet meeting as PM]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/applause-as-burnham-arrives-for-first-cabinet-meeting-as-pm/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/applause-as-burnham-arrives-for-first-cabinet-meeting-as-pm/<![CDATA[UK borrows less than expected in June but public finances remain a challenge]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-borrows-less-than-expected-in-june-but-public-finances-remain-a-challenge/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-borrows-less-than-expected-in-june-but-public-finances-remain-a-challenge/<![CDATA[Former Labour leader's 'delight' as son becomes new Welsh secretary]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/former-labour-leaders-delight-as-son-becomes-new-welsh-secretary-2/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/former-labour-leaders-delight-as-son-becomes-new-welsh-secretary-2/<![CDATA[Former Labour leader's "delight" as son becomes new Welsh secretary]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/former-labour-leaders-delight-as-son-becomes-new-welsh-secretary/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/former-labour-leaders-delight-as-son-becomes-new-welsh-secretary/<![CDATA[Sir Chris Bryant appointed new NI secretary]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sir-chris-bryant-appointed-new-ni-secretary/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sir-chris-bryant-appointed-new-ni-secretary/<![CDATA[Angela Rayner: Labour's working-class warrior bounces back]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/angela-rayner-labours-working-class-warrior-bounces-back/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/angela-rayner-labours-working-class-warrior-bounces-back/<![CDATA[Key moments on day Andy Burnham became prime minister]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/key-moments-on-day-andy-burnham-became-prime-minister/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/key-moments-on-day-andy-burnham-became-prime-minister/<![CDATA[VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/vat-to-be-cut-from-household-electricity-bills-in-october/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/vat-to-be-cut-from-household-electricity-bills-in-october/<![CDATA[Cause of Ann Widdecombe's death not yet established, inquest hears]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/cause-of-ann-widdecombes-death-not-yet-established-inquest-hears/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/cause-of-ann-widdecombes-death-not-yet-established-inquest-hears/<![CDATA[AI minister role boosted but tech department axed in Burnham shake-up]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ai-minister-role-boosted-but-tech-department-axed-in-burnham-shake-up/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ai-minister-role-boosted-but-tech-department-axed-in-burnham-shake-up/<![CDATA[Starmer ally takes swipe at Burnham's first big policy]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-ally-takes-swipe-at-burnhams-first-big-policy/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-ally-takes-swipe-at-burnhams-first-big-policy/<![CDATA[Who's in Andy Burnham's cabinet?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/whos-in-andy-burnhams-cabinet/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/whos-in-andy-burnhams-cabinet/<![CDATA[Chris Mason: New chancellor faces tough spending choices]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-new-chancellor-faces-tough-spending-choices/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-new-chancellor-faces-tough-spending-choices/<![CDATA[Will Burnham's cut to electricity VAT help households?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/will-burnhams-cut-to-electricity-vat-help-households/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/will-burnhams-cut-to-electricity-vat-help-households/<![CDATA[Burnham pledges to 'bring back hope' as he makes Healey chancellor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-pledges-to-bring-back-hope-as-he-makes-healey-chancellor/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-pledges-to-bring-back-hope-as-he-makes-healey-chancellor/<![CDATA[Burnham has big ideas - but what will they cost?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-has-big-ideas-but-what-will-they-cost/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-has-big-ideas-but-what-will-they-cost/<![CDATA[Louise Haigh: Labour power broker behind Burnham's rise]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/louise-haigh-labour-power-broker-behind-burnhams-rise/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/louise-haigh-labour-power-broker-behind-burnhams-rise/<![CDATA[Key takeaways as Andy Burnham becomes PM]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/key-takeaways-as-andy-burnham-becomes-pm/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/key-takeaways-as-andy-burnham-becomes-pm/<![CDATA[Foreign secretary job is honour of my life, says Ed Miliband]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/foreign-secretary-job-is-honour-of-my-life-says-ed-miliband/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/foreign-secretary-job-is-honour-of-my-life-says-ed-miliband/<![CDATA[Who is new chancellor John Healey? Labour veteran who quit as defence secretary]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-new-chancellor-john-healey-labour-veteran-who-quit-as-defence-secretary/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-new-chancellor-john-healey-labour-veteran-who-quit-as-defence-secretary/<![CDATA[Analysis: Burnham's policy choices reveal what kind of PM he wants to be]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/analysis-burnhams-policy-choices-reveal-what-kind-of-pm-he-wants-to-be/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/analysis-burnhams-policy-choices-reveal-what-kind-of-pm-he-wants-to-be/<![CDATA[Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping in first speech as prime minister]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-pledges-to-end-rough-sleeping-in-first-speech-as-prime-minister/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-pledges-to-end-rough-sleeping-in-first-speech-as-prime-minister/<![CDATA[Prisons minister Lord Timpson quits government]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/prisons-minister-lord-timpson-quits-government/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/prisons-minister-lord-timpson-quits-government/<![CDATA[Jobs, borrowing and taxes: Andy Burnham's economic challenges]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/jobs-borrowing-and-taxes-andy-burnhams-economic-challenges/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/jobs-borrowing-and-taxes-andy-burnhams-economic-challenges/<![CDATA[Chris Mason: Burnham is fifth PM in four years - now he'll try to buck the trend]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-burnham-is-fifth-pm-in-four-years-now-hell-try-to-buck-the-trend/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-burnham-is-fifth-pm-in-four-years-now-hell-try-to-buck-the-trend/<![CDATA[Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/thames-water-lenders-preparing-legal-challenge-in-event-of-burnham-nationalisation/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/thames-water-lenders-preparing-legal-challenge-in-event-of-burnham-nationalisation/<![CDATA[Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/is-burnham-promising-a-new-dawn-for-north-sea-oil-and-gas/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/is-burnham-promising-a-new-dawn-for-north-sea-oil-and-gas/<![CDATA[Burnham will be bolder but stick to Labour manifesto, deputy leader says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-will-be-bolder-but-stick-to-labour-manifesto-deputy-leader-says/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-will-be-bolder-but-stick-to-labour-manifesto-deputy-leader-says/<![CDATA[Chinese firm seeks compensation over British Steel nationalisation]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chinese-firm-seeks-compensation-over-british-steel-nationalisation/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chinese-firm-seeks-compensation-over-british-steel-nationalisation/<![CDATA[Digital ID plan to be scrapped in Burnham's first major policy pledge]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/digital-id-plan-to-be-scrapped-in-burnhams-first-major-policy-pledge/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/digital-id-plan-to-be-scrapped-in-burnhams-first-major-policy-pledge/<![CDATA[Can Burnham's casual style survive contact with No 10?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/can-burnhams-casual-style-survive-contact-with-no-10/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/can-burnhams-casual-style-survive-contact-with-no-10/<![CDATA[Burnham is 'people pleaser' with 'airy fairy' plans, says Kemi Badenoch]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-is-people-pleaser-with-airy-fairy-plans-says-kemi-badenoch/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-is-people-pleaser-with-airy-fairy-plans-says-kemi-badenoch/<![CDATA[Ruthless plotter? Flip-flopper? Dad dancer? Insiders reveal the real Andy Burnham]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ruthless-plotter-flip-flopper-dad-dancer-insiders-reveal-the-real-andy-burnham/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ruthless-plotter-flip-flopper-dad-dancer-insiders-reveal-the-real-andy-burnham/<![CDATA[Ruthless plotter or dad dancer? Insiders reveal the real Andy Burnham]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ruthless-plotter-or-dad-dancer-insiders-reveal-the-real-andy-burnham/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ruthless-plotter-or-dad-dancer-insiders-reveal-the-real-andy-burnham/<![CDATA[Burnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-to-announce-plans-for-new-north-sea-oil-and-gas-drilling/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-to-announce-plans-for-new-north-sea-oil-and-gas-drilling/<![CDATA[Lib Dems urge FA and Uefa to withdraw from Fifa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lib-dems-urge-fa-and-uefa-to-withdraw-from-fifa/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lib-dems-urge-fa-and-uefa-to-withdraw-from-fifa/<![CDATA[Clacton by-election attracts 34 candidates]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/clacton-by-election-attracts-34-candidates/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/clacton-by-election-attracts-34-candidates/<![CDATA[Labour pins hopes on Burnham reboot as he plans policy blitz]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-pins-hopes-on-burnham-reboot-as-he-plans-policy-blitz/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-pins-hopes-on-burnham-reboot-as-he-plans-policy-blitz/<![CDATA[Burnham says he is 'finalising' cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-he-is-finalising-cabinet-ahead-of-becoming-pm-on-monday/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-he-is-finalising-cabinet-ahead-of-becoming-pm-on-monday/<![CDATA[MPs from the West reflect on Keir Starmer's legacy as PM]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mps-from-the-west-reflect-on-keir-starmers-legacy-as-pm/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mps-from-the-west-reflect-on-keir-starmers-legacy-as-pm/<![CDATA[MP found not guilty of sexually assaulting women]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-found-not-guilty-of-sexually-assaulting-women/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-found-not-guilty-of-sexually-assaulting-women/<![CDATA[Chris Mason: The Labour Party is smiling again]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-the-labour-party-is-smiling-again/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-the-labour-party-is-smiling-again/<![CDATA['Barmy' council shake-up could be challenged]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/barmy-council-shake-up-could-be-challenged/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/barmy-council-shake-up-could-be-challenged/<![CDATA[Burnham says he is still 'finalising' cabinet]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-he-is-still-finalising-cabinet/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-he-is-still-finalising-cabinet/<![CDATA[First Reform UK police commissioner elected]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/first-reform-uk-police-commissioner-elected/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/first-reform-uk-police-commissioner-elected/<![CDATA[A very quick guide to Andy Burnham]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/a-very-quick-guide-to-andy-burnham/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/a-very-quick-guide-to-andy-burnham/<![CDATA[Burnham promises huge change - but leaves questions about plan to deliver it]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-promises-huge-change-but-leaves-questions-about-plan-to-deliver-it/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-promises-huge-change-but-leaves-questions-about-plan-to-deliver-it/<![CDATA[Andy Burnham is Labour leader: What is he promising?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-is-labour-leader-what-is-he-promising/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-is-labour-leader-what-is-he-promising/<![CDATA['I have a plan,' Labour's new leader says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/i-have-a-plan-labours-new-leader-says/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/i-have-a-plan-labours-new-leader-says/<![CDATA[Police investigate death threat against Reform politician and his family]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-investigate-death-threat-against-reform-politician-and-his-family/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-investigate-death-threat-against-reform-politician-and-his-family/<![CDATA[Greens leader renews call for extra security after Ann Widdecombe death]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-leader-renews-call-for-extra-security-after-ann-widdecombe-death/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-leader-renews-call-for-extra-security-after-ann-widdecombe-death/<![CDATA[Who is the frontrunner to be the UK's next chancellor?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-the-frontrunner-to-be-the-uks-next-chancellor/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-the-frontrunner-to-be-the-uks-next-chancellor/<![CDATA[Five headaches Andy Burnham will have to deal with as PM]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/five-headaches-andy-burnham-will-have-to-deal-with-as-pm/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/five-headaches-andy-burnham-will-have-to-deal-with-as-pm/<![CDATA[Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnhams-manchesterism-got-him-to-no-10-but-will-it-work-for-the-uk/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnhams-manchesterism-got-him-to-no-10-but-will-it-work-for-the-uk/<![CDATA[MP calls for Widdecombe memorial in Parliament]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-calls-for-widdecombe-memorial-in-parliament/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-calls-for-widdecombe-memorial-in-parliament/<![CDATA[Pakistan resisting UK attempts to deport grooming gang leader]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pakistan-resisting-uk-attempts-to-deport-grooming-gang-leader/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pakistan-resisting-uk-attempts-to-deport-grooming-gang-leader/<![CDATA[UK says Falkland Islands 'definitely ours' after Argentina banner]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-says-falkland-islands-definitely-ours-after-argentina-banner/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-says-falkland-islands-definitely-ours-after-argentina-banner/<![CDATA[Starmer pledges 'unwavering support' for Ukraine on final visit as PM]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-pledges-unwavering-support-for-ukraine-on-final-visit-as-pm/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-pledges-unwavering-support-for-ukraine-on-final-visit-as-pm/<![CDATA[Burnham planning summer tour of UK in early weeks as PM]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-planning-summer-tour-of-uk-in-early-weeks-as-pm/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-planning-summer-tour-of-uk-in-early-weeks-as-pm/<![CDATA[Sadiq Khan among 26 new peers to enter the Lords]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sadiq-khan-among-26-new-peers-to-enter-the-lords/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sadiq-khan-among-26-new-peers-to-enter-the-lords/<![CDATA[New councils to be created in 14 areas of England]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-councils-to-be-created-in-14-areas-of-england/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-councils-to-be-created-in-14-areas-of-england/<![CDATA[Couples free to marry at the beach or the pub under new plans]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/couples-free-to-marry-at-the-beach-or-the-pub-under-new-plans/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/couples-free-to-marry-at-the-beach-or-the-pub-under-new-plans/<![CDATA[British Steel taken into public ownership to protect 'vital' UK supply]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/british-steel-taken-into-public-ownership-to-protect-vital-uk-supply/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/british-steel-taken-into-public-ownership-to-protect-vital-uk-supply/<![CDATA[UK economy returns to growth in May]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-economy-returns-to-growth-in-may/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-economy-returns-to-growth-in-may/<![CDATA[Can Andy Burnham solve the housing crisis?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/can-andy-burnham-solve-the-housing-crisis/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/can-andy-burnham-solve-the-housing-crisis/<![CDATA[Starmer says it's the 'end of my political journey' at his final Prime Minister's Questions]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-says-its-the-end-of-my-political-journey-at-his-final-prime-ministers-questions/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-says-its-the-end-of-my-political-journey-at-his-final-prime-ministers-questions/<![CDATA[Mocking regional accents is last form of acceptable discrimination, says MP]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mocking-regional-accents-is-last-form-of-acceptable-discrimination-says-mp/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mocking-regional-accents-is-last-form-of-acceptable-discrimination-says-mp/<![CDATA[Burnham does not rule out wealth tax]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-does-not-rule-out-wealth-tax/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-does-not-rule-out-wealth-tax/<![CDATA[Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-faces-crucial-choice-for-chancellor-as-battle-for-no-11-continues/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-faces-crucial-choice-for-chancellor-as-battle-for-no-11-continues/<![CDATA[Man arrested over social media post threatening to shoot Farage]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/man-arrested-over-social-media-post-threatening-to-shoot-farage/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/man-arrested-over-social-media-post-threatening-to-shoot-farage/<![CDATA[Report finds secrecy impacted handling of nuclear test veterans' records]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/report-finds-secrecy-impacted-handling-of-nuclear-test-veterans-records/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/report-finds-secrecy-impacted-handling-of-nuclear-test-veterans-records/<![CDATA[Cash-strapped Thames Water poses big test for Burnham]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/cash-strapped-thames-water-poses-big-test-for-burnham/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/cash-strapped-thames-water-poses-big-test-for-burnham/<![CDATA[Midnight social media curfew proposed for older UK teens]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/midnight-social-media-curfew-proposed-for-older-uk-teens/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/midnight-social-media-curfew-proposed-for-older-uk-teens/<![CDATA[Review of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/review-of-mp-security-needed-after-widdecombe-death-burnham-says/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/review-of-mp-security-needed-after-widdecombe-death-burnham-says/<![CDATA[Starmer and Burnham hail Hillsborough Law as MPs give approval]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-and-burnham-hail-hillsborough-law-as-mps-give-approval/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-and-burnham-hail-hillsborough-law-as-mps-give-approval/<![CDATA[Starmer becomes first UK PM to receive top French honour]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-becomes-first-uk-pm-to-receive-top-french-honour/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-becomes-first-uk-pm-to-receive-top-french-honour/<![CDATA[Public to be told how to prepare for cyber-attack and weather emergencies]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/public-to-be-told-how-to-prepare-for-cyber-attack-and-weather-emergencies/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/public-to-be-told-how-to-prepare-for-cyber-attack-and-weather-emergencies/<![CDATA[Change voting system before next election, Davey urges Burnham]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/change-voting-system-before-next-election-davey-urges-burnham/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/change-voting-system-before-next-election-davey-urges-burnham/<![CDATA[Row after Tory bid to make Burnham face MPs before autumn fails]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/row-after-tory-bid-to-make-burnham-face-mps-before-autumn-fails/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/row-after-tory-bid-to-make-burnham-face-mps-before-autumn-fails/<![CDATA[MP was 'bit of a pest', sexual assault trial hears]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-was-bit-of-a-pest-sexual-assault-trial-hears/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-was-bit-of-a-pest-sexual-assault-trial-hears/<![CDATA[The candidates standing in Clacton by-election]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-candidates-standing-in-clacton-by-election/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-candidates-standing-in-clacton-by-election/<![CDATA[Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe's death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-investigation-into-widdecombes-death-rekindles-debate-over-how-to-protect-politicians/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-investigation-into-widdecombes-death-rekindles-debate-over-how-to-protect-politicians/<![CDATA[Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-cements-labour-leadership-with-backing-of-349-mps/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-cements-labour-leadership-with-backing-of-349-mps/<![CDATA[Mahmood says law will be changed to help deport grooming gang leader]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mahmood-says-law-will-be-changed-to-help-deport-grooming-gang-leader/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mahmood-says-law-will-be-changed-to-help-deport-grooming-gang-leader/<![CDATA[UK bans support for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-bans-support-for-irans-islamic-revolutionary-guard-corps/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-bans-support-for-irans-islamic-revolutionary-guard-corps/<![CDATA[Former top official Robbins takes legal action over sacking]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/former-top-official-robbins-takes-legal-action-over-sacking/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/former-top-official-robbins-takes-legal-action-over-sacking/<![CDATA[Burnham set for No 10: BBC correspondents on what Trump, Putin and others will make of him]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-set-for-no-10-bbc-correspondents-on-what-trump-putin-and-others-will-make-of-him/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-set-for-no-10-bbc-correspondents-on-what-trump-putin-and-others-will-make-of-him/<![CDATA[Burnham will deal with living costs in short term, key adviser says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-will-deal-with-living-costs-in-short-term-key-adviser-says/Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-will-deal-with-living-costs-in-short-term-key-adviser-says/<![CDATA[Ann Widdecombe murder probe: What we know so far]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ann-widdecombe-murder-probe-what-we-know-so-far/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ann-widdecombe-murder-probe-what-we-know-so-far/<![CDATA[Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reeves-tells-bbc-burnham-needs-worked-through-plan-to-govern-from-the-start/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reeves-tells-bbc-burnham-needs-worked-through-plan-to-govern-from-the-start/<![CDATA[A bin, two foxes and a reality TV star: The candidates fighting Clacton]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/a-bin-two-foxes-and-a-reality-tv-star-the-candidates-fighting-clacton/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/a-bin-two-foxes-and-a-reality-tv-star-the-candidates-fighting-clacton/<![CDATA[Ann Widdecombe's 'extraordinary' 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minister]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnhams-path-to-becoming-prime-minister/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnhams-path-to-becoming-prime-minister/<![CDATA[Starmer got Labour off to bad start on Gaza, Lammy says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-got-labour-off-to-bad-start-on-gaza-lammy-says/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-got-labour-off-to-bad-start-on-gaza-lammy-says/<![CDATA[Who is Andy Burnham? 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after finance row]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-farage-attempts-to-seize-back-the-agenda-after-finance-row/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-farage-attempts-to-seize-back-the-agenda-after-finance-row/<![CDATA[Farage resigns as MP and vows to fight by-election amid finances row]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-resigns-as-mp-and-vows-to-fight-by-election-amid-finances-row/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-resigns-as-mp-and-vows-to-fight-by-election-amid-finances-row/<![CDATA[Police inquiry into Yes Scotland campaign's 'missing £1.5m' claim]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-inquiry-into-yes-scotland-campaigns-missing-pound15m-claim/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-inquiry-into-yes-scotland-campaigns-missing-pound15m-claim/<![CDATA[Why has Farage resigned and 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in row over Mexico-England kick-off time]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-intervened-in-row-over-mexico-england-kick-off-time/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-intervened-in-row-over-mexico-england-kick-off-time/<![CDATA[Tributes to veteran MP and minister Sir George Howarth]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tributes-to-veteran-mp-and-minister-sir-george-howarth/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tributes-to-veteran-mp-and-minister-sir-george-howarth/<![CDATA[Treasury sees defence as a drain not a driver for growth, says Healey]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/treasury-sees-defence-as-a-drain-not-a-driver-for-growth-says-healey/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/treasury-sees-defence-as-a-drain-not-a-driver-for-growth-says-healey/<![CDATA[Grooming gang leader 'could still be deported']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/grooming-gang-leader-could-still-be-deported/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/grooming-gang-leader-could-still-be-deported/<![CDATA[Burnham provided 'error-filled' article about devolution, says WalesOnline]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-provided-error-filled-article-about-devolution-says-walesonline/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-provided-error-filled-article-about-devolution-says-walesonline/<![CDATA[Chris Mason: Accusations around Farage leave him looking vulnerable to his rivals]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-accusations-around-farage-leave-him-looking-vulnerable-to-his-rivals/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-accusations-around-farage-leave-him-looking-vulnerable-to-his-rivals/<![CDATA[Nigel Farage denies wrongdoing over unclaimed benefits]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/nigel-farage-denies-wrongdoing-over-unclaimed-benefits/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/nigel-farage-denies-wrongdoing-over-unclaimed-benefits/<![CDATA[UK fighter jets intercept Russian plane over Norwegian Sea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-fighter-jets-intercept-russian-plane-over-norwegian-sea/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-fighter-jets-intercept-russian-plane-over-norwegian-sea/<![CDATA[Overseas voters moving to UK could face £100,000 donations cap for year]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/overseas-voters-moving-to-uk-could-face-100000-donations-cap-for-year/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/overseas-voters-moving-to-uk-could-face-100000-donations-cap-for-year/<![CDATA[Police leadership needs fundamental overhaul, review finds]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-leadership-needs-fundamental-overhaul-review-finds/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-leadership-needs-fundamental-overhaul-review-finds/<![CDATA[Polanski says he will pay any council tax owed linked to houseboat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/polanski-says-he-will-pay-any-council-tax-owed-linked-to-houseboat/Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/polanski-says-he-will-pay-any-council-tax-owed-linked-to-houseboat/<![CDATA[Police leadership needs 'ethical reset', Lord Blunkett tells BBC]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-leadership-needs-ethical-reset-lord-blunkett-tells-bbc/Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-leadership-needs-ethical-reset-lord-blunkett-tells-bbc/<![CDATA[The massive scramble behind the scenes before the new PM arrives]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-massive-scramble-behind-the-scenes-before-the-new-pm-arrives/Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-massive-scramble-behind-the-scenes-before-the-new-pm-arrives/<![CDATA[Starmer tells of 'intensely personal' decision to quit and warns Burnham in first interview since resigning]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-tells-of-intensely-personal-decision-to-quit-and-warns-burnham-in-first-interview-since-resigning/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-tells-of-intensely-personal-decision-to-quit-and-warns-burnham-in-first-interview-since-resigning/<![CDATA[Starmer says decision to step down 'intensely personal']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-says-decision-to-step-down-intensely-personal/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-says-decision-to-step-down-intensely-personal/<![CDATA[Police criticise timing of decision on pubs staying open for England match]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-criticise-timing-of-decision-on-pubs-staying-open-for-england-match/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-criticise-timing-of-decision-on-pubs-staying-open-for-england-match/<![CDATA[Burnham rules out calling early election as PM]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-rules-out-calling-early-election-as-pm/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-rules-out-calling-early-election-as-pm/<![CDATA[Labour MPs seek cap on political donations]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-mps-seek-cap-on-political-donations/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-mps-seek-cap-on-political-donations/<![CDATA[MP disappointed by Starmer response on hospital]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-disappointed-by-starmer-response-on-hospital/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-disappointed-by-starmer-response-on-hospital/<![CDATA[UK in talks with Pakistan about deporting grooming gang leader]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-in-talks-with-pakistan-about-deporting-grooming-gang-leader/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-in-talks-with-pakistan-about-deporting-grooming-gang-leader/<![CDATA[Burnham says there is some room for movement on tax]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-there-is-some-room-for-movement-on-tax/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-there-is-some-room-for-movement-on-tax/<![CDATA[Culture secretary quits X in protest at 'misinformation']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/culture-secretary-quits-x-in-protest-at-misinformation/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/culture-secretary-quits-x-in-protest-at-misinformation/<![CDATA[Labour general secretary to stand down after party conference]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-general-secretary-to-stand-down-after-party-conference/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-general-secretary-to-stand-down-after-party-conference/<![CDATA[I was 'slam dunk' for SNP leadership until revealing gay marriage views - Forbes]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/i-was-slam-dunk-for-snp-leadership-until-revealing-gay-marriage-views-forbes/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/i-was-slam-dunk-for-snp-leadership-until-revealing-gay-marriage-views-forbes/<![CDATA[RAF Barnham asylum plan meets local resistance]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/raf-barnham-asylum-plan-meets-local-resistance/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/raf-barnham-asylum-plan-meets-local-resistance/<![CDATA[Burnham meets trade union leaders ahead of expected premiership]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-meets-trade-union-leaders-ahead-of-expected-premiership/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-meets-trade-union-leaders-ahead-of-expected-premiership/<![CDATA[Politician's call for training courses for rabbit owners labelled 'hare-brained']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/politicians-call-for-training-courses-for-rabbit-owners-labelled-hare-brained/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/politicians-call-for-training-courses-for-rabbit-owners-labelled-hare-brained/<![CDATA[Home Secretary admits failures led to Southport attack]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/home-secretary-admits-failures-led-to-southport-attack/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/home-secretary-admits-failures-led-to-southport-attack/<![CDATA[Labour failed to prepare for power, admits PM's former top aide]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-failed-to-prepare-for-power-admits-pms-former-top-aide/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-failed-to-prepare-for-power-admits-pms-former-top-aide/<![CDATA[President Trump joked about 'fat foxes' during first call with Starmer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/president-trump-joked-about-fat-foxes-during-first-call-with-starmer/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/president-trump-joked-about-fat-foxes-during-first-call-with-starmer/<![CDATA[Forced adoptions 'a stain on our history' says Starmer as he gives formal apology]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/forced-adoptions-a-stain-on-our-history-says-starmer-as-he-gives-formal-apology/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/forced-adoptions-a-stain-on-our-history-says-starmer-as-he-gives-formal-apology/<![CDATA[Rayner offers support to Burnham's 'vision' to devolve power to communities]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rayner-offers-support-to-burnhams-vision-to-devolve-power-to-communities/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rayner-offers-support-to-burnhams-vision-to-devolve-power-to-communities/<![CDATA[Majority of Senedd defends Nation of Sanctuary as Reform call for Welsh policy to be scrapped]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/majority-of-senedd-defends-nation-of-sanctuary-as-reform-call-for-welsh-policy-to-be-scrapped/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/majority-of-senedd-defends-nation-of-sanctuary-as-reform-call-for-welsh-policy-to-be-scrapped/<![CDATA[Badenoch accuses Starmer of leaving defence spending 'mess' for Burnham]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-accuses-starmer-of-leaving-defence-spending-mess-for-burnham/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-accuses-starmer-of-leaving-defence-spending-mess-for-burnham/<![CDATA[CPS considering charges against MP after rape arrest]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/cps-considering-charges-against-mp-after-rape-arrest/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/cps-considering-charges-against-mp-after-rape-arrest/<![CDATA[Welsh budget could be cut by up to £30m for defence spending, Plaid ministers claim]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welsh-budget-could-be-cut-by-up-to-30m-for-defence-spending-plaid-ministers-claim/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welsh-budget-could-be-cut-by-up-to-30m-for-defence-spending-plaid-ministers-claim/<![CDATA[Is Andy Burnham facing a £5bn defence 'black hole'?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/is-andy-burnham-facing-a-pound5bn-defence-black-hole/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/is-andy-burnham-facing-a-pound5bn-defence-black-hole/<![CDATA[Defence plan is '£5bn short', Badenoch says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/defence-plan-is-pound5bn-short-badenoch-says/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/defence-plan-is-pound5bn-short-badenoch-says/<![CDATA[Badenoch presses Starmer on defence spending]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-presses-starmer-on-defence-spending/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-presses-starmer-on-defence-spending/<![CDATA[Starmer leaves No 10 as he heads to PMQs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-leaves-no-10-as-he-heads-to-pmqs/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-leaves-no-10-as-he-heads-to-pmqs/<![CDATA[Chris Mason: Starmer's defence plan leaves crunching trade‑offs for Burnham to confront]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-starmers-defence-plan-leaves-crunching-trade8209offs-for-burnham-to-confront/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-starmers-defence-plan-leaves-crunching-trade8209offs-for-burnham-to-confront/<![CDATA[Will Starmer's plan for defence help UK hit Nato's spending target?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/will-starmers-plan-for-defence-help-uk-hit-natos-spending-target/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/will-starmers-plan-for-defence-help-uk-hit-natos-spending-target/<![CDATA[Starmer trims budgets to fund extra £15bn for defence]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-trims-budgets-to-fund-extra-15bn-for-defence/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-trims-budgets-to-fund-extra-15bn-for-defence/<![CDATA[Why Starmer's defence plan leaves next PM with £4.7bn headache]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-starmers-defence-plan-leaves-next-pm-with-pound47bn-headache/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-starmers-defence-plan-leaves-next-pm-with-pound47bn-headache/<![CDATA[Half of government should be female, Labour women tell Burnham]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/half-of-government-should-be-female-labour-women-tell-burnham/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/half-of-government-should-be-female-labour-women-tell-burnham/<![CDATA[Refugees would be told to repay around £10,000 under new asylum bill]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/refugees-would-be-told-to-repay-around-10000-under-new-asylum-bill/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/refugees-would-be-told-to-repay-around-10000-under-new-asylum-bill/<![CDATA[Welsh budget facing cuts because of Starmer defence plans, says first minister]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welsh-budget-facing-cuts-because-of-starmer-defence-plans-says-first-minister/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welsh-budget-facing-cuts-because-of-starmer-defence-plans-says-first-minister/<![CDATA[Frank Gardner: Key points from government's defence spending plan]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/frank-gardner-key-points-from-governments-defence-spending-plan/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/frank-gardner-key-points-from-governments-defence-spending-plan/<![CDATA[Farage declares earning £270,000 for promoting gold bullion]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-declares-earning-270000-for-promoting-gold-bullion/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-declares-earning-270000-for-promoting-gold-bullion/<![CDATA[Lib Dem MP pushes defence secretary on funding]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lib-dem-mp-pushes-defence-secretary-on-funding/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lib-dem-mp-pushes-defence-secretary-on-funding/<![CDATA[Mayor angry as East Midlands road upgrades shelved]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mayor-angry-as-east-midlands-road-upgrades-shelved/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mayor-angry-as-east-midlands-road-upgrades-shelved/<![CDATA[Burnham plans to work some days in Manchester as PM]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-plans-to-work-some-days-in-manchester-as-pm/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-plans-to-work-some-days-in-manchester-as-pm/<![CDATA[Hull MP backs Andy Burnham to become PM]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/hull-mp-backs-andy-burnham-to-become-pm/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/hull-mp-backs-andy-burnham-to-become-pm/<![CDATA[How soon could Andy Burnham become PM?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-soon-could-andy-burnham-become-pm/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-soon-could-andy-burnham-become-pm/<![CDATA[Government promises to act on maternity care failings which 'shame our society']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/government-promises-to-act-on-maternity-care-failings-which-shame-our-society/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/government-promises-to-act-on-maternity-care-failings-which-shame-our-society/<![CDATA[Chris Mason: More cash for defence, but is it enough?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-more-cash-for-defence-but-is-it-enough/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-more-cash-for-defence-but-is-it-enough/<![CDATA['We must do what it takes to meet this new world head on']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/we-must-do-what-it-takes-to-meet-this-new-world-head-on/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/we-must-do-what-it-takes-to-meet-this-new-world-head-on/<![CDATA['We will bolster Nato', says UK defence secretary]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/we-will-bolster-nato-says-uk-defence-secretary/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/we-will-bolster-nato-says-uk-defence-secretary/<![CDATA[Burnham revels on public stage but has little time to hammer ideas into shape]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-revels-on-public-stage-but-has-little-time-to-hammer-ideas-into-shape/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-revels-on-public-stage-but-has-little-time-to-hammer-ideas-into-shape/<![CDATA[Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/will-andy-burnhams-devolution-plan-raise-economic-growth/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/will-andy-burnhams-devolution-plan-raise-economic-growth/<![CDATA[New 'No 10 North' plan will rebalance power in Britain, Burnham promises]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-no-10-north-plan-will-rebalance-power-in-britain-burnham-promises/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-no-10-north-plan-will-rebalance-power-in-britain-burnham-promises/<![CDATA[Resident doctors in England accept pay deal and end strikes]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/resident-doctors-in-england-accept-pay-deal-and-end-strikes/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/resident-doctors-in-england-accept-pay-deal-and-end-strikes/<![CDATA[Ex-MP Craig Williams pleads guilty over general election betting offence]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-mp-craig-williams-pleads-guilty-over-general-election-betting-offence/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-mp-craig-williams-pleads-guilty-over-general-election-betting-offence/<![CDATA[Burnham's 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnhams-manchesterism-could-change-the-uk-but-is-not-yet-a-full-economic-plan/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnhams-manchesterism-could-change-the-uk-but-is-not-yet-a-full-economic-plan/<![CDATA[Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham offers a blueprint for his premiership]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/henry-zeffman-andy-burnham-offers-a-blueprint-for-his-premiership/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/henry-zeffman-andy-burnham-offers-a-blueprint-for-his-premiership/<![CDATA[White working-class children failed by education system, says inquiry]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/white-working-class-children-failed-by-education-system-says-inquiry/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/white-working-class-children-failed-by-education-system-says-inquiry/<![CDATA[The people and places that helped Andy Burnham find self-belief]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-people-and-places-that-helped-andy-burnham-find-self-belief/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-people-and-places-that-helped-andy-burnham-find-self-belief/<![CDATA[Cleverly says he would not have used Badenoch's Gestapo jibe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/cleverly-says-he-would-not-have-used-badenochs-gestapo-jibe/Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/cleverly-says-he-would-not-have-used-badenochs-gestapo-jibe/<![CDATA[Senior Labour figures say party is united behind Andy Burnham]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/senior-labour-figures-say-party-is-united-behind-andy-burnham/Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/senior-labour-figures-say-party-is-united-behind-andy-burnham/<![CDATA[Ex-minister not ruling out leadership bid yet]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-minister-not-ruling-out-leadership-bid-yet/Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-minister-not-ruling-out-leadership-bid-yet/<![CDATA[Lib Dems face call for inquiry into deselection of election candidate]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lib-dems-face-call-for-inquiry-into-deselection-of-election-candidate/Sun, 28 Jun 2026 01:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lib-dems-face-call-for-inquiry-into-deselection-of-election-candidate/<![CDATA[Burnham will need a Moscow test as well as Makerfield test, says ex-military chief]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-will-need-a-moscow-test-as-well-as-makerfield-test-says-ex-military-chief/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-will-need-a-moscow-test-as-well-as-makerfield-test-says-ex-military-chief/<![CDATA[King urges MSPs to help build a 'fair and prosperous society']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/king-urges-msps-to-help-build-a-fair-and-prosperous-society/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/king-urges-msps-to-help-build-a-fair-and-prosperous-society/<![CDATA[Mahmood announces new refugee sponsorship route into UK]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mahmood-announces-new-refugee-sponsorship-route-into-uk/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mahmood-announces-new-refugee-sponsorship-route-into-uk/<![CDATA[Conservatives offer tax incentive as part of 50,000 reservist pledge]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/conservatives-offer-tax-incentive-as-part-of-50000-reservist-pledge/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/conservatives-offer-tax-incentive-as-part-of-50000-reservist-pledge/<![CDATA[Starmer rebuffs Home Secretary's request to sack immigration minister]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-rebuffs-home-secretarys-request-to-sack-immigration-minister/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-rebuffs-home-secretarys-request-to-sack-immigration-minister/<![CDATA[David Miliband says he is optimistic about potential Burnham government]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/david-miliband-says-he-is-optimistic-about-potential-burnham-government/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/david-miliband-says-he-is-optimistic-about-potential-burnham-government/<![CDATA[Green Party returns inadmissible donation from Polanski]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/green-party-returns-inadmissible-donation-from-polanski/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/green-party-returns-inadmissible-donation-from-polanski/<![CDATA[Home Office plan to use more military bases to house asylum seekers]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/home-office-plan-to-use-more-military-bases-to-house-asylum-seekers/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/home-office-plan-to-use-more-military-bases-to-house-asylum-seekers/<![CDATA[Chris Mason: The anatomy of the prime minister's downfall]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-the-anatomy-of-the-prime-ministers-downfall/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-the-anatomy-of-the-prime-ministers-downfall/<![CDATA[Burnham could be leader in weeks under Labour timetable]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-could-be-leader-in-weeks-under-labour-timetable/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-could-be-leader-in-weeks-under-labour-timetable/<![CDATA[Reeves urges Burnham to 'stick to what I'm doing' on economy]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reeves-urges-burnham-to-stick-to-what-im-doing-on-economy/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reeves-urges-burnham-to-stick-to-what-im-doing-on-economy/<![CDATA[Education secretary says she'll turn Tory leader's insult into a T-shirt]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/education-secretary-says-shell-turn-tory-leaders-insult-into-a-t-shirt/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/education-secretary-says-shell-turn-tory-leaders-insult-into-a-t-shirt/<![CDATA[Trump describes Burnham as the 'mayor of a town' and 'extremely liberal']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/trump-describes-burnham-as-the-mayor-of-a-town-and-extremely-liberal/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/trump-describes-burnham-as-the-mayor-of-a-town-and-extremely-liberal/<![CDATA[Inverness barracks asylum seeker plan dropped, says MP]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/inverness-barracks-asylum-seeker-plan-dropped-says-mp/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/inverness-barracks-asylum-seeker-plan-dropped-says-mp/<![CDATA[Burnham rules out reform of Wales funding system]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-rules-out-reform-of-wales-funding-system/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-rules-out-reform-of-wales-funding-system/<![CDATA[PM's former aide Sue Gray says she 'fears for Stormont']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pms-former-aide-sue-gray-says-she-fears-for-stormont/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pms-former-aide-sue-gray-says-she-fears-for-stormont/<![CDATA[MP cleared of breaching expenses rules]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-cleared-of-breaching-expenses-rules/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-cleared-of-breaching-expenses-rules/<![CDATA[MP says town is shared housing 'wild west']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-says-town-is-shared-housing-wild-west/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-says-town-is-shared-housing-wild-west/<![CDATA[Number of children getting special educational needs support hits another record high]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/number-of-children-getting-special-educational-needs-support-hits-another-record-high/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/number-of-children-getting-special-educational-needs-support-hits-another-record-high/<![CDATA[Jail time and unlimited fines planned under conversion practices ban]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/jail-time-and-unlimited-fines-planned-under-conversion-practices-ban/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/jail-time-and-unlimited-fines-planned-under-conversion-practices-ban/<![CDATA[Price cuts on family summer days out come into force]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/price-cuts-on-family-summer-days-out-come-into-force/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/price-cuts-on-family-summer-days-out-come-into-force/<![CDATA[Trump describes Burnham as 'the mayor of a town' and 'extremely liberal']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/trump-describes-burnham-as-the-mayor-of-a-town-and-extremely-liberal-2/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/trump-describes-burnham-as-the-mayor-of-a-town-and-extremely-liberal-2/<![CDATA[New SNP MP vows to 'serve the people' after Commons oath row]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-snp-mp-vows-to-serve-the-people-after-commons-oath-row/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-snp-mp-vows-to-serve-the-people-after-commons-oath-row/<![CDATA[What are Andy Burnham's potential policies for No 10?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-are-andy-burnhams-potential-policies-for-no-10/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-are-andy-burnhams-potential-policies-for-no-10/<![CDATA[Who is Andy Burnham's wife, Marie-France van Heel?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-andy-burnhams-wife-marie-france-van-heel/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-andy-burnhams-wife-marie-france-van-heel/<![CDATA[Commons tale of lion, nurse and bottle of champagne]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/commons-tale-of-lion-nurse-and-bottle-of-champagne/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/commons-tale-of-lion-nurse-and-bottle-of-champagne/<![CDATA[Health Secretary James Murray backs Burnham as PM]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/health-secretary-james-murray-backs-burnham-as-pm/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/health-secretary-james-murray-backs-burnham-as-pm/<![CDATA['Was the political heat too hot?': Starmer leaves No 10 ahead of PMQs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/was-the-political-heat-too-hot-starmer-leaves-no-10-ahead-of-pmqs/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/was-the-political-heat-too-hot-starmer-leaves-no-10-ahead-of-pmqs/<![CDATA[Burnham on course to be PM, but what would his No 10 operation look like?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-on-course-to-be-pm-but-what-would-his-no-10-operation-look-like/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-on-course-to-be-pm-but-what-would-his-no-10-operation-look-like/<![CDATA[Burnham's people: MPs and advisers in line for a job if he gains power]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnhams-people-mps-and-advisers-in-line-for-a-job-if-he-gains-power/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnhams-people-mps-and-advisers-in-line-for-a-job-if-he-gains-power/<![CDATA[Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-likely-to-replace-reeves-if-he-becomes-pm/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-likely-to-replace-reeves-if-he-becomes-pm/<![CDATA[Ten years on, Brexit's economic impact is becoming clearer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ten-years-on-brexits-economic-impact-is-becoming-clearer/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ten-years-on-brexits-economic-impact-is-becoming-clearer/<![CDATA[The economic challenges facing the next prime minister]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-economic-challenges-facing-the-next-prime-minister/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-economic-challenges-facing-the-next-prime-minister/<![CDATA[Campaigners consider appeal after Gatwick bids fail]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/campaigners-consider-appeal-after-gatwick-bids-fail/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/campaigners-consider-appeal-after-gatwick-bids-fail/<![CDATA[PM to push ahead with controversial defence plan despite resignation]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-to-push-ahead-with-controversial-defence-plan-despite-resignation/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-to-push-ahead-with-controversial-defence-plan-despite-resignation/<![CDATA['Hillsborough Law could be Starmer's legacy']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/hillsborough-law-could-be-starmers-legacy/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/hillsborough-law-could-be-starmers-legacy/<![CDATA[Labour announces Manchester council boss as metro mayor candidate]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-announces-manchester-council-boss-as-metro-mayor-candidate/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-announces-manchester-council-boss-as-metro-mayor-candidate/<![CDATA[Donaldson's downfall shakes NI's battle-hardened political landscape]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/donaldsons-downfall-shakes-nis-battle-hardened-political-landscape/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/donaldsons-downfall-shakes-nis-battle-hardened-political-landscape/<![CDATA[Starmer holds talks with Burnham as he seeks 'orderly' transition]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-holds-talks-with-burnham-as-he-seeks-orderly-transition/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-holds-talks-with-burnham-as-he-seeks-orderly-transition/<![CDATA[Ministers support Burnham as Labour MPs split over possible contest for leadership]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ministers-support-burnham-as-labour-mps-split-over-possible-contest-for-leadership/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ministers-support-burnham-as-labour-mps-split-over-possible-contest-for-leadership/<![CDATA[Farage quizzed over £5m gift from billionaire donor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-quizzed-over-5m-gift-from-billionaire-donor/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-quizzed-over-5m-gift-from-billionaire-donor/<![CDATA[Farage says £5m gift spending details 'not public's business']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-says-pound5m-gift-spending-details-not-publics-business/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-says-pound5m-gift-spending-details-not-publics-business/<![CDATA[Peter Murrell jailed for more than five years for embezzling SNP funds]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/peter-murrell-jailed-for-more-than-five-years-for-embezzling-snp-funds/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/peter-murrell-jailed-for-more-than-five-years-for-embezzling-snp-funds/<![CDATA[Who could be the UK's next chancellor?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-could-be-the-uks-next-chancellor/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-could-be-the-uks-next-chancellor/<![CDATA[What do Weston-super-Mare's residents make of Brexit a decade on?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-do-weston-super-mares-residents-make-of-brexit-a-decade-on/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-do-weston-super-mares-residents-make-of-brexit-a-decade-on/<![CDATA[Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-questions-multiply-for-the-man-tipped-to-replace-starmer/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-questions-multiply-for-the-man-tipped-to-replace-starmer/<![CDATA[Do people have faith in prime ministers?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/do-people-have-faith-in-prime-ministers/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/do-people-have-faith-in-prime-ministers/<![CDATA[Analysis: Everything points to Burnham becoming PM within weeks]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/analysis-everything-points-to-burnham-becoming-pm-within-weeks/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/analysis-everything-points-to-burnham-becoming-pm-within-weeks/<![CDATA[Donaldson trial in 60 seconds]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/donaldson-trial-in-60-seconds/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/donaldson-trial-in-60-seconds/<![CDATA[Sir Keir Starmer's premiership in six charts]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sir-keir-starmers-premiership-in-six-charts/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sir-keir-starmers-premiership-in-six-charts/<![CDATA[Why did Keir Starmer resign and what could happen next?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-did-keir-starmer-resign-and-what-could-happen-next/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-did-keir-starmer-resign-and-what-could-happen-next/<![CDATA[Second Reform councillor quits party]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/second-reform-councillor-quits-party/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/second-reform-councillor-quits-party/<![CDATA[Burnham's people: MPs and advisers who could be in line for a job if he gains power]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnhams-people-mps-and-advisers-who-could-be-in-line-for-a-job-if-he-gains-power/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnhams-people-mps-and-advisers-who-could-be-in-line-for-a-job-if-he-gains-power/<![CDATA[A decade on from Brexit, the new PM has big calls to make on Europe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/a-decade-on-from-brexit-the-new-pm-has-big-calls-to-make-on-europe/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/a-decade-on-from-brexit-the-new-pm-has-big-calls-to-make-on-europe/<![CDATA[Energy bills, defence and social care: What are Burnham's potential policies?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/energy-bills-defence-and-social-care-what-are-burnhams-potential-policies/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/energy-bills-defence-and-social-care-what-are-burnhams-potential-policies/<![CDATA[Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor who wants to lead the country]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-andy-burnham-ex-manchester-mayor-who-wants-to-lead-the-country/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-andy-burnham-ex-manchester-mayor-who-wants-to-lead-the-country/<![CDATA[Welsh first minister wants 'new relationship' with Westminster after Starmer quits]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welsh-first-minister-wants-new-relationship-with-westminster-after-starmer-quits/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welsh-first-minister-wants-new-relationship-with-westminster-after-starmer-quits/<![CDATA[Sarwar 'proud' of work with Starmer despite resignation call]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sarwar-proud-of-work-with-starmer-despite-resignation-call/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sarwar-proud-of-work-with-starmer-despite-resignation-call/<![CDATA[British PM resignations over the last decade]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/british-pm-resignations-over-the-last-decade/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/british-pm-resignations-over-the-last-decade/<![CDATA[Keir Starmer - then and now]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/keir-starmer-then-and-now/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/keir-starmer-then-and-now/<![CDATA[Sir Keir Starmer: Top lawyer whose 'Mr Rules' approach failed to connect with the public]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sir-keir-starmer-top-lawyer-whose-mr-rules-approach-failed-to-connect-with-the-public/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sir-keir-starmer-top-lawyer-whose-mr-rules-approach-failed-to-connect-with-the-public/<![CDATA[Sturgeon and Gove to team up for reality TV 'wargame']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sturgeon-and-gove-to-team-up-for-reality-tv-wargame/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sturgeon-and-gove-to-team-up-for-reality-tv-wargame/<![CDATA[Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation speech in full]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/prime-minister-keir-starmers-resignation-speech-in-full/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/prime-minister-keir-starmers-resignation-speech-in-full/<![CDATA[PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-under-pressure-from-labour-mps-and-ministers-to-set-timetable-for-exit/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-under-pressure-from-labour-mps-and-ministers-to-set-timetable-for-exit/<![CDATA[Why candidates dress up to run in major UK elections]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-candidates-dress-up-to-run-in-major-uk-elections/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-candidates-dress-up-to-run-in-major-uk-elections/<![CDATA[UK's top data and AI regulator quits after 'inappropriate' humour]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uks-top-data-and-ai-regulator-quits-after-inappropriate-humour/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uks-top-data-and-ai-regulator-quits-after-inappropriate-humour/<![CDATA[Burnham 'hard act to follow' for new mayor - locals]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-hard-act-to-follow-for-new-mayor-locals/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-hard-act-to-follow-for-new-mayor-locals/<![CDATA[Tories win seats from Reform at Essex by-elections]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-win-seats-from-reform-at-essex-by-elections/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-win-seats-from-reform-at-essex-by-elections/<![CDATA[Burnham says Labour has final chance to change after Makerfield by-election win]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-labour-has-final-chance-to-change-after-makerfield-by-election-win/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-labour-has-final-chance-to-change-after-makerfield-by-election-win/<![CDATA[Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham's Makerfield win?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/henry-zeffman-what-does-keir-starmer-do-next-after-andy-burnhams-makerfield-win/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/henry-zeffman-what-does-keir-starmer-do-next-after-andy-burnhams-makerfield-win/<![CDATA[The key figures in Andy Burnham's inner circle]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-key-figures-in-andy-burnhams-inner-circle/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-key-figures-in-andy-burnhams-inner-circle/<![CDATA[Energy bills, business rates and HS2: What are Burnham's potential policies?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/energy-bills-business-rates-and-hs2-what-are-burnhams-potential-policies/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/energy-bills-business-rates-and-hs2-what-are-burnhams-potential-policies/<![CDATA[Historic by-election win sends message to Labour and SNP - Badenoch]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/historic-by-election-win-sends-message-to-labour-and-snp-badenoch/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/historic-by-election-win-sends-message-to-labour-and-snp-badenoch/<![CDATA[Two men jailed over Starmer-linked arson attacks]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/two-men-jailed-over-starmer-linked-arson-attacks/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/two-men-jailed-over-starmer-linked-arson-attacks/<![CDATA[MP arrested on suspicion of assault and coercion]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-arrested-on-suspicion-of-assault-and-coercion/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-arrested-on-suspicion-of-assault-and-coercion/<![CDATA[Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-blames-makerfield-defeat-on-anti-starmer-votes/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-blames-makerfield-defeat-on-anti-starmer-votes/<![CDATA[Badenoch on Tory Aberdeen South by-election win]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-on-tory-aberdeen-south-by-election-win/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-on-tory-aberdeen-south-by-election-win/<![CDATA[Tories pick themselves up off the floor with unexpected Scottish by-election win]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-pick-themselves-up-off-the-floor-with-unexpected-scottish-by-election-win/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-pick-themselves-up-off-the-floor-with-unexpected-scottish-by-election-win/<![CDATA[How does a Labour leadership contest work?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-does-a-labour-leadership-contest-work/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-does-a-labour-leadership-contest-work/<![CDATA[I will stand if there's a leadership contest - 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Returning MP who wants to be prime minister]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-andy-burnham-returning-mp-who-wants-to-be-prime-minister/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-andy-burnham-returning-mp-who-wants-to-be-prime-minister/<![CDATA[Andy Burnham's win means change at the top for Greater Manchester]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnhams-win-means-change-at-the-top-for-greater-manchester/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnhams-win-means-change-at-the-top-for-greater-manchester/<![CDATA[Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win against Reform represents remarkable personal success]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sir-john-curtice-burnhams-win-against-reform-represents-remarkable-personal-success/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:46:00 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2026 17:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/jury-in-sir-jeffrey-donaldson-sex-abuse-trial-to-continue-deliberations-on-friday/<![CDATA[Heathrow's 'critical' expansion blueprint released]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/heathrows-critical-expansion-blueprint-released/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/heathrows-critical-expansion-blueprint-released/<![CDATA[Promised June meeting between first minister and Starmer not taking place]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/promised-june-meeting-between-first-minister-and-starmer-not-taking-place/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/promised-june-meeting-between-first-minister-and-starmer-not-taking-place/<![CDATA[Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/interest-rates-held-as-bank-warns-of-impact-of-high-energy-prices/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/interest-rates-held-as-bank-warns-of-impact-of-high-energy-prices/<![CDATA[Zack Polanski cleared over houseboat tax row]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zack-polanski-cleared-over-houseboat-tax-row/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zack-polanski-cleared-over-houseboat-tax-row/<![CDATA[Number of job vacancies hits five year-low]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/number-of-job-vacancies-hits-five-year-low/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/number-of-job-vacancies-hits-five-year-low/<![CDATA['Scared to go to work': Shop assistant tells of customer abuse]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/scared-to-go-to-work-shop-assistant-tells-of-customer-abuse/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/scared-to-go-to-work-shop-assistant-tells-of-customer-abuse/<![CDATA[Walkout in Senedd as Reform politician accused of racism sparks second row]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/walkout-in-senedd-as-reform-politician-accused-of-racism-sparks-second-row/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/walkout-in-senedd-as-reform-politician-accused-of-racism-sparks-second-row/<![CDATA[Streeting suggests he would be prepared to trigger leadership contest as early as next week]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/streeting-suggests-he-would-be-prepared-to-trigger-leadership-contest-as-early-as-next-week/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/streeting-suggests-he-would-be-prepared-to-trigger-leadership-contest-as-early-as-next-week/<![CDATA[PM warns Burnham against immediate leadership challenge if he wins by-election]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-warns-burnham-against-immediate-leadership-challenge-if-he-wins-by-election/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-warns-burnham-against-immediate-leadership-challenge-if-he-wins-by-election/<![CDATA['It was surreal': British couple describe having warning shots fired near them by Russian warship]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/it-was-surreal-british-couple-describe-having-warning-shots-fired-near-them-by-russian-warship/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/it-was-surreal-british-couple-describe-having-warning-shots-fired-near-them-by-russian-warship/<![CDATA[Starmer: Leadership challenges are 'wrong']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-leadership-challenges-are-wrong/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-leadership-challenges-are-wrong/<![CDATA[Troubles bill risks helping IRA goals, says ex-minister Carns]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/troubles-bill-risks-helping-ira-goals-says-ex-minister-carns/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/troubles-bill-risks-helping-ira-goals-says-ex-minister-carns/<![CDATA[UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-forces-face-operational-cuts-without-more-cash-defence-chief-warns/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-forces-face-operational-cuts-without-more-cash-defence-chief-warns/<![CDATA[UK will play full part in reopening Strait of Hormuz, Starmer says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-will-play-full-part-in-reopening-strait-of-hormuz-starmer-says/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-will-play-full-part-in-reopening-strait-of-hormuz-starmer-says/<![CDATA[Row over potential cull of Dartmoor hill ponies]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/row-over-potential-cull-of-dartmoor-hill-ponies/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/row-over-potential-cull-of-dartmoor-hill-ponies/<![CDATA[Labour activist admits vote rigging offence]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-activist-admits-vote-rigging-offence/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-activist-admits-vote-rigging-offence/<![CDATA[Watch: Defence spending plans fall well short, says Healey]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/watch-defence-spending-plans-fall-well-short-says-healey/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/watch-defence-spending-plans-fall-well-short-says-healey/<![CDATA[Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/thames-water-moves-step-closer-to-nationalisation-after-government-objects-to-rescue-deal/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/thames-water-moves-step-closer-to-nationalisation-after-government-objects-to-rescue-deal/<![CDATA[Starmer pleased 'justice has been done' after arson attacks]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-pleased-justice-has-been-done-after-arson-attacks/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-pleased-justice-has-been-done-after-arson-attacks/<![CDATA[Sister of Jo Cox urges 'common ground' 10 years after her murder]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sister-of-jo-cox-urges-common-ground-10-years-after-her-murder/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sister-of-jo-cox-urges-common-ground-10-years-after-her-murder/<![CDATA[Labour risks handing power to Reform without drastic change, says union leader]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-risks-handing-power-to-reform-without-drastic-change-says-union-leader/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-risks-handing-power-to-reform-without-drastic-change-says-union-leader/<![CDATA[Polls open on Thursday for the Makerfield by-election]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/polls-open-on-thursday-for-the-makerfield-by-election/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/polls-open-on-thursday-for-the-makerfield-by-election/<![CDATA[Under-16s will be banned from social media from early 2027]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/under-16s-will-be-banned-from-social-media-from-early-2027/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/under-16s-will-be-banned-from-social-media-from-early-2027/<![CDATA[Reform pledges new tax on hiring foreign workers]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-pledges-new-tax-on-hiring-foreign-workers/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-pledges-new-tax-on-hiring-foreign-workers/<![CDATA[Social media ban 'a defining moment for our children']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/social-media-ban-a-defining-moment-for-our-children/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/social-media-ban-a-defining-moment-for-our-children/<![CDATA[Russia was behind arson attacks targeting PM, BBC reveals]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/russia-was-behind-arson-attacks-targeting-pm-bbc-reveals/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/russia-was-behind-arson-attacks-targeting-pm-bbc-reveals/<![CDATA[Two men found guilty over Starmer-linked arson attacks]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/two-men-found-guilty-over-starmer-linked-arson-attacks/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/two-men-found-guilty-over-starmer-linked-arson-attacks/<![CDATA[Assisted dying returns to Parliament as MP urges peers to 'finish the job']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/assisted-dying-returns-to-parliament-as-mp-urges-peers-to-finish-the-job/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/assisted-dying-returns-to-parliament-as-mp-urges-peers-to-finish-the-job/<![CDATA[Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-vows-to-ban-foreign-nationals-from-social-housing/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-vows-to-ban-foreign-nationals-from-social-housing/<![CDATA[Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/roy-hattersley-former-labour-deputy-leader-dies-aged-93/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/roy-hattersley-former-labour-deputy-leader-dies-aged-93/<![CDATA[Roy Hattersley: Labour politician who helped start the party's modernisation]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/roy-hattersley-labour-politician-who-helped-start-the-partys-modernisation/Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/roy-hattersley-labour-politician-who-helped-start-the-partys-modernisation/<![CDATA[UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-and-japan-agree-18bn-investment-deal/Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-and-japan-agree-18bn-investment-deal/<![CDATA[UK electric car sales target set to be weakened]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-electric-car-sales-target-set-to-be-weakened/Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-electric-car-sales-target-set-to-be-weakened/<![CDATA[MP opens up on 30-year fight for period healthcare]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-opens-up-on-30-year-fight-for-period-healthcare/Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-opens-up-on-30-year-fight-for-period-healthcare/<![CDATA[Jarvis says Labour must 'meet the moment' on defence spending]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/jarvis-says-labour-must-meet-the-moment-on-defence-spending/Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/jarvis-says-labour-must-meet-the-moment-on-defence-spending/<![CDATA[Defence spending discussions ongoing, says minister]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/defence-spending-discussions-ongoing-says-minister/Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/defence-spending-discussions-ongoing-says-minister/<![CDATA[Molly Russell's dad says PM rushing social media restrictions 'deplorable']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/molly-russells-dad-says-pm-rushing-social-media-restrictions-deplorable/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/molly-russells-dad-says-pm-rushing-social-media-restrictions-deplorable/<![CDATA[Healey wanted UK to join global defence bank, BBC told]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/healey-wanted-uk-to-join-global-defence-bank-bbc-told/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/healey-wanted-uk-to-join-global-defence-bank-bbc-told/<![CDATA[Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/resident-doctors-cancel-strike-after-new-offer-from-government/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/resident-doctors-cancel-strike-after-new-offer-from-government/<![CDATA[Are the Downing Street dominoes about to fall?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/are-the-downing-street-dominoes-about-to-fall/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/are-the-downing-street-dominoes-about-to-fall/<![CDATA[Chris Mason: Starmer defiant after defence spending row]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-starmer-defiant-after-defence-spending-row/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-starmer-defiant-after-defence-spending-row/<![CDATA[I have a duty to stay on, says PM as he justifies defence spending decisions]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/i-have-a-duty-to-stay-on-says-pm-as-he-justifies-defence-spending-decisions/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/i-have-a-duty-to-stay-on-says-pm-as-he-justifies-defence-spending-decisions/<![CDATA[Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/defence-row-exposes-tensions-over-how-to-keep-uk-safe/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/defence-row-exposes-tensions-over-how-to-keep-uk-safe/<![CDATA[What we found out in Starmer's BBC interview]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-we-found-out-in-starmers-bbc-interview/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-we-found-out-in-starmers-bbc-interview/<![CDATA[Troubles' legacy bill 'unfit for purpose' says ex-minister]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/troubles-legacy-bill-unfit-for-purpose-says-ex-minister/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/troubles-legacy-bill-unfit-for-purpose-says-ex-minister/<![CDATA[Starmer 'not going to walk away' from leadership]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-not-going-to-walk-away-from-leadership/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-not-going-to-walk-away-from-leadership/<![CDATA[UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-economy-contracts-as-iran-war-impact-felt/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-economy-contracts-as-iran-war-impact-felt/<![CDATA[PM needs to make 'bold' decisions on defence spending, says Carns]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-needs-to-make-bold-decisions-on-defence-spending-says-carns/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-needs-to-make-bold-decisions-on-defence-spending-says-carns/<![CDATA[Grooming survivors left with criminal records still being failed, BBC told]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/grooming-survivors-left-with-criminal-records-still-being-failed-bbc-told/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/grooming-survivors-left-with-criminal-records-still-being-failed-bbc-told/<![CDATA[Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton would overhaul California as governor, he tells BBC]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-uk-political-aide-steve-hilton-would-overhaul-california-as-governor-he-tells-bbc/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-uk-political-aide-steve-hilton-would-overhaul-california-as-governor-he-tells-bbc/<![CDATA[Chris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of the Labour Party]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-dissent-fizzes-again-at-the-top-of-the-labour-party/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-dissent-fizzes-again-at-the-top-of-the-labour-party/<![CDATA[Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns resignation letters in full]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/defence-secretary-john-healey-and-armed-forces-minister-al-carns-resignation-letters-in-full/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/defence-secretary-john-healey-and-armed-forces-minister-al-carns-resignation-letters-in-full/<![CDATA[Why defence funding deal offered to Healey wasn't enough to keep him]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-defence-funding-deal-offered-to-healey-wasnt-enough-to-keep-him/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-defence-funding-deal-offered-to-healey-wasnt-enough-to-keep-him/<![CDATA[What's happened to UK defence spending?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/whats-happened-to-uk-defence-spending/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/whats-happened-to-uk-defence-spending/<![CDATA[Asylum appeal backlog at record high, new figures show]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/asylum-appeal-backlog-at-record-high-new-figures-show/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/asylum-appeal-backlog-at-record-high-new-figures-show/<![CDATA[Chris Mason: Healey's resignation is a devastating critique of Starmer's government]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-healeys-resignation-is-a-devastating-critique-of-starmers-government/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-healeys-resignation-is-a-devastating-critique-of-starmers-government/<![CDATA[Met Police calls on tech firms to make stolen phones unusable]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/met-police-calls-on-tech-firms-to-make-stolen-phones-unusable/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/met-police-calls-on-tech-firms-to-make-stolen-phones-unusable/<![CDATA[Make stolen phones unusable, Met Police urges tech giants]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/make-stolen-phones-unusable-met-police-urges-tech-giants/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/make-stolen-phones-unusable-met-police-urges-tech-giants/<![CDATA[Code of conduct complaint for council leader over libraries plan]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/code-of-conduct-complaint-for-council-leader-over-libraries-plan/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/code-of-conduct-complaint-for-council-leader-over-libraries-plan/<![CDATA[How do locals feel about the Makerfield by-election?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-do-locals-feel-about-the-makerfield-by-election/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-do-locals-feel-about-the-makerfield-by-election/<![CDATA[Facing a seismic by-election, the people of Makerfield tell us what matters to them]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/facing-a-seismic-by-election-the-people-of-makerfield-tell-us-what-matters-to-them/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/facing-a-seismic-by-election-the-people-of-makerfield-tell-us-what-matters-to-them/<![CDATA[Changing visa rules for care workers is wrong, says Rayner]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/changing-visa-rules-for-care-workers-is-wrong-says-rayner/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/changing-visa-rules-for-care-workers-is-wrong-says-rayner/<![CDATA[Starmer dithering over defence spending, says Badenoch]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-dithering-over-defence-spending-says-badenoch/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-dithering-over-defence-spending-says-badenoch/<![CDATA[Belfast knife attack disorder 'destabilising', says terror adviser]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/belfast-knife-attack-disorder-destabilising-says-terror-adviser/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/belfast-knife-attack-disorder-destabilising-says-terror-adviser/<![CDATA[Vets advise ban on over the counter flea treatment for pets]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/vets-advise-ban-on-over-the-counter-flea-treatment-for-pets/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/vets-advise-ban-on-over-the-counter-flea-treatment-for-pets/<![CDATA[Fly-tippers should face higher fines, Reform UK urges]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fly-tippers-should-face-higher-fines-reform-uk-urges/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fly-tippers-should-face-higher-fines-reform-uk-urges/<![CDATA['Not just offshore jobs': The issues facing voters in Aberdeen South]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/not-just-offshore-jobs-the-issues-facing-voters-in-aberdeen-south/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/not-just-offshore-jobs-the-issues-facing-voters-in-aberdeen-south/<![CDATA[Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/illegal-mini-marts-to-shut-for-up-to-12-months-under-law-change-prompted-by-bbc/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/illegal-mini-marts-to-shut-for-up-to-12-months-under-law-change-prompted-by-bbc/<![CDATA[Unions snub Farage's invite to join Reform UK]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/unions-snub-farages-invite-to-join-reform-uk/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/unions-snub-farages-invite-to-join-reform-uk/<![CDATA[Farage says Reform has contacted X 'to highest level' over fake AI ads]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-says-reform-has-contacted-x-to-highest-level-over-fake-ai-ads/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-says-reform-has-contacted-x-to-highest-level-over-fake-ai-ads/<![CDATA[Scrap legal equality duty for public services, says Badenoch]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/scrap-legal-equality-duty-for-public-services-says-badenoch/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/scrap-legal-equality-duty-for-public-services-says-badenoch/<![CDATA[British firms to be favoured in defence spending]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/british-firms-to-be-favoured-in-defence-spending/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/british-firms-to-be-favoured-in-defence-spending/<![CDATA[Hidden camera found in government building]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/hidden-camera-found-in-government-building/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/hidden-camera-found-in-government-building/<![CDATA[Iranian group could be labelled national threat under proposed new law]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/iranian-group-could-be-labelled-national-threat-under-proposed-new-law/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/iranian-group-could-be-labelled-national-threat-under-proposed-new-law/<![CDATA[All in the Mind]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/all-in-the-mind/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/all-in-the-mind/<![CDATA[All the key points from the Makerfield by-election debate]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/all-the-key-points-from-the-makerfield-by-election-debate/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/all-the-key-points-from-the-makerfield-by-election-debate/<![CDATA[Lib Dems propose energy price discounts for all households]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lib-dems-propose-energy-price-discounts-for-all-households/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lib-dems-propose-energy-price-discounts-for-all-households/<![CDATA[Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-tells-apple-and-google-to-ban-nude-images-on-childrens-phones/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-tells-apple-and-google-to-ban-nude-images-on-childrens-phones/<![CDATA[Makerfield by-election candidates' short manifestos]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/makerfield-by-election-candidates-short-manifestos/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/makerfield-by-election-candidates-short-manifestos/<![CDATA[Starmer preparing to announce social media restrictions for children]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-preparing-to-announce-social-media-restrictions-for-children/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-preparing-to-announce-social-media-restrictions-for-children/<![CDATA[Zelensky's close European allies set out five conditions for peace talks]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zelenskys-close-european-allies-set-out-five-conditions-for-peace-talks/Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zelenskys-close-european-allies-set-out-five-conditions-for-peace-talks/<![CDATA[Election Jersey 2026]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/election-jersey-2026/Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/election-jersey-2026/<![CDATA[Lammy says he told JD Vance his Nowak comments were 'wrong']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lammy-says-he-told-jd-vance-his-nowak-comments-were-wrong/Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lammy-says-he-told-jd-vance-his-nowak-comments-were-wrong/<![CDATA[Delays to defence plan undermine UK credibility, MPs say]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/delays-to-defence-plan-undermine-uk-credibility-mps-say/Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/delays-to-defence-plan-undermine-uk-credibility-mps-say/<![CDATA[Starmer tells supporters he will fight any leadership contest]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-tells-supporters-he-will-fight-any-leadership-contest/Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-tells-supporters-he-will-fight-any-leadership-contest/<![CDATA[The Nowak murder has lit a match under British politics. This is how we got here]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-nowak-murder-has-lit-a-match-under-british-politics-this-is-how-we-got-here/Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-nowak-murder-has-lit-a-match-under-british-politics-this-is-how-we-got-here/<![CDATA[Downing Street hits out after Vance post about Henry Nowak]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/downing-street-hits-out-after-vance-post-about-henry-nowak/Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/downing-street-hits-out-after-vance-post-about-henry-nowak/<![CDATA[Fake videos of actors target Armenia election]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fake-videos-of-actors-target-armenia-election/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fake-videos-of-actors-target-armenia-election/<![CDATA[Pupils asked to walk to school through army firing range, MP claims]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pupils-asked-to-walk-to-school-through-army-firing-range-mp-claims/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pupils-asked-to-walk-to-school-through-army-firing-range-mp-claims/<![CDATA[Philp labels Hermer's small boats comment a 'disgraceful slur']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/philp-labels-hermers-small-boats-comment-a-disgraceful-slur/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/philp-labels-hermers-small-boats-comment-a-disgraceful-slur/<![CDATA[Sikh MPs say Nowak murder was not about their religion]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sikh-mps-say-nowak-murder-was-not-about-their-religion/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sikh-mps-say-nowak-murder-was-not-about-their-religion/<![CDATA[How the contest is shaping up two weeks ahead of crucial Makerfield by-election]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-the-contest-is-shaping-up-two-weeks-ahead-of-crucial-makerfield-by-election/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-the-contest-is-shaping-up-two-weeks-ahead-of-crucial-makerfield-by-election/<![CDATA[UK in most dangerous period I've known, military chief says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-in-most-dangerous-period-ive-known-military-chief-says/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-in-most-dangerous-period-ive-known-military-chief-says/<![CDATA[Burnham says he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contest]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-he-would-seek-to-enter-any-labour-leadership-contest/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-he-would-seek-to-enter-any-labour-leadership-contest/<![CDATA[UK asylum system is on 'the brink', cross-party MPs' report warns]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-asylum-system-is-on-the-brink-cross-party-mps-report-warns/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-asylum-system-is-on-the-brink-cross-party-mps-report-warns/<![CDATA[MP calls for Reform to expel new councillor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-calls-for-reform-to-expel-new-councillor/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-calls-for-reform-to-expel-new-councillor/<![CDATA[Starmer can survive a leadership challenge, says attorney general]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-can-survive-a-leadership-challenge-says-attorney-general/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-can-survive-a-leadership-challenge-says-attorney-general/<![CDATA[Henry Nowak deserves legacy that goes beyond tragedy, says PM]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/henry-nowak-deserves-legacy-that-goes-beyond-tragedy-says-pm/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/henry-nowak-deserves-legacy-that-goes-beyond-tragedy-says-pm/<![CDATA[Conflict over identity politics could lead to civil war in long term, says Badenoch]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/conflict-over-identity-politics-could-lead-to-civil-war-in-long-term-says-badenoch/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/conflict-over-identity-politics-could-lead-to-civil-war-in-long-term-says-badenoch/<![CDATA[Labour failing to learn from Tories over leadership change calls, says Kyle]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-failing-to-learn-from-tories-over-leadership-change-calls-says-kyle/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-failing-to-learn-from-tories-over-leadership-change-calls-says-kyle/<![CDATA[Jones praised Mandelson for 'great job' after sacking]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/jones-praised-mandelson-for-great-job-after-sacking/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/jones-praised-mandelson-for-great-job-after-sacking/<![CDATA[Starmer accuses Musk of trying to whip up division over Henry Nowak murder]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-accuses-musk-of-trying-to-whip-up-division-over-henry-nowak-murder/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-accuses-musk-of-trying-to-whip-up-division-over-henry-nowak-murder/<![CDATA[PM vows to speed up housebuilding projects]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-vows-to-speed-up-housebuilding-projects/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-vows-to-speed-up-housebuilding-projects/<![CDATA[NHS staff should be banned from wearing political badges, report recommends]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/nhs-staff-should-be-banned-from-wearing-political-badges-report-recommends/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/nhs-staff-should-be-banned-from-wearing-political-badges-report-recommends/<![CDATA[Crypto billionaires help Reform cement fundraising lead]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/crypto-billionaires-help-reform-cement-fundraising-lead/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/crypto-billionaires-help-reform-cement-fundraising-lead/<![CDATA[Beattie vs Burrows: What is going on in the UUP?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/beattie-vs-burrows-what-is-going-on-in-the-uup/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/beattie-vs-burrows-what-is-going-on-in-the-uup/<![CDATA[By-election win-win for me, Reform candidate says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/by-election-win-win-for-me-reform-candidate-says/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/by-election-win-win-for-me-reform-candidate-says/<![CDATA[PM backs female MP for suing xAI over bikini photo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-backs-female-mp-for-suing-xai-over-bikini-photo/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-backs-female-mp-for-suing-xai-over-bikini-photo/<![CDATA[Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger dies aged 62]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/former-mi6-chief-sir-alex-younger-dies-aged-62/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/former-mi6-chief-sir-alex-younger-dies-aged-62/<![CDATA[MI5 warns Chinese spies using job websites to target government staff]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mi5-warns-chinese-spies-using-job-websites-to-target-government-staff/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mi5-warns-chinese-spies-using-job-websites-to-target-government-staff/<![CDATA[Victims of Jeffrey Epstein ignored by government, says former minister]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/victims-of-jeffrey-epstein-ignored-by-government-says-former-minister/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/victims-of-jeffrey-epstein-ignored-by-government-says-former-minister/<![CDATA[SNP demand probe into Alexander meeting with Mandelson's firm]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/snp-demand-probe-into-alexander-meeting-with-mandelsons-firm/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/snp-demand-probe-into-alexander-meeting-with-mandelsons-firm/<![CDATA[PM accuses Farage of exploiting Nowak case and denies 'two-tier policing' claim]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-accuses-farage-of-exploiting-nowak-case-and-denies-two-tier-policing-claim/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-accuses-farage-of-exploiting-nowak-case-and-denies-two-tier-policing-claim/<![CDATA[Badenoch accuses Starmer of giving up on welfare reform]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-accuses-starmer-of-giving-up-on-welfare-reform/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-accuses-starmer-of-giving-up-on-welfare-reform/<![CDATA[Paralympic champion backs plans to fine airlines which fail disabled travellers]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/paralympic-champion-backs-plans-to-fine-airlines-which-fail-disabled-travellers/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/paralympic-champion-backs-plans-to-fine-airlines-which-fail-disabled-travellers/<![CDATA[Police anti-racism document 'gives wrong impression', minister says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-anti-racism-document-gives-wrong-impression-minister-says/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-anti-racism-document-gives-wrong-impression-minister-says/<![CDATA[We now know how Peter Murrell embezzled from the SNP - but not why]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/we-now-know-how-peter-murrell-embezzled-from-the-snp-but-not-why/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/we-now-know-how-peter-murrell-embezzled-from-the-snp-but-not-why/<![CDATA[Starmer uses disappearing messages on his phone, No 10 confirms]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-uses-disappearing-messages-on-his-phone-no-10-confirms/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-uses-disappearing-messages-on-his-phone-no-10-confirms/<![CDATA[Reform Makerfield candidate admits making 'crass' comments in past]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-makerfield-candidate-admits-making-crass-comments-in-past/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-makerfield-candidate-admits-making-crass-comments-in-past/<![CDATA[Five questions left unanswered by the Mandelson files]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/five-questions-left-unanswered-by-the-mandelson-files/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/five-questions-left-unanswered-by-the-mandelson-files/<![CDATA[Mandelson files: What you need to know]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mandelson-files-what-you-need-to-know/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mandelson-files-what-you-need-to-know/<![CDATA[Key messages between Mandelson and ministers]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/key-messages-between-mandelson-and-ministers/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/key-messages-between-mandelson-and-ministers/<![CDATA[Chris Mason: Decision to appoint Mandelson continues to inflict damage]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-decision-to-appoint-mandelson-continues-to-inflict-damage/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-decision-to-appoint-mandelson-continues-to-inflict-damage/<![CDATA['Beleaguered and bereft' - Mandelson messages reveal criticism of No 10]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/beleaguered-and-bereft-mandelson-messages-reveal-criticism-of-no-10/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/beleaguered-and-bereft-mandelson-messages-reveal-criticism-of-no-10/<![CDATA[Minister at the heart of Mandelson files]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/minister-at-the-heart-of-mandelson-files/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/minister-at-the-heart-of-mandelson-files/<![CDATA[How big is the Mandelson document drop?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-big-is-the-mandelson-document-drop/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-big-is-the-mandelson-document-drop/<![CDATA[PM wants delayed defence investment plan published by Nato summit, MPs told]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-wants-delayed-defence-investment-plan-published-by-nato-summit-mps-told/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-wants-delayed-defence-investment-plan-published-by-nato-summit-mps-told/<![CDATA[UK wins court case over collapsed Rwanda asylum deal]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-wins-court-case-over-collapsed-rwanda-asylum-deal/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-wins-court-case-over-collapsed-rwanda-asylum-deal/<![CDATA[Ministers braced for private texts and WhatsApps in Mandelson file release]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ministers-braced-for-private-texts-and-whatsapps-in-mandelson-file-release/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ministers-braced-for-private-texts-and-whatsapps-in-mandelson-file-release/<![CDATA[Sturgeon the master communicator was close to tears - but still faces more questions]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sturgeon-the-master-communicator-was-close-to-tears-but-still-faces-more-questions/Sun, 31 May 2026 16:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sturgeon-the-master-communicator-was-close-to-tears-but-still-faces-more-questions/<![CDATA[Sturgeon tells BBC: I'm serving a sentence for crime I didn't commit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sturgeon-tells-bbc-im-serving-a-sentence-for-crime-i-didnt-commit/Sun, 31 May 2026 14:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sturgeon-tells-bbc-im-serving-a-sentence-for-crime-i-didnt-commit/<![CDATA[Streeting suggests NI cut and North Sea drilling]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/streeting-suggests-ni-cut-and-north-sea-drilling/Sun, 31 May 2026 11:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/streeting-suggests-ni-cut-and-north-sea-drilling/<![CDATA['Makerfield is suddenly at the epicentre of British politics']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/makerfield-is-suddenly-at-the-epicentre-of-british-politics/Thu, 28 May 2026 11:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/makerfield-is-suddenly-at-the-epicentre-of-british-politics/<![CDATA[The questions raised by the Peter Murrell embezzlement controversy]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-questions-raised-by-the-peter-murrell-embezzlement-controversy/Mon, 25 May 2026 13:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-questions-raised-by-the-peter-murrell-embezzlement-controversy/<![CDATA[Green by-elections may cost up to £250,000]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/green-by-elections-may-cost-up-to-250000/Fri, 22 May 2026 19:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/green-by-elections-may-cost-up-to-250000/<![CDATA[Palantir boss hits out at Khan in Met contract row]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/palantir-boss-hits-out-at-khan-in-met-contract-row/Fri, 22 May 2026 18:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/palantir-boss-hits-out-at-khan-in-met-contract-row/<![CDATA[Attorney general to review teen boys' rape sentences]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/attorney-general-to-review-teen-boys-rape-sentences/Fri, 22 May 2026 17:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/attorney-general-to-review-teen-boys-rape-sentences/<![CDATA[UK net migration needs to fall further, says Andy Burnham]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-net-migration-needs-to-fall-further-says-andy-burnham/Fri, 22 May 2026 17:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-net-migration-needs-to-fall-further-says-andy-burnham/<![CDATA[Cafe owner 'deeply disappointed' by Reform UK visit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/cafe-owner-deeply-disappointed-by-reform-uk-visit/Fri, 22 May 2026 16:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/cafe-owner-deeply-disappointed-by-reform-uk-visit/<![CDATA[Borrowing in April hit highest level since Covid]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/borrowing-in-april-hit-highest-level-since-covid/Fri, 22 May 2026 16:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/borrowing-in-april-hit-highest-level-since-covid/<![CDATA[Ministers want new voting system in place for possible Manchester mayor race]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ministers-want-new-voting-system-in-place-for-possible-manchester-mayor-race/Fri, 22 May 2026 14:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ministers-want-new-voting-system-in-place-for-possible-manchester-mayor-race/<![CDATA[Reform Wales leader Dan Thomas backs call to remove Ukraine flag outside Senedd]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-wales-leader-dan-thomas-backs-call-to-remove-ukraine-flag-outside-senedd/Fri, 22 May 2026 14:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-wales-leader-dan-thomas-backs-call-to-remove-ukraine-flag-outside-senedd/<![CDATA[Farage was issued with court judgement for £9,400 debt]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-was-issued-with-court-judgement-for-9400-debt/Fri, 22 May 2026 14:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-was-issued-with-court-judgement-for-9400-debt/<![CDATA[Gavin Williamson pays tribute to 'trusty companion' as pet tarantula dies]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/gavin-williamson-pays-tribute-to-trusty-companion-as-pet-tarantula-dies/Fri, 22 May 2026 13:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/gavin-williamson-pays-tribute-to-trusty-companion-as-pet-tarantula-dies/<![CDATA[Green MP Carla Denyer to take leave of absence due to 'burnout']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/green-mp-carla-denyer-to-take-leave-of-absence-due-to-burnout/Fri, 22 May 2026 13:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/green-mp-carla-denyer-to-take-leave-of-absence-due-to-burnout/<![CDATA[Makerfield by-election candidates announced]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/makerfield-by-election-candidates-announced/Fri, 22 May 2026 13:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/makerfield-by-election-candidates-announced/<![CDATA[Lib Dems announce Makerfield by-election candidate]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lib-dems-announce-makerfield-by-election-candidate/Fri, 22 May 2026 12:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lib-dems-announce-makerfield-by-election-candidate/<![CDATA['I don't understand' - council meeting descends into chaos]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/i-dont-understand-council-meeting-descends-into-chaos/Fri, 22 May 2026 12:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/i-dont-understand-council-meeting-descends-into-chaos/<![CDATA[Former Green Party by-election candidate apologises for sharing 'false flag' post]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/former-green-party-by-election-candidate-apologises-for-sharing-false-flag-post/Fri, 22 May 2026 11:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/former-green-party-by-election-candidate-apologises-for-sharing-false-flag-post/<![CDATA[Toilets and changing rooms must be used on basis of biological sex, guidance confirms]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/toilets-and-changing-rooms-must-be-used-on-basis-of-biological-sex-guidance-confirms/Thu, 21 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/toilets-and-changing-rooms-must-be-used-on-basis-of-biological-sex-guidance-confirms/<![CDATA[Cheaper theme park tickets and children's meals as VAT to be cut for some attractions this summer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/cheaper-theme-park-tickets-and-childrens-meals-as-vat-to-be-cut-for-some-attractions-this-summer/Thu, 21 May 2026 20:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/cheaper-theme-park-tickets-and-childrens-meals-as-vat-to-be-cut-for-some-attractions-this-summer/<![CDATA[Five held in Tameside election fraud investigation]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/five-held-in-tameside-election-fraud-investigation/Thu, 21 May 2026 19:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/five-held-in-tameside-election-fraud-investigation/<![CDATA[How a lottery can change the law]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-a-lottery-can-change-the-law/Thu, 21 May 2026 19:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-a-lottery-can-change-the-law/<![CDATA[Starmer says he will campaign for Burnham in Makerfield]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-says-he-will-campaign-for-burnham-in-makerfield/Thu, 21 May 2026 19:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-says-he-will-campaign-for-burnham-in-makerfield/<![CDATA[Met Police Palantir contract blocked by City Hall]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/met-police-palantir-contract-blocked-by-city-hall/Thu, 21 May 2026 17:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/met-police-palantir-contract-blocked-by-city-hall/<![CDATA[UK migration drops to 171,000 - almost half 2024's figure]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-migration-drops-to-171000-almost-half-2024s-figure/Thu, 21 May 2026 16:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-migration-drops-to-171000-almost-half-2024s-figure/<![CDATA[Late Queen was 'very keen' for Andrew to be given trade envoy role]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/late-queen-was-very-keen-for-andrew-to-be-given-trade-envoy-role/Thu, 21 May 2026 15:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/late-queen-was-very-keen-for-andrew-to-be-given-trade-envoy-role/<![CDATA['I've worked too hard to feel impostor syndrome']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ive-worked-too-hard-to-feel-impostor-syndrome/Thu, 21 May 2026 15:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ive-worked-too-hard-to-feel-impostor-syndrome/<![CDATA[Track UK's latest migration numbers - net migration, visas, asylum and small boats]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/track-uks-latest-migration-numbers-net-migration-visas-asylum-and-small-boats/Thu, 21 May 2026 14:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/track-uks-latest-migration-numbers-net-migration-visas-asylum-and-small-boats/<![CDATA[People in Britain can't afford a good life, Burnham says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/people-in-britain-cant-afford-a-good-life-burnham-says/Thu, 21 May 2026 14:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/people-in-britain-cant-afford-a-good-life-burnham-says/<![CDATA[Chris Mason: VAT cut on summer fun - the announcement that didn't leak]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-vat-cut-on-summer-fun-the-announcement-that-didnt-leak/Thu, 21 May 2026 14:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-vat-cut-on-summer-fun-the-announcement-that-didnt-leak/<![CDATA[Wes Streeting pledges 'wealth tax that works']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/wes-streeting-pledges-wealth-tax-that-works/Thu, 21 May 2026 13:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/wes-streeting-pledges-wealth-tax-that-works/<![CDATA[Sir Desmond Swayne tops private members bill ballot]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sir-desmond-swayne-tops-private-members-bill-ballot/Thu, 21 May 2026 13:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sir-desmond-swayne-tops-private-members-bill-ballot/<![CDATA[UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-agrees-37bn-trade-deal-with-six-gulf-states/Thu, 21 May 2026 10:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-agrees-37bn-trade-deal-with-six-gulf-states/<![CDATA[Reform's youngest leader now running two councils]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reforms-youngest-leader-now-running-two-councils/Wed, 20 May 2026 22:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reforms-youngest-leader-now-running-two-councils/<![CDATA[Allegations about Reform candidate's posts are troubling, Labour says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/allegations-about-reform-candidates-posts-are-troubling-labour-says/Wed, 20 May 2026 20:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/allegations-about-reform-candidates-posts-are-troubling-labour-says/<![CDATA[UK waters down new Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-waters-down-new-russian-oil-sanctions-as-fuel-prices-rise/Wed, 20 May 2026 15:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-waters-down-new-russian-oil-sanctions-as-fuel-prices-rise/<![CDATA[Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-inside-the-shadow-contest-to-be-our-next-prime-minister/Tue, 19 May 2026 11:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-inside-the-shadow-contest-to-be-our-next-prime-minister/<![CDATA[Farage facing new questions over home purchase funding]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-facing-new-questions-over-home-purchase-funding/Mon, 18 May 2026 20:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-facing-new-questions-over-home-purchase-funding/<![CDATA[Burnham pledges not to 're-run' Brexit arguments]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-pledges-not-to-re-run-brexit-arguments/Mon, 18 May 2026 19:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-pledges-not-to-re-run-brexit-arguments/<![CDATA[Parents could face bigger fines for child's crimes under youth justice shake-up]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/parents-could-face-bigger-fines-for-childs-crimes-under-youth-justice-shake-up/Mon, 18 May 2026 16:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/parents-could-face-bigger-fines-for-childs-crimes-under-youth-justice-shake-up/<![CDATA[UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remain]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-growth-forecast-upgraded-by-imf-but-risks-remain/Mon, 18 May 2026 15:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-growth-forecast-upgraded-by-imf-but-risks-remain/<![CDATA[Who is Andy Burnham? Manchester mayor who wants to be prime minister]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-andy-burnham-manchester-mayor-who-wants-to-be-prime-minister/Mon, 18 May 2026 14:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-andy-burnham-manchester-mayor-who-wants-to-be-prime-minister/<![CDATA[HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/hs2-failings-blamed-on-high-speed-focus-and-political-pressure/Mon, 18 May 2026 12:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/hs2-failings-blamed-on-high-speed-focus-and-political-pressure/<![CDATA[London mayor warning over northern Olympic bid]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/london-mayor-warning-over-northern-olympic-bid/Sun, 17 May 2026 20:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/london-mayor-warning-over-northern-olympic-bid/<![CDATA[Richmond-upon-Thames: The borough with no opposition]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/richmond-upon-thames-the-borough-with-no-opposition/Sun, 17 May 2026 17:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/richmond-upon-thames-the-borough-with-no-opposition/<![CDATA[Currently]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/currently/Sun, 17 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/currently/<![CDATA[Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/personal-decision-for-starmer-on-whether-to-fight-leadership-contest-minister-says/Sun, 17 May 2026 13:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/personal-decision-for-starmer-on-whether-to-fight-leadership-contest-minister-says/<![CDATA[Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-leadership-jostling-puts-brexit-back-under-political-spotlight/Sun, 17 May 2026 04:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-leadership-jostling-puts-brexit-back-under-political-spotlight/<![CDATA[Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/is-it-harder-than-ever-to-be-prime-minister/Sun, 17 May 2026 01:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/is-it-harder-than-ever-to-be-prime-minister/<![CDATA[Streeting says he would join leadership race as Burnham vows to 'save' Labour]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/streeting-says-he-would-join-leadership-race-as-burnham-vows-to-save-labour/Sat, 16 May 2026 23:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/streeting-says-he-would-join-leadership-race-as-burnham-vows-to-save-labour/<![CDATA[The race to replace Starmer is on - but he still faces a momentous choice]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-race-to-replace-starmer-is-on-but-he-still-faces-a-momentous-choice/Sat, 16 May 2026 17:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-race-to-replace-starmer-is-on-but-he-still-faces-a-momentous-choice/<![CDATA[Reform now run Wakefield - so what do the locals think?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-now-run-wakefield-so-what-do-the-locals-think/Sat, 16 May 2026 08:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-now-run-wakefield-so-what-do-the-locals-think/<![CDATA[Burnham cleared to run for selection in pivotal by-election]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-cleared-to-run-for-selection-in-pivotal-by-election/Sat, 16 May 2026 01:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-cleared-to-run-for-selection-in-pivotal-by-election/<![CDATA[British firm vying to build next Red Arrows jets collapses]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/british-firm-vying-to-build-next-red-arrows-jets-collapses/Fri, 15 May 2026 22:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/british-firm-vying-to-build-next-red-arrows-jets-collapses/<![CDATA[How Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political drama]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-rayner-streeting-and-burnham-weakened-pm-in-12-hours-of-political-drama/Fri, 15 May 2026 22:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-rayner-streeting-and-burnham-weakened-pm-in-12-hours-of-political-drama/<![CDATA[UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-borrowing-costs-rise-and-pound-falls-as-leadership-drama-continues/Fri, 15 May 2026 21:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-borrowing-costs-rise-and-pound-falls-as-leadership-drama-continues/<![CDATA[Will Makerfield decide the next PM?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/will-makerfield-decide-the-next-pm/Fri, 15 May 2026 20:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/will-makerfield-decide-the-next-pm/<![CDATA[What does Makerfield make of by-election and can Burnham win?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-does-makerfield-make-of-by-election-and-can-burnham-win/Fri, 15 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-does-makerfield-make-of-by-election-and-can-burnham-win/<![CDATA[Ukraine flag removed from council HQ by Reform]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ukraine-flag-removed-from-council-hq-by-reform/Fri, 15 May 2026 18:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ukraine-flag-removed-from-council-hq-by-reform/<![CDATA[Mandelson papers being withheld, says intelligence watchdog]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mandelson-papers-being-withheld-says-intelligence-watchdog/Fri, 15 May 2026 18:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mandelson-papers-being-withheld-says-intelligence-watchdog/<![CDATA[Kettering MP resigns from Department of Health job]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/kettering-mp-resigns-from-department-of-health-job/Fri, 15 May 2026 18:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/kettering-mp-resigns-from-department-of-health-job/<![CDATA[Badenoch 'flattered' by Thatcher comparison from Nicki Minaj]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-flattered-by-thatcher-comparison-from-nicki-minaj/Fri, 15 May 2026 18:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-flattered-by-thatcher-comparison-from-nicki-minaj/<![CDATA[Eleven 'far-right agitators' banned from UK ahead of rally, government says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/eleven-far-right-agitators-banned-from-uk-ahead-of-rally-government-says/Fri, 15 May 2026 17:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/eleven-far-right-agitators-banned-from-uk-ahead-of-rally-government-says/<![CDATA[What do Makerfield residents think of the Burnham-prompted by-election?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-do-makerfield-residents-think-of-the-burnham-prompted-by-election/Fri, 15 May 2026 16:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-do-makerfield-residents-think-of-the-burnham-prompted-by-election/<![CDATA[Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-james-murray-the-new-health-secretary-replacing-wes-streeting/Fri, 15 May 2026 15:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-james-murray-the-new-health-secretary-replacing-wes-streeting/<![CDATA[Farage paid for £1.4m house with I'm a Celebrity cash, says Reform]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-paid-for-pound14m-house-with-im-a-celebrity-cash-says-reform/Fri, 15 May 2026 14:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-paid-for-pound14m-house-with-im-a-celebrity-cash-says-reform/<![CDATA[UK backs human rights plan to accelerate illegal migration removals]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-backs-human-rights-plan-to-accelerate-illegal-migration-removals/Fri, 15 May 2026 14:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-backs-human-rights-plan-to-accelerate-illegal-migration-removals/<![CDATA[Analysis: Andy Burnham's route back to Commons is clearer - but can he win in Makerfield?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/analysis-andy-burnhams-route-back-to-commons-is-clearer-but-can-he-win-in-makerfield/Fri, 15 May 2026 12:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/analysis-andy-burnhams-route-back-to-commons-is-clearer-but-can-he-win-in-makerfield/<![CDATA[First minister spent election result night at Premier Inn after forgetting his keys]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/first-minister-spent-election-result-night-at-premier-inn-after-forgetting-his-keys/Fri, 15 May 2026 11:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/first-minister-spent-election-result-night-at-premier-inn-after-forgetting-his-keys/<![CDATA[Josh Simons stood down for Burnham as Labour was 'imploding']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/josh-simons-stood-down-for-burnham-as-labour-was-imploding/Fri, 15 May 2026 10:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/josh-simons-stood-down-for-burnham-as-labour-was-imploding/<![CDATA['I've never seen anything like this': Councillors report rise in abuse]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ive-never-seen-anything-like-this-councillors-report-rise-in-abuse/Fri, 15 May 2026 07:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ive-never-seen-anything-like-this-councillors-report-rise-in-abuse/<![CDATA[Zack Polanski did not vote in local elections, Green Party says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zack-polanski-did-not-vote-in-local-elections-green-party-says/Thu, 14 May 2026 22:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zack-polanski-did-not-vote-in-local-elections-green-party-says/<![CDATA[Watch: The day Labour's potential leadership race began to heat up]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/watch-the-day-labours-potential-leadership-race-began-to-heat-up/Thu, 14 May 2026 22:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/watch-the-day-labours-potential-leadership-race-began-to-heat-up/<![CDATA[At a glance: Starmer fights to stay on as prime minister]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/at-a-glance-starmer-fights-to-stay-on-as-prime-minister/Thu, 14 May 2026 22:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/at-a-glance-starmer-fights-to-stay-on-as-prime-minister/<![CDATA[Farage says £5m gift a reward for Brexit campaigning]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-says-5m-gift-a-reward-for-brexit-campaigning/Thu, 14 May 2026 20:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-says-5m-gift-a-reward-for-brexit-campaigning/<![CDATA[How would a Labour leadership contest work?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-would-a-labour-leadership-contest-work/Thu, 14 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-would-a-labour-leadership-contest-work/<![CDATA[Andy Burnham: 'King of the North' with eyes on the top job]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-king-of-the-north-with-eyes-on-the-top-job/Thu, 14 May 2026 19:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-king-of-the-north-with-eyes-on-the-top-job/<![CDATA[Four key excerpts from Streeting's resignation letter]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/four-key-excerpts-from-streetings-resignation-letter/Thu, 14 May 2026 19:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/four-key-excerpts-from-streetings-resignation-letter/<![CDATA[Streeting resigns and criticises government's 'drift']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/streeting-resigns-and-criticises-governments-drift/Thu, 14 May 2026 17:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/streeting-resigns-and-criticises-governments-drift/<![CDATA[Tory group leader suspended for helping to topple Reform]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tory-group-leader-suspended-for-helping-to-topple-reform/Thu, 14 May 2026 17:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tory-group-leader-suspended-for-helping-to-topple-reform/<![CDATA[Skates compares Welsh Labour to Fellowship of the Ring]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/skates-compares-welsh-labour-to-fellowship-of-the-ring/Thu, 14 May 2026 16:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/skates-compares-welsh-labour-to-fellowship-of-the-ring/<![CDATA[Could you recognise Wales' new first minister?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/could-you-recognise-wales-new-first-minister/Thu, 14 May 2026 16:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/could-you-recognise-wales-new-first-minister/<![CDATA[Angela Rayner: Labour's working-class warrior who is once again a power player]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/angela-rayner-labours-working-class-warrior-who-is-once-again-a-power-player/Thu, 14 May 2026 15:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/angela-rayner-labours-working-class-warrior-who-is-once-again-a-power-player/<![CDATA[Watch: Streeting's resigned - what now?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/watch-streetings-resigned-what-now/Thu, 14 May 2026 15:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/watch-streetings-resigned-what-now/<![CDATA[Dale Vince admits 'crazy' thought of becoming Prime Minister]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/dale-vince-admits-crazy-thought-of-becoming-prime-minister/Thu, 14 May 2026 15:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/dale-vince-admits-crazy-thought-of-becoming-prime-minister/<![CDATA[Wes Streeting: Ambitious Labour heavyweight taking a swing at Starmer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/wes-streeting-ambitious-labour-heavyweight-taking-a-swing-at-starmer/Thu, 14 May 2026 15:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/wes-streeting-ambitious-labour-heavyweight-taking-a-swing-at-starmer/<![CDATA[Angela Rayner settles tax bill with HMRC]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/angela-rayner-settles-tax-bill-with-hmrc/Thu, 14 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/angela-rayner-settles-tax-bill-with-hmrc/<![CDATA[The potential challengers to Keir Starmer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-potential-challengers-to-keir-starmer/Thu, 14 May 2026 14:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-potential-challengers-to-keir-starmer/<![CDATA[Chris Mason: Potential leadership challengers jostle for position]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-potential-leadership-challengers-jostle-for-position/Thu, 14 May 2026 09:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-potential-leadership-challengers-jostle-for-position/<![CDATA[Starmer warns of 'chaos' amid speculation about challenge]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-warns-of-chaos-amid-speculation-about-challenge/Wed, 13 May 2026 23:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-warns-of-chaos-amid-speculation-about-challenge/<![CDATA[Chris Mason: Big moment ahead for Streeting to decide whether to go for it]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-big-moment-ahead-for-streeting-to-decide-whether-to-go-for-it/Wed, 13 May 2026 20:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-big-moment-ahead-for-streeting-to-decide-whether-to-go-for-it/<![CDATA[Rhun ap Iorwerth reveals ministerial team, promising 'new era' for Wales]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rhun-ap-iorwerth-reveals-ministerial-team-promising-new-era-for-wales/Wed, 13 May 2026 20:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rhun-ap-iorwerth-reveals-ministerial-team-promising-new-era-for-wales/<![CDATA[From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on the key bills in the King's Speech]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/from-tourist-tax-to-digital-id-bbc-correspondents-on-the-key-bills-in-the-kings-speech/Wed, 13 May 2026 19:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/from-tourist-tax-to-digital-id-bbc-correspondents-on-the-key-bills-in-the-kings-speech/<![CDATA[Farage faces standards probe into £5m gift from crypto billionaire]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-faces-standards-probe-into-5m-gift-from-crypto-billionaire/Wed, 13 May 2026 19:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-faces-standards-probe-into-5m-gift-from-crypto-billionaire/<![CDATA[The key measures in the King's Speech]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-key-measures-in-the-kings-speech/Wed, 13 May 2026 13:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-key-measures-in-the-kings-speech/<![CDATA[Chris Mason: Why a coffee is overshadowing the King's Speech]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-why-a-coffee-is-overshadowing-the-kings-speech/Wed, 13 May 2026 12:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-why-a-coffee-is-overshadowing-the-kings-speech/<![CDATA[Starmer must go before next election, say Labour-backing unions]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-must-go-before-next-election-say-labour-backing-unions/Wed, 13 May 2026 11:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-must-go-before-next-election-say-labour-backing-unions/<![CDATA[Which Labour MPs have come out against Starmer?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/which-labour-mps-have-come-out-against-starmer/Wed, 13 May 2026 10:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/which-labour-mps-have-come-out-against-starmer/<![CDATA[Watch: Wes Streeting leaves No 10 - minutes after arrival]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/watch-wes-streeting-leaves-no-10-minutes-after-arrival/Wed, 13 May 2026 10:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/watch-wes-streeting-leaves-no-10-minutes-after-arrival/<![CDATA[Read all the ministers' resignation letters in full]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/read-all-the-ministers-resignation-letters-in-full/Tue, 12 May 2026 18:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/read-all-the-ministers-resignation-letters-in-full/<![CDATA[Green Party admits Polanski may have failed to pay council tax]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/green-party-admits-polanski-may-have-failed-to-pay-council-tax/Tue, 12 May 2026 17:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/green-party-admits-polanski-may-have-failed-to-pay-council-tax/<![CDATA[Henry Zeffman: Keir Starmer fights back for now]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/henry-zeffman-keir-starmer-fights-back-for-now/Tue, 12 May 2026 15:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/henry-zeffman-keir-starmer-fights-back-for-now/<![CDATA[Reform councillor suspended for anti-Islam posts]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-councillor-suspended-for-anti-islam-posts/Tue, 12 May 2026 13:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-councillor-suspended-for-anti-islam-posts/<![CDATA[Watch: Keir Starmer's message of defiance to his own party]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/watch-keir-starmers-message-of-defiance-to-his-own-party/Tue, 12 May 2026 12:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/watch-keir-starmers-message-of-defiance-to-his-own-party/<![CDATA[Chris Mason: PM hangs on by a thread as party revolts]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-pm-hangs-on-by-a-thread-as-party-revolts/Tue, 12 May 2026 02:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-pm-hangs-on-by-a-thread-as-party-revolts/<![CDATA[Welfare bill will not be included in government's King's Speech]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welfare-bill-will-not-be-included-in-governments-kings-speech/Mon, 11 May 2026 22:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welfare-bill-will-not-be-included-in-governments-kings-speech/<![CDATA[Labour MP says PM should go but pulls back from leadership challenge]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-mp-says-pm-should-go-but-pulls-back-from-leadership-challenge/Mon, 11 May 2026 18:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-mp-says-pm-should-go-but-pulls-back-from-leadership-challenge/<![CDATA[New Reform councillor quits after race post claims]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-reform-councillor-quits-after-race-post-claims/Mon, 11 May 2026 17:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-reform-councillor-quits-after-race-post-claims/<![CDATA[Analysis: Has Starmer done enough to save his premiership?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/analysis-has-starmer-done-enough-to-save-his-premiership/Mon, 11 May 2026 15:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/analysis-has-starmer-done-enough-to-save-his-premiership/<![CDATA[New laws on EU alignment and tourist tax could be in King's Speech]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-laws-on-eu-alignment-and-tourist-tax-could-be-in-kings-speech/Mon, 11 May 2026 14:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-laws-on-eu-alignment-and-tourist-tax-could-be-in-kings-speech/<![CDATA[Rhun ap Iorwerth to become Wales' new first minister within days]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rhun-ap-iorwerth-to-become-wales-new-first-minister-within-days/Mon, 11 May 2026 14:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rhun-ap-iorwerth-to-become-wales-new-first-minister-within-days/<![CDATA[Reform councillor quits days after election]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-councillor-quits-days-after-election/Mon, 11 May 2026 14:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-councillor-quits-days-after-election/<![CDATA[British Steel nationalisation plans announced by Starmer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/british-steel-nationalisation-plans-announced-by-starmer/Mon, 11 May 2026 13:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/british-steel-nationalisation-plans-announced-by-starmer/<![CDATA[Chris Mason: Another crunch moment for Starmer as he pleads with Labour MPs not to topple him]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-another-crunch-moment-for-starmer-as-he-pleads-with-labour-mps-not-to-topple-him/Mon, 11 May 2026 02:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-another-crunch-moment-for-starmer-as-he-pleads-with-labour-mps-not-to-topple-him/<![CDATA[Rayner issues 'last chance' warning to Starmer and backs Burnham to return]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rayner-issues-last-chance-warning-to-starmer-and-backs-burnham-to-return/Sun, 10 May 2026 20:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rayner-issues-last-chance-warning-to-starmer-and-backs-burnham-to-return/<![CDATA[Councillor under investigation over racism allegations]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/councillor-under-investigation-over-racism-allegations/Sun, 10 May 2026 19:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/councillor-under-investigation-over-racism-allegations/<![CDATA[Labour MP challenges ministers to move against Starmer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-mp-challenges-ministers-to-move-against-starmer/Sun, 10 May 2026 16:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-mp-challenges-ministers-to-move-against-starmer/<![CDATA[Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth willing to 'take the fight' to Keir Starmer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/plaid-cymrus-rhun-ap-iorwerth-willing-to-take-the-fight-to-keir-starmer/Sun, 10 May 2026 16:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/plaid-cymrus-rhun-ap-iorwerth-willing-to-take-the-fight-to-keir-starmer/<![CDATA[Plaid members belt out anthem on Senedd steps]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/plaid-members-belt-out-anthem-on-senedd-steps/Sun, 10 May 2026 15:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/plaid-members-belt-out-anthem-on-senedd-steps/<![CDATA[Sarwar says he will 'absolutely' stay on as Labour leader]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sarwar-says-he-will-absolutely-stay-on-as-labour-leader/Sun, 10 May 2026 14:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sarwar-says-he-will-absolutely-stay-on-as-labour-leader/<![CDATA[Tories are still biggest party on the right, claims Cleverly]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-are-still-biggest-party-on-the-right-claims-cleverly/Sun, 10 May 2026 14:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-are-still-biggest-party-on-the-right-claims-cleverly/<![CDATA[Anthony Slaughter: The punk pioneer making Senedd history for the Greens]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/anthony-slaughter-the-punk-pioneer-making-senedd-history-for-the-greens/Sun, 10 May 2026 14:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/anthony-slaughter-the-punk-pioneer-making-senedd-history-for-the-greens/<![CDATA[Is Starmer's leadership under serious threat?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/is-starmers-leadership-under-serious-threat/Sun, 10 May 2026 02:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/is-starmers-leadership-under-serious-threat/<![CDATA[How the winner-takes-all voting system has turned on Labour and the Tories]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-the-winner-takes-all-voting-system-has-turned-on-labour-and-the-tories/Sun, 10 May 2026 01:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-the-winner-takes-all-voting-system-has-turned-on-labour-and-the-tories/<![CDATA[Green gains see Labour lose control of Lewisham and Lambeth]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/green-gains-see-labour-lose-control-of-lewisham-and-lambeth/Sat, 09 May 2026 22:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/green-gains-see-labour-lose-control-of-lewisham-and-lambeth/<![CDATA[What the election results show us in maps and charts]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-the-election-results-show-us-in-maps-and-charts/Sat, 09 May 2026 21:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-the-election-results-show-us-in-maps-and-charts/<![CDATA[Election results at a glance]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/election-results-at-a-glance/Sat, 09 May 2026 20:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/election-results-at-a-glance/<![CDATA[How Reform won votes from Swansea to Sunderland]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-reform-won-votes-from-swansea-to-sunderland/Sat, 09 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-reform-won-votes-from-swansea-to-sunderland/<![CDATA[SNP leader John Swinney rules out Holyrood talks with Reform UK]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/snp-leader-john-swinney-rules-out-holyrood-talks-with-reform-uk/Sat, 09 May 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/snp-leader-john-swinney-rules-out-holyrood-talks-with-reform-uk/<![CDATA[PM turns to old Labour hands after election losses but some MPs left baffled]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-turns-to-old-labour-hands-after-election-losses-but-some-mps-left-baffled/Sat, 09 May 2026 17:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-turns-to-old-labour-hands-after-election-losses-but-some-mps-left-baffled/<![CDATA[Labour lose all seats on Kirklees Council]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-lose-all-seats-on-kirklees-council/Sat, 09 May 2026 16:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-lose-all-seats-on-kirklees-council/<![CDATA[Here's how Reform UK ousted Labour in Calderdale]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/heres-how-reform-uk-ousted-labour-in-calderdale/Sat, 09 May 2026 15:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/heres-how-reform-uk-ousted-labour-in-calderdale/<![CDATA[Plaid Cymru wants to run Welsh government on its own, leader says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/plaid-cymru-wants-to-run-welsh-government-on-its-own-leader-says/Sat, 09 May 2026 15:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/plaid-cymru-wants-to-run-welsh-government-on-its-own-leader-says/<![CDATA[Lib Dems offer alternative to extremes of Reform and Greens, Davey says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lib-dems-offer-alternative-to-extremes-of-reform-and-greens-davey-says/Sat, 09 May 2026 15:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lib-dems-offer-alternative-to-extremes-of-reform-and-greens-davey-says/<![CDATA[Labour MPs have put Starmer on notice after election battering. Can he turn it around?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-mps-have-put-starmer-on-notice-after-election-battering-can-he-turn-it-around/Sat, 09 May 2026 15:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-mps-have-put-starmer-on-notice-after-election-battering-can-he-turn-it-around/<![CDATA['Extremely disappointing' results for Labour in Sheffield]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/extremely-disappointing-results-for-labour-in-sheffield/Sat, 09 May 2026 15:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/extremely-disappointing-results-for-labour-in-sheffield/<![CDATA[Ap Iorwerth gives speech on the Senedd steps]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ap-iorwerth-gives-speech-on-the-senedd-steps/Sat, 09 May 2026 15:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ap-iorwerth-gives-speech-on-the-senedd-steps/<![CDATA[We welcome scrutiny, Reform UK says after major election gains]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/we-welcome-scrutiny-reform-uk-says-after-major-election-gains/Sat, 09 May 2026 13:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/we-welcome-scrutiny-reform-uk-says-after-major-election-gains/<![CDATA[Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth: From party disarray to brink of power]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/plaid-cymrus-rhun-ap-iorwerth-from-party-disarray-to-brink-of-power/Sat, 09 May 2026 12:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/plaid-cymrus-rhun-ap-iorwerth-from-party-disarray-to-brink-of-power/<![CDATA[Historic win for SNP but change and challenges ahead at Holyrood]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/historic-win-for-snp-but-change-and-challenges-ahead-at-holyrood/Sat, 09 May 2026 09:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/historic-win-for-snp-but-change-and-challenges-ahead-at-holyrood/<![CDATA[Sir John Curtice: Election results show politics in the UK has fragmented]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sir-john-curtice-election-results-show-politics-in-the-uk-has-fragmented/Sat, 09 May 2026 01:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sir-john-curtice-election-results-show-politics-in-the-uk-has-fragmented/<![CDATA[Reform election gains show historic shift in British politics, says Farage]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-election-gains-show-historic-shift-in-british-politics-says-farage/Sat, 09 May 2026 00:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-election-gains-show-historic-shift-in-british-politics-says-farage/<![CDATA[No leadership pressure on Badenoch despite Tory losses]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/no-leadership-pressure-on-badenoch-despite-tory-losses/Sat, 09 May 2026 00:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/no-leadership-pressure-on-badenoch-despite-tory-losses/<![CDATA[Many Labour MPs are blaming Starmer himself for elections body blow]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/many-labour-mps-are-blaming-starmer-himself-for-elections-body-blow/Fri, 08 May 2026 22:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/many-labour-mps-are-blaming-starmer-himself-for-elections-body-blow/<![CDATA[Polanski says two-party politics 'dead' after election gains for Greens]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/polanski-says-two-party-politics-dead-after-election-gains-for-greens/Fri, 08 May 2026 21:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/polanski-says-two-party-politics-dead-after-election-gains-for-greens/<![CDATA[Reform UK takes control of Sunderland City Council]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-uk-takes-control-of-sunderland-city-council/Fri, 08 May 2026 19:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-uk-takes-control-of-sunderland-city-council/<![CDATA[Five election moments you may have missed]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/five-election-moments-you-may-have-missed/Fri, 08 May 2026 18:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/five-election-moments-you-may-have-missed/<![CDATA[Henry Zeffman: Election results leave Starmer vulnerable]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/henry-zeffman-election-results-leave-starmer-vulnerable/Fri, 08 May 2026 17:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/henry-zeffman-election-results-leave-starmer-vulnerable/<![CDATA[Senedd election counting begins with dramatic Labour defeat expected]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/senedd-election-counting-begins-with-dramatic-labour-defeat-expected/Fri, 08 May 2026 10:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/senedd-election-counting-begins-with-dramatic-labour-defeat-expected/<![CDATA[John Curtice: Election results show politics in the UK has fragmented]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/john-curtice-election-results-show-politics-in-the-uk-has-fragmented/Fri, 08 May 2026 10:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/john-curtice-election-results-show-politics-in-the-uk-has-fragmented/<![CDATA[What early election results show us in maps and charts]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-early-election-results-show-us-in-maps-and-charts/Fri, 08 May 2026 09:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-early-election-results-show-us-in-maps-and-charts/<![CDATA[Reform gains control of Newcastle-under-Lyme in historic night for party]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-gains-control-of-newcastle-under-lyme-in-historic-night-for-party/Fri, 08 May 2026 09:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-gains-control-of-newcastle-under-lyme-in-historic-night-for-party/<![CDATA[Labour loses control of Exeter after 14 years]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-loses-control-of-exeter-after-14-years/Fri, 08 May 2026 08:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-loses-control-of-exeter-after-14-years/<![CDATA[Emerging picture shows Reform gains as Labour counts losses in heartland seats]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/emerging-picture-shows-reform-gains-as-labour-counts-losses-in-heartland-seats/Fri, 08 May 2026 08:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/emerging-picture-shows-reform-gains-as-labour-counts-losses-in-heartland-seats/<![CDATA[Chris Mason: Emerging picture shows Reform gains as Labour counts losses in heartland seats]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-emerging-picture-shows-reform-gains-as-labour-counts-losses-in-heartland-seats/Fri, 08 May 2026 08:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-emerging-picture-shows-reform-gains-as-labour-counts-losses-in-heartland-seats/<![CDATA[Election results so far at a glance - and what's still to come]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/election-results-so-far-at-a-glance-and-whats-still-to-come/Fri, 08 May 2026 07:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/election-results-so-far-at-a-glance-and-whats-still-to-come/<![CDATA[Six things to watch out for in the Scottish election]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/six-things-to-watch-out-for-in-the-scottish-election/Fri, 08 May 2026 07:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/six-things-to-watch-out-for-in-the-scottish-election/<![CDATA[When will we know election results in England, Scotland and Wales?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/when-will-we-know-election-results-in-england-scotland-and-wales/Fri, 08 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/when-will-we-know-election-results-in-england-scotland-and-wales/<![CDATA[What happens at a polling station before it opens?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-happens-at-a-polling-station-before-it-opens/Thu, 07 May 2026 17:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-happens-at-a-polling-station-before-it-opens/<![CDATA[Man arrested for selling Morgan McSweeney's stolen phone]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/man-arrested-for-selling-morgan-mcsweeneys-stolen-phone/Thu, 07 May 2026 14:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/man-arrested-for-selling-morgan-mcsweeneys-stolen-phone/<![CDATA[Curious canines and patient pups - it's dogs at polling stations]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/curious-canines-and-patient-pups-its-dogs-at-polling-stations/Thu, 07 May 2026 12:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/curious-canines-and-patient-pups-its-dogs-at-polling-stations/<![CDATA[Postal vote error leaves 1,300 people without ballot papers ahead of Senedd election]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/postal-vote-error-leaves-1300-people-without-ballot-papers-ahead-of-senedd-election/Wed, 06 May 2026 23:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/postal-vote-error-leaves-1300-people-without-ballot-papers-ahead-of-senedd-election/<![CDATA[Starmer tells civil servants to speak 'truth to power' after vetting row]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-tells-civil-servants-to-speak-truth-to-power-after-vetting-row/Wed, 06 May 2026 23:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-tells-civil-servants-to-speak-truth-to-power-after-vetting-row/<![CDATA[People urged not to cancel flights over fuel shortage fears]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/people-urged-not-to-cancel-flights-over-fuel-shortage-fears/Wed, 06 May 2026 18:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/people-urged-not-to-cancel-flights-over-fuel-shortage-fears/<![CDATA[What could Reading's housing situation look like?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-could-readings-housing-situation-look-like/Wed, 06 May 2026 17:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-could-readings-housing-situation-look-like/<![CDATA[Two people arrested after BBC asylum investigation]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/two-people-arrested-after-bbc-asylum-investigation/Wed, 06 May 2026 13:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/two-people-arrested-after-bbc-asylum-investigation/<![CDATA[Polanski says he was wrong to claim he was a Red Cross spokesman]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/polanski-says-he-was-wrong-to-claim-he-was-a-red-cross-spokesman/Wed, 06 May 2026 12:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/polanski-says-he-was-wrong-to-claim-he-was-a-red-cross-spokesman/<![CDATA[Campaigning sprint finish ahead of elections around Britain tomorrow]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/campaigning-sprint-finish-ahead-of-elections-around-britain-tomorrow/Wed, 06 May 2026 02:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/campaigning-sprint-finish-ahead-of-elections-around-britain-tomorrow/<![CDATA[No obligation to declare £5m gift, Farage says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/no-obligation-to-declare-5m-gift-farage-says/Tue, 05 May 2026 20:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/no-obligation-to-declare-5m-gift-farage-says/<![CDATA[All of society must tackle 'crisis' of antisemitism, Starmer says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/all-of-society-must-tackle-crisis-of-antisemitism-starmer-says/Tue, 05 May 2026 17:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/all-of-society-must-tackle-crisis-of-antisemitism-starmer-says/<![CDATA[Potholes fuel voter frustration before elections - so what can be done?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/potholes-fuel-voter-frustration-before-elections-so-what-can-be-done/Tue, 05 May 2026 01:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/potholes-fuel-voter-frustration-before-elections-so-what-can-be-done/<![CDATA[UK joining Ukraine loan scheme would be good for EU ties, Starmer says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-joining-ukraine-loan-scheme-would-be-good-for-eu-ties-starmer-says/Mon, 04 May 2026 20:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-joining-ukraine-loan-scheme-would-be-good-for-eu-ties-starmer-says/<![CDATA[Reform pledges to open migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-pledges-to-open-migrant-detention-centres-in-green-voting-areas/Mon, 04 May 2026 15:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-pledges-to-open-migrant-detention-centres-in-green-voting-areas/<![CDATA[Chris Mason: Elections this week set to show how politics is changing]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-elections-this-week-set-to-show-how-politics-is-changing/Mon, 04 May 2026 03:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-elections-this-week-set-to-show-how-politics-is-changing/<![CDATA[Reform candidate brands Banks' comment racist]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-candidate-brands-banks-comment-racist/Sun, 03 May 2026 17:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-candidate-brands-banks-comment-racist/<![CDATA[Tories pledge to tighten household benefit cap rules]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-pledge-to-tighten-household-benefit-cap-rules/Sun, 03 May 2026 16:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-pledge-to-tighten-household-benefit-cap-rules/<![CDATA[Polanski says police 'should not be above scrutiny' over Golders Green response]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/polanski-says-police-should-not-be-above-scrutiny-over-golders-green-response/Sun, 03 May 2026 13:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/polanski-says-police-should-not-be-above-scrutiny-over-golders-green-response/<![CDATA[Can you pronounce your constituency?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/can-you-pronounce-your-constituency/Sun, 03 May 2026 09:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/can-you-pronounce-your-constituency/<![CDATA[Will an M4 relief road ever be given the green light?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/will-an-m4-relief-road-ever-be-given-the-green-light/Sun, 03 May 2026 08:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/will-an-m4-relief-road-ever-be-given-the-green-light/<![CDATA[Election tram talk: Midlands Metro passengers on homelessness and shops]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/election-tram-talk-midlands-metro-passengers-on-homelessness-and-shops/Sun, 03 May 2026 08:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/election-tram-talk-midlands-metro-passengers-on-homelessness-and-shops/<![CDATA[Protests may need to be stopped in some cases, PM suggests]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/protests-may-need-to-be-stopped-in-some-cases-pm-suggests/Sat, 02 May 2026 20:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/protests-may-need-to-be-stopped-in-some-cases-pm-suggests/<![CDATA[Kemi Badenoch apologises after Bloody Sunday footage used in video]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/kemi-badenoch-apologises-after-bloody-sunday-footage-used-in-video/Sat, 02 May 2026 17:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/kemi-badenoch-apologises-after-bloody-sunday-footage-used-in-video/<![CDATA[The battle to take political control of Birmingham]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-battle-to-take-political-control-of-birmingham/Sat, 02 May 2026 16:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-battle-to-take-political-control-of-birmingham/<![CDATA[Winners, losers and a PM on the brink - what to expect in next week's elections]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/winners-losers-and-a-pm-on-the-brink-what-to-expect-in-next-weeks-elections/Sat, 02 May 2026 13:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/winners-losers-and-a-pm-on-the-brink-what-to-expect-in-next-weeks-elections/<![CDATA[Chris Mason: PM seeks to draw contrast with critics within his party and beyond]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-pm-seeks-to-draw-contrast-with-critics-within-his-party-and-beyond/Sat, 02 May 2026 11:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-pm-seeks-to-draw-contrast-with-critics-within-his-party-and-beyond/<![CDATA[The big issues and key flashpoints from Scotland's election campaign]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-big-issues-and-key-flashpoints-from-scotlands-election-campaign/Sat, 02 May 2026 10:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-big-issues-and-key-flashpoints-from-scotlands-election-campaign/<![CDATA[Polanski apologises for sharing post criticising police]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/polanski-apologises-for-sharing-post-criticising-police/Fri, 01 May 2026 19:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/polanski-apologises-for-sharing-post-criticising-police/<![CDATA[Whisky tariffs deal sparks political squabble over who claims credit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/whisky-tariffs-deal-sparks-political-squabble-over-who-claims-credit/Fri, 01 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/whisky-tariffs-deal-sparks-political-squabble-over-who-claims-credit/<![CDATA[Kemi Badenoch use of Bloody Sunday footage 'disgusting', says MP]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/kemi-badenoch-use-of-bloody-sunday-footage-disgusting-says-mp/Fri, 01 May 2026 17:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/kemi-badenoch-use-of-bloody-sunday-footage-disgusting-says-mp/<![CDATA[Greens pledge £15 minimum wage for all workers]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-pledge-15-minimum-wage-for-all-workers/Fri, 01 May 2026 15:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-pledge-15-minimum-wage-for-all-workers/<![CDATA[Bin strike deal 'gets done when it gets done']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/bin-strike-deal-gets-done-when-it-gets-done/Fri, 01 May 2026 14:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/bin-strike-deal-gets-done-when-it-gets-done/<![CDATA[Pro-Palestinian marches have been hijacked, says minister]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pro-palestinian-marches-have-been-hijacked-says-minister/Fri, 01 May 2026 14:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pro-palestinian-marches-have-been-hijacked-says-minister/<![CDATA[Labour's London squeeze exposes a fragmented British politics]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labours-london-squeeze-exposes-a-fragmented-british-politics/Fri, 01 May 2026 08:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labours-london-squeeze-exposes-a-fragmented-british-politics/<![CDATA[What are the issues in the suburb that keeps changing its mind?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-are-the-issues-in-the-suburb-that-keeps-changing-its-mind/Fri, 01 May 2026 06:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-are-the-issues-in-the-suburb-that-keeps-changing-its-mind/<![CDATA[Restore Britain party refunds crypto project's donations]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/restore-britain-party-refunds-crypto-projects-donations/Fri, 01 May 2026 02:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/restore-britain-party-refunds-crypto-projects-donations/<![CDATA[Met chief defends knife attack officers after Greens criticism]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/met-chief-defends-knife-attack-officers-after-greens-criticism/Fri, 01 May 2026 02:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/met-chief-defends-knife-attack-officers-after-greens-criticism/<![CDATA[UK should not keep changing prime ministers, warns John Major]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-should-not-keep-changing-prime-ministers-warns-john-major/Fri, 01 May 2026 01:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-should-not-keep-changing-prime-ministers-warns-john-major/<![CDATA[Elections watchdog considers looking into £5m gift to Farage]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/elections-watchdog-considers-looking-into-5m-gift-to-farage/Fri, 01 May 2026 00:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/elections-watchdog-considers-looking-into-5m-gift-to-farage/<![CDATA[Has the royal state visit saved the special relationship?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/has-the-royal-state-visit-saved-the-special-relationship/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/has-the-royal-state-visit-saved-the-special-relationship/<![CDATA[Two Green Party candidates arrested over alleged antisemitic online posts]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/two-green-party-candidates-arrested-over-alleged-antisemitic-online-posts/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/two-green-party-candidates-arrested-over-alleged-antisemitic-online-posts/<![CDATA['Globalise the intifada' chant is racist, says Starmer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/globalise-the-intifada-chant-is-racist-says-starmer/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/globalise-the-intifada-chant-is-racist-says-starmer/<![CDATA[Antisemitism 'a national security emergency', government terror adviser says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/antisemitism-a-national-security-emergency-government-terror-adviser-says/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/antisemitism-a-national-security-emergency-government-terror-adviser-says/<![CDATA[What the Renters' Rights Act means for tenants and landlords]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-the-renters-rights-act-means-for-tenants-and-landlords/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-the-renters-rights-act-means-for-tenants-and-landlords/<![CDATA[Starmer heckled during Golders Green visit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-heckled-during-golders-green-visit/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-heckled-during-golders-green-visit/<![CDATA[We would end Birmingham bin strikes, says Tory leader]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/we-would-end-birmingham-bin-strikes-says-tory-leader/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/we-would-end-birmingham-bin-strikes-says-tory-leader/<![CDATA[New rules won't stop me donating, says billionaire Reform backer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-rules-wont-stop-me-donating-says-billionaire-reform-backer/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-rules-wont-stop-me-donating-says-billionaire-reform-backer/<![CDATA[Reform's deputy Welsh leader U-turns mid-interview after Farage intervention]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reforms-deputy-welsh-leader-u-turns-mid-interview-after-farage-intervention/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reforms-deputy-welsh-leader-u-turns-mid-interview-after-farage-intervention/<![CDATA[Bank of England says rates could rise as Iran war fuels inflation]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/bank-of-england-says-rates-could-rise-as-iran-war-fuels-inflation/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/bank-of-england-says-rates-could-rise-as-iran-war-fuels-inflation/<![CDATA['Vote Plaid Cymru' gaffe from Welsh Labour leader]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/vote-plaid-cymru-gaffe-from-welsh-labour-leader/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/vote-plaid-cymru-gaffe-from-welsh-labour-leader/<![CDATA['Vote Plaid Cymru' says Welsh Labour first minister in speech slip-up]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/vote-plaid-cymru-says-welsh-labour-first-minister-in-speech-slip-up/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/vote-plaid-cymru-says-welsh-labour-first-minister-in-speech-slip-up/<![CDATA[Hereditary peers' last hurrah as 700-year-old system abolished]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/hereditary-peers-last-hurrah-as-700-year-old-system-abolished/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/hereditary-peers-last-hurrah-as-700-year-old-system-abolished/<![CDATA[We can't abolish leasehold overnight, minister says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/we-cant-abolish-leasehold-overnight-minister-says/Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/we-cant-abolish-leasehold-overnight-minister-says/<![CDATA[Man offered Ukrainians money to carry out Starmer arson attacks, court hears]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/man-offered-ukrainians-money-to-carry-out-starmer-arson-attacks-court-hears/Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/man-offered-ukrainians-money-to-carry-out-starmer-arson-attacks-court-hears/<![CDATA[Nigel Farage on rooting out racist behaviour in Reform UK]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/nigel-farage-on-rooting-out-racist-behaviour-in-reform-uk/Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/nigel-farage-on-rooting-out-racist-behaviour-in-reform-uk/<![CDATA[PM defends record as Badenoch says he squandered election win]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-defends-record-as-badenoch-says-he-squandered-election-win/Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-defends-record-as-badenoch-says-he-squandered-election-win/<![CDATA[Will King's US visit lead to lasting reset in relations with UK?]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/will-kings-us-visit-lead-to-lasting-reset-in-relations-with-uk/Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/will-kings-us-visit-lead-to-lasting-reset-in-relations-with-uk/<![CDATA[MP rejects rumour he could stand aside for Burnham]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-rejects-rumour-he-could-stand-aside-for-burnham/Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-rejects-rumour-he-could-stand-aside-for-burnham/<![CDATA[America's special relationship 'probably Israel', says UK ambassador to US]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/americas-special-relationship-probably-israel-says-uk-ambassador-to-us/Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/americas-special-relationship-probably-israel-says-uk-ambassador-to-us/<![CDATA[Reform is not racist, Welsh leader says in heated election debate]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-is-not-racist-welsh-leader-says-in-heated-election-debate/Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-is-not-racist-welsh-leader-says-in-heated-election-debate/<![CDATA[Starmer sees off inquiry call - but he doesn't escape unscathed]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-sees-off-inquiry-call-but-he-doesnt-escape-unscathed/Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-sees-off-inquiry-call-but-he-doesnt-escape-unscathed/<![CDATA[Reform's Scottish leader says he owns six houses, six boats and five cars]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reforms-scottish-leader-says-he-owns-six-houses-six-boats-and-five-cars/Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reforms-scottish-leader-says-he-owns-six-houses-six-boats-and-five-cars/<![CDATA[PM won't face inquiry over claims he misled MPs on Mandelson vetting]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-wont-face-inquiry-over-claims-he-misled-mps-on-mandelson-vetting/Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-wont-face-inquiry-over-claims-he-misled-mps-on-mandelson-vetting/<![CDATA[Find out how your MP voted on Mandelson vetting inquiry]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/find-out-how-your-mp-voted-on-mandelson-vetting-inquiry/Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/find-out-how-your-mp-voted-on-mandelson-vetting-inquiry/<![CDATA[I made 'serious mistake' advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson, PM's ex-top adviser says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/i-made-serious-mistake-advising-starmer-to-appoint-mandelson-pms-ex-top-adviser-says/Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/i-made-serious-mistake-advising-starmer-to-appoint-mandelson-pms-ex-top-adviser-says/<![CDATA[More migrants making false domestic abuse claims, minister tells MPs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/more-migrants-making-false-domestic-abuse-claims-minister-tells-mps/Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/more-migrants-making-false-domestic-abuse-claims-minister-tells-mps/<![CDATA[Key points as MPs question ex-senior aide about Mandelson appointment]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/key-points-as-mps-question-ex-senior-aide-about-mandelson-appointment/Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/key-points-as-mps-question-ex-senior-aide-about-mandelson-appointment/<![CDATA[No way to raise Mandelson concerns, former senior official says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/no-way-to-raise-mandelson-concerns-former-senior-official-says/Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/no-way-to-raise-mandelson-concerns-former-senior-official-says/<![CDATA[Social media restrictions for under-16s even if no ban, minister says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/social-media-restrictions-for-under-16s-even-if-no-ban-minister-says/Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/social-media-restrictions-for-under-16s-even-if-no-ban-minister-says/<![CDATA[My tenant owes £15,000 in rent, but I can't get them out of the property]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/my-tenant-owes-pound15000-in-rent-but-i-cant-get-them-out-of-the-property/Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/my-tenant-owes-pound15000-in-rent-but-i-cant-get-them-out-of-the-property/<![CDATA[MPs to vote on launching inquiry into PM's Mandelson claims]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mps-to-vote-on-launching-inquiry-into-pms-mandelson-claims/Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mps-to-vote-on-launching-inquiry-into-pms-mandelson-claims/<![CDATA[Lib Dems pledge £5k rewards for illegal waste tip-offs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lib-dems-pledge-5k-rewards-for-illegal-waste-tip-offs/Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lib-dems-pledge-5k-rewards-for-illegal-waste-tip-offs/<![CDATA[Trump says King will be 'very safe' during US visit after security talks]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/trump-says-king-will-be-very-safe-during-us-visit-after-security-talks/Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/trump-says-king-will-be-very-safe-during-us-visit-after-security-talks/<![CDATA[Online safety campaigners 'desperate to be heard']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/online-safety-campaigners-desperate-to-be-heard/Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/online-safety-campaigners-desperate-to-be-heard/<![CDATA[Starmer insists 'majority' of Labour MPs back his leadership]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-insists-majority-of-labour-mps-back-his-leadership/Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-insists-majority-of-labour-mps-back-his-leadership/<![CDATA[Quickfire questions with Jane Dodds]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/quickfire-questions-with-jane-dodds/Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/quickfire-questions-with-jane-dodds/<![CDATA[Quickfire questions with Rhun ap Iorwerth]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/quickfire-questions-with-rhun-ap-iorwerth/Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/quickfire-questions-with-rhun-ap-iorwerth/<![CDATA[Quickfire questions with Eluned Morgan]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/quickfire-questions-with-eluned-morgan/Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/quickfire-questions-with-eluned-morgan/<![CDATA[Quickfire questions with Darren Millar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/quickfire-questions-with-darren-millar/Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/quickfire-questions-with-darren-millar/<![CDATA[Quickfire questions with Anthony Slaughter]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/quickfire-questions-with-anthony-slaughter/Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/quickfire-questions-with-anthony-slaughter/<![CDATA[Higher prices could last for eight months after Iran war, minister says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/higher-prices-could-last-for-eight-months-after-iran-war-minister-says/Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/higher-prices-could-last-for-eight-months-after-iran-war-minister-says/<![CDATA[Key figure in Mandelson vetting row will not give evidence before MPs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/key-figure-in-mandelson-vetting-row-will-not-give-evidence-before-mps/Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/key-figure-in-mandelson-vetting-row-will-not-give-evidence-before-mps/<![CDATA[Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales elections]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/relish-and-dread-as-starmer-shambles-hangs-over-scotland-and-wales-elections/Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/relish-and-dread-as-starmer-shambles-hangs-over-scotland-and-wales-elections/<![CDATA[No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/no-10-says-falklands-sovereignty-rests-with-uk-after-report-of-us-review/Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/no-10-says-falklands-sovereignty-rests-with-uk-after-report-of-us-review/<![CDATA[Zack Polanski calls for Trump to be 'kicked out' of his Scottish golf courses]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zack-polanski-calls-for-trump-to-be-kicked-out-of-his-scottish-golf-courses/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zack-polanski-calls-for-trump-to-be-kicked-out-of-his-scottish-golf-courses/<![CDATA[Chris Mason: A grim week for Starmer – but things could be about to get worse]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-a-grim-week-for-starmer-but-things-could-be-about-to-get-worse/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-a-grim-week-for-starmer-but-things-could-be-about-to-get-worse/<![CDATA[A grim week for Starmer - but things could be about to get worse]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/a-grim-week-for-starmer-but-things-could-be-about-to-get-worse/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/a-grim-week-for-starmer-but-things-could-be-about-to-get-worse/<![CDATA[Starmer plans new powers to ban state-backed terror groups]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-plans-new-powers-to-ban-state-backed-terror-groups/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-plans-new-powers-to-ban-state-backed-terror-groups/<![CDATA[Assisted dying bill runs out of time but supporters vow to try again]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/assisted-dying-bill-runs-out-of-time-but-supporters-vow-to-try-again/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/assisted-dying-bill-runs-out-of-time-but-supporters-vow-to-try-again/<![CDATA[Mandelson under formal investigation by EU's anti-fraud office]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mandelson-under-formal-investigation-by-eus-anti-fraud-office/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mandelson-under-formal-investigation-by-eus-anti-fraud-office/<![CDATA[The assisted dying bill has failed - but the debate isn't over]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-assisted-dying-bill-has-failed-but-the-debate-isnt-over/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-assisted-dying-bill-has-failed-but-the-debate-isnt-over/<![CDATA[Falklands is a pressure point for the UK – and the US knows it]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/falklands-is-a-pressure-point-for-the-uk-and-the-us-knows-it/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/falklands-is-a-pressure-point-for-the-uk-and-the-us-knows-it/<![CDATA[Conservatives pledge to scrap 24-hour bus lanes]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/conservatives-pledge-to-scrap-24-hour-bus-lanes/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/conservatives-pledge-to-scrap-24-hour-bus-lanes/<![CDATA[Waiting lists apology, cost of living and more powers in election debate]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/waiting-lists-apology-cost-of-living-and-more-powers-in-election-debate/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/waiting-lists-apology-cost-of-living-and-more-powers-in-election-debate/<![CDATA[PM's ex-chief of staff says he doesn't recognise claims about his behaviour]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pms-ex-chief-of-staff-says-he-doesnt-recognise-claims-about-his-behaviour/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pms-ex-chief-of-staff-says-he-doesnt-recognise-claims-about-his-behaviour/<![CDATA[SNP's McAllan supports more 'evidence-led' drilling in North Sea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/snps-mcallan-supports-more-evidence-led-drilling-in-north-sea/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/snps-mcallan-supports-more-evidence-led-drilling-in-north-sea/<![CDATA[Proxy attacks in UK a real and growing concern, says PM]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/proxy-attacks-in-uk-a-real-and-growing-concern-says-pm/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/proxy-attacks-in-uk-a-real-and-growing-concern-says-pm/<![CDATA[Starmer says he's acting in national interest after Trump criticism]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-says-hes-acting-in-national-interest-after-trump-criticism/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-says-hes-acting-in-national-interest-after-trump-criticism/<![CDATA[Frustration, apathy and hope: Birmingham divided as extraordinary election looms]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/frustration-apathy-and-hope-birmingham-divided-as-extraordinary-election-looms/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/frustration-apathy-and-hope-birmingham-divided-as-extraordinary-election-looms/<![CDATA[Trump tells BBC that King's visit could 'absolutely' help repair relations with UK]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/trump-tells-bbc-that-kings-visit-could-absolutely-help-repair-relations-with-uk/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/trump-tells-bbc-that-kings-visit-could-absolutely-help-repair-relations-with-uk/<![CDATA[Welsh first minster admits she risks losing her seat in 'knife edge' election]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welsh-first-minster-admits-she-risks-losing-her-seat-in-knife-edge-election/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welsh-first-minster-admits-she-risks-losing-her-seat-in-knife-edge-election/<![CDATA[Welsh first minister uses cocktail cans as props and admits she could lose her seat in election]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welsh-first-minister-uses-cocktail-cans-as-props-and-admits-she-could-lose-her-seat-in-election/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welsh-first-minister-uses-cocktail-cans-as-props-and-admits-she-could-lose-her-seat-in-election/<![CDATA[Greens promise 'affordable' leases to help High Streets]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-promise-affordable-leases-to-help-high-streets/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-promise-affordable-leases-to-help-high-streets/<![CDATA[UK and France strike new £662m small boats deal]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-and-france-strike-new-662m-small-boats-deal/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-and-france-strike-new-662m-small-boats-deal/<![CDATA[Hillsborough Law to progress in next parliamentary session]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/hillsborough-law-to-progress-in-next-parliamentary-session/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/hillsborough-law-to-progress-in-next-parliamentary-session/<![CDATA[Key takeaways from senior official on Mandelson vetting]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/key-takeaways-from-senior-official-on-mandelson-vetting/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/key-takeaways-from-senior-official-on-mandelson-vetting/<![CDATA[AI is already leading to fewer jobs for young people, says Sunak]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ai-is-already-leading-to-fewer-jobs-for-young-people-says-sunak/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ai-is-already-leading-to-fewer-jobs-for-young-people-says-sunak/<![CDATA[Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ban-forever-chemicals-in-uniforms-and-frying-pans-mps-urge/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ban-forever-chemicals-in-uniforms-and-frying-pans-mps-urge/<![CDATA[PM's ex-chief of staff to give evidence on Mandelson vetting]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pms-ex-chief-of-staff-to-give-evidence-on-mandelson-vetting/Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pms-ex-chief-of-staff-to-give-evidence-on-mandelson-vetting/<![CDATA[Labour MPs are increasingly restless – but aren't ready to oust Starmer yet]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-mps-are-increasingly-restless-ndash-but-arent-ready-to-oust-starmer-yet/Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-mps-are-increasingly-restless-ndash-but-arent-ready-to-oust-starmer-yet/<![CDATA[Starmer admits No 10 asked about job for aide Matthew Doyle]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-admits-no-10-asked-about-job-for-aide-matthew-doyle/Wed, 22 Apr 2026 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