<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Politics - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Politics news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:43:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Mum in 'dire' financial situation says daughter's bed was propped up on books]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarah Ruscoe, a single mum out of work due to health issues, worried her daughter’s bed would collapse at night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mum-in-dire-financial-situation-says-daughters-bed-was-propped-up-on-books/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mum-in-dire-financial-situation-says-daughters-bed-was-propped-up-on-books/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Between quick wins and big dreams lies Burnham's biggest test]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister might be dreaming of gold medals in 2040, but he must first navigate the difficult years in between, writes Laura Kuenssberg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/between-quick-wins-and-big-dreams-lies-burnhams-biggest-test/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/between-quick-wins-and-big-dreams-lies-burnhams-biggest-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tory activist in 'contract killing broker' claim had worked for party HQ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Ross was contracted to do social media work for the party until earlier this year, the BBC has been told.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tory-activist-in-contract-killing-broker-claim-had-worked-for-party-hq/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tory-activist-in-contract-killing-broker-claim-had-worked-for-party-hq/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How does the UK state pension compare with other countries?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do British pensioners have it better or worse than those in other countries?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-does-the-uk-state-pension-compare-with-other-countries/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-does-the-uk-state-pension-compare-with-other-countries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK to invest £100m in 'world first' AI Biosecurity Lab]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chancellor will unveil AI spending aimed at shoring up the UK's defences in Wednesday's Budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-to-invest-100m-in-world-first-ai-biosecurity-lab/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-to-invest-100m-in-world-first-ai-biosecurity-lab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green councillors face Labour deadline to disown Zionism policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Green leaders have been given until Sunday to disown their party's "Zionism is racism" conference vote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/green-councillors-face-labour-deadline-to-disown-zionism-policy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/green-councillors-face-labour-deadline-to-disown-zionism-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says Burnham 'getting it done' after Jackdaw decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US president has praised Burnham after the government allowed gas drilling in the North Sea's Jackdaw field.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/trump-says-burnham-getting-it-done-after-jackdaw-decision/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/trump-says-burnham-getting-it-done-after-jackdaw-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Tory campaign chief and his wife receive suspended sentences over election bets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Lee passed confidential information to his wife Laura Lee about when the 2024 general election would be held.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-tory-campaign-chief-and-his-wife-receive-suspended-sentences-over-election-bets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-tory-campaign-chief-and-his-wife-receive-suspended-sentences-over-election-bets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police yet to receive £2m after A66 crash, says commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Matt Storey says it has been nearly two months since force was promised the cash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-yet-to-receive-2m-after-a66-crash-says-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-yet-to-receive-2m-after-a66-crash-says-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM defends Gogglebox appearance after Badenoch criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnham says he "makes no apology" for the move as Kemi Badenoch says she is "amazed" he has time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-defends-gogglebox-appearance-after-badenoch-criticism/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-defends-gogglebox-appearance-after-badenoch-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why should I stockpile and what will I need?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK government has warned households to have three days of essential supplies on hand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-should-i-stockpile-and-what-will-i-need/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-should-i-stockpile-and-what-will-i-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales plans to ban steel pylons as government launches consultation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Welsh government says it is consulting on an "undergrounding-first approach" to electricity lines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/wales-plans-to-ban-steel-pylons-as-government-launches-consultation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/wales-plans-to-ban-steel-pylons-as-government-launches-consultation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angry scenes as Reform MSs call for burka ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angry scenes and protests at Senedd as Reform call for ban on Muslim face coverings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/angry-scenes-as-reform-mss-call-for-burka-ban/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/angry-scenes-as-reform-mss-call-for-burka-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham suggests stocking up on tinned food and bottled water]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime ministers says unexpected events seem to be becoming more common and it was wise to prepare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-suggests-stocking-up-on-tinned-food-and-bottled-water/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-suggests-stocking-up-on-tinned-food-and-bottled-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government tells people to be prepared for 'everyday' threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Defence Secretary Wes Streeting announced a UK “Be Ready” campaign on building national resilience, he joined the BBC Question Time panel to discuss it with Conservative Tom Tugendhat and members of the audience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/government-tells-people-to-be-prepared-for-everyday-threats/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/government-tells-people-to-be-prepared-for-everyday-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Military aircraft to help get UK 'on front foot' to fight wildfires, Burnham says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister hosted the UK's first wildfire summit to prepare for future blazes after a record summer 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/military-aircraft-to-help-get-uk-on-front-foot-to-fight-wildfires-burnham-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/military-aircraft-to-help-get-uk-on-front-foot-to-fight-wildfires-burnham-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Earnings limit of up to £140K for first-time buyers loan scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Your First Home scheme will offer government-backed loans for those buying new-builds in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/earnings-limit-of-up-to-140k-for-first-time-buyers-loan-scheme/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/earnings-limit-of-up-to-140k-for-first-time-buyers-loan-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't leave AI to tech bros and oligarchs, UK's AI minister says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kanishka Narayan tells the BBC that dealing with the technology requires not only regulation, but "building capability and capacity".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/dont-leave-ai-to-tech-bros-and-oligarchs-uks-ai-minister-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/dont-leave-ai-to-tech-bros-and-oligarchs-uks-ai-minister-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chancellor says he will cut 'pointless paperwork' to save businesses up to £800m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ministers say the changes in regulations will reduce unnecessary bureaucracy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chancellor-says-he-will-cut-pointless-paperwork-to-save-businesses-up-to-800m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chancellor-says-he-will-cut-pointless-paperwork-to-save-businesses-up-to-800m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prepare for supply chain disruption from cyber or climate emergencies, Streeting warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The defence secretary says the UK needs to be ready for scenarios including impact to essential supply chains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/prepare-for-supply-chain-disruption-from-cyber-or-climate-emergencies-streeting-warns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/prepare-for-supply-chain-disruption-from-cyber-or-climate-emergencies-streeting-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council vows support for Toxic Town public inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Griffiths, Reform UK leader of North Northants Council, says: "We have nothing to hide."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/council-vows-support-for-toxic-town-public-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/council-vows-support-for-toxic-town-public-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fahnbulleh says she backs home secretary on migration after comments to journalists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Energy secretary says she "didn't get it right" over comments she made about a TV interview.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fahnbulleh-says-she-backs-home-secretary-on-migration-after-comments-to-journalists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fahnbulleh-says-she-backs-home-secretary-on-migration-after-comments-to-journalists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK plans emergency powers to protect undersea cables]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ministers are set to gain powers over telecoms companies during national security emergencies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-plans-emergency-powers-to-protect-undersea-cables/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-plans-emergency-powers-to-protect-undersea-cables/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four London councils challenge funding reforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Tory and one Liberal Democrat-led councils are officially challenging government funding changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/four-london-councils-challenge-funding-reforms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/four-london-councils-challenge-funding-reforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police should not be scared to wade in to stop wrongdoing, says Badenoch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tory leader calls for more support for police officers and the public when they step in to help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-should-not-be-scared-to-wade-in-to-stop-wrongdoing-says-badenoch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-should-not-be-scared-to-wade-in-to-stop-wrongdoing-says-badenoch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten councillors quit after leader's fraud conviction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Zadrozny was found guilty of defrauding the county council out of thousands of pounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ten-councillors-quit-after-leaders-fraud-conviction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ten-councillors-quit-after-leaders-fraud-conviction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tank barrel production returns to UK after 20 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The defence secretary says the UK is "back in the business of making weapons" for its armed forces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tank-barrel-production-returns-to-uk-after-20-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tank-barrel-production-returns-to-uk-after-20-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['500 new vulnerabilities' found in government, says AI minister]]></title><description><![CDATA['500 new vulnerabilities' found in government, says AI minister]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/500-new-vulnerabilities-found-in-government-says-ai-minister/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/500-new-vulnerabilities-found-in-government-says-ai-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MI5 spied on NHS founder Nye Bevan for more than 20 years, newly released files show]]></title><description><![CDATA[He came to Security Service's attention in the 1930s when he was considered a left-wing firebrand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mi5-spied-on-nhs-founder-nye-bevan-for-more-than-20-years-newly-released-files-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mi5-spied-on-nhs-founder-nye-bevan-for-more-than-20-years-newly-released-files-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tougher punishments for criminals who refuse to attend sentencing backed by victim's family]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aunt of Zara Aleena says the new powers for judges will "rebalance the power" from offender to victim.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tougher-punishments-for-criminals-who-refuse-to-attend-sentencing-backed-by-victims-family/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tougher-punishments-for-criminals-who-refuse-to-attend-sentencing-backed-by-victims-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Criminals who skip sentencing will face solitary confinement or lose social visits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judges will be given new powers to impose tougher prison punishments on offenders who refuse to face their victims' families during sentencing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/criminals-who-skip-sentencing-will-face-solitary-confinement-or-lose-social-visits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/criminals-who-skip-sentencing-will-face-solitary-confinement-or-lose-social-visits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK's gaps in Arctic defence leave it open to Russian attacks, committee warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report by MPs urges the UK to address capability gaps including a lack of Royal Navy warships and submarines, as Russia seeks to dominate the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uks-gaps-in-arctic-defence-leave-it-open-to-russian-attacks-committee-warns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uks-gaps-in-arctic-defence-leave-it-open-to-russian-attacks-committee-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'trillion pound' oil fund the government believes Britain could have built]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time, the Treasury calculates how much the UK could have raised by investing North Sea proceeds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-trillion-pound-oil-fund-the-government-believes-britain-could-have-built/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-trillion-pound-oil-fund-the-government-believes-britain-could-have-built/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angry scenes and protests at Senedd as Reform call for ban on Muslim face coverings]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the latest heated debate in the Senedd on a Wednesday prompted by Reform MSs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/angry-scenes-and-protests-at-senedd-as-reform-call-for-ban-on-muslim-face-coverings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/angry-scenes-and-protests-at-senedd-as-reform-call-for-ban-on-muslim-face-coverings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister provided little detail, and there are questions over shifting the fees onto unit costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-proposes-plan-to-cut-standing-charges-from-gas-bills/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-proposes-plan-to-cut-standing-charges-from-gas-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Mindset shift' needed within government on No10 North, says deputy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Number 10 North deputy director Duncan Parish has told a conference he is still facing "institutional barriers".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mindset-shift-needed-within-government-on-no10-north-says-deputy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mindset-shift-needed-within-government-on-no10-north-says-deputy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull MP has the Labour whip restored]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karl Turner is back in the parliamentary party after his suspension for criticising the government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/hull-mp-has-the-labour-whip-restored/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/hull-mp-has-the-labour-whip-restored/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Jackdaw ignites row over climate and costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK government approves production from Jackdaw amid intense debate about the project's environmental and economic impact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-jackdaw-ignites-row-over-climate-and-costs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-jackdaw-ignites-row-over-climate-and-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham defends Jackdaw decision as Badenoch urges PM to overturn ban on new oil and gas licences]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK government says the field, which is opposed by environmental campaigners, could be producing gas by the end of this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-defends-jackdaw-decision-as-badenoch-urges-pm-to-overturn-ban-on-new-oil-and-gas-licences/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-defends-jackdaw-decision-as-badenoch-urges-pm-to-overturn-ban-on-new-oil-and-gas-licences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holocaust school lessons to be improved after 'shocking' antisemitism review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Education Secretary Lucy Powell has stressed the importance of reminding new generations of the horrors of the Holocaust.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/holocaust-school-lessons-to-be-improved-after-shocking-antisemitism-review/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/holocaust-school-lessons-to-be-improved-after-shocking-antisemitism-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tory MP questions government advisor's position after wife's Palestine Action post]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Downing Street spokeswoman tells the BBC Sarah Helm "does not represent the government in any capacity".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tory-mp-questions-government-advisors-position-after-wifes-palestine-action-post/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tory-mp-questions-government-advisors-position-after-wifes-palestine-action-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jailed former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson being investigated over alleged rape inside Parliament]]></title><description><![CDATA[While not naming the disgraced former MP, the Metropolitan Police has issued a statement confirming a 63-year-old man is being investigated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/jailed-former-dup-leader-jeffrey-donaldson-being-investigated-over-alleged-rape-inside-parliament/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/jailed-former-dup-leader-jeffrey-donaldson-being-investigated-over-alleged-rape-inside-parliament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/faisal-islam-inflation-and-borrowing-figures-illustrate-chancellors-budget-challenge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/faisal-islam-inflation-and-borrowing-figures-illustrate-chancellors-budget-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflation and government borrowing highest for a year ahead of next week's Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/inflation-and-government-borrowing-highest-for-a-year-ahead-of-next-weeks-budget/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/inflation-and-government-borrowing-highest-for-a-year-ahead-of-next-weeks-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: Jackdaw approved but tricky energy trade-offs remain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackdaw and Rosebank are case studies in the slow motion awkwardness the UK has over energy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-jackdaw-approved-but-tricky-energy-trade-offs-remain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-jackdaw-approved-but-tricky-energy-trade-offs-remain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is happening to UK prices?]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK inflation rose in September, pushed up by higher petrol and diesel prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-is-happening-to-uk-prices/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-is-happening-to-uk-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second Labour MP suspended over Covid loan repayments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth, voluntarily referred himself for investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/second-labour-mp-suspended-over-covid-loan-repayments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/second-labour-mp-suspended-over-covid-loan-repayments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Let's move on': Albertans react to separatist movement setback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preliminary referendum results show that more than two-thirds of Alberta voters support remaining part of Canada, easing concerns over national unity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lets-move-on-albertans-react-to-separatist-movement-setback/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lets-move-on-albertans-react-to-separatist-movement-setback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jane Dodds standing down as Welsh Liberal Democrats leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dodds said it was time to hand over the leadership to a "new generation" after nearly nine years in the role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/jane-dodds-standing-down-as-welsh-liberal-democrats-leader/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/jane-dodds-standing-down-as-welsh-liberal-democrats-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage vows to scrap tax on armed forces reserves]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large group of protesters turned up outside the Reform UK rally in Plymouth with Nigel Farage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-vows-to-scrap-tax-on-armed-forces-reserves/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-vows-to-scrap-tax-on-armed-forces-reserves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Chancellor John Healey? Labour veteran who quit as defence secretary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The softly-spoken former defence secretary is gearing up for the biggest moment of his long political career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-chancellor-john-healey-labour-veteran-who-quit-as-defence-secretary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-chancellor-john-healey-labour-veteran-who-quit-as-defence-secretary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform leader accuses MSP of 'squatting' in seat after resignation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malcolm Offord says he is 'disappointed' at Amanda Bland's decision to leave the party and sit as an independent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-leader-accuses-msp-of-squatting-in-seat-after-resignation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-leader-accuses-msp-of-squatting-in-seat-after-resignation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour will not have the courage to cut spending, says Badenoch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking ahead of next week's Budget, the Conservative leader says her party would make £70bn of cuts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-will-not-have-the-courage-to-cut-spending-says-badenoch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-will-not-have-the-courage-to-cut-spending-says-badenoch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham risks wrath of Commons Speaker for talking too much at PMQs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister takes longer than his predecessors to respond to questions from MPs, writes Matt Chorley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-risks-wrath-of-commons-speaker-for-talking-too-much-at-pmqs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-risks-wrath-of-commons-speaker-for-talking-too-much-at-pmqs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bereaved families could face 'unjust' tax bill after civil service pension delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee says families should not be taxed through no fault of their own.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/bereaved-families-could-face-unjust-tax-bill-after-civil-service-pension-delays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/bereaved-families-could-face-unjust-tax-bill-after-civil-service-pension-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Immigration protests 'could get worse', says Badenoch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch warned of immigration protests getting worse as France deals with riots across the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/immigration-protests-could-get-worse-says-badenoch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/immigration-protests-could-get-worse-says-badenoch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jobless rate falls but small firms cut back hiring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/jobless-rate-falls-but-small-firms-cut-back-hiring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/jobless-rate-falls-but-small-firms-cut-back-hiring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chancellor-rejects-calls-to-raise-capital-gains-tax-in-budget/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chancellor-rejects-calls-to-raise-capital-gains-tax-in-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[The changes come after concerns that penalties issued by private providers are too harsh and leave motorists unfairly punished.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-vows-end-to-rip-off-parking-charges-under-new-rules/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-vows-end-to-rip-off-parking-charges-under-new-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the Budget and what could be in it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-is-the-budget-and-what-could-be-in-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-is-the-budget-and-what-could-be-in-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Criminals detained in hospital set to lose benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The families of the victims of Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane had been campaigning for the change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/criminals-detained-in-hospital-set-to-lose-benefits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/criminals-detained-in-hospital-set-to-lose-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First minister promises to look at Welsh council powers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plaid Cymru's leader makes pledge ahead of talks with Andy Burnham, who wants more devolution to councils.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/first-minister-promises-to-look-at-welsh-council-powers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/first-minister-promises-to-look-at-welsh-council-powers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK mayor investigated over naked photo claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK's Luke Campbell denies claims that he showed nude photos of himself to a female colleague.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-uk-mayor-investigated-over-naked-photo-claims/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-uk-mayor-investigated-over-naked-photo-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Troubles legacy bill is not an amnesty for soldiers - NI secretary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amendments to the bill are being debated by MPs, as the long-awaited legislation returns to the House of Commons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/troubles-legacy-bill-is-not-an-amnesty-for-soldiers-ni-secretary/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/troubles-legacy-bill-is-not-an-amnesty-for-soldiers-ni-secretary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform MSP quits party to sit as independent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amanda Bland's decision relegates the party to the third-largest group at Holyrood, with one member fewer than Labour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-msp-quits-party-to-sit-as-independent/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-msp-quits-party-to-sit-as-independent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM says youth unemployment is a 'catastrophe and a moral failure']]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK faces "economic catastrophe" with one million young people not in work or training, the prime minister says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-says-youth-unemployment-is-a-catastrophe-and-a-moral-failure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-says-youth-unemployment-is-a-catastrophe-and-a-moral-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polanski says he will not overturn Green Party's 'Zionism is racism' motion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Green Party leader said, while he wanted to amend it, the motion would stand until 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/polanski-says-he-will-not-overturn-green-partys-zionism-is-racism-motion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/polanski-says-he-will-not-overturn-green-partys-zionism-is-racism-motion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ending corridor care in hospitals for children a priority, says health secretary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yvette Cooper also announces &pound;140m investment in England's urgent care system, ahead of winter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ending-corridor-care-in-hospitals-for-children-a-priority-says-health-secretary/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ending-corridor-care-in-hospitals-for-children-a-priority-says-health-secretary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: Burnham and Swinney tussle over where power lies in Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK political debate has a distinctly Scottish feel after SNP's annual conference, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-burnham-and-swinney-tussle-over-where-power-lies-in-scotland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-burnham-and-swinney-tussle-over-where-power-lies-in-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police assess Palestine Action post by national security adviser's wife]]></title><description><![CDATA[Downing Street says Sarah Helm, the wife of Jonathan Powell, "does not represent the government in any capacity".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-assess-palestine-action-post-by-national-security-advisers-wife/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-assess-palestine-action-post-by-national-security-advisers-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform councillor quits over offensive remarks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alan Feeney was captured on undercover filming calling Asian homeowners "parasites".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-councillor-quits-over-offensive-remarks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-councillor-quits-over-offensive-remarks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform councillor calls TV report 'vote interference']]></title><description><![CDATA[ITV News filmed undercover with Reform councillors and candidates around the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-councillor-calls-tv-report-vote-interference/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-councillor-calls-tv-report-vote-interference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-top official Robbins reaches settlement with government over sacking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Olly Robbins was sacked as the top civil servant in the Foreign Office over the vetting of Lord Mandelson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-top-official-robbins-reaches-settlement-with-government-over-sacking/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-top-official-robbins-reaches-settlement-with-government-over-sacking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing loans granted while Burnham was mayor investigated by councillors]]></title><description><![CDATA[A senior councillor says concerns have been raised about the transparency of the process to approve the loans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/housing-loans-granted-while-burnham-was-mayor-investigated-by-councillors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/housing-loans-granted-while-burnham-was-mayor-investigated-by-councillors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour calls for M4 relief road, seven years after axing the plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven years after the party axed the project, Labour says the Welsh government should build the road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-calls-for-m4-relief-road-seven-years-after-axing-the-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-calls-for-m4-relief-road-seven-years-after-axing-the-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham invites Swinney to work together on 'deeper Scottish devolution']]></title><description><![CDATA[On his first substantive trip to Scotland since becoming PM, he says politicians should focus on solutions "right now" and move beyond the issue of Scottish independence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-invites-swinney-to-work-together-on-deeper-scottish-devolution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-invites-swinney-to-work-together-on-deeper-scottish-devolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damages for Greens deputy over false disorder claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mothin Ali is handed damages over claims made by a TV presenter and a social media commentator.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/damages-for-greens-deputy-over-false-disorder-claims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/damages-for-greens-deputy-over-false-disorder-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We must save water as drought becomes new normal, says minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Severe drought was declared across parts of southern England after months of low rainfall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/we-must-save-water-as-drought-becomes-new-normal-says-minister/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/we-must-save-water-as-drought-becomes-new-normal-says-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform faces questions over candidate vetting after undercover filming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK says the party has "improved and prioritised its vetting procedures".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-faces-questions-over-candidate-vetting-after-undercover-filming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-faces-questions-over-candidate-vetting-after-undercover-filming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Equality watchdog writes to Greens over 'Zionism is racism' motion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The party was reported to the Equality and Human Rights Commission by MPs and antisemitism campaigners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/equality-watchdog-writes-to-greens-over-zionism-is-racism-motion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/equality-watchdog-writes-to-greens-over-zionism-is-racism-motion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham asks for 'manual trawl' of records for former Man City links]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PM has faced fresh questions about hospitality dinners since the club was found guilty of Premier League rule breaches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-asks-for-manual-trawl-of-records-for-former-man-city-links/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-asks-for-manual-trawl-of-records-for-former-man-city-links/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Massive challenge' to protect Donaldson from harm in jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former DUP leader was sentenced to 15 years for sex abuse against two women when they were children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/massive-challenge-to-protect-donaldson-from-harm-in-jail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/massive-challenge-to-protect-donaldson-from-harm-in-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banks expect to be hit with higher taxes in Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/banks-expect-to-be-hit-with-higher-taxes-in-budget/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/banks-expect-to-be-hit-with-higher-taxes-in-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councils warned of risks of high street pedestrianisation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says the process "needs to be well considered", warning that banning traffic could damage local economies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/councils-warned-of-risks-of-high-street-pedestrianisation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/councils-warned-of-risks-of-high-street-pedestrianisation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porn showing choking or incest to be banned from early November, government says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move follows a review into pornography regulation in 2025 by Conservative peer Baroness Gabby Bertin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/porn-showing-choking-or-incest-to-be-banned-from-early-november-government-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/porn-showing-choking-or-incest-to-be-banned-from-early-november-government-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries "refusing to co-operate".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-threatens-to-ban-eritreans-over-migrant-return-policy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-threatens-to-ban-eritreans-over-migrant-return-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham asks for his Widdecombe remarks to be corrected]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister had faced calls to apologise for his comments about the alleged murder of the former minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-asks-for-his-widdecombe-remarks-to-be-corrected/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-asks-for-his-widdecombe-remarks-to-be-corrected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform faces criticism after councillors filmed making racist remarks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK has said "there is no room for racism" in its party after ITV News broadcast undercover filming, gathered over a year, of some of its councillors and candidates using racist, violent and sexist language.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-faces-criticism-after-councillors-filmed-making-racist-remarks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-faces-criticism-after-councillors-filmed-making-racist-remarks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage defends Reform's vetting after councillors filmed making racist comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform leader says "you can't vet for future comments", after undercover filming of party activists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-defends-reforms-vetting-after-councillors-filmed-making-racist-comments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-defends-reforms-vetting-after-councillors-filmed-making-racist-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former DUP leader Donaldson sentenced to 15 years in prison for child sex abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 counts of sex abuse, including one of rape, which he committed against two women when they were children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/former-dup-leader-donaldson-sentenced-to-15-years-in-prison-for-child-sex-abuse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/former-dup-leader-donaldson-sentenced-to-15-years-in-prison-for-child-sex-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour to break from Green council groups that back Zionism policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour says it will end power-sharing deals with councillors that do not disown the party's new stance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-to-break-from-green-council-groups-that-back-zionism-policy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-to-break-from-green-council-groups-that-back-zionism-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's &pound;1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The culture secretary says the deal could affect free expression in the media and the variety of Britain's news landscape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/nandy-minded-to-intervene-in-skys-pound16bn-takeover-of-itv-entertainment-arm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/nandy-minded-to-intervene-in-skys-pound16bn-takeover-of-itv-entertainment-arm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Bring it on': Flynn challenges Burnham on independence referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The SNP's Stephen Flynn tells his party's conference independence supporters are "winning the argument".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/bring-it-on-flynn-challenges-burnham-on-independence-referendum/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/bring-it-on-flynn-challenges-burnham-on-independence-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healey says surprise UK growth is 'sign of resilience' ahead of Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[The economy grew by 0.1% in August, defying analysts' expectations of a slight contraction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/healey-says-surprise-uk-growth-is-sign-of-resilience-ahead-of-budget/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/healey-says-surprise-uk-growth-is-sign-of-resilience-ahead-of-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform faces criticism after councillors filmed making racist comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform says all of those people filmed by ITV are under investigation having resigned or been suspended.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-faces-criticism-after-councillors-filmed-making-racist-comments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-faces-criticism-after-councillors-filmed-making-racist-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Zelensky's meeting with Burnham matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed President Zelensky to Downing Street on Wednesday, as Ukraine's leader looks to shore up his European allies five years into Russia's war on Ukraine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-zelenskys-meeting-with-burnham-matters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-zelenskys-meeting-with-burnham-matters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Media Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[An extended interview with acclaimed screenwriter and producer Russell T Davies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-media-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-media-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lib Dems rally behind Davey as he pledges change]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's political editor Chris Mason looks at the fallout from the Lib Dem frontbench resignations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lib-dems-rally-behind-davey-as-he-pledges-change/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lib-dems-rally-behind-davey-as-he-pledges-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: Lib Dems rally behind Davey as he pledges change]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's political editor Chris Mason looks at the fallout from the Lib Dem frontbench resignations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-lib-dems-rally-behind-davey-as-he-pledges-change/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-lib-dems-rally-behind-davey-as-he-pledges-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zelensky and Burnham to meet in Downing Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister is calling for partners to step up support for Ukraine following Trump's criticism of Zelensky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zelensky-and-burnham-to-meet-in-downing-street/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zelensky-and-burnham-to-meet-in-downing-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina targets UK in legal claim over Falklands oil exploration]]></title><description><![CDATA[The action filed with an international maritime tribunal is the latest development in an escalating row over the Falkland Islands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/argentina-targets-uk-in-legal-claim-over-falklands-oil-exploration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/argentina-targets-uk-in-legal-claim-over-falklands-oil-exploration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MI5 chief warns against overstating Russian interference in Brexit vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after Andy Burnham said Moscow had tried to interfere in the 2016 referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mi5-chief-warns-against-overstating-russian-interference-in-brexit-vote/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mi5-chief-warns-against-overstating-russian-interference-in-brexit-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regulator would quit over Man City interference]]></title><description><![CDATA[The head of English football's independent regulator says he will resign if he encounters any political interference over Manchester City's future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/regulator-would-quit-over-man-city-interference/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/regulator-would-quit-over-man-city-interference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Brexit debate is back - why now?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's political editor Chris Mason explains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-brexit-debate-is-back-why-now/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-brexit-debate-is-back-why-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds more prisoners being freed in second phase of early release scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second tranche of prisoners being released includes those serving up to two and a half years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/hundreds-more-prisoners-being-freed-in-second-phase-of-early-release-scheme/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/hundreds-more-prisoners-being-freed-in-second-phase-of-early-release-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh government and Labour strike budget deal with £60m for additional learning needs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Plaid Cymru-led administration had failed to pass its spending plans during the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welsh-government-and-labour-strike-budget-deal-with-60m-for-additional-learning-needs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welsh-government-and-labour-strike-budget-deal-with-60m-for-additional-learning-needs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK growth forecast upgraded but higher energy prices to hit economy next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prediction from the IMF comes as final preparations are being made for the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-growth-forecast-upgraded-but-higher-energy-prices-to-hit-economy-next-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-growth-forecast-upgraded-but-higher-energy-prices-to-hit-economy-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are hundreds of prisoners being released early?]]></title><description><![CDATA[More people going to prison, and for longer, is why governments including the current one have had to release prisoners early.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-are-hundreds-of-prisoners-being-released-early/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-are-hundreds-of-prisoners-being-released-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chronic UTIs made MP 'feel like a drug user']]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Allison Gardner MP has been living with the "searing pain" of recurring infections for a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chronic-utis-made-mp-feel-like-a-drug-user/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chronic-utis-made-mp-feel-like-a-drug-user/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the prime minister wants to talk about Brexit again]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will "unflinchingly" debate Brexit, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-the-prime-minister-wants-to-talk-about-brexit-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-the-prime-minister-wants-to-talk-about-brexit-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attorney General approval required for serious Troubles prosecutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is among a series of amendments the government has tabled for its bill, which seeks to deal with the unresolved legacy of the decades-long violent conflict.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/attorney-general-approval-required-for-serious-troubles-prosecutions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/attorney-general-approval-required-for-serious-troubles-prosecutions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Votes of no confidence in Sinn Féin ministers fail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The attempt to oust them failed as it required cross-community support from a majority of both unionists and nationalists in the assembly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/votes-of-no-confidence-in-sinn-fin-ministers-fail/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/votes-of-no-confidence-in-sinn-fin-ministers-fail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government expands police support to political figures who are not MPs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabana Mahmood says there is "insufficient protection" for those who play a role in public life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/government-expands-police-support-to-political-figures-who-are-not-mps/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/government-expands-police-support-to-political-figures-who-are-not-mps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain won't tolerate threats on our soil, Miliband says as he summons Iran ambassador]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister says Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard "almost certainly" directed the RAF Fairford incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/britain-wont-tolerate-threats-on-our-soil-miliband-says-as-he-summons-iran-ambassador/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/britain-wont-tolerate-threats-on-our-soil-miliband-says-as-he-summons-iran-ambassador/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham to push for new post-Brexit deals at EU summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the prime minister was "unpicking" the deal the UK signed with the EU.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-to-push-for-new-post-brexit-deals-at-eu-summit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-to-push-for-new-post-brexit-deals-at-eu-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It is inconceivable to think Russia did not try to interfere in Brexit vote, says PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham says he is not questioning the legitimacy of the 2016 vote after facing questions from MPs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/it-is-inconceivable-to-think-russia-did-not-try-to-interfere-in-brexit-vote-says-pm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/it-is-inconceivable-to-think-russia-did-not-try-to-interfere-in-brexit-vote-says-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baroness Campbell: People with disabilities can achieve almost anything with right support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disability rights campaigner Baroness Campbell speaks about her experience as a peer in the House of Lords.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/baroness-campbell-people-with-disabilities-can-achieve-almost-anything-with-right-support/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/baroness-campbell-people-with-disabilities-can-achieve-almost-anything-with-right-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michelle O'Neill and other Sinn F&eacute;in ministers face no-confidence vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[The motion against will be debated after it received the backing of unionist parties last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/michelle-oneill-and-other-sinn-feacutein-ministers-face-no-confidence-vote/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/michelle-oneill-and-other-sinn-feacutein-ministers-face-no-confidence-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform pledges to suspend UK's asylum system for up to five years]]></title><description><![CDATA[All asylum applications would be rejected and existing ones voided, with all claimants marked for deportation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-pledges-to-suspend-uks-asylum-system-for-up-to-five-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-pledges-to-suspend-uks-asylum-system-for-up-to-five-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healey faces £35bn Budget challenge to meet spending pledges, says think tank]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Institute for Fiscal Studies says the government will need a "top-up" of billions of pounds if it wants to meet its spending plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/healey-faces-35bn-budget-challenge-to-meet-spending-pledges-says-think-tank/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/healey-faces-35bn-budget-challenge-to-meet-spending-pledges-says-think-tank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham says it is 'clear' Russia interfered with Brexit vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister says voters were not "sufficiently" informed about how foreign actors sought to disrupt UK democracy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-it-is-clear-russia-interfered-with-brexit-vote/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-it-is-clear-russia-interfered-with-brexit-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Addressing the Commons, Burnham is expected to say that a new deal with the EU could help tackle illegal immigration and boost economic growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rejecting-closer-eu-ties-would-be-dereliction-of-duty-pm-to-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rejecting-closer-eu-ties-would-be-dereliction-of-duty-pm-to-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK does not support Trump's Russia diesel deal, says Streeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The defence secretary says the US and its allies need to increase pressure on Vladimir Putin to end the war with Ukraine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-does-not-support-trumps-russia-diesel-deal-says-streeting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-does-not-support-trumps-russia-diesel-deal-says-streeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could Alberta's vote on independence be Canada's Brexit moment?]]></title><description><![CDATA[WATCH: The BBC's Nadine Yousif meets the separatists who want to quit the country - and the Canadians calling for unity in the face of threats from US President Trump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/could-albertas-vote-on-independence-be-canadas-brexit-moment/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/could-albertas-vote-on-independence-be-canadas-brexit-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK launches flood taskforce to prepare for extreme winter weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Environment Agency has warned approximately 6.3 million homes and businesses in England remain at risk of flooding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-launches-flood-taskforce-to-prepare-for-extreme-winter-weather/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-launches-flood-taskforce-to-prepare-for-extreme-winter-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs seek to overturn ruling that stops police being sued for failings]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPs are seeking to stop immunity applying when police fabricate evidence or are dishonest or negligent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mps-seek-to-overturn-ruling-that-stops-police-being-sued-for-failings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mps-seek-to-overturn-ruling-that-stops-police-being-sued-for-failings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green Party MP wants to make sure it is 'not vulnerable to extremists']]></title><description><![CDATA[The party's Westminster leader Ellie Chowns made the comments after ex-leader Caroline Lucas said some members had joined to vote in the Zionism motion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/green-party-mp-wants-to-make-sure-it-is-not-vulnerable-to-extremists/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/green-party-mp-wants-to-make-sure-it-is-not-vulnerable-to-extremists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polanski vows to stay as Green leader as he faces criticism after by-election defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jewish Greens' leader has said Polanski should resign in the wake of a Zionism row and by-election defeat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/polanski-vows-to-stay-as-green-leader-as-he-faces-criticism-after-by-election-defeat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/polanski-vows-to-stay-as-green-leader-as-he-faces-criticism-after-by-election-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lib Dem MP quits frontbench job over Ed Davey's leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputy party leader Daisy Cooper says "the vast majority of our MPs support Ed... and are furious at this distraction."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lib-dem-mp-quits-frontbench-job-over-ed-daveys-leadership/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lib-dem-mp-quits-frontbench-job-over-ed-daveys-leadership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Widdecombe suspect had 'particular hostility to Reform', court told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kerry is charged with the murder of the 78-year-old former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/widdecombe-suspect-had-particular-hostility-to-reform-court-told/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/widdecombe-suspect-had-particular-hostility-to-reform-court-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-first minister Mark Drakeford suggests Wales Office should go]]></title><description><![CDATA[Created 60 years ago, most of the powers it used to hold were transferred to Cardiff Bay in 1999.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-first-minister-mark-drakeford-suggests-wales-office-should-go/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-first-minister-mark-drakeford-suggests-wales-office-should-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour sees off Green challenge to win Holborn by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali beats Green Party leader Zack Polanski to hold the north London seat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-sees-off-green-challenge-to-win-holborn-by-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-sees-off-green-challenge-to-win-holborn-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polanski challenged over whether he thinks Israel has right to exist]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Green Party leader spoke to the Today programme after coming second in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/polanski-challenged-over-whether-he-thinks-israel-has-right-to-exist/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/polanski-challenged-over-whether-he-thinks-israel-has-right-to-exist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: Questions remain for Green Party leader Zack Polanski]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senior party figures have criticised his response to a motion passed by members declaring Zionism a form of racism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-questions-remain-for-green-party-leader-zack-polanski/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-questions-remain-for-green-party-leader-zack-polanski/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polanski faces greatest crisis of his leadership so far]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Green leader faces pressure over his response to a party motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, as well as his by-election loss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/polanski-faces-greatest-crisis-of-his-leadership-so-far/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/polanski-faces-greatest-crisis-of-his-leadership-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polanski failed to show leadership over Zionism motion, ex-Green leader says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caroline Lucas tells the BBC Zack Polanski should have taken part in a vote on a motion declaring Zionism a form of racism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/polanski-failed-to-show-leadership-over-zionism-motion-ex-green-leader-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/polanski-failed-to-show-leadership-over-zionism-motion-ex-green-leader-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK and Germany will face threats together, says Burnham in Berlin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of a UK-EU summit next month, Burnham said he was committed to "see if we can bring the UK closer to Europe".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-and-germany-will-face-threats-together-says-burnham-in-berlin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-and-germany-will-face-threats-together-says-burnham-in-berlin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clubs fear political interference in Man City appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier League clubs are "concerned" about political interference in Manchester City's appeal after Prime Minister Andy Burnham's comments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/clubs-fear-political-interference-in-man-city-appeal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/clubs-fear-political-interference-in-man-city-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Come all the way' back to EU, French finance minister tells UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roland Lescure tells the BBC that being in the bloc enables members to better address the challenges facing the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/come-all-the-way-back-to-eu-french-finance-minister-tells-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/come-all-the-way-back-to-eu-french-finance-minister-tells-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tories united behind Badenoch - but party still needs to win over voters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kemi Badenoch has the support of her party but the Tories still trail Labour and Reform in opinion polls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-united-behind-badenoch-but-party-still-needs-to-win-over-voters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-united-behind-badenoch-but-party-still-needs-to-win-over-voters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: Tories united behind Badenoch - but party still needs to win over voters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kemi Badenoch has the support of her party but the Tories still trail Labour and Reform in opinion polls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-tories-united-behind-badenoch-but-party-still-needs-to-win-over-voters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-tories-united-behind-badenoch-but-party-still-needs-to-win-over-voters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's in the Conservatives' inheritance tax plan and who benefits?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Verify looks into the party's move to overhaul the tax that is levied on inherited wealth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/whats-in-the-conservatives-inheritance-tax-plan-and-who-benefits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/whats-in-the-conservatives-inheritance-tax-plan-and-who-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kemi Badenoch: 'Our drama queens have joined Reform']]></title><description><![CDATA[Kemi Badenoch has been outlining her policy proposals if her party were to form the next UK government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/kemi-badenoch-our-drama-queens-have-joined-reform/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/kemi-badenoch-our-drama-queens-have-joined-reform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greens investigate party member behind Zionism motion]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has emerged Lubna Speitan was listed in court documents as a "close friend" of a man later jailed for supporting al-Qaeda.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-investigate-party-member-behind-zionism-motion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-investigate-party-member-behind-zionism-motion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Badenoch says Tories would scrap inheritance tax on family homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tory leader says her party is "coming back", as she aims to convince voters it has changed after 2024 election defeat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-says-tories-would-scrap-inheritance-tax-on-family-homes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-says-tories-would-scrap-inheritance-tax-on-family-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The big test facing Badenoch after her conference speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite Badenoch's personal poll ratings going up, the Conservative party is languishing behind.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-big-test-facing-badenoch-after-her-conference-speech/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-big-test-facing-badenoch-after-her-conference-speech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: The big test facing Badenoch after her conference speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[The big test facing Kemi Badenoch after her conference speech]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/watch-the-big-test-facing-badenoch-after-her-conference-speech/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/watch-the-big-test-facing-badenoch-after-her-conference-speech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform internal inquiry says party did not break law over donations sting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials were recorded by undercover journalists discussing a potential way to secure foreign donations to the party.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-internal-inquiry-says-party-did-not-break-law-over-donations-sting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-internal-inquiry-says-party-did-not-break-law-over-donations-sting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Badenoch: Tories must not let Reform 'take us backwards']]></title><description><![CDATA[Kemi Badenoch spoke of dividing lines between the Conservative party and Reform UK, vowing to not allow a coalition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-tories-must-not-let-reform-take-us-backwards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-tories-must-not-let-reform-take-us-backwards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Widdecombe suspect accused of trying to break into Farage's home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joshua Kerry, 28, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court and was remanded in custody.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/widdecombe-suspect-accused-of-trying-to-break-into-farages-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/widdecombe-suspect-accused-of-trying-to-break-into-farages-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Battle for soul of this nation is coming', says Badenoch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leader of the Conservative party opened her speech saying the current government would "make every single person in this country poorer".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/battle-for-soul-of-this-nation-is-coming-says-badenoch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/battle-for-soul-of-this-nation-is-coming-says-badenoch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greens face conference centre ban over Zionism motion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brighton &amp; Hove City Council says the motion is not compatible with its inclusion commitments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-face-conference-centre-ban-over-zionism-motion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-face-conference-centre-ban-over-zionism-motion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The candidates hoping to be London's second Tory mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tory party has closed applications to be their candidate for mayor and there are four hopefuls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-candidates-hoping-to-be-londons-second-tory-mayor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-candidates-hoping-to-be-londons-second-tory-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Welsh Green Party deputy says Zionism motion 'pointless' after quitting party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phil Davies called for Welsh Greens to set up their own party in the wake of the conference row.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-welsh-green-party-deputy-says-zionism-motion-pointless-after-quitting-party/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-welsh-green-party-deputy-says-zionism-motion-pointless-after-quitting-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'd rather have another election than do a deal with Reform UK, says Badenoch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Conservative Party leader also pledged to cut the cost of hiring 21 to 24 year olds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/id-rather-have-another-election-than-do-a-deal-with-reform-uk-says-badenoch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/id-rather-have-another-election-than-do-a-deal-with-reform-uk-says-badenoch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three arrested after raid on gang accused of helping migrants pretend to be gay to get asylum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those targeted by Home Office immigration enforcement officers are accused of charging migrants up to &pound;4,500 for fabricated evidence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/three-arrested-after-raid-on-gang-accused-of-helping-migrants-pretend-to-be-gay-to-get-asylum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/three-arrested-after-raid-on-gang-accused-of-helping-migrants-pretend-to-be-gay-to-get-asylum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK to make last-ditch effort to stop Israel closing East Jerusalem consulate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Israel has threatened to close the consulate, which handles UK relations with Palestinians in the city, over British sanctions on Israeli settlements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-to-make-last-ditch-effort-to-stop-israel-closing-east-jerusalem-consulate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-to-make-last-ditch-effort-to-stop-israel-closing-east-jerusalem-consulate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Badenoch's &pound;10bn air defence plan points to growing concern over protecting UK's skies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government and the Conservatives both agree the UK needs better air defences in an increasingly dangerous world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenochs-pound10bn-air-defence-plan-points-to-growing-concern-over-protecting-uks-skies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenochs-pound10bn-air-defence-plan-points-to-growing-concern-over-protecting-uks-skies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Tories are talking about winning the next election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kemi Badenoch is more popular than her party right now - Tories are hoping it will rub off on them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-tories-are-talking-about-winning-the-next-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-tories-are-talking-about-winning-the-next-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen pays tribute to 'irrepressible' Jeffrey Archer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bestselling author and former politician died on Monday at the age of 86.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/queen-pays-tribute-to-irrepressible-jeffrey-archer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/queen-pays-tribute-to-irrepressible-jeffrey-archer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tories pledge £10bn for British anti-missile defence system]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Conservatives say their plan would protect the UK at a time when Nato allies have warned of Russian drone incursions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-pledge-10bn-for-british-anti-missile-defence-system/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-pledge-10bn-for-british-anti-missile-defence-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I won't accept exclusion within Green Party, says Polanski after criticism of Zionism motion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour MPs and the European Greens have demanded clarity from the Green Party over a "Zionism is racism" motion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/i-wont-accept-exclusion-within-green-party-says-polanski-after-criticism-of-zionism-motion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/i-wont-accept-exclusion-within-green-party-says-polanski-after-criticism-of-zionism-motion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs call for investigation after Lutnick-Epstein whistleblower dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon Andriesz said he felt let down by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority before his death last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mps-call-for-investigation-after-lutnick-epstein-whistleblower-dies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mps-call-for-investigation-after-lutnick-epstein-whistleblower-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's been a terrible year for farming, Jeremy Clarkson tells Tory conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Top Gear presenter and star of Clarkson's Farm also said farmers were being "attacked" from every angle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/its-been-a-terrible-year-for-farming-jeremy-clarkson-tells-tory-conference/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/its-been-a-terrible-year-for-farming-jeremy-clarkson-tells-tory-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shadow chancellor vows to cut at least one tax in every Tory budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shadow ministers unveiled a series of policies on day two of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/shadow-chancellor-vows-to-cut-at-least-one-tax-in-every-tory-budget/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/shadow-chancellor-vows-to-cut-at-least-one-tax-in-every-tory-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First minister rejects call to resign over Drumcree row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facing questions in the Stormont assembly, O'Neill said she was "proud" to stand with the residents and "will continue to stand with them".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/first-minister-rejects-call-to-resign-over-drumcree-row/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/first-minister-rejects-call-to-resign-over-drumcree-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No 10 insists RAF Fairford is safe after US withdraws bombers]]></title><description><![CDATA[US media reported a new threat led to the bombers being removed on Sunday, following an incident near the base last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/no-10-insists-raf-fairford-is-safe-after-us-withdraws-bombers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/no-10-insists-raf-fairford-is-safe-after-us-withdraws-bombers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Manchester leader defends deals with Man City owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran former council leader Sir Richard Leese says the relationship has been beneficial to the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-manchester-leader-defends-deals-with-man-city-owners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-manchester-leader-defends-deals-with-man-city-owners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would the Conservatives' plan make new houses &pound;50,000 cheaper?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Verify looks into the shadow chancellor's plan to cut some building regulations to reduce construction costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/would-the-conservatives-plan-make-new-houses-pound50000-cheaper/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/would-the-conservatives-plan-make-new-houses-pound50000-cheaper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artist 'taking legal advice' over Tories' use of Andy Burnham portrait]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester illustrator Stan Chow says he was not asked permission for use of hiscartoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/artist-taking-legal-advice-over-tories-use-of-andy-burnham-portrait/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/artist-taking-legal-advice-over-tories-use-of-andy-burnham-portrait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tensions exposed among Greens by 'Zionism is racism' conference vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[What may be troubling for the Greens institutionally is what this episode reveals about some of the dynamics in the party.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tensions-exposed-among-greens-by-zionism-is-racism-conference-vote/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tensions-exposed-among-greens-by-zionism-is-racism-conference-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jewish Greens chair says she could leave party over 'Zionism is racism' motion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The motion, which has divided senior party figures, backs a "single democratic Palestinian state in all of historic Palestine".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/jewish-greens-chair-says-she-could-leave-party-over-zionism-is-racism-motion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/jewish-greens-chair-says-she-could-leave-party-over-zionism-is-racism-motion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Don't axe Youth Parliament' pleads teen member]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government plans to no longer fund the scheme launched to get young people into politics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/dont-axe-youth-parliament-pleads-teen-member/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/dont-axe-youth-parliament-pleads-teen-member/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm a classic old-school Conservative, says Kemi Badenoch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tory leader seeks to echo Margaret Thatcher as she sets out her guiding political principles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/im-a-classic-old-school-conservative-says-kemi-badenoch/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/im-a-classic-old-school-conservative-says-kemi-badenoch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People shouldn't be punished for working harder, Badenoch says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Conservative leader says she would scrap the &ldquo;cliff edge&rdquo; cap on childcare in an interview with Laura Kuenssberg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/people-shouldnt-be-punished-for-working-harder-badenoch-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/people-shouldnt-be-punished-for-working-harder-badenoch-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tories pledge to scrap &pound;100,000 childcare 'cliff edge']]></title><description><![CDATA[Party leader Kemi Badenoch tells the BBC that she wants to see "people who work harder" not getting punished for doing so.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-pledge-to-scrap-pound100000-childcare-cliff-edge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-pledge-to-scrap-pound100000-childcare-cliff-edge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greens would offer two-year jobs to unemployed under-24s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Co-deputy leader Mothin Ali tells the party's conference many young people are "bored, desperate and lost".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-would-offer-two-year-jobs-to-unemployed-under-24s/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-would-offer-two-year-jobs-to-unemployed-under-24s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Really tough': Badenoch on threats to politicians]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Conservative leader calls for a "crack down" on threats to politicians in an interview with Laura Kuenssberg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/really-tough-badenoch-on-threats-to-politicians/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/really-tough-badenoch-on-threats-to-politicians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Badenoch: 'We are a new Conservative Party']]></title><description><![CDATA[Tory leader Kemi Badenoch is greeted by cheers from supporters as she arrives for the party conference in Birmingham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-we-are-a-new-conservative-party/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-we-are-a-new-conservative-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tories pledge to build 50,000 new prison places]]></title><description><![CDATA[The party says its proposals would stop prisoners being released early and cut crime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-pledge-to-build-50000-new-prison-places/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-pledge-to-build-50000-new-prison-places/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kemi Badenoch has cemented her image. Now she wants to put her party back on the big stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Conservative leader is expected to set out a return to core conservative principles at the party&rsquo;s annual conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/kemi-badenoch-has-cemented-her-image-now-she-wants-to-put-her-party-back-on-the-big-stage/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/kemi-badenoch-has-cemented-her-image-now-she-wants-to-put-her-party-back-on-the-big-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against Farage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Counter terror police say the further charge comes after a "hugely intensive and complex investigation".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/widdecombe-suspect-charged-with-planning-terror-act-against-farage/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/widdecombe-suspect-charged-with-planning-terror-act-against-farage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greens can move Labour in the right direction, says Polanski]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Green leader tells his autumn conference that a vote for his party can force changes from Andy Burnham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-can-move-labour-in-the-right-direction-says-polanski/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-can-move-labour-in-the-right-direction-says-polanski/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polanski calls for three-year cap on rents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Polanski says we need to tackle the "scandalous cost of private rents" as he speaks at the Green conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/polanski-calls-for-three-year-cap-on-rents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/polanski-calls-for-three-year-cap-on-rents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is UK politics 'boomer-centric'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[An hour of debate with Miatta Fahnbulleh, Julia Lopez, Suella Braverman and Oli Dugmore.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/is-uk-politics-boomer-centric/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/is-uk-politics-boomer-centric/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First minister demands 'new deal' from Andy Burnham to make Wales equal to Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rhun ap Iorwerth demands the UK government devolve policing, justice and welfare powers to Cardiff Bay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/first-minister-demands-new-deal-from-andy-burnham-to-make-wales-equal-to-scotland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/first-minister-demands-new-deal-from-andy-burnham-to-make-wales-equal-to-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tories aim to be election-ready ahead of party conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[The party will focus on the economy and welfare, as Kemi Badenoch tells her team to prepare for a possible early election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-aim-to-be-election-ready-ahead-of-party-conference/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-aim-to-be-election-ready-ahead-of-party-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City not 'above the rules', says No 10 after backlash to Burnham remarks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister said he would be "really concerned" if the club's owners sell up after Premier League rule breaches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/man-city-not-above-the-rules-says-no-10-after-backlash-to-burnham-remarks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/man-city-not-above-the-rules-says-no-10-after-backlash-to-burnham-remarks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: Why Andy Burnham's about-turn on Manchester City matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister's comments on Man City were revealing on several levels - and leapt on by many in football, the BBC's political editor writes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-why-andy-burnhams-about-turn-on-manchester-city-matters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-why-andy-burnhams-about-turn-on-manchester-city-matters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM warned Rosebank oil field could breach West Bank sanctions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners and Green Party leader Zack Polanski raise concerns about Rosebank's ties to an Israeli firm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-warned-rosebank-oil-field-could-breach-west-bank-sanctions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-warned-rosebank-oil-field-could-breach-west-bank-sanctions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lib Dem MPs criticise Davey over pension triple lock response]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Ed questioned the PM's plans to change the triple lock, telling the BBC removing it "would put more pensioners into poverty".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lib-dem-mps-criticise-davey-over-pension-triple-lock-response/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lib-dem-mps-criticise-davey-over-pension-triple-lock-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of criminals start leaving prison under new early release scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 4,500 inmates are expected to be released early by June 2027 under a scheme designed to stop prisons becoming full.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/hundreds-of-criminals-start-leaving-prison-under-new-early-release-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/hundreds-of-criminals-start-leaving-prison-under-new-early-release-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tories committed to pension triple lock, deputy leader says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Bughart says pensioners are a 'special case' as there is nothing they can do to increase their income.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-committed-to-pension-triple-lock-deputy-leader-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-committed-to-pension-triple-lock-deputy-leader-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water system a 'disaster', Green deputy leader says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rachel Millward says her party would nationalise water companies to reverse years of &ldquo;radical underinvestment".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/water-system-a-disaster-green-deputy-leader-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/water-system-a-disaster-green-deputy-leader-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Employers should teach primary-age children about work, says Milburn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The author of a major report into youth activity in the UK says children as young as four should be learning about careers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/employers-should-teach-primary-age-children-about-work-says-milburn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/employers-should-teach-primary-age-children-about-work-says-milburn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs recommend BBC charter renewal is scrapped and licence fee is extended beyond TV]]></title><description><![CDATA[An parliamentary committee has published a new report as debate about the BBC's future continues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mps-recommend-bbc-charter-renewal-is-scrapped-and-licence-fee-is-extended-beyond-tv/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mps-recommend-bbc-charter-renewal-is-scrapped-and-licence-fee-is-extended-beyond-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vape tax comes into effect - but prices won't rise yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vaping is about to becoming more expensive due to a new tax on products.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/vape-tax-comes-into-effect-but-prices-wont-rise-yet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/vape-tax-comes-into-effect-but-prices-wont-rise-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, Burnham says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran's foreign minister has responded, saying the PM was "barking up the wrong tree".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-believes-iran-involved-in-raf-fairford-incident-burnham-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-believes-iran-involved-in-raf-fairford-incident-burnham-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM: I'd be 'really concerned' if Man City owners sell club]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister has responded following the recent Manchester City charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-id-be-really-concerned-if-man-city-owners-sell-club/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-id-be-really-concerned-if-man-city-owners-sell-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grooming gangs inquiry expanded to Birmingham and Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Targeted investigations will be carried out as part of a national inquiry into child sexual abuse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/grooming-gangs-inquiry-expanded-to-birmingham-and-wales/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/grooming-gangs-inquiry-expanded-to-birmingham-and-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant scheme scrapped]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some 1,500 people have been removed to France since the scheme began just over a year ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-france-one-in-one-out-migrant-scheme-scrapped/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-france-one-in-one-out-migrant-scheme-scrapped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could changing the pension triple lock pay for Burnham's big social care plan?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnham said he wants to change the pensions triple lock from 2030 to pay for his social care reform, but analysts have questioned whether it will raise enough money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/could-changing-the-pension-triple-lock-pay-for-burnhams-big-social-care-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/could-changing-the-pension-triple-lock-pay-for-burnhams-big-social-care-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brexit referendum 'possible' in Labour election manifesto, says Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PM says a referendum wouldn't be the right thing now but the UK needs to consider its options for the future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/brexit-referendum-possible-in-labour-election-manifesto-says-burnham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/brexit-referendum-possible-in-labour-election-manifesto-says-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham 'really concerned' if Man City owners sell up after rule breaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister compares the allegations against Man City to the plight of his own club Everton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-really-concerned-if-man-city-owners-sell-up-after-rule-breaches/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-really-concerned-if-man-city-owners-sell-up-after-rule-breaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of &pound;1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/household-energy-bills-forecast-to-see-biggest-rise-in-four-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/household-energy-bills-forecast-to-see-biggest-rise-in-four-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham to fight next election on pledge to change voting system]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister says he wants other parties to take part in a national commission on electoral reform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-to-fight-next-election-on-pledge-to-change-voting-system/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-to-fight-next-election-on-pledge-to-change-voting-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: Burnham delivers deeply political speech with a personal core]]></title><description><![CDATA[The key thing to understand about Andy Burnham's speech is these were the words and the delivery of both a new prime minister and a grieving son, the BBC's political editor writes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-burnham-delivers-deeply-political-speech-with-a-personal-core/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-burnham-delivers-deeply-political-speech-with-a-personal-core/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham vows to end existing pension triple lock in 2030 to help fund care]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-vows-to-end-existing-pension-triple-lock-in-2030-to-help-fund-care/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-vows-to-end-existing-pension-triple-lock-in-2030-to-help-fund-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the triple lock and why are people talking about it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-is-the-triple-lock-and-why-are-people-talking-about-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-is-the-triple-lock-and-why-are-people-talking-about-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faisal Islam: Triple lock move is significant, but it's a gamble]]></title><description><![CDATA[I had expected him to try to forge a political consensus on this thorny issue at this stage, but he has gone further than that.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/faisal-islam-triple-lock-move-is-significant-but-its-a-gamble/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/faisal-islam-triple-lock-move-is-significant-but-its-a-gamble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five takeaways from Andy Burnham's Labour conference speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big policy announcements and emotional moments as the prime minister delivers a speech to Labour's conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/five-takeaways-from-andy-burnhams-labour-conference-speech/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/five-takeaways-from-andy-burnhams-labour-conference-speech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rayner announces crackdown on 'cowboy' leasehold property agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The housing secretary used her Labour conference speech to announce protections for leaseholders facing 'injustice'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rayner-announces-crackdown-on-cowboy-leasehold-property-agents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rayner-announces-crackdown-on-cowboy-leasehold-property-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: Burnham opens debate on huge issue of social care reform]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pitch from Andy Burnham is that there needs to be a willingness to say "the things politicians usually avoid", the BBC's political editor writes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-burnham-opens-debate-on-huge-issue-of-social-care-reform/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-burnham-opens-debate-on-huge-issue-of-social-care-reform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham: Northern PM's long journey to power]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former mayor of Greater Manchester has had designs on the top job since 2010 when he first ran to be Labour leader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-northern-pms-long-journey-to-power/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-northern-pms-long-journey-to-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scrapping pensions triple lock 'morally wrong', says union boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham wants to outline his ideas for a free-at-the-point-of-use social care system in his first speech to Labour conference as prime minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/scrapping-pensions-triple-lock-morally-wrong-says-union-boss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/scrapping-pensions-triple-lock-morally-wrong-says-union-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Trump's US government funded ads illegal?]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump has faced criticism after fronting adverts which were paid for by the US government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/are-trumps-us-government-funded-ads-illegal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/are-trumps-us-government-funded-ads-illegal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham to unveil public body to invest in electricity grid]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister will say he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-to-unveil-public-body-to-invest-in-electricity-grid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-to-unveil-public-body-to-invest-in-electricity-grid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK tries to stop Trump's diesel export ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Healey said the government is in talks with the US over Donald Trump's threat to stop exports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-tries-to-stop-trumps-diesel-export-ban/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-tries-to-stop-trumps-diesel-export-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Healey's speech comes ahead of next month's Budget, as he faces pressure to bring down government borrowing costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/best-thing-we-can-offer-young-people-is-a-job-not-benefits-says-chancellor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/best-thing-we-can-offer-young-people-is-a-job-not-benefits-says-chancellor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mahmood signals rethink on migrants' right to remain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The home secretary has been under pressure to water down the proposals from some Labour MPs, including Angela Rayner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mahmood-signals-rethink-on-migrants-right-to-remain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mahmood-signals-rethink-on-migrants-right-to-remain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's how record UK diesel prices could get worse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's how record UK diesel prices could get worse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/heres-how-record-uk-diesel-prices-could-get-worse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/heres-how-record-uk-diesel-prices-could-get-worse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK needs plan in case of 'unprecedented' AI job losses, says minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kanishka Narayan says one of his top priorities is to have a plan in place if job losses are as bad as some fear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-needs-plan-in-case-of-unprecedented-ai-job-losses-says-minister/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-needs-plan-in-case-of-unprecedented-ai-job-losses-says-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mahmood to reopen scheme to resettle refugees in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 25% of arrivals under the UK Resettlement Scheme are expected to be Afghan women and girls and Palestinians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mahmood-to-reopen-scheme-to-resettle-refugees-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mahmood-to-reopen-scheme-to-resettle-refugees-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from March]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move is part of a plan to improve rail infrastructure, cut train delays and improve experiences for passengers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/avanti-west-coast-services-to-be-nationalised-from-march/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/avanti-west-coast-services-to-be-nationalised-from-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Burnham's leadership just about 'good vibes'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour supporters speak about the new PM at the Labour Party conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/is-burnhams-leadership-just-about-good-vibes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/is-burnhams-leadership-just-about-good-vibes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New NHS-style social care system could take decades, Dilnot says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Andrew Dilnot, who proposed reforms 15 years ago, says the cost of such a scheme would be "very substantial".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-nhs-style-social-care-system-could-take-decades-dilnot-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-nhs-style-social-care-system-could-take-decades-dilnot-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miliband - Gaza suffering is stain on conscience of the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ed Miliband says Labour will stand against those who seek the destruction of Israel but this "cannot justify the suffering the Netanyahu government has inflicted in Gaza and the West Bank".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/miliband-gaza-suffering-is-stain-on-conscience-of-the-world/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/miliband-gaza-suffering-is-stain-on-conscience-of-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Streeting hails strength of UK-US alliance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The defence secretary addresses delegates at Labour's conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/streeting-hails-strength-of-uk-us-alliance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/streeting-hails-strength-of-uk-us-alliance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the PM could finally drop the triple lock pension pledge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham said that he would make tough decisions to fund a new national care service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-the-pm-could-finally-drop-the-triple-lock-pension-pledge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-the-pm-could-finally-drop-the-triple-lock-pension-pledge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 50 arrested at Palestine Action support rally]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 250 protesters sat outside Labour's party conference in Liverpool to support the banned group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/more-than-50-arrested-at-palestine-action-support-rally/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/more-than-50-arrested-at-palestine-action-support-rally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social care reform could mean big risks and big rewards for Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The state of the social care system in England is a topic that's made Andy Burnham angry for decades - but will his plans for reform work?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/social-care-reform-could-mean-big-risks-and-big-rewards-for-burnham/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/social-care-reform-could-mean-big-risks-and-big-rewards-for-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham proposes NHS-style social care system for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister told the BBC that social care in England is "as unfair as American healthcare".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-proposes-nhs-style-social-care-system-for-england/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-proposes-nhs-style-social-care-system-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham refuses to back third runway at Heathrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham said he would wait for the results of a consultation on a scheme estimated to cost &pound;33bn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-refuses-to-back-third-runway-at-heathrow/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-refuses-to-back-third-runway-at-heathrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham announces scheme to help first-time buyers onto housing ladder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister says he wants people without support from the "bank of mum and dad" to receive help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-announces-scheme-to-help-first-time-buyers-onto-housing-ladder/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-announces-scheme-to-help-first-time-buyers-onto-housing-ladder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faisal Islam: The two big decisions the chancellor must make]]></title><description><![CDATA[He must consider the longevity of Iran war economic pressures and how to sustain modest optimism, writes the BBC's Faisal Islam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/faisal-islam-the-two-big-decisions-the-chancellor-must-make/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/faisal-islam-the-two-big-decisions-the-chancellor-must-make/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow City Council pauses plan to fire and rehire 23,000 staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Talks between the council and three unions will resume early next week to try to reach a new deal on pay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/glasgow-city-council-pauses-plan-to-fire-and-rehire-23000-staff/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/glasgow-city-council-pauses-plan-to-fire-and-rehire-23000-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How long can Labour's feel-good factor last?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The party&rsquo;s spirits have been transformed since Burnham became PM, but what's coming down the tracks, asks Laura Kuenssberg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-long-can-labours-feel-good-factor-last/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-long-can-labours-feel-good-factor-last/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM pledges &pound;210m to regenerate UK's high streets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnham said the fund would would support communities to transform derelict buildings and keep businesses open]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-pledges-pound210m-to-regenerate-uks-high-streets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-pledges-pound210m-to-regenerate-uks-high-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rayner criticises visa rule proposals ahead of Labour conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[The housing secretary says the government's plans to change wait times for permanent residency are unfair because they "change the goalposts".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rayner-criticises-visa-rule-proposals-ahead-of-labour-conference/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rayner-criticises-visa-rule-proposals-ahead-of-labour-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham not doing enough to boost growth, says former business secretary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-Business Secretary Peter Kyle calls for more urgency on the economy, as Labour members head to the party's annual conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-not-doing-enough-to-boost-growth-says-former-business-secretary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-not-doing-enough-to-boost-growth-says-former-business-secretary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm not tempted to call an early election, Burnham says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister told the BBC an early poll would throw the country into a "backward-looking process".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/im-not-tempted-to-call-an-early-election-burnham-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/im-not-tempted-to-call-an-early-election-burnham-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tory ex-ministers face serious questions over migrant centre chaos, inquiry hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Manston centre in Kent became overwhelmed in November 2022 at the height of the small boats crisis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tory-ex-ministers-face-serious-questions-over-migrant-centre-chaos-inquiry-hears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tory-ex-ministers-face-serious-questions-over-migrant-centre-chaos-inquiry-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miliband tells Iran minister UK will not tolerate 'hostile activity' on British soil]]></title><description><![CDATA[The foreign secretary stresses "the UK's unwavering resolve to combat threats from Iranian-linked groups in UK soil, including attacks on the British Jewish community".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/miliband-tells-iran-minister-uk-will-not-tolerate-hostile-activity-on-british-soil/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/miliband-tells-iran-minister-uk-will-not-tolerate-hostile-activity-on-british-soil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New policies, election speculation: What to expect from Burnham's first Labour conference as PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham is under pressure to deliver a compelling vision for the country as he steps from the sidelines on to the main stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-policies-election-speculation-what-to-expect-from-burnhams-first-labour-conference-as-pm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-policies-election-speculation-what-to-expect-from-burnhams-first-labour-conference-as-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This is the final offer,' says NI secretary over &pound;1.5bn Stormont funding package]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some six months have passed since the executive should have set a budget for this financial year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/this-is-the-final-offer-says-ni-secretary-over-pound15bn-stormont-funding-package/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/this-is-the-final-offer-says-ni-secretary-over-pound15bn-stormont-funding-package/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ministers reject dog ownership licence scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[A taskforce had suggested new legal requirements could help promote dog control and reduce attacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ministers-reject-dog-ownership-licence-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ministers-reject-dog-ownership-licence-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greek PM urges Burnham to return Elgin Marbles permanently]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham said in 2023 the sculptures should be returned to Greece with "no strings attached".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greek-pm-urges-burnham-to-return-elgin-marbles-permanently/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greek-pm-urges-burnham-to-return-elgin-marbles-permanently/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drinking at football matches - would fans welcome it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham has long championed a repeal of the ban which prevents football supporters from drinking alcohol in the view of the pitch. But do fans even want it?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/drinking-at-football-matches-would-fans-welcome-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/drinking-at-football-matches-would-fans-welcome-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No 'switch' to stop small boats, Lucy Powell tells BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour's deputy leader was speaking to BBC local radio ahead of the party's annual conference]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/no-switch-to-stop-small-boats-lucy-powell-tells-bbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/no-switch-to-stop-small-boats-lucy-powell-tells-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenagers to be offered new vocational GCSE subjects in school]]></title><description><![CDATA[New GCSE subjects could include child development and building and construction as vocational courses are being introduced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/teenagers-to-be-offered-new-vocational-gcse-subjects-in-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/teenagers-to-be-offered-new-vocational-gcse-subjects-in-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greens aim for first London MP in Holborn race]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are 15 candidates standing in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election on Thursday 8 October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-aim-for-first-london-mp-in-holborn-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-aim-for-first-london-mp-in-holborn-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tories would prevent long-term jobless spending benefits on alcohol and cigarettes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposals would also see benefits cut for people who are able to work but have failed to hold down a job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-would-prevent-long-term-jobless-spending-benefits-on-alcohol-and-cigarettes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-would-prevent-long-term-jobless-spending-benefits-on-alcohol-and-cigarettes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham brands ban on football fans drinking alcohol in stands as 'discrimination']]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to remove it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-brands-ban-on-football-fans-drinking-alcohol-in-stands-as-discrimination/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-brands-ban-on-football-fans-drinking-alcohol-in-stands-as-discrimination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home secretary hits out at 'unacceptable' migrant landings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The arrivals of two unescorted migrant boats mark the first uncontrolled landings recorded in the UK since 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/home-secretary-hits-out-at-unacceptable-migrant-landings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/home-secretary-hits-out-at-unacceptable-migrant-landings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK to fight Russian disinformation and push new global AI standards, Burnham says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK could act as "an honest broker" on AI and other global challenges, the prime minister tells world leaders at the UN.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-to-fight-russian-disinformation-and-push-new-global-ai-standards-burnham-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-to-fight-russian-disinformation-and-push-new-global-ai-standards-burnham-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Badenoch registers gift of £8,177 for Murdoch meeting in Greece]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Murdochs' News Corp company paid for flights and accommodation for the Conservative leader and her husband to travel to Greece.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-registers-gift-of-8177-for-murdoch-meeting-in-greece/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-registers-gift-of-8177-for-murdoch-meeting-in-greece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man cautioned over Reform conference assaults]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Midlands Police is investigating a number of assaults after protests interrupted the Reform UK conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/man-cautioned-over-reform-conference-assaults/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/man-cautioned-over-reform-conference-assaults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK warned over ballooning debt costs and slower growth ahead of Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Higher energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East and climate change could hit growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-warned-over-ballooning-debt-costs-and-slower-growth-ahead-of-budget/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-warned-over-ballooning-debt-costs-and-slower-growth-ahead-of-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK to review Chagos Islands deal over lack of US support, Streeting tells BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed the review after Donald Trump told Andy Burnham the deal was "terrible".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-to-review-chagos-islands-deal-over-lack-of-us-support-streeting-tells-bbc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-to-review-chagos-islands-deal-over-lack-of-us-support-streeting-tells-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers' fury as race for &pound;233m funding compared to 'scramble for Oasis tickets']]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers fear they may not be able to carry out environmental work because they lost out on funding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farmers-fury-as-race-for-pound233m-funding-compared-to-scramble-for-oasis-tickets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farmers-fury-as-race-for-pound233m-funding-compared-to-scramble-for-oasis-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: From inside the room, how Burnham survived first Trump meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnham seemed nervous at first, knowing how explosive these encounters with Trump can be, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-from-inside-the-room-how-burnham-survived-first-trump-meeting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-from-inside-the-room-how-burnham-survived-first-trump-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says he can do business with Burnham but criticises 'terrible' Chagos deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK has proposed handing the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and paying to lease back an important military base.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/trump-says-he-can-do-business-with-burnham-but-criticises-terrible-chagos-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/trump-says-he-can-do-business-with-burnham-but-criticises-terrible-chagos-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New EU industry rules would damage UK, warns Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister met the European Commission President during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-eu-industry-rules-would-damage-uk-warns-burnham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-eu-industry-rules-would-damage-uk-warns-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Analysis: Lib Dems leave conference buoyed by Davey's message]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerns over Sir Ed Davey's leadership were dampened by pledges at conference and his performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/analysis-lib-dems-leave-conference-buoyed-by-daveys-message/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/analysis-lib-dems-leave-conference-buoyed-by-daveys-message/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform MSPs walk out of parliament in protest against independence debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The party's leader in Scotland, Malcolm Offord, describes the debate as an insult and a waste of time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-msps-walk-out-of-parliament-in-protest-against-independence-debate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-msps-walk-out-of-parliament-in-protest-against-independence-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davey promises tax cuts for millions if UK rejoins EU single market]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lib Dem leader vows to raise tax thresholds if he becomes PM, in a speech to his party conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/davey-promises-tax-cuts-for-millions-if-uk-rejoins-eu-single-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/davey-promises-tax-cuts-for-millions-if-uk-rejoins-eu-single-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davey takes aim at 'thugs' who 'stoke racism']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lib Dem leader is addressing his party conference in Brighton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/davey-takes-aim-at-thugs-who-stoke-racism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/davey-takes-aim-at-thugs-who-stoke-racism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laura Anne Jones elected Reform's deputy Welsh leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[She fills the vacancy left by Helen Jenner becoming leader on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/laura-anne-jones-elected-reforms-deputy-welsh-leader/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/laura-anne-jones-elected-reforms-deputy-welsh-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should Lib Dems copy other parties to get more attention?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young supporters of the Liberal Democrats say the party could do more within the digital space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/should-lib-dems-copy-other-parties-to-get-more-attention/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/should-lib-dems-copy-other-parties-to-get-more-attention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are you a Lib Dem?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We asked young Liberal Democrat supporters about what drew them to the party.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-are-you-a-lib-dem/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-are-you-a-lib-dem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ed Davey arrives at Lib Dem party conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liberal Democrat party leader Ed Davey was met with cheers by supporters as he arrived at the party's annual conference in Brighton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ed-davey-arrives-at-lib-dem-party-conference/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ed-davey-arrives-at-lib-dem-party-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK to help refuel Saudi jets countering Houthi attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK says it will provide air-to-air refuelling for "defensive" operations following a request from Saudi Arabia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-to-help-refuel-saudi-jets-countering-houthi-attacks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-to-help-refuel-saudi-jets-countering-houthi-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/unexpected-uk-borrowing-surge-adds-to-pre-budget-pressure-on-chancellor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/unexpected-uk-borrowing-surge-adds-to-pre-budget-pressure-on-chancellor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham expects to find 'common ground' with Trump in first meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[In New York, the prime minister will also deliver a speech to the UN General Assembly expected to be focused on AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-expects-to-find-common-ground-with-trump-in-first-meeting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-expects-to-find-common-ground-with-trump-in-first-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New right to bereavement leave to cover step and half relatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new law will also cover foster, kinship care and adoptive relationships, as well as early pregnancy loss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-right-to-bereavement-leave-to-cover-step-and-half-relatives/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-right-to-bereavement-leave-to-cover-step-and-half-relatives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italy was once known for political instability, so how did that change?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester to host world leaders at G20 summit in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he was pleased he would be welcoming US President Donald Trump to the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/manchester-to-host-world-leaders-at-g20-summit-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/manchester-to-host-world-leaders-at-g20-summit-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I've got no ceiling on Lib Dem ambitions, says leader Ed Davey]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lib Dem leader also backed the controversial Jackdaw gas field, which the government is expected to approve.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ive-got-no-ceiling-on-lib-dem-ambitions-says-leader-ed-davey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ive-got-no-ceiling-on-lib-dem-ambitions-says-leader-ed-davey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helen Jenner unveiled by Nigel Farage as new leader of Reform in Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farage says it was "untenable" for former leader Dan Thomas to continue after his arrest last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/helen-jenner-unveiled-by-nigel-farage-as-new-leader-of-reform-in-wales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/helen-jenner-unveiled-by-nigel-farage-as-new-leader-of-reform-in-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tories pledge to bring back tax-free shopping for tourists]]></title><description><![CDATA[The party says scrapping the scheme in 2021 left the UK less competitive than European destinations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-pledge-to-bring-back-tax-free-shopping-for-tourists/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-pledge-to-bring-back-tax-free-shopping-for-tourists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lib Dems call for one-to-one midwife care during childbirth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Ed Davey pledged to spend &pound;600m a year on maternity services if the Lib Dems were in government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lib-dems-call-for-one-to-one-midwife-care-during-childbirth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lib-dems-call-for-one-to-one-midwife-care-during-childbirth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Specialist courts for rape cases to be rolled out in England and Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funding will allow victims to view proceedings remotely and give evidence from a separate room via video link, the government says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/specialist-courts-for-rape-cases-to-be-rolled-out-in-england-and-wales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/specialist-courts-for-rape-cases-to-be-rolled-out-in-england-and-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An arrest, a defection and a new leader - how Reform's 'challenging' week unfolded]]></title><description><![CDATA[How an extraordinary seven days that rocked the party unfolded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/an-arrest-a-defection-and-a-new-leader-how-reforms-challenging-week-unfolded/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/an-arrest-a-defection-and-a-new-leader-how-reforms-challenging-week-unfolded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[War may be coming. Are we psychologically ready?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The military and government say the risk of conflict is growing, but we may not be mentally ready for it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/war-may-be-coming-are-we-psychologically-ready/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/war-may-be-coming-are-we-psychologically-ready/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[So excited to get back to work after two brain surgeries]]></title><description><![CDATA[MSP Cara McKee tells the Scotcast podcast how she's so excited to be getting back to work after two brain surgeries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/so-excited-to-get-back-to-work-after-two-brain-surgeries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/so-excited-to-get-back-to-work-after-two-brain-surgeries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireland's relationship with UK under Burnham off to 'very good start']]></title><description><![CDATA[The visit came days after US President Donald Trump made comments about supporting a "unified Ireland".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/irelands-relationship-with-uk-under-burnham-off-to-very-good-start/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/irelands-relationship-with-uk-under-burnham-off-to-very-good-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Labour deputy leader Tom Watson joins Palantir]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lord Watson praises his new employers but says there are "legitimate questions" about big tech firms that "require answers".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-labour-deputy-leader-tom-watson-joins-palantir/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-labour-deputy-leader-tom-watson-joins-palantir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Steel plan lacks credibility, MPs say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A committee report says the government has not set out how British Steel will become profitable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/british-steel-plan-lacks-credibility-mps-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/british-steel-plan-lacks-credibility-mps-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Sheen's 'constructive' meeting with first minister over toxic dumping claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Sheen said his meeting with the first minister was "early days but that's really encouraging".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/michael-sheens-constructive-meeting-with-first-minister-over-toxic-dumping-claims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/michael-sheens-constructive-meeting-with-first-minister-over-toxic-dumping-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is democracy for sale?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two donations of &pound;36 million each from two British crypto-billionaires - Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne - have been made to Reform UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/is-democracy-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/is-democracy-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Badenoch says she is instructing lawyers to challenge government after Tory-run council's 94% tax hike]]></title><description><![CDATA[A row is growing over Wandsworth Council's rise, which the local authority is blaming on government funding cuts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-says-she-is-instructing-lawyers-to-challenge-government-after-tory-run-councils-94-tax-hike/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-says-she-is-instructing-lawyers-to-challenge-government-after-tory-run-councils-94-tax-hike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Youth Parliament looks set to be axed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some say scrapping the parliament for 11 to 18-year-olds would be a blow for democracy, while others say it is overdue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-youth-parliament-looks-set-to-be-axed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-youth-parliament-looks-set-to-be-axed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healey to ask EU finance ministers to let UK into Made in Europe scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chancellor wants the Made in Europe programme to deepen ties with the UK "rather than erecting new barriers".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/healey-to-ask-eu-finance-ministers-to-let-uk-into-made-in-europe-scheme/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/healey-to-ask-eu-finance-ministers-to-let-uk-into-made-in-europe-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames Water rescue deal should be rejected - MPs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report on the future of Thames Water, urging the government to take action, has been published.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/thames-water-rescue-deal-should-be-rejected-mps/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/thames-water-rescue-deal-should-be-rejected-mps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Don't be silly' over Falklands and Irish unity, top Tory tells Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shadow foreign secretary Tom Tugendhat says the US president's recent comments were aimed at US voters, in a BBC interview.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/dont-be-silly-over-falklands-and-irish-unity-top-tory-tells-trump/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/dont-be-silly-over-falklands-and-irish-unity-top-tory-tells-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK's 'dismal' Eurovision song choices to be examined by MPs]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after the UK's entry Look Mum No Computer came last in May's final, scoring just one point.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uks-dismal-eurovision-song-choices-to-be-examined-by-mps/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uks-dismal-eurovision-song-choices-to-be-examined-by-mps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not just 'Nice Guy Eddie': Lib Dems eager for leader to show radical side at party conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a sizeable group of Lib Dem MPs who openly question whether the party's problem is with its leader, while others support his stance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/not-just-nice-guy-eddie-lib-dems-eager-for-leader-to-show-radical-side-at-party-conference/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/not-just-nice-guy-eddie-lib-dems-eager-for-leader-to-show-radical-side-at-party-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nato chief: 'Let's not be naive about what Putin could do']]></title><description><![CDATA[Nato chief Mark Rutte has said he is confident the UK government understands the need for a "credible path" to increase defence spending.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/nato-chief-lets-not-be-naive-about-what-putin-could-do/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/nato-chief-lets-not-be-naive-about-what-putin-could-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham urged to set dementia waiting-time target]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 18&#8209;week referral&#8209;to&#8209;treatment target has been backed by England's former national cancer director.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-urged-to-set-dementia-waiting-time-target/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-urged-to-set-dementia-waiting-time-target/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK needs 'credible path' on defence spending, says Nato chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Rutte tells the BBC that UK ministers accept the need to make yearly steps to up spending.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-needs-credible-path-on-defence-spending-says-nato-chief/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-needs-credible-path-on-defence-spending-says-nato-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helen Jenner likely to take over as Reform Wales leader, sources tell BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform's Welsh deputy leader is the favourite to take over from Dan Thomas, who was arrested on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/helen-jenner-likely-to-take-over-as-reform-wales-leader-sources-tell-bbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/helen-jenner-likely-to-take-over-as-reform-wales-leader-sources-tell-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unions meet Healey to set out Budget demands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unions who donate to Labour will meet John Healey on Thursday to press home their demands ahead of next month's Budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/unions-meet-healey-to-set-out-budget-demands/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/unions-meet-healey-to-set-out-budget-demands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interest rates held but Bank signals rise if energy prices stay high]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rates are held for the sixth time in a row but the Bank of England says high energy prices make a future rise more likely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/interest-rates-held-but-bank-signals-rise-if-energy-prices-stay-high/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/interest-rates-held-but-bank-signals-rise-if-energy-prices-stay-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rayner to rule on landmark green belt appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners say their Albrighton appeal could shape future green belt decisions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rayner-to-rule-on-landmark-green-belt-appeal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rayner-to-rule-on-landmark-green-belt-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform accuses departing councillors of 'betrayal']]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham councillors Lyndsey Fox, Nicole Brown and Paul Sexton quit Reform to sit as independents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-accuses-departing-councillors-of-betrayal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-accuses-departing-councillors-of-betrayal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservatives urge Burnham to rule out tax rises at Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith says rumours of further taxes are "causing Britain's wealth creators to flee the country".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/conservatives-urge-burnham-to-rule-out-tax-rises-at-budget/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/conservatives-urge-burnham-to-rule-out-tax-rises-at-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for £375k elected mayor referendum rejected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Politicians vote against a motion to have a residents' poll on abolishing the post of mayor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/call-for-375k-elected-mayor-referendum-rejected/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/call-for-375k-elected-mayor-referendum-rejected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police boss cancels 'ridiculous' theatre tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colin Sutton tells a meeting that he has pulled out of a 127-date tour due to residents' reaction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-boss-cancels-ridiculous-theatre-tour/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-boss-cancels-ridiculous-theatre-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform Wales loses leader and MS within five minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dan Thomas resigned as Welsh Reform leader and Sarah Cooper-Lesadd defected to Plaid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-wales-loses-leader-and-ms-within-five-minutes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-wales-loses-leader-and-ms-within-five-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than £2m spent by government on influencers since July 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Departments are using influencers alongside campaigns in traditional media such as TV and newspapers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/more-than-2m-spent-by-government-on-influencers-since-july-2024/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/more-than-2m-spent-by-government-on-influencers-since-july-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Constituents react to Reform MS' defection to Plaid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarah Cooper-Lesadd, one of 34 Reform MSs elected in May's Senedd election, defected to Plaid on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/constituents-react-to-reform-ms-defection-to-plaid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/constituents-react-to-reform-ms-defection-to-plaid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nandy pledges crackdown on 'doxxing' after RNLI volunteers see personal details online]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Culture Secretary condemned how RNLI volunteers and others have had their addresses published online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/nandy-pledges-crackdown-on-doxxing-after-rnli-volunteers-see-personal-details-online/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/nandy-pledges-crackdown-on-doxxing-after-rnli-volunteers-see-personal-details-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/henry-zeffman-andy-burnham-and-his-chancellor-have-a-battle-on-their-hands-as-the-budget-approaches/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/henry-zeffman-andy-burnham-and-his-chancellor-have-a-battle-on-their-hands-as-the-budget-approaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-rejects-tax-and-spend-socialist-comments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-rejects-tax-and-spend-socialist-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brexit to blame for small boat migrants, says Lib Dem leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Ed Davey says the Conservatives and Reform UK are to blame for the numbers of migrants crossing the Channel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/brexit-to-blame-for-small-boat-migrants-says-lib-dem-leader/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/brexit-to-blame-for-small-boat-migrants-says-lib-dem-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Village votes to leave UK over asylum housing plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/village-votes-to-leave-uk-over-asylum-housing-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/village-votes-to-leave-uk-over-asylum-housing-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham thanks well-wishers following his father's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[All opposition leaders sent condolences to Burnham as he cancelled engagements earlier this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-thanks-well-wishers-following-his-fathers-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-thanks-well-wishers-following-his-fathers-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Row over Reform's mega donations has mileage in it yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &pound;72m heading towards Reform UK's coffers is transforming the debate at Westminster about politics and money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/row-over-reforms-mega-donations-has-mileage-in-it-yet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/row-over-reforms-mega-donations-has-mileage-in-it-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: Row over Reform's mega donations has mileage in it yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &pound;72m heading towards Reform UK's coffers is transforming the debate at Westminster about politics and money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-row-over-reforms-mega-donations-has-mileage-in-it-yet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-row-over-reforms-mega-donations-has-mileage-in-it-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham cancels engagements after death of father]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PM is understood to have cancelled engagements for Monday and Tuesday due to the death of his father Roy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-cancels-engagements-after-death-of-father/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-cancels-engagements-after-death-of-father/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former UK PM said: "I don't know what warped logic drove Putin to blow up a stationary Ukrainian locomotive on the Polish border this morning".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/russia-hits-ukrainian-train-shortly-after-boris-johnson-and-top-european-officials-leave-station/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/russia-hits-ukrainian-train-shortly-after-boris-johnson-and-top-european-officials-leave-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What you need to know about the huge donations to Reform UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains who's behind Reform UK's &pound;72m in donations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-huge-donations-to-reform-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-huge-donations-to-reform-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westminster's time is coming to an end, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish leaders say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leaders of Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Fein say the UK government should prepare for constitutional change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/westminsters-time-is-coming-to-an-end-welsh-scottish-northern-irish-leaders-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/westminsters-time-is-coming-to-an-end-welsh-scottish-northern-irish-leaders-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaigners told to respect rivals as local election abuse rises]]></title><description><![CDATA[A survey suggests more than half of candidates in the May 2026 polls in England faced harassment or intimidation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/campaigners-told-to-respect-rivals-as-local-election-abuse-rises/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/campaigners-told-to-respect-rivals-as-local-election-abuse-rises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donations law changes to be debated after Reform's &pound;72m windfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government is seeking to change the law on donations to UK political parties from British expats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/donations-law-changes-to-be-debated-after-reforms-pound72m-windfall/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/donations-law-changes-to-be-debated-after-reforms-pound72m-windfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tories pick ex-councillor to contest Starmer's seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ewan Cameron, a Camden councillor from 1998 to 2002, will stand in the by-election on 8 October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-pick-ex-councillor-to-contest-starmers-seat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-pick-ex-councillor-to-contest-starmers-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deep-fried food banned under new school dinner rules in England]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government describes its new school food standards as "once-in-a-generation changes".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/deep-fried-food-banned-under-new-school-dinner-rules-in-england/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/deep-fried-food-banned-under-new-school-dinner-rules-in-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs and Lords call for new law to address AI threat to human rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Existing laws are not equipped to address the risks to human rights being posed by artificial intelligence, UK politicians say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mps-and-lords-call-for-new-law-to-address-ai-threat-to-human-rights/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mps-and-lords-call-for-new-law-to-address-ai-threat-to-human-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Culture shift' needed in how UK does business, PM urges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnham has said those who take risks should be backed by government, but his government has been criticised for increasing business costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/culture-shift-needed-in-how-uk-does-business-pm-urges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/culture-shift-needed-in-how-uk-does-business-pm-urges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will record donations to Reform go down as a moment of political change?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham is likely to face fresh pressure to further change the rules on party donations, writes Jack Fenwick.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/will-record-donations-to-reform-go-down-as-a-moment-of-political-change/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/will-record-donations-to-reform-go-down-as-a-moment-of-political-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform confident it won't need to repay any of &pound;72m under proposed new donor rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Housing Secretary Angela Rayner says rule changes on donations from UK expats would apply retrospectively and anyone not complying with them would have "to return that money".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-confident-it-wont-need-to-repay-any-of-pound72m-under-proposed-new-donor-rules/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-confident-it-wont-need-to-repay-any-of-pound72m-under-proposed-new-donor-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Slim chance' government will hit 1.5m new homes target, Rayner tells BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[High construction costs and the Iran war are threatening the key manifesto pledge, the housing secretary says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/slim-chance-government-will-hit-15m-new-homes-target-rayner-tells-bbc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/slim-chance-government-will-hit-15m-new-homes-target-rayner-tells-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform receives second £36m donation in two days as crypto investor matches record]]></title><description><![CDATA[The party says the money will allow it to fight the next election on a "level playing field", while rivals have renewed calls for donations from individuals to be capped.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-receives-second-36m-donation-in-two-days-as-crypto-investor-matches-record/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-receives-second-36m-donation-in-two-days-as-crypto-investor-matches-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham and Badenoch revive red versus blue politics as Reform land 'gobsmacking' donations]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Reform slip back in the polls, Labour and the Conservatives rediscover a familiar political divide, writes Laura Kuenssberg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-and-badenoch-revive-red-versus-blue-politics-as-reform-land-gobsmacking-donations/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-and-badenoch-revive-red-versus-blue-politics-as-reform-land-gobsmacking-donations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs vote against fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposed law sought to introduce one of the biggest societal changes in recent years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mps-vote-against-fresh-attempt-to-legalise-assisted-dying/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mps-vote-against-fresh-attempt-to-legalise-assisted-dying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vets can diagnose bluetongue to cut test delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government announces the change in approach as the virus continues to spread in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/vets-can-diagnose-bluetongue-to-cut-test-delays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/vets-can-diagnose-bluetongue-to-cut-test-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An extraordinary result - why did MPs reject assisted dying bill this time?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although supporters say they will try again, for now the momentum has fallen away from a change in the law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/an-extraordinary-result-why-did-mps-reject-assisted-dying-bill-this-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/an-extraordinary-result-why-did-mps-reject-assisted-dying-bill-this-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police boss criticised for 127-date theatre tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colin Sutton says it will not impinge on his police and crime commissioner work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-boss-criticised-for-127-date-theatre-tour/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-boss-criticised-for-127-date-theatre-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are plans for Gloucestershire's 'super council' on hold?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven councils were to be merged into one in Gloucestershire but the government has paused its national plans over legal queries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-are-plans-for-gloucestershires-super-council-on-hold/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-are-plans-for-gloucestershires-super-council-on-hold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK government rejects 'kill switch' idea for dangerous AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cabinet Office, which leads on AI safety, says the UK "cannot simply turn AI off".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-government-rejects-kill-switch-idea-for-dangerous-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-government-rejects-kill-switch-idea-for-dangerous-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polanski selected as Green Party candidate for Starmer's former seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Green Party leader said the party is the "underdog" in Holborn and St Pancras but "can win".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/polanski-selected-as-green-party-candidate-for-starmers-former-seat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/polanski-selected-as-green-party-candidate-for-starmers-former-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henry Zeffman: How Burnham got ready to govern with four key moments mapped out]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the prime minister looks ahead to autumn, Labour figures are asking whether his government represents continuity or change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/henry-zeffman-how-burnham-got-ready-to-govern-with-four-key-moments-mapped-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/henry-zeffman-how-burnham-got-ready-to-govern-with-four-key-moments-mapped-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rayner defends pause to local council overhaul]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cabinet minister tells the BBC she wanted to ensure the plans could survive potential legal actions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rayner-defends-pause-to-local-council-overhaul/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rayner-defends-pause-to-local-council-overhaul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour mayors in England vow to cap tourist tax at 5%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK and the Conservatives have criticised plans for the new levy on visitors' overnight stays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-mayors-in-england-vow-to-cap-tourist-tax-at-5/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-mayors-in-england-vow-to-cap-tourist-tax-at-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Badenoch denies housing benefit cuts plan would make people homeless]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Conservatives say &pound;4bn could be cut from the housing benefit bill to help fund increased defence spending.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-denies-housing-benefit-cuts-plan-would-make-people-homeless/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-denies-housing-benefit-cuts-plan-would-make-people-homeless/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Tory campaign chief pleads guilty over election bet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Lee passed confidential information to his wife Laura Lee about when the 2024 election would be held.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-tory-campaign-chief-pleads-guilty-over-election-bet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-tory-campaign-chief-pleads-guilty-over-election-bet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax banks to cut energy bills, unions tell Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The TUC says a bank surcharge should be reversed - and estimates it would raise &pound;9bn over four years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tax-banks-to-cut-energy-bills-unions-tell-burnham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tax-banks-to-cut-energy-bills-unions-tell-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The investigation, which follows a broadcast by Channel 4 News, is being folded into the inquiry that has been under way into other donations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-launch-criminal-investigation-into-reform-uk-donations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-launch-criminal-investigation-into-reform-uk-donations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National security can't come at expense of social security, Burnham says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister says he will fund defence and get the welfare bill down in "the Labour way".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/national-security-cant-come-at-expense-of-social-security-burnham-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/national-security-cant-come-at-expense-of-social-security-burnham-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miliband rejects chief rabbi's claim British Jews in greater danger after sanctions move]]></title><description><![CDATA[The foreign secretary disagrees that sanctions on Israeli settlements could put British Jews at greater risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/miliband-rejects-chief-rabbis-claim-british-jews-in-greater-danger-after-sanctions-move/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/miliband-rejects-chief-rabbis-claim-british-jews-in-greater-danger-after-sanctions-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: Burnham looks to show he will go further than Starmer with West Bank sanctions]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is hoped that coordinated action minimises the blowback to any one country from Israel or America, our political editor writes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-burnham-looks-to-show-he-will-go-further-than-starmer-with-west-bank-sanctions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-burnham-looks-to-show-he-will-go-further-than-starmer-with-west-bank-sanctions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of teens missing education 'under the radar' of official stats, report warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The children's commissioner for England says many are enrolled at college but aren't showing up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/thousands-of-teens-missing-education-under-the-radar-of-official-stats-report-warns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/thousands-of-teens-missing-education-under-the-radar-of-official-stats-report-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commentator Tim Montgomerie quits Reform following suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA[The political commentator, who defected from the Tories 18 months ago, was suspended from Reform UK last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/commentator-tim-montgomerie-quits-reform-following-suspension/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/commentator-tim-montgomerie-quits-reform-following-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highest paid world leader to get $1m salary increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Singapore's government says it will raise the annual salaries of its ministers and other office holders, including its prime minister who is the highest paid political leader in the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/highest-paid-world-leader-to-get-1m-salary-increase/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/highest-paid-world-leader-to-get-1m-salary-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New law to force tech firms to stop children taking or sharing nude images]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government said it will legislate "as soon as they can" but may "reassess" its plans if firms make the desired changes sooner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-law-to-force-tech-firms-to-stop-children-taking-or-sharing-nude-images/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-law-to-force-tech-firms-to-stop-children-taking-or-sharing-nude-images/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK would ban full-face coverings in public]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after masked men gathered in Dover to protest against small boat crossings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-uk-would-ban-full-face-coverings-in-public/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-uk-would-ban-full-face-coverings-in-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some veterans to be called up to test UK's war resilience]]></title><description><![CDATA[An exercise next year on a scale not seen for a "very long time" will test the UK's preparedness, a minister says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/some-veterans-to-be-called-up-to-test-uks-war-resilience/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/some-veterans-to-be-called-up-to-test-uks-war-resilience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Support for disability benefits 'remarkably strong' report finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 7% of those polled wanted disability benefit cuts, according to the latest British Social Attitudes survey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/support-for-disability-benefits-remarkably-strong-report-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/support-for-disability-benefits-remarkably-strong-report-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister condemns disorder at Portsmouth anti-migrant protest after police officers hurt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarah Jones told MPs the violence sparked by the arrival of 120 migrants in a single dinghy was "intimidating and thuggish".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/minister-condemns-disorder-at-portsmouth-anti-migrant-protest-after-police-officers-hurt/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/minister-condemns-disorder-at-portsmouth-anti-migrant-protest-after-police-officers-hurt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK begins talks to rejoin EU security missions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deal could see British officials take part in crisis management operations for the first time since Brexit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-begins-talks-to-rejoin-eu-security-missions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-begins-talks-to-rejoin-eu-security-missions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for major overhaul of councils halted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposals to merge smaller councils to form larger authorities have been paused or withdrawn in a number of areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/plans-for-major-overhaul-of-councils-halted/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/plans-for-major-overhaul-of-councils-halted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chancellor calls for 'confidence about Britain' despite 'historic high' borrowing costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Healey detailed plans to spread growth more widely across the UK, ahead of his first Budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chancellor-calls-for-confidence-about-britain-despite-historic-high-borrowing-costs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chancellor-calls-for-confidence-about-britain-despite-historic-high-borrowing-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faisal Islam: Chancellor's attempts to boost vibes may limit tax rises]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new leadership is trying to maintain both confidence and the promotion of economic animal spirits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/faisal-islam-chancellors-attempts-to-boost-vibes-may-limit-tax-rises/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/faisal-islam-chancellors-attempts-to-boost-vibes-may-limit-tax-rises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protesters block roads in Portsmouth after 140 migrants arrive in boat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government condemns "thuggish behaviour" in the second major anti-migrant protest of the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/protesters-block-roads-in-portsmouth-after-140-migrants-arrive-in-boat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/protesters-block-roads-in-portsmouth-after-140-migrants-arrive-in-boat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AfD celebrate projected win in Saxony-Anhalt]]></title><description><![CDATA[AfD leaders celebrated tonight as exit polls projected a big lead in the Saxony-Anhalt vote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/afd-celebrate-projected-win-in-saxony-anhalt/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/afd-celebrate-projected-win-in-saxony-anhalt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government begins paying off council's &pound;2bn debt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woking Borough Council's leader says it is "important progress" but there is "still much work to do".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/government-begins-paying-off-councils-pound2bn-debt/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/government-begins-paying-off-councils-pound2bn-debt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green Party deputy leader linked to property lets despite opposition to landlords]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mothin Ali, is linked to two rental properties via his company, but does not appear to profit from them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/green-party-deputy-leader-linked-to-property-lets-despite-opposition-to-landlords/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/green-party-deputy-leader-linked-to-property-lets-despite-opposition-to-landlords/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swinney suggests Scots will not travel further for health care under reforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans are in motion to cut Scotland's mainland health boards from 14 to two, but questions remain about how they would work in practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/swinney-suggests-scots-will-not-travel-further-for-health-care-under-reforms/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/swinney-suggests-scots-will-not-travel-further-for-health-care-under-reforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigel Farage tells BBC he 'wasn't listening' during foreign donor talks filmed undercover]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform leader also told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that his family are "begging" him to leave his job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/nigel-farage-tells-bbc-he-wasnt-listening-during-foreign-donor-talks-filmed-undercover/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/nigel-farage-tells-bbc-he-wasnt-listening-during-foreign-donor-talks-filmed-undercover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What big issues are on the agenda as Stormont returns after summer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What challenges face assembly members and ministers as Stormont returns after the summer recess?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-big-issues-are-on-the-agenda-as-stormont-returns-after-summer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-big-issues-are-on-the-agenda-as-stormont-returns-after-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage's family want him to 'pack it in and walk away']]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, says that for the first time in his career his family he doesn't have his family's support,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farages-family-want-him-to-pack-it-in-and-walk-away/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farages-family-want-him-to-pack-it-in-and-walk-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Reform UK undercover donations claims are legally complicated]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look at the key allegations concerning foreign donations and where they sit with the law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-reform-uk-undercover-donations-claims-are-legally-complicated/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-reform-uk-undercover-donations-claims-are-legally-complicated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform promises to increase tax-free personal allowance to £15,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[The party says the tax cut will be paid for by reducing public spending by &pound;80bn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-promises-to-increase-tax-free-personal-allowance-to-15000/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-promises-to-increase-tax-free-personal-allowance-to-15000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK winded by donations row as insiders call for shift in approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage's admirers in the party are calling for a stronger operation as the party aims for power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-uk-winded-by-donations-row-as-insiders-call-for-shift-in-approach/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-uk-winded-by-donations-row-as-insiders-call-for-shift-in-approach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform supporters say how Britain could be better]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young supporters give their views as the Reform UK party conference takes place in Birmingham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-supporters-say-how-britain-could-be-better/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-supporters-say-how-britain-could-be-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do supporters think Reform UK has lost momentum?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do supporters think Reform UK has lost momentum?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/do-supporters-think-reform-uk-has-lost-momentum/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/do-supporters-think-reform-uk-has-lost-momentum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's response is key as Argentina's Falklands demands get louder]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Argentina's President Milei promising "winds of change" over the Falklands, will Donald Trump shift his stance on British rule?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/trumps-response-is-key-as-argentinas-falklands-demands-get-louder/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/trumps-response-is-key-as-argentinas-falklands-demands-get-louder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do ex-MPs join the 'Chiltern Hundreds' list?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Keir Starmer is the latest person to take the office as a means of resigning as an MP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-do-ex-mps-join-the-chiltern-hundreds-list/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-do-ex-mps-join-the-chiltern-hundreds-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage threatens to overhaul Lords and judges to meet his pledges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform UK leader promises to deliver on key priorities in the first 100 days of government, if the party wins power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-threatens-to-overhaul-lords-and-judges-to-meet-his-pledges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-threatens-to-overhaul-lords-and-judges-to-meet-his-pledges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform has faced a 'campaign of attacks', Farage says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage has been addressing Reform UK members at the party's conference in Birmingham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-has-faced-a-campaign-of-attacks-farage-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-has-faced-a-campaign-of-attacks-farage-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Loose pub talk': Farage responds to undercover report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform leader was speaking following a news report which raised questions about his party's fundraising.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/loose-pub-talk-farage-responds-to-undercover-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/loose-pub-talk-farage-responds-to-undercover-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage says his aides' donor comments were 'loose pub talk']]></title><description><![CDATA[Two senior Reform aides have stepped down from their roles following a Channel 4 News and Verbatim film about donations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-says-his-aides-donor-comments-were-loose-pub-talk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-says-his-aides-donor-comments-were-loose-pub-talk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage unveils small boats deal with French National Rally party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform says it would use the Navy to intercept boats and return migrants to France, if the party wins power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-unveils-small-boats-deal-with-french-national-rally-party/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-unveils-small-boats-deal-with-french-national-rally-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Reform officials step down after undercover donations report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform says Dan Jukes and James Orr have left their roles as it launches an investigation into the report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/two-reform-officials-step-down-after-undercover-donations-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/two-reform-officials-step-down-after-undercover-donations-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not what you want on day of the conference,' Farage tells BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform leader was speaking to Newsnight after an undercover report raised questions about party fundraising.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/not-what-you-want-on-day-of-the-conference-farage-tells-bbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/not-what-you-want-on-day-of-the-conference-farage-tells-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Fate of this country is down to us' - Zia Yusuf]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK's shadow home secretary Zia Yusuf addresses delegates in Birmingham at the party's conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fate-of-this-country-is-down-to-us-zia-yusuf/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fate-of-this-country-is-down-to-us-zia-yusuf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mason: 'Not what Farage wanted today to look like']]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Mason speaks from the Reform UK conference as two of its senior officials step down following a Channel 4 investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mason-not-what-farage-wanted-today-to-look-like/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mason-not-what-farage-wanted-today-to-look-like/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dame Angela Eagle warns the weather event could lead to extreme storms this winter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/stock-up-on-food-to-prepare-for-extreme-weather-minister-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/stock-up-on-food-to-prepare-for-extreme-weather-minister-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three crucial questions facing Farage at Reform conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can the Reform UK leader put his policies into action, and become prime minister?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/three-crucial-questions-facing-farage-at-reform-conference/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/three-crucial-questions-facing-farage-at-reform-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK promises £80bn cuts to public spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking at the party's conference, economy spokesman Robert Jenrick says Reform will be the "party of fiscal responsibility".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-uk-promises-80bn-cuts-to-public-spending/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-uk-promises-80bn-cuts-to-public-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zack Polanski says he'll run for former PM Starmer's seat in by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Green Party leader intends to run in the Holborn and St Pancras seat following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as MP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zack-polanski-says-hell-run-for-former-pm-starmers-seat-in-by-election/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zack-polanski-says-hell-run-for-former-pm-starmers-seat-in-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Badenoch accuses Burnham of kicking defence spending into the long grass]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham has committed to reaching the Nato target of 3.5% spending by 2035, but not 3% by 2030.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-accuses-burnham-of-kicking-defence-spending-into-the-long-grass/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-accuses-burnham-of-kicking-defence-spending-into-the-long-grass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump hints US would not back UK over Falkland Islands due to lack of Iran war support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US president says the UK was not "there to help me" in his ongoing war with Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/trump-hints-us-would-not-back-uk-over-falkland-islands-due-to-lack-of-iran-war-support/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/trump-hints-us-would-not-back-uk-over-falkland-islands-due-to-lack-of-iran-war-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham and Macron agree to scale up action on small boats]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leaders also discussed Ukraine and "the UK's drive to get closer to Europe", No 10 says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-and-macron-agree-to-scale-up-action-on-small-boats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-and-macron-agree-to-scale-up-action-on-small-boats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MoD withheld information about nuclear test veterans' records, ex-minister claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cold War veterans who oversaw nuclear tests have claimed they caused lifelong health problems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mod-withheld-information-about-nuclear-test-veterans-records-ex-minister-claims/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mod-withheld-information-about-nuclear-test-veterans-records-ex-minister-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: Reform face headwinds as they gather for conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[The party's continued prominence has brought what prominence always brings: scrutiny, says BBC political editor Chris Mason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-reform-face-headwinds-as-they-gather-for-conference/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-reform-face-headwinds-as-they-gather-for-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham to tackle 'mega-donors' in UK politics, minister says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some MPs have pressed for the government to introduce a cap on UK-based donors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-to-tackle-mega-donors-in-uk-politics-minister-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-to-tackle-mega-donors-in-uk-politics-minister-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham pressed on economy at first PMQs as borrowing costs surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PM said his government would be "grounded in fiscal responsibility" as he faced Kemi Badenoch at Prime Minister's Questions for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-pressed-on-economy-at-first-pmqs-as-borrowing-costs-surge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-pressed-on-economy-at-first-pmqs-as-borrowing-costs-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform up against 'complainants' society', Farage tells BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform UK leader said a "whole ecosystem" didn't want "new kids on the block succeeding".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-up-against-complainants-society-farage-tells-bbc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-up-against-complainants-society-farage-tells-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal crash police get £2m to tackle serious crime]]></title><description><![CDATA[The home secretary says the money will help support Cleveland Police in the wake of the A66 crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fatal-crash-police-get-2m-to-tackle-serious-crime/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fatal-crash-police-get-2m-to-tackle-serious-crime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigel Farage insists he's 'broken no rules']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform leader has been dogged by questions over his finances after receiving a &pound;5 million sum from Christopher Harborne.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/nigel-farage-insists-hes-broken-no-rules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/nigel-farage-insists-hes-broken-no-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham's PMQs debut shows the challenge of delivering new style of politics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnham's exchanges with Kemi Badenoch slipped into familiar territory of trading barbs, writes Alex Forsyth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnhams-pmqs-debut-shows-the-challenge-of-delivering-new-style-of-politics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnhams-pmqs-debut-shows-the-challenge-of-delivering-new-style-of-politics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faisal Islam: Why bond market wildfire is keeping world leaders up at night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huge AI spending plans and the ongoing war in Iran are driving up borrowing costs around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/faisal-islam-why-bond-market-wildfire-is-keeping-world-leaders-up-at-night/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/faisal-islam-why-bond-market-wildfire-is-keeping-world-leaders-up-at-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: Will Burnham find PMQs as 'nail biting' and 'nerve wracking' as Blair did?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curiously, the questions at lunchtime may well feel like a minor extension of what he faced on Tuesday, the BBC's political editor writes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-will-burnham-find-pmqs-as-nail-biting-and-nerve-wracking-as-blair-did/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-will-burnham-find-pmqs-as-nail-biting-and-nerve-wracking-as-blair-did/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK long-term borrowing costs highest since 1998 ahead of October Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Higher borrowing costs have piled fresh pressure on Andy Burnham ahead of his first Budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-long-term-borrowing-costs-highest-since-1998-ahead-of-october-budget/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-long-term-borrowing-costs-highest-since-1998-ahead-of-october-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham promises more devolution and public control of essential services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said Burnham was offering "more government control, more taxes and more politicians", as he addressed MPs for the first time as PM.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-promises-more-devolution-and-public-control-of-essential-services/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-promises-more-devolution-and-public-control-of-essential-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spaces in male prisons fall to lowest level of year, sources say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jails in England and Wales are nearing maximum capacity as the justice secretary prepares to give more details in the Commons on the early-release scheme to free inmates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/spaces-in-male-prisons-fall-to-lowest-level-of-year-sources-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/spaces-in-male-prisons-fall-to-lowest-level-of-year-sources-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Israel warns it will retaliate if UK imposes sanctions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband pledged on Tuesday to introduce a "comprehensive reset" of policy on Israel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/israel-warns-it-will-retaliate-if-uk-imposes-sanctions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/israel-warns-it-will-retaliate-if-uk-imposes-sanctions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five takeaways from Burnham's Commons debut as PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister's first appearance in Parliament comes more than six weeks after he entered No 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/five-takeaways-from-burnhams-commons-debut-as-pm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/five-takeaways-from-burnhams-commons-debut-as-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keir Starmer announces he is standing down as MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move will trigger a by-election to replace the former prime minister in his London constituency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/keir-starmer-announces-he-is-standing-down-as-mp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/keir-starmer-announces-he-is-standing-down-as-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says US position on Falklands 'one of many' under review]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK says Falkland islanders "are British with a right to determine their own future".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/trump-says-us-position-on-falklands-one-of-many-under-review/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/trump-says-us-position-on-falklands-one-of-many-under-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New laws planned to tackle rogue funeral firms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government plans to regulate undertakers after the jailing of Hull funeral director Robert Bush.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-laws-planned-to-tackle-rogue-funeral-firms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-laws-planned-to-tackle-rogue-funeral-firms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tice defends Reform UK-led councils over tax rises and cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK's deputy leader says the party has been "financially prudent" in local government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tice-defends-reform-uk-led-councils-over-tax-rises-and-cuts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tice-defends-reform-uk-led-councils-over-tax-rises-and-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burghart becomes Tory deputy leader in major reshuffle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move completes a shake-up of Kemi Badenoch's top team ahead of the party's conference in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burghart-becomes-tory-deputy-leader-in-major-reshuffle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burghart-becomes-tory-deputy-leader-in-major-reshuffle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 20 organisations have written a joint letter to John Swinney urging him to scrap his plan for a legal cap on some food and drink prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/business-groups-urge-swinney-to-scrap-ineffective-food-price-cap-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/business-groups-urge-swinney-to-scrap-ineffective-food-price-cap-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleverly accuses Burnham of 'war on London']]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir James Cleverly resigned from the shadow cabinet on Saturday to run for mayor of London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/cleverly-accuses-burnham-of-war-on-london/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/cleverly-accuses-burnham-of-war-on-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patel to be replaced by Tugendhat as shadow foreign secretary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kemi Badenoch is expected to carry out a wider reshuffle of her front bench team following high-profile departures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/patel-to-be-replaced-by-tugendhat-as-shadow-foreign-secretary/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/patel-to-be-replaced-by-tugendhat-as-shadow-foreign-secretary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency measures needed to stop teachers quitting, say Lib Dems]]></title><description><![CDATA[A survey by the party suggested almost half of teachers reported considering quitting the classroom in the next five years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/emergency-measures-needed-to-stop-teachers-quitting-say-lib-dems/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/emergency-measures-needed-to-stop-teachers-quitting-say-lib-dems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PC Harper's killers to stay in jail as PM announces changes to early release scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham tells BBC Breakfast anyone convicted of manslaughter will be excluded from the early release scheme in the Sentencing Act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pc-harpers-killers-to-stay-in-jail-as-pm-announces-changes-to-early-release-scheme/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pc-harpers-killers-to-stay-in-jail-as-pm-announces-changes-to-early-release-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham gets the early prison release changes he wanted - but at what cost?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister says he will keep hundreds more criminals behind bars but doing so requires complex changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-gets-the-early-prison-release-changes-he-wanted-but-at-what-cost/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-gets-the-early-prison-release-changes-he-wanted-but-at-what-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham's summer tour is over - now he has to prove himself in Parliament]]></title><description><![CDATA[The imminent return of Parliament will put the new prime minister under real scrutiny, with MPs finally getting a chance to grill him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnhams-summer-tour-is-over-now-he-has-to-prove-himself-in-parliament/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnhams-summer-tour-is-over-now-he-has-to-prove-himself-in-parliament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We helped create UK emergency alert system - but question how government is using it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions across England and Wales received a wildfire alert on their phones earlier this month, but it partly backfired.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/we-helped-create-uk-emergency-alert-system-but-question-how-government-is-using-it/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/we-helped-create-uk-emergency-alert-system-but-question-how-government-is-using-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham says he will not vote on assisted dying unlike Starmer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnham has called for all views to be respected as MPs vote in two weeks on legalising assisted dying in England and Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-he-will-not-vote-on-assisted-dying-unlike-starmer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-he-will-not-vote-on-assisted-dying-unlike-starmer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FM calls for referendum powers as draft independence bill published]]></title><description><![CDATA[The draft bill would be introduced into Parliament if the Scottish government secured the necessary powers from the UK government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fm-calls-for-referendum-powers-as-draft-independence-bill-published/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fm-calls-for-referendum-powers-as-draft-independence-bill-published/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-council chief investigated in DUP mayor clothing probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anne Donaghy is one of three people referred to prosecutors for consideration over alleged misconduct in public office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-council-chief-investigated-in-dup-mayor-clothing-probe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-council-chief-investigated-in-dup-mayor-clothing-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South of France holiday scuppers Davey's blood donation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lib Dem leader was unable to give blood due to visiting an area where there is the risk of mosquito-borne viruses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/south-of-france-holiday-scuppers-daveys-blood-donation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/south-of-france-holiday-scuppers-daveys-blood-donation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK soldiers could get paragliders to drop behind enemy lines]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Defence is set to trial a UK-made system to allow troops to mount covert operations without aircraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-soldiers-could-get-paragliders-to-drop-behind-enemy-lines/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-soldiers-could-get-paragliders-to-drop-behind-enemy-lines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greens call for temporary ban on new data centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zack Polanski wants stricter rules to limit the use of water and energy by data centres for AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-call-for-temporary-ban-on-new-data-centres/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-call-for-temporary-ban-on-new-data-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Cowboy builders' targeted in new government clampdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[A database of trusted tradespeople and a system to protect customers' money is being launched by the government next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/cowboy-builders-targeted-in-new-government-clampdown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/cowboy-builders-targeted-in-new-government-clampdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports Direct founder attacks Burnham's 'populist' High Street plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a letter, the entrepreneur accuses the prime minister of "jumping on 'everyday fixes' or bandwagons" with his latest cost of living and retail policies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sports-direct-founder-attacks-burnhams-populist-high-street-plans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sports-direct-founder-attacks-burnhams-populist-high-street-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Number of asylum seekers in hotels halves in a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Figures released today by the Home Office show that there was also a fall across legal migration arrivals, asylum claims and small boat arrivals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/number-of-asylum-seekers-in-hotels-halves-in-a-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/number-of-asylum-seekers-in-hotels-halves-in-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham says united Ireland poll is 'off the table' during first NI visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham said "we need to fix the things right in front of us in the here and now".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-united-ireland-poll-is-off-the-table-during-first-ni-visit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-united-ireland-poll-is-off-the-table-during-first-ni-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rape and sex offence specialists on all police forces by 2027, PM says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plans for forces in England and Wales had been scheduled to be rolled out by summer 2029, but have been brought forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rape-and-sex-offence-specialists-on-all-police-forces-by-2027-pm-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rape-and-sex-offence-specialists-on-all-police-forces-by-2027-pm-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clean-up of illegal waste supersite costs taxpayers £6m]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bill for clearing the dump in Oxfordshire has been covered by taxpayers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/clean-up-of-illegal-waste-supersite-costs-taxpayers-6m/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/clean-up-of-illegal-waste-supersite-costs-taxpayers-6m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court asked to settle dispute over Sturgeon inquiry documents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's information commissioner wants to challenge the Scottish government's use of exemptions to block the release of information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/supreme-court-asked-to-settle-dispute-over-sturgeon-inquiry-documents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/supreme-court-asked-to-settle-dispute-over-sturgeon-inquiry-documents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United Ireland poll is 'off the table', says PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham's visit comes amid calls from Stormont for increased funding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/united-ireland-poll-is-off-the-table-says-pm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/united-ireland-poll-is-off-the-table-says-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One in eight young people still out of work or education ahead of major review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just under one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (Neet).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/one-in-eight-young-people-still-out-of-work-or-education-ahead-of-major-review/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/one-in-eight-young-people-still-out-of-work-or-education-ahead-of-major-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Briefing Room]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young people are protesting around the world but about what and are they winning?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-briefing-room/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-briefing-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family welcomes review of law after driver who killed daughter ruled unfit to stand trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK government says it is considering changing the law around defendants who are considered unfit to stand trial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/family-welcomes-review-of-law-after-driver-who-killed-daughter-ruled-unfit-to-stand-trial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/family-welcomes-review-of-law-after-driver-who-killed-daughter-ruled-unfit-to-stand-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham calls summit of Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish first ministers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The announcement came as the prime minister makes first official visit to Wales since taking office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-calls-summit-of-welsh-scottish-and-northern-irish-first-ministers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-calls-summit-of-welsh-scottish-and-northern-irish-first-ministers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I was told I had no right to be at Eisteddfod, says Reform MS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helen Jenner said she was criticised for attending the festival because of her membership of her party.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/i-was-told-i-had-no-right-to-be-at-eisteddfod-says-reform-ms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/i-was-told-i-had-no-right-to-be-at-eisteddfod-says-reform-ms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP calls for transparency over drone factory]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are concerns about what protection is in place at a Ukrainian drone plant in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-calls-for-transparency-over-drone-factory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-calls-for-transparency-over-drone-factory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What have Reform achieved in Wakefield in their first three months?]]></title><description><![CDATA[New leader has already repainted road markings - but will he be able to lower council taxes?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-have-reform-achieved-in-wakefield-in-their-first-three-months/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-have-reform-achieved-in-wakefield-in-their-first-three-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wes Streeting deluged with homophobic hate mail since becoming defence secretary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homosexuality was decriminalised in the UK in 1967, but a ban continued in the armed forces until 2000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/wes-streeting-deluged-with-homophobic-hate-mail-since-becoming-defence-secretary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/wes-streeting-deluged-with-homophobic-hate-mail-since-becoming-defence-secretary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portrait of Ann Widdecombe put up in Parliament for MPs' return]]></title><description><![CDATA[The framed photograph forms part of work by MPs to install a permament memorial for the former minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/portrait-of-ann-widdecombe-put-up-in-parliament-for-mps-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/portrait-of-ann-widdecombe-put-up-in-parliament-for-mps-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reviewing Plaid's first 100 days in charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales political editor Gareth Lewis looks back on Plaid's first 100 days in power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reviewing-plaids-first-100-days-in-charge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reviewing-plaids-first-100-days-in-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[People on hold to HMRC for more than 30 minutes would get a tax credit under plans announced by Robert Jenrick.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-proposes-30-tax-rebate-for-hmrc-phone-delays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-proposes-30-tax-rebate-for-hmrc-phone-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October]]></title><description><![CDATA[A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay &pound;60 a year more, regulator Ofgem says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/household-energy-bills-to-hit-three-year-high-as-ofgem-announces-4-rise-from-october/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/household-energy-bills-to-hit-three-year-high-as-ofgem-announces-4-rise-from-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Ironing board' train seats to get more cushions, transport secretary says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greater Thameslink Railway says these upgrades are part of the wider renationalisation plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ironing-board-train-seats-to-get-more-cushions-transport-secretary-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ironing-board-train-seats-to-get-more-cushions-transport-secretary-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What has happened in Plaid Cymru's first 100 days in power?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plaid ministers say they are making good progress but the opposition say little has been achieved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-has-happened-in-plaid-cymrus-first-100-days-in-power/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-has-happened-in-plaid-cymrus-first-100-days-in-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad of woman who took her own life says Treasury failed in its duty of care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chloe Moffat died last year, after she was told of allegations she had shared sensitive confidential information about colleagues, which she denied.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/dad-of-woman-who-took-her-own-life-says-treasury-failed-in-its-duty-of-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/dad-of-woman-who-took-her-own-life-says-treasury-failed-in-its-duty-of-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council investigates Reform's 'Farage Fest']]></title><description><![CDATA[The organisers of "Farage Fest" &ndash; a victory party and rally for the Reform UK leader after the Clacton by-election &ndash; are being investigated for failing to get permission to hold it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/council-investigates-reforms-farage-fest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/council-investigates-reforms-farage-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Row breaks out over minister's tribute to all A66 crash victims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home Office Minister Anna Turley paid tribute to all seven victims initially, sparking a backlash from the shadow justice secretary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/row-breaks-out-over-ministers-tribute-to-all-a66-crash-victims/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/row-breaks-out-over-ministers-tribute-to-all-a66-crash-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England over 10 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funding has been granted to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire as well as &pound;6bn for London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/more-than-70000-social-and-affordable-homes-to-be-built-across-england-over-10-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/more-than-70000-social-and-affordable-homes-to-be-built-across-england-over-10-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DUP MP Gregory Campbell under investigation for alleged spending breach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The watchdog's investigation concerns the MP&rsquo;s spending&nbsp;against their&nbsp;Office&nbsp;Costs&nbsp;budget.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/dup-mp-gregory-campbell-under-investigation-for-alleged-spending-breach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/dup-mp-gregory-campbell-under-investigation-for-alleged-spending-breach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts have warned that he and Chancellor John Healey will have little room to manoeuvre in their first Budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-refuses-to-rule-out-tax-rises-in-autumn-budget/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-refuses-to-rule-out-tax-rises-in-autumn-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham vows support for Ukraine despite 'outrageous threats' from Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-vows-support-for-ukraine-despite-outrageous-threats-from-russia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-vows-support-for-ukraine-despite-outrageous-threats-from-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharing dangerous driving videos is 'truly reprehensible', PM says]]></title><description><![CDATA[His comments come as the government urged TikTok and other social media firms to remove wrong-way driving videos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sharing-dangerous-driving-videos-is-truly-reprehensible-pm-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sharing-dangerous-driving-videos-is-truly-reprehensible-pm-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish National Investment Bank makes 'painful' &pound;138m net loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[The publicly-owned body, which operates independently, has invested in several firms that collapsed last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/scottish-national-investment-bank-makes-painful-pound138m-net-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/scottish-national-investment-bank-makes-painful-pound138m-net-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK missiles offer may help Ukraine - but they are not what Zelensky needs most]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is handing over blueprints so Kyiv can build its own long-range missiles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-missiles-offer-may-help-ukraine-but-they-are-not-what-zelensky-needs-most/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-missiles-offer-may-help-ukraine-but-they-are-not-what-zelensky-needs-most/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform says it will prioritise British-born workers for social housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour called the plan "unserious and unworkable" and accused Reform of pushing "gimmicks and division".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-says-it-will-prioritise-british-born-workers-for-social-housing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-says-it-will-prioritise-british-born-workers-for-social-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mayors-to-get-powers-to-overrule-local-councils-on-planning-decisions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mayors-to-get-powers-to-overrule-local-councils-on-planning-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restriction zone scheme for offenders to start in October]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serious violent and sexual offenders may be confined to areas of just a few miles after leaving prison on probation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/restriction-zone-scheme-for-offenders-to-start-in-october/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/restriction-zone-scheme-for-offenders-to-start-in-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Our Own Correspondent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities are frustrated by the absence of victory as drone strikes bring the war home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/from-our-own-correspondent/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/from-our-own-correspondent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economic adviser O'Neill rules out government job but backs PM's devolution plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lord O'Neill, former chief economist at Goldman Sachs, was tipped to become Andy Burnham's chief economic adviser.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/economic-adviser-oneill-rules-out-government-job-but-backs-pms-devolution-plans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/economic-adviser-oneill-rules-out-government-job-but-backs-pms-devolution-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Quiet, quiet, quiet!' - What triggers Trump to shut down reporters?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the US president insults a journalist again, the BBC looks at the questions he does not like to answer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/quiet-quiet-quiet-what-triggers-trump-to-shut-down-reporters/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/quiet-quiet-quiet-what-triggers-trump-to-shut-down-reporters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ofcom investigating Sky News over Farage harassment claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform UK leader has accused Sky News of sending reporters to a house where his adult daughter lives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ofcom-investigating-sky-news-over-farage-harassment-claims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ofcom-investigating-sky-news-over-farage-harassment-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solar farm approved despite public objection]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project has been approved by the government despite opposition from local people and their MP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/solar-farm-approved-despite-public-objection/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/solar-farm-approved-despite-public-objection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham to send high-performing civil servants to mayoral offices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister said the scheme would help communities "unleash and unlock their potential".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-to-send-high-performing-civil-servants-to-mayoral-offices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-to-send-high-performing-civil-servants-to-mayoral-offices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM challenged to song battle by health campaigner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ashleigh Harley is being joined for her performance by 1960s star Brian Hyland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-challenged-to-song-battle-by-health-campaigner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-challenged-to-song-battle-by-health-campaigner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chancellor John Healey said the government is 'committed to meeting our fiscal rules']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-borrows-more-than-expected-in-july-as-healey-prepares-for-first-budget/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-borrows-more-than-expected-in-july-as-healey-prepares-for-first-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer donates biography of himself to Downing Street library]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former PM and seven of his ministers have added to the collection, which began in 1931.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-donates-biography-of-himself-to-downing-street-library/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-donates-biography-of-himself-to-downing-street-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire-hit residents remove Greenpeace mural of Burnham from scorched mountain]]></title><description><![CDATA[After wildfires the group painted an image bearing the words "Our house is on fire, Andy".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/wildfire-hit-residents-remove-greenpeace-mural-of-burnham-from-scorched-mountain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/wildfire-hit-residents-remove-greenpeace-mural-of-burnham-from-scorched-mountain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French becoming more effective in stopping small boat crossings, UK says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Home Office credits France with intercepting hundreds of potential crossings this summer using new tactics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/french-becoming-more-effective-in-stopping-small-boat-crossings-uk-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/french-becoming-more-effective-in-stopping-small-boat-crossings-uk-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London boroughs challenge PM on council tax hikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[It follows reforms meaning more money is directed to deprived areas while wealthy areas get less.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/london-boroughs-challenge-pm-on-council-tax-hikes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/london-boroughs-challenge-pm-on-council-tax-hikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council with no leader faces government takeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Greater Manchester authority has been in no overall control since the local elections in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/council-with-no-leader-faces-government-takeover/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/council-with-no-leader-faces-government-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NI saw largest rise in disposable income of any UK region]]></title><description><![CDATA[The figures estimate the amount of money that people have for spending or saving after they have paid taxes and received benefits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ni-saw-largest-rise-in-disposable-income-of-any-uk-region/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ni-saw-largest-rise-in-disposable-income-of-any-uk-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The town whose council wants migrants to move in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greenock wants to attract immigrants to settle in the town and reverse its declining population.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-town-whose-council-wants-migrants-to-move-in/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-town-whose-council-wants-migrants-to-move-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project]]></title><description><![CDATA[European countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-france-germany-italy-and-canada-condemn-israels-west-bank-settlement-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-france-germany-italy-and-canada-condemn-israels-west-bank-settlement-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry and Meghan's return to UK reignites questions over security]]></title><description><![CDATA[Their surprise announcement means a fresh decision will need to be made on the level of publicly funded protection they are entitled to.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/harry-and-meghans-return-to-uk-reignites-questions-over-security/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/harry-and-meghans-return-to-uk-reignites-questions-over-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham announces plans to clean up worst three illegal waste dumps]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says the sites in Kent, Surrey and West Yorkshire contain 22,000 tonnes of waste.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-announces-plans-to-clean-up-worst-three-illegal-waste-dumps/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-announces-plans-to-clean-up-worst-three-illegal-waste-dumps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK proposes tax rebates for firms to boost apprenticeships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suella Braverman also advised student's "not to get ripped off by the great university scam".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-uk-proposes-tax-rebates-for-firms-to-boost-apprenticeships/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-uk-proposes-tax-rebates-for-firms-to-boost-apprenticeships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial of facts over ex-mayor's 'bigoted' tweets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pat Marsh, a long-serving councillor in Harrogate, has been deemed unfit to stand trial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/trial-of-facts-over-ex-mayors-bigoted-tweets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/trial-of-facts-over-ex-mayors-bigoted-tweets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform's leader in Scotland Malcolm Offord reveals cancer diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malcolm Offord said he had a procedure last week to remove his prostate and was now "clear" and "raring to go".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reforms-leader-in-scotland-malcolm-offord-reveals-cancer-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reforms-leader-in-scotland-malcolm-offord-reveals-cancer-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the men applying for the 'hardest job in British politics']]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour MSPs Michael Marra and Joe Fagan are making their pitches as they aim to succeed Anas Sarwar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/meet-the-men-applying-for-the-hardest-job-in-british-politics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/meet-the-men-applying-for-the-hardest-job-in-british-politics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform suspends councillor ahead of court case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glenn Gibbins, from Sunderland, is facing a court case over the post about the Nigerian population.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-suspends-councillor-ahead-of-court-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-suspends-councillor-ahead-of-court-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asylum seekers told rape and harassment illegal in UK in new Home Office booklet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nine-page booklet covers issues including respect in public, sex and consent, and gender equality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/asylum-seekers-told-rape-and-harassment-illegal-in-uk-in-new-home-office-booklet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/asylum-seekers-told-rape-and-harassment-illegal-in-uk-in-new-home-office-booklet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Swinney defends £45,000 business-class flights to World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish government spent almost &pound;100,000 on official visits to the United States in June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/john-swinney-defends-45000-business-class-flights-to-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/john-swinney-defends-45000-business-class-flights-to-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour leadership: Marra says party must work for stronger Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish Labour leadership candidtate Michael Marra says the party must work for Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-leadership-marra-says-party-must-work-for-stronger-scotland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-leadership-marra-says-party-must-work-for-stronger-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour leadership: Fagan says indyref calls and Sturgeon era 'over']]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour leadership Joe Fagan says the days of calls for an indyref and the Nicola Sturgeon era 'over'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-leadership-fagan-says-indyref-calls-and-sturgeon-era-over/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-leadership-fagan-says-indyref-calls-and-sturgeon-era-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greens call for windfall tax on big banks' profits to support small business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zack Polanski says profits over &pound;800m should be taxed to cut tax bills for a million smaller companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-call-for-windfall-tax-on-big-banks-profits-to-support-small-business/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-call-for-windfall-tax-on-big-banks-profits-to-support-small-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councils turn to AI in attempt to fill £4bn black hole]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councils across the UK are making cuts of &pound;3bn this financial year, despite recent funding reforms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/councils-turn-to-ai-in-attempt-to-fill-4bn-black-hole/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/councils-turn-to-ai-in-attempt-to-fill-4bn-black-hole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire 'overlooked' as it was in the North - MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alison Hume says farmers' losses from the Langdale Moor fire had "slipped through the cracks".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/wildfire-overlooked-as-it-was-in-the-north-mp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/wildfire-overlooked-as-it-was-in-the-north-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-dangers-of-politicians-being-too-online-or-not-online-enough/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-dangers-of-politicians-being-too-online-or-not-online-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People smuggler exposed by BBC investigation arrested and charged]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twana Jamal Khdir has been arrested and charged with immigration offences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/people-smuggler-exposed-by-bbc-investigation-arrested-and-charged/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/people-smuggler-exposed-by-bbc-investigation-arrested-and-charged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Male prisons in England and Wales have fewer than 1,800 spaces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Male prisons have less than 1,800 spaces available in England and Wales, the lowest level since March]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/male-prisons-in-england-and-wales-have-fewer-than-1800-spaces/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/male-prisons-in-england-and-wales-have-fewer-than-1800-spaces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New health minister needs 'determination to do difficult things']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Burrows has said he will confirm on Thursday who will replace Mike Nesbitt as health minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-health-minister-needs-determination-to-do-difficult-things/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-health-minister-needs-determination-to-do-difficult-things/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How one man gets new laws passed - again and again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ron Bailey has been quietly changing the law for the past 40 years - how does he do it?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-one-man-gets-new-laws-passed-again-and-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-one-man-gets-new-laws-passed-again-and-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join EU migration pact to tackle small boats, says Ed Davey]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Liberal Democrats say taking part in the scheme would "destroy the business model" of gangs arranging Channel crossings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/join-eu-migration-pact-to-tackle-small-boats-says-ed-davey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/join-eu-migration-pact-to-tackle-small-boats-says-ed-davey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could Reform really cut £50bn in welfare?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Verify has been breaking down Reform's plans to save more than &pound;50bn a year from the welfare bill - and how realistic it is.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/could-reform-really-cut-50bn-in-welfare/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/could-reform-really-cut-50bn-in-welfare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK benefits ban for foreign nationals would include EU citizens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move would require renegotiating the UK's Brexit deal and could risk stripping British expats living in the EU of similar rights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-uk-benefits-ban-for-foreign-nationals-would-include-eu-citizens/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-uk-benefits-ban-for-foreign-nationals-would-include-eu-citizens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency phone alert put domestic abuse victims at risk, campaigners say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The alert took many by surprise when it was sent to millions of phones on Friday night - but it may have also put vulnerable people at risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/emergency-phone-alert-put-domestic-abuse-victims-at-risk-campaigners-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/emergency-phone-alert-put-domestic-abuse-victims-at-risk-campaigners-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls for public inquiry into Jason Arday 'witch hunt']]></title><description><![CDATA[Lord Simon Woolley said Arday had been "hounded" by the media and pursued relentlessly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/calls-for-public-inquiry-into-jason-arday-witch-hunt/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/calls-for-public-inquiry-into-jason-arday-witch-hunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-made drones strike targets inside Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The drones have been used for the first time in mainland Russia to hit military and industrial targets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-made-drones-strike-targets-inside-russia/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-made-drones-strike-targets-inside-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart]]></description><link>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/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>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/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who voted for Count Binface and why?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheaper Flakes and using Adele to fund the NHS - voters on why they support a man dressed as a bin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-voted-for-count-binface-and-why/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-voted-for-count-binface-and-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temporary ban on disposable BBQs as military deployed to help battle wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/temporary-ban-on-disposable-bbqs-as-military-deployed-to-help-battle-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/temporary-ban-on-disposable-bbqs-as-military-deployed-to-help-battle-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK diplomats no longer get hardship bonus for being posted to Buenos Aires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Civil servants are entitled to extra money for working in difficult or dangerous cities around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-diplomats-no-longer-get-hardship-bonus-for-being-posted-to-buenos-aires/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-diplomats-no-longer-get-hardship-bonus-for-being-posted-to-buenos-aires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where does this unorthodox by-election victory leave Nigel Farage?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/where-does-this-unorthodox-by-election-victory-leave-nigel-farage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/where-does-this-unorthodox-by-election-victory-leave-nigel-farage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason:  Where does this unorthodox by-election victory leave Nigel Farage?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-where-does-this-unorthodox-by-election-victory-leave-nigel-farage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-where-does-this-unorthodox-by-election-victory-leave-nigel-farage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage faces renewed watchdog probe after Clacton by-election victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[The investigation into a &pound;5m gift received by Farage reopens, as he returns as the MP for Clacton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-faces-renewed-watchdog-probe-after-clacton-by-election-victory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-faces-renewed-watchdog-probe-after-clacton-by-election-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do people in Clacton think of Farage's by-election win?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform leader wins the by-election he triggered, and gains more votes than last time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-do-people-in-clacton-think-of-farages-by-election-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-do-people-in-clacton-think-of-farages-by-election-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disability campaigners call for Burnham to delay assisted dying bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activists say introducing assisted dying without reforming care puts "sick and disabled people's lives at risk".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/disability-campaigners-call-for-burnham-to-delay-assisted-dying-bill/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/disability-campaigners-call-for-burnham-to-delay-assisted-dying-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Count Binface gets almost 10,000 votes in Clacton by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[The self-styled intergalactic space warrior finished second to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/count-binface-gets-almost-10000-votes-in-clacton-by-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/count-binface-gets-almost-10000-votes-in-clacton-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage's by-election victory won't stop questions about finances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage triggered the Clacton by-election and the result was predictable - so what did he achieve?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farages-by-election-victory-wont-stop-questions-about-finances/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farages-by-election-victory-wont-stop-questions-about-finances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has the by-election changed things for Clacton?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC East's political correspondent Andrew Sinclair analyses Nigel Farage's victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/has-the-by-election-changed-things-for-clacton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/has-the-by-election-changed-things-for-clacton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Count Binface 'gratified' for being present at declaration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Count Binface - whose real name is Jonathan David Harvey - received 9,455 votes for the Clacton by-election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/count-binface-gratified-for-being-present-at-declaration/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/count-binface-gratified-for-being-present-at-declaration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muted response as Nigel Farage declared winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farage won 22,239 votes, with Count Binface in second with 9,455 votes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/muted-response-as-nigel-farage-declared-winner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/muted-response-as-nigel-farage-declared-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Welcome to one of the most bizarre by-elections in recent history']]></title><description><![CDATA[Votes are being counted in the Clacton by-election, with results expected in the early hours of Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welcome-to-one-of-the-most-bizarre-by-elections-in-recent-history/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welcome-to-one-of-the-most-bizarre-by-elections-in-recent-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Counting under way in Clacton by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Votes are being counted in the Clacton by-election, with results expected in the early hours of Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/watch-counting-under-way-in-clacton-by-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/watch-counting-under-way-in-clacton-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform councillor suspended over social media posts]]></title><description><![CDATA[In X posts from 2019, Kirklees councillor Dave Rowan appeared to make threats about John Bercow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-councillor-suspended-over-social-media-posts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-councillor-suspended-over-social-media-posts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children in temporary accommodation hits record high]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of children living in temporary accommodation has hit its 18th quarterly high in a row.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/children-in-temporary-accommodation-hits-record-high/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/children-in-temporary-accommodation-hits-record-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK defends seizing shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK government says it is "disrupting and deterring shadow fleet vessels" in accordance with the law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-defends-seizing-shadow-fleet-tanker-after-putin-threat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-defends-seizing-shadow-fleet-tanker-after-putin-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zero hours crackdown could cost firms up to £2.9bn a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour's employment rights bill crackdown on zero hours contracts could cost businesses up to &pound;2.9bn a year, new official analysis has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zero-hours-crackdown-could-cost-firms-up-to-29bn-a-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zero-hours-crackdown-could-cost-firms-up-to-29bn-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hot weather and the men's football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on growth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-economy-grows-but-experts-warn-of-challenging-months-ahead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-economy-grows-but-experts-warn-of-challenging-months-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs make fireworks plea in 'tinderbox' conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPs say crews are under pressure due to wildfires, including the large one at a nature reserve.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mps-make-fireworks-plea-in-tinderbox-conditions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mps-make-fireworks-plea-in-tinderbox-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Labour leader hopefuls warn against party divisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monica Lennon, Joe Fagan and Michael Marra are competing to fill the post vacated by Anas Sarwar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/scottish-labour-leader-hopefuls-warn-against-party-divisions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/scottish-labour-leader-hopefuls-warn-against-party-divisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham urges shops not to sell disposable BBQs over wildfire risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PM wants the public to avoid using single-use grills during the current spell of extremely dry weather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-urges-shops-not-to-sell-disposable-bbqs-over-wildfire-risks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-urges-shops-not-to-sell-disposable-bbqs-over-wildfire-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green councillor charged with assaults]]></title><description><![CDATA[Siobhan Harper-Nunes is accused of attacking five people including police officers, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/green-councillor-charged-with-assaults/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/green-councillor-charged-with-assaults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ann Widdecombe's loved ones gather for her funeral]]></title><description><![CDATA[A requiem mass is held for the former MP at Buckfast Abbey in Devon, near her Dartmoor home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ann-widdecombes-loved-ones-gather-for-her-funeral/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ann-widdecombes-loved-ones-gather-for-her-funeral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ministers push ahead with housing asylum seekers on ex-military sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says former MoD sites are the best option despite protests from people living nearby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ministers-push-ahead-with-housing-asylum-seekers-on-ex-military-sites/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ministers-push-ahead-with-housing-asylum-seekers-on-ex-military-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swinney calls for Burnham rethink on Chinese factory in Highlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first minister is dismissing claims he is putting political point scoring before national security concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/swinney-calls-for-burnham-rethink-on-chinese-factory-in-highlands/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/swinney-calls-for-burnham-rethink-on-chinese-factory-in-highlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham warned Iran war could hit UK growth next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and fuel prices, and also disrupted supply chains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-warned-iran-war-could-hit-uk-growth-next-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-warned-iran-war-could-hit-uk-growth-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Estonia rejects proposals to take prisoners from UK jails]]></title><description><![CDATA[Estonia's justice minister rules out a deal with the UK after Reform and the Conservatives suggested renting prison space abroad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/estonia-rejects-proposals-to-take-prisoners-from-uk-jails/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/estonia-rejects-proposals-to-take-prisoners-from-uk-jails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham says disposable BBQ ban under consideration]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PM said the public should not be using single-use grills "at this moment in time" amid wildfire risks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-disposable-bbq-ban-under-consideration/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-disposable-bbq-ban-under-consideration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early release scheme risks more serious crimes, probation chief warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chief inspector of probation for England and Wales tells the BBC services are already under "unprecedented pressure".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/early-release-scheme-risks-more-serious-crimes-probation-chief-warns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/early-release-scheme-risks-more-serious-crimes-probation-chief-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifty police chiefs call for PM to prevent early release of PC Harper's killers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The intervention comes after Andy Burnham said he was "confident" the early release of PC Harper's killers could be prevented.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fifty-police-chiefs-call-for-pm-to-prevent-early-release-of-pc-harpers-killers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fifty-police-chiefs-call-for-pm-to-prevent-early-release-of-pc-harpers-killers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham to chair Cobra meeting on extreme heat as temperatures surge again]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Government will meet to discuss this summer's record-breaking heat as the tally for days above 30C in the UK is broken.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-to-chair-cobra-meeting-on-extreme-heat-as-temperatures-surge-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-to-chair-cobra-meeting-on-extreme-heat-as-temperatures-surge-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Households living within 1,600ft of upgraded pylons will get &pound;250 a year off their electricity bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/homes-near-pylons-to-get-250-a-year-off-energy-bills-first-sites-revealed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/homes-near-pylons-to-get-250-a-year-off-energy-bills-first-sites-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poorest areas should not house all asylum seekers, says Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister was asked about protests over plans to use a former military base to house asylum seekers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/poorest-areas-should-not-house-all-asylum-seekers-says-burnham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/poorest-areas-should-not-house-all-asylum-seekers-says-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM admits cost of living help is not enough and hints at further support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PM has announced a rake of measures to help people since taking office three weeks ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-admits-cost-of-living-help-is-not-enough-and-hints-at-further-support/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-admits-cost-of-living-help-is-not-enough-and-hints-at-further-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham 'confident' early release of PC Harper's killers can be halted]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PM says the justice secretary will present a plan in September to prevent more early releases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-confident-early-release-of-pc-harpers-killers-can-be-halted/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-confident-early-release-of-pc-harpers-killers-can-be-halted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man guilty of harassing MP Stella Creasy on Tube train]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man was "abusive and aggressive" towards the Walthamstow Labour MP on a Victoria line train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/man-guilty-of-harassing-mp-stella-creasy-on-tube-train/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/man-guilty-of-harassing-mp-stella-creasy-on-tube-train/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham faces unpopularity test over prisons dilemma]]></title><description><![CDATA[The early release conundrum has given the new PM his first taste of tricky political decision-making.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-faces-unpopularity-test-over-prisons-dilemma/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-faces-unpopularity-test-over-prisons-dilemma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Andy Burnham says town centres have been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/councils-to-get-more-powers-to-stop-vape-and-betting-shops-pm-announces/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/councils-to-get-more-powers-to-stop-vape-and-betting-shops-pm-announces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MSP apologises for hurt caused by rape 'demonisation' comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish Green MSP Q Manivannan is facing criticism from rape survivors groups and politicians over a podcast interview.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/msp-apologises-for-hurt-caused-by-rape-demonisation-comments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/msp-apologises-for-hurt-caused-by-rape-demonisation-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Send foreign prisoners abroad to end early releases, says Reform]]></title><description><![CDATA[The party also plans to create additional capacity in the system by building 'Nightingale' prisons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/send-foreign-prisoners-abroad-to-end-early-releases-says-reform/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/send-foreign-prisoners-abroad-to-end-early-releases-says-reform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record 230 people cross Channel in one small boat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Home Office says it shows the "reckless and dangerous tactics" used by gangs "cramming ever greater numbers on to unseaworthy vessels".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/record-230-people-cross-channel-in-one-small-boat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/record-230-people-cross-channel-in-one-small-boat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Risk of patient safety 'bonfire' with Health Bill changes, Lib Dems say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The party says the government's plans to modernise the NHS risk another majorhospital scandal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/risk-of-patient-safety-bonfire-with-health-bill-changes-lib-dems-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/risk-of-patient-safety-bonfire-with-health-bill-changes-lib-dems-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ban on 'subscription traps' brought forward by three months]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ban-on-subscription-traps-brought-forward-by-three-months/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ban-on-subscription-traps-brought-forward-by-three-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do Clacton voters want from their next MP?]]></title><description><![CDATA[People share the issues on their minds as the constituency prepares to go to the polls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-do-clacton-voters-want-from-their-next-mp/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-do-clacton-voters-want-from-their-next-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham to embark on cost of living tour through the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[No 10 says the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", but opposition figures accuse him of "hypocrisy".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-to-embark-on-cost-of-living-tour-through-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-to-embark-on-cost-of-living-tour-through-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sturgeon has not spoken to Murrell since he was jailed for embezzling SNP funds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former first minister also told a podcast she would not visit her estranged husband in prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sturgeon-has-not-spoken-to-murrell-since-he-was-jailed-for-embezzling-snp-funds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sturgeon-has-not-spoken-to-murrell-since-he-was-jailed-for-embezzling-snp-funds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage and Tice sue NCA over alleged leaks of financial information]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform leaders claim the National Crime Agency supplied details about party donations to the media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-and-tice-sue-nca-over-alleged-leaks-of-financial-information/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-and-tice-sue-nca-over-alleged-leaks-of-financial-information/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Badenoch pens letter to Clacton ahead of by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tories are not standing in next week's election, triggered by Nigel Farage's resignation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-pens-letter-to-clacton-ahead-of-by-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-pens-letter-to-clacton-ahead-of-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government criticised over plastic spill response]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers call for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to intervene and declare it a "national disaster".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/government-criticised-over-plastic-spill-response/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/government-criticised-over-plastic-spill-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Streeting 'sickened' by sex abuse claims at Army college]]></title><description><![CDATA[The defence secretary promises to look into what went wrong at the college in North Yorkshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/streeting-sickened-by-sex-abuse-claims-at-army-college/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/streeting-sickened-by-sex-abuse-claims-at-army-college/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why there's a row about standing up while drinking in central London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Westminster Council is under fire as part of its plans to update a licensing policy. Why?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-theres-a-row-about-standing-up-while-drinking-in-central-london/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-theres-a-row-about-standing-up-while-drinking-in-central-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officer who led PC Harper investigation 'appalled' killers could be released early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Det Sup Stuart Blaik, who led the investigation into the police officer's death, has publicly shared his views on the case for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/officer-who-led-pc-harper-investigation-appalled-killers-could-be-released-early/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/officer-who-led-pc-harper-investigation-appalled-killers-could-be-released-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prisoner release row proving to be Burnham's first big test as PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prison overcrowding crisis presents the new PM with a dilemma for which there are only unpalatable choices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/prisoner-release-row-proving-to-be-burnhams-first-big-test-as-pm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/prisoner-release-row-proving-to-be-burnhams-first-big-test-as-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illegal working arrests double in two years, Home Office says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Home Office says there has been a record number of raids and arrests in the first six months of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/illegal-working-arrests-double-in-two-years-home-office-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/illegal-working-arrests-double-in-two-years-home-office-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sturgeon's criticisms of Swinney reveal tensions in SNP ranks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former first minister's attack on the SNP's 2026 election campaign has led to rebukes from ex-colleagues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sturgeons-criticisms-of-swinney-reveal-tensions-in-snp-ranks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sturgeons-criticisms-of-swinney-reveal-tensions-in-snp-ranks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[They claim around 230,000 homes would become available under their plan to limit social housing entitlements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/conservatives-pledge-to-ban-foreign-nationals-from-social-housing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/conservatives-pledge-to-ban-foreign-nationals-from-social-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North East mayors disagree over income tax revenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen disagree on income tax revenue use.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/north-east-mayors-disagree-over-income-tax-revenue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/north-east-mayors-disagree-over-income-tax-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SNP write-off value of Murrell motorhome in party accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The luxury vehicle was bought for &pound;124,550 by the party's former chief executive as part of a &pound;400,000 embezzlement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/snp-write-off-value-of-murrell-motorhome-in-party-accounts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/snp-write-off-value-of-murrell-motorhome-in-party-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir Keir Starmer made misleading defence spending claim, watchdog says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wales Office and MoD also repeated the claim that &pound;270bn more was being spent on defence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sir-keir-starmer-made-misleading-defence-spending-claim-watchdog-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sir-keir-starmer-made-misleading-defence-spending-claim-watchdog-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham orders review of grooming gang early releases]]></title><description><![CDATA[The announcement of the review comes after the Tory leader raised concerns that child sex offenders could leave jail early.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-orders-review-of-grooming-gang-early-releases/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-orders-review-of-grooming-gang-early-releases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Referrals to Prevent anti-terror scheme at record high]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Home Office says the 10-year-high in referrals could be due to the 2024 Southport attacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/referrals-to-prevent-anti-terror-scheme-at-record-high/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/referrals-to-prevent-anti-terror-scheme-at-record-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All schools in England to get pupil attendance targets, government says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC understands schools will not be penalised for missing targets, but they will be monitored.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/all-schools-in-england-to-get-pupil-attendance-targets-government-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/all-schools-in-england-to-get-pupil-attendance-targets-government-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The serial candidates standing against Farage in the Clacton by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Verify takes a look at the serial candidates standing in Clacton, how they fared in previous elections, and whether they have ever won enough votes to get their deposits back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-serial-candidates-standing-against-farage-in-the-clacton-by-election/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-serial-candidates-standing-against-farage-in-the-clacton-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform Facebook page accuses Plaid minister of using husband's death for political gain]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Reform constituency page criticised the Plaid Cymru minister for discussing her husband's death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-facebook-page-accuses-plaid-minister-of-using-husbands-death-for-political-gain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-facebook-page-accuses-plaid-minister-of-using-husbands-death-for-political-gain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New £215,000 council CEO was reality show winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businessman Dennis Bacon has a background in adult social care and is expected to start next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-215000-council-ceo-was-reality-show-winner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-215000-council-ceo-was-reality-show-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rules were tightened in July 2025 to restrict the scheme mostly to graduate-level employees who would be earning at least &pound;41,700.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/car-washes-and-vape-shops-can-still-sponsor-skilled-foreign-workers-despite-visa-changes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/car-washes-and-vape-shops-can-still-sponsor-skilled-foreign-workers-despite-visa-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government plans network of nearly 200 specialist services to help those facing mental health crises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/walk-in-mental-health-centres-to-open-in-banks-and-libraries-across-england/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/walk-in-mental-health-centres-to-open-in-banks-and-libraries-across-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What will Devon's four new councils mean for you?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The shake-up will need to consider everything from leisure centres and planning to recycling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-will-devons-four-new-councils-mean-for-you/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-will-devons-four-new-councils-mean-for-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miliband says reopening Strait of Hormuz 'essential' as he meets Rubio]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move is required "to ease cost-of-living pressures", Miliband says, as he meets his US counterpart in Washington.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/miliband-says-reopening-strait-of-hormuz-essential-as-he-meets-rubio/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/miliband-says-reopening-strait-of-hormuz-essential-as-he-meets-rubio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kemi Badenoch says Joshua Bonehill-Paine will now advise the Conservatives on tackling extremism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-neo-nazi-activist-withdraws-as-tory-election-candidate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-neo-nazi-activist-withdraws-as-tory-election-candidate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student loan repayment rates an 'unsustainable burden', chancellor told]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 120 MPs and peers have asked John Healey to carry out an "urgent review" of repayments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/student-loan-repayment-rates-an-unsustainable-burden-chancellor-told/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/student-loan-repayment-rates-an-unsustainable-burden-chancellor-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police chief considers joining legal action over PC Harper killers' early release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two of PC Andrew Harper's killers are set to be included in the government's early release scheme, which begins in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-chief-considers-joining-legal-action-over-pc-harper-killers-early-release/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-chief-considers-joining-legal-action-over-pc-harper-killers-early-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham failing public over heat threats, says Green leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zack Polanski has accused ministers of a "dereliction of duty" in response to this summer's heatwaves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-failing-public-over-heat-threats-says-green-leader/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-failing-public-over-heat-threats-says-green-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restrict sale of pet flea treatments, government urged]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lords environment committee says their widespread use poses potential risks to the environment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/restrict-sale-of-pet-flea-treatments-government-urged/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/restrict-sale-of-pet-flea-treatments-government-urged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham not actively considering Epstein inquiry, No 10 says]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after the victims minister told the BBC she discussed an inquiry with the PM when she was re-appointed to her role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-not-actively-considering-epstein-inquiry-no-10-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-not-actively-considering-epstein-inquiry-no-10-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prioritise new jobs over green targets to win public contracts, firms told]]></title><description><![CDATA[The changes are part of government efforts to tackle the youth unemployment crisis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/prioritise-new-jobs-over-green-targets-to-win-public-contracts-firms-told/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/prioritise-new-jobs-over-green-targets-to-win-public-contracts-firms-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justice secretary apologises to families affected by early release scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some offenders will be barred from the scheme, but families say it comes "at the expense of victims".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/justice-secretary-apologises-to-families-affected-by-early-release-scheme/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/justice-secretary-apologises-to-families-affected-by-early-release-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government to function as normal while Burnham on holiday, No 10 says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Downing Street says the PM remains in contact with officials, but Reform UK says he has "bunked off".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/government-to-function-as-normal-while-burnham-on-holiday-no-10-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/government-to-function-as-normal-while-burnham-on-holiday-no-10-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What could happen to prisoner early release scheme now?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PM is changing the scheme for some prisoners after a police officer's widow said the possible early release of his killers was "deplorable".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-could-happen-to-prisoner-early-release-scheme-now/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-could-happen-to-prisoner-early-release-scheme-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple issues new challenge against UK order for access to private user data]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the latest development in the ongoing dispute between Apple and the Home Office over data privacy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/apple-issues-new-challenge-against-uk-order-for-access-to-private-user-data/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/apple-issues-new-challenge-against-uk-order-for-access-to-private-user-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PC Harper's mother 'devastated' his killers set for early release under revised plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rapists and child sex offenders will be barred from the scheme, which will restart in October, the government says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pc-harpers-mother-devastated-his-killers-set-for-early-release-under-revised-plans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pc-harpers-mother-devastated-his-killers-set-for-early-release-under-revised-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh national social care service will not arrive before next Senedd election, says minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to make social care free at the point of use will not happen before 2030, a minister says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welsh-national-social-care-service-will-not-arrive-before-next-senedd-election-says-minister/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welsh-national-social-care-service-will-not-arrive-before-next-senedd-election-says-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage says he discussed return to politics months before general election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farage said the talks came "quite some time after" he received a &pound;5m gift from a Reform donor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-says-he-discussed-return-to-politics-months-before-general-election/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-says-he-discussed-return-to-politics-months-before-general-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France hits out at Reform UK plan to return migrants using Navy]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after the party said it would override French objections to return migrants to France.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/france-hits-out-at-reform-uk-plan-to-return-migrants-using-navy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/france-hits-out-at-reform-uk-plan-to-return-migrants-using-navy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservatives call for greater use of facial recognition from police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservatives have called for all images of suspects to be run through facial recognition software.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/conservatives-call-for-greater-use-of-facial-recognition-from-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/conservatives-call-for-greater-use-of-facial-recognition-from-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK's Richard Tice investigated by parliamentary standards watchdog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tice says the complaint related to a debate on Israeli influence and whether he should have referenced his register of interests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-uks-richard-tice-investigated-by-parliamentary-standards-watchdog/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reform-uks-richard-tice-investigated-by-parliamentary-standards-watchdog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ballot paper for Clacton by-election is longest in British electoral history]]></title><description><![CDATA[The list of 34 candidates standing in the Clacton by-election is nearly a metre long.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ballot-paper-for-clacton-by-election-is-longest-in-british-electoral-history/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ballot-paper-for-clacton-by-election-is-longest-in-british-electoral-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor says Burnham's new powers will change lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bev Craig succeeds Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester's mayor after winning Thursday's by-election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mayor-says-burnhams-new-powers-will-change-lives/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mayor-says-burnhams-new-powers-will-change-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir John Curtice: The 'Burnham bounce' is real but it's not massive]]></title><description><![CDATA[The governing party's poll ratings have improved but they're only just ahead of Reform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sir-john-curtice-the-burnham-bounce-is-real-but-its-not-massive/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sir-john-curtice-the-burnham-bounce-is-real-but-its-not-massive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stick to spending limits, PM and chancellor tell ministers in joint memo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chancellor said the Budget on 28 October would &ldquo;meet our fiscal rules&rdquo; and give families "stability" to plan for the future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/stick-to-spending-limits-pm-and-chancellor-tell-ministers-in-joint-memo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/stick-to-spending-limits-pm-and-chancellor-tell-ministers-in-joint-memo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour's Bev Craig elected mayor of Greater Manchester, replacing Andy Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour's Bev Craig secures nearly double the number of votes won by Reform UK's Sian Astley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labours-bev-craig-elected-mayor-of-greater-manchester-replacing-andy-burnham/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labours-bev-craig-elected-mayor-of-greater-manchester-replacing-andy-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should Glasgow have its own mayor?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's David Wallace Lockhart asks if Scotland's largest city should have its own elected mayor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/should-glasgow-have-its-own-mayor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/should-glasgow-have-its-own-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Court upholds decision to allow Chinese mega embassy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has given the green light to the site on the old Royal Mint, near the Tower of London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/high-court-upholds-decision-to-allow-chinese-mega-embassy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/high-court-upholds-decision-to-allow-chinese-mega-embassy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheels could come off Stormont without reform, says Sinn Féin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Democratic Unionist Party says it is interested in delivering for the people of Northern Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/wheels-could-come-off-stormont-without-reform-says-sinn-fin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/wheels-could-come-off-stormont-without-reform-says-sinn-fin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham faces criticism over plans for mayors to get share of income tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tory mayor Lord Houchen wants to offer a rebate, but the prime minister says it should be reinvested in communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-faces-criticism-over-plans-for-mayors-to-get-share-of-income-tax/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-faces-criticism-over-plans-for-mayors-to-get-share-of-income-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BP puts North Sea business up for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decision follows a review of BP's operations and is set to end 60 years of production in the region by the oil giant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/bp-puts-north-sea-business-up-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/bp-puts-north-sea-business-up-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham considers reversing plan to scrap some jury trials]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister says his "instinct" is to reverse plans by the last PM to limit jury trials in England and Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-considers-reversing-plan-to-scrap-some-jury-trials/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-considers-reversing-plan-to-scrap-some-jury-trials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council cancels climate emergency declaration]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Reform UK motion argues the council can improve the local environment without the official pledge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/council-cancels-climate-emergency-declaration/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/council-cancels-climate-emergency-declaration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-to-give-regional-mayors-share-of-income-tax/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-to-give-regional-mayors-share-of-income-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Infantino 'wrong man' to lead Fifa says Burnham as criticism grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Gianni Infantino is "the wrong man" to lead Fifa as criticism grows of the controversial investment plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/infantino-wrong-man-to-lead-fifa-says-burnham-as-criticism-grows/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/infantino-wrong-man-to-lead-fifa-says-burnham-as-criticism-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerns raised over council's &pound;900m debt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillor Patrick Lambert fears taxpayers will be left liable for the authority's debts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/concerns-raised-over-councils-pound900m-debt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/concerns-raised-over-councils-pound900m-debt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unions to boycott Labour women's conference over trans ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC understands the ban goes against long-standing policies on trans inclusion in most unions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/unions-to-boycott-labour-womens-conference-over-trans-ban/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/unions-to-boycott-labour-womens-conference-over-trans-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh holiday home tax rules could be eased after backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Welsh government is to review the impact of a "modest' cut to the 182-day business rate threshold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welsh-holiday-home-tax-rules-could-be-eased-after-backlash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welsh-holiday-home-tax-rules-could-be-eased-after-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP Diane Abbott readmitted into Labour Party after suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA[The long-serving MP apologises for past comments and says she has been issued with a "formal warning".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-diane-abbott-readmitted-into-labour-party-after-suspension/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-diane-abbott-readmitted-into-labour-party-after-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palestine Action ban to be reviewed by Supreme Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's highest court gives Palestine Action's co-founder permission to appeal the government's proscription of the group under anti-terrorism legislation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/palestine-action-ban-to-be-reviewed-by-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/palestine-action-ban-to-be-reviewed-by-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtual interviews don't show bosses your personality, says Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interviews online may not allow young people to "shine" and communicate their "passion", the prime minister says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/virtual-interviews-dont-show-bosses-your-personality-says-burnham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/virtual-interviews-dont-show-bosses-your-personality-says-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greens review social media operation as Polanski row rumbles on]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Green Party is grappling with how to manage its social media following a controversial post by its leader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-review-social-media-operation-as-polanski-row-rumbles-on/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-review-social-media-operation-as-polanski-row-rumbles-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank holds interest rates but says it is ready to raise them if Iran war escalates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank also expects the economy to grow more than previously forecast this year, although uncertainties remain because of the Iran war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/bank-holds-interest-rates-but-says-it-is-ready-to-raise-them-if-iran-war-escalates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/bank-holds-interest-rates-but-says-it-is-ready-to-raise-them-if-iran-war-escalates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham says he told Trump UK will be pragmatic about North Sea oil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham says he told the US president he couldn't ignore North Sea resources when people are struggling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-he-told-trump-uk-will-be-pragmatic-about-north-sea-oil/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-he-told-trump-uk-will-be-pragmatic-about-north-sea-oil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large rise in offenders sent back to prison, figures reveal]]></title><description><![CDATA[There has been a large rise in the number of offenders being recalled to prisons in England and Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/large-rise-in-offenders-sent-back-to-prison-figures-reveal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/large-rise-in-offenders-sent-back-to-prison-figures-reveal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jenrick urges Burnham to rule out tax rises to fund social care]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister has not ruled out tax rises to fund a long-awaited shake-up of social care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/jenrick-urges-burnham-to-rule-out-tax-rises-to-fund-social-care/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/jenrick-urges-burnham-to-rule-out-tax-rises-to-fund-social-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillor sanctioned in row over 'sexualisation']]></title><description><![CDATA[The leader of the Reform UK group at Devon County Council says it was important to raise concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/councillor-sanctioned-in-row-over-sexualisation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/councillor-sanctioned-in-row-over-sexualisation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, the PM seeks to stress the economic benefits of defence spending.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-nuclear-sub-investment-will-protect-uk-and-boost-jobs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-nuclear-sub-investment-will-protect-uk-and-boost-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inquiry finds MoD Afghan data breach was foreseeable failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Commons' Defence Committee says in a report that the MoD used secrecy as a "shield" against proper expertise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/inquiry-finds-mod-afghan-data-breach-was-foreseeable-failure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/inquiry-finds-mod-afghan-data-breach-was-foreseeable-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police to take no further action against Polanski over guillotine re-post]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Green Party leader has said he made an "inadvertent mistake" when he shared the image with his social media followers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-to-take-no-further-action-against-polanski-over-guillotine-re-post/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-to-take-no-further-action-against-polanski-over-guillotine-re-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Every day I'm just winging it': The families hoping for social care reform]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Andy Burnham outlines his aim to overhaul social care, BBC News speaks to the families caring for loved ones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/every-day-im-just-winging-it-the-families-hoping-for-social-care-reform/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/every-day-im-just-winging-it-the-families-hoping-for-social-care-reform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham doesn't rule out tax rises to fix social care]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister holds cross-party talks as he speeds up review of social care in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-doesnt-rule-out-tax-rises-to-fix-social-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-doesnt-rule-out-tax-rises-to-fix-social-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gangland hitman who threw acid at Scottish Conservative leader is freed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russell Findlay has warned that organised crime groups may still have "unfinished business" with him after learning William Burns would be leaving prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/gangland-hitman-who-threw-acid-at-scottish-conservative-leader-is-freed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/gangland-hitman-who-threw-acid-at-scottish-conservative-leader-is-freed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillor charged over Nigerian population comment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glenn Gibbins, from Sunderland, will appear at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/councillor-charged-over-nigerian-population-comment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/councillor-charged-over-nigerian-population-comment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fix palliative care before assisted dying debate, says PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham's comments suggest he will not personally back a fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fix-palliative-care-before-assisted-dying-debate-says-pm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fix-palliative-care-before-assisted-dying-debate-says-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-wants-to-fix-social-care-what-are-the-options/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-wants-to-fix-social-care-what-are-the-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philp seeks answers over French navy firing drill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The shadow home secretary says he is planning to contact the French ambassador by next Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/philp-seeks-answers-over-french-navy-firing-drill/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/philp-seeks-answers-over-french-navy-firing-drill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham has no scope to increase borrowing, think tank warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister has announced a series of cost-of-living measure since taking office but is facing questions about how he will fund them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-has-no-scope-to-increase-borrowing-think-tank-warns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-has-no-scope-to-increase-borrowing-think-tank-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schools to offer technical subjects to pupils from age 14 in England, Burnham says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government wants pupils to take courses like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/schools-to-offer-technical-subjects-to-pupils-from-age-14-in-england-burnham-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/schools-to-offer-technical-subjects-to-pupils-from-age-14-in-england-burnham-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zack Polanski reported to police over guillotine post]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zack Polanski reported to police over guillotine post]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zack-polanski-reported-to-police-over-guillotine-post/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zack-polanski-reported-to-police-over-guillotine-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uefa and PM criticise Infantino World Cup plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticise proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uefa-and-pm-criticise-infantino-world-cup-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uefa-and-pm-criticise-infantino-world-cup-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powell says student loan system at top of in-tray]]></title><description><![CDATA[She says she stands by past comments that the interest charged on Plan 2 loans is "egregious".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/powell-says-student-loan-system-at-top-of-in-tray/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/powell-says-student-loan-system-at-top-of-in-tray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fake sex images of MP are 'gross violation', court told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lowestoft MP Jess Asato is suing Elon Musk's xAI chatbot Grok for damages in the High Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fake-sex-images-of-mp-are-gross-violation-court-told/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fake-sex-images-of-mp-are-gross-violation-court-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Badenoch calls for emergency legislation to stop early release scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week Andy Burnham announced he was pausing early release plans for September after backlash from survivors and victims.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-calls-for-emergency-legislation-to-stop-early-release-scheme/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-calls-for-emergency-legislation-to-stop-early-release-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham appoints Phillipson as Labour Party chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[She will work closely with Lucy Powell, having lost out to her in the deputy leadership contest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-appoints-phillipson-as-labour-party-chair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 03:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-appoints-phillipson-as-labour-party-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fit schools, hospitals and new homes with air con, say Lib Dems]]></title><description><![CDATA[The party says the country is "woefully unprepared for extreme heat", as parts of the UK prepare for another heatwave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fit-schools-hospitals-and-new-homes-with-air-con-say-lib-dems/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/fit-schools-hospitals-and-new-homes-with-air-con-say-lib-dems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex political advisor admits fraud over expense claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Torbitt was working for Bury South MP Christian Wakeford at th etime of the offences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-political-advisor-admits-fraud-over-expense-claims/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-political-advisor-admits-fraud-over-expense-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zelensky visit sends clear message of support for Ukraine, Burnham says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ukrainian president became the new prime minister's first international visitor since taking office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zelensky-visit-sends-clear-message-of-support-for-ukraine-burnham-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zelensky-visit-sends-clear-message-of-support-for-ukraine-burnham-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS 'will collapse' without social care reform, PM tells BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister says he would not want to leave office without bringing in "substantial change" to the social care system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/nhs-will-collapse-without-social-care-reform-pm-tells-bbc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/nhs-will-collapse-without-social-care-reform-pm-tells-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zelensky arrives in UK ahead of meeting Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ukrainian president will be the new prime minister's first international visitor since taking office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zelensky-arrives-in-uk-ahead-of-meeting-burnham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zelensky-arrives-in-uk-ahead-of-meeting-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uks-iconic-jodrell-bank-telescope-faces-axe-in-science-cuts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uks-iconic-jodrell-bank-telescope-faces-axe-in-science-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All eyes on Greater Manchester ahead of mayoral election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voters in Greater Manchester will go to the polls on Thursday to choose Andy Burnham's successor as mayor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/all-eyes-on-greater-manchester-ahead-of-mayoral-election/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/all-eyes-on-greater-manchester-ahead-of-mayoral-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My dog Axel 'wouldn't get on' with Larry the cat, says Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PM says he doesn't think his poodle-mix would "get along" with Larry the cat, who has lived at No 10 for 15 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/my-dog-axel-wouldnt-get-on-with-larry-the-cat-says-burnham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/my-dog-axel-wouldnt-get-on-with-larry-the-cat-says-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our exclusive behind-the-scenes access at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laura Kuenssberg was given unprecedented access to the new prime minister&rsquo;s first days in power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/our-exclusive-behind-the-scenes-access-at-no-10-as-andy-burnham-became-pm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/our-exclusive-behind-the-scenes-access-at-no-10-as-andy-burnham-became-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laura Kuenssberg: Our exclusive behind-the-scenes access at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laura Kuenssberg was given unprecedented access to the new prime minister&rsquo;s first days in power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/laura-kuenssberg-our-exclusive-behind-the-scenes-access-at-no-10-as-andy-burnham-became-pm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/laura-kuenssberg-our-exclusive-behind-the-scenes-access-at-no-10-as-andy-burnham-became-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Badenoch says PM must rule out tax rises to fund social care reform]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a letter to the PM, the Conservative leader offers to work with him on adult social care reform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-says-pm-must-rule-out-tax-rises-to-fund-social-care-reform/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-says-pm-must-rule-out-tax-rises-to-fund-social-care-reform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran's 'sabre-rattling' should not intimidate UK, Wes Streeting says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The defence secretary warns Britain "stands ready to respond to any attacks Iran wishes to wage against this country or our allies".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/irans-sabre-rattling-should-not-intimidate-uk-wes-streeting-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/irans-sabre-rattling-should-not-intimidate-uk-wes-streeting-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain']]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking exclusively to the BBC, the prime minister says he had a good first conversation with the US president and insists "you have to defend your own national interest".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-he-is-prepared-to-call-out-trump-if-right-for-britain/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-he-is-prepared-to-call-out-trump-if-right-for-britain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new prime minister told Laura Kuenssberg that people "voted for a manifesto" that he would honour, when pressed on whether there will be an early general election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-rules-out-early-election-in-exclusive-bbc-interview/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-rules-out-early-election-in-exclusive-bbc-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham to address social care, youth unemployment and devolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[A No 10 source says it is an attempt by the prime minister to show he is "hitting the ground running".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-to-address-social-care-youth-unemployment-and-devolution/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-to-address-social-care-youth-unemployment-and-devolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laura Kuenssberg goes behind the scenes with Andy Burnham in his first week as PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[See inside Andy Burnham's first week in charge, with an exclusive behind the scenes look with Laura Kuenssberg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/laura-kuenssberg-goes-behind-the-scenes-with-andy-burnham-in-his-first-week-as-pm/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/laura-kuenssberg-goes-behind-the-scenes-with-andy-burnham-in-his-first-week-as-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green-led council 'won't assist immigration raids']]></title><description><![CDATA[Lewisham has become the first council in the UK to refuse to assist Home Office immigration raids.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/green-led-council-wont-assist-immigration-raids/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/green-led-council-wont-assist-immigration-raids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the US tariffs imposed on the UK are effectively unchanged, other countries now have a better deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/faisal-islam-the-uks-trump-trade-deal-no-longer-looks-world-beating/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/faisal-islam-the-uks-trump-trade-deal-no-longer-looks-world-beating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chancellor joins PM on first day working from No 10 North]]></title><description><![CDATA[Various ministers are also set to work regularly from the northern branch of Downing Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chancellor-joins-pm-on-first-day-working-from-no-10-north/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chancellor-joins-pm-on-first-day-working-from-no-10-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham's first week pledges - how much do they add up to?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Verify has looked at how much Burnham's new spending commitments cost and how they will be paid for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnhams-first-week-pledges-how-much-do-they-add-up-to/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnhams-first-week-pledges-how-much-do-they-add-up-to/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: What his first week in power tells us about Andy Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fledgling Burnham administration has been seeking to find its feet and make a decent first impression at the same time, the BBC's political editor Chris Mason explains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-what-his-first-week-in-power-tells-us-about-andy-burnham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-what-his-first-week-in-power-tells-us-about-andy-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England]]></title><description><![CDATA[The housing secretary tells the BBC that the Renters Rights' Act is already having a significant impact on the market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/angela-rayner-rules-out-rent-controls-in-england/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/angela-rayner-rules-out-rent-controls-in-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned.<br />
Dr Charles Woodburn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-complacent-about-war-threat-warns-bae-boss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-complacent-about-war-threat-warns-bae-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs 'a first step']]></title><description><![CDATA[Some hospitality firms will get a discount from next April but hotels and restaurants won't get a cut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-20-business-rates-cut-for-english-pubs-a-first-step/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-20-business-rates-cut-for-english-pubs-a-first-step/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham pauses early prison release scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister says no prisoners will be released until a review has been conducted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-pauses-early-prison-release-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-pauses-early-prison-release-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/gary-lineker-among-millionaires-asking-andy-burnham-to-tax-them-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/gary-lineker-among-millionaires-asking-andy-burnham-to-tax-them-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham on how he will fund business rates cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new prime minister was speaking after announcing a business rate cut for pubs, social clubs and live music venues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-on-how-he-will-fund-business-rates-cut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-on-how-he-will-fund-business-rates-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior ministers and aides set to work from No 10 North]]></title><description><![CDATA[A think tank blueprint for No 10 North recommends a workforce of up to 300 staff within 18 months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/senior-ministers-and-aides-set-to-work-from-no-10-north/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/senior-ministers-and-aides-set-to-work-from-no-10-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham acting like he's still a mayor, says Badenoch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tory leader says the new prime minister needs to "lift his sights" to fix broader issues with the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-acting-like-hes-still-a-mayor-says-badenoch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-acting-like-hes-still-a-mayor-says-badenoch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rayner says she will not be repaying severance cash after making cabinet return]]></title><description><![CDATA[The returning housing secretary received &pound;16,876 after leaving government in September 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rayner-says-she-will-not-be-repaying-severance-cash-after-making-cabinet-return/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rayner-says-she-will-not-be-repaying-severance-cash-after-making-cabinet-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rayner rules out repaying severance cash after making cabinet return]]></title><description><![CDATA[The returning housing secretary received &pound;16,876 after leaving government in September 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rayner-rules-out-repaying-severance-cash-after-making-cabinet-return/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rayner-rules-out-repaying-severance-cash-after-making-cabinet-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PC Harper's mum on possible early release of killers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Debbie Aldman says her son has not been given "proper justice".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pc-harpers-mum-on-possible-early-release-of-killers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pc-harpers-mum-on-possible-early-release-of-killers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inquiry into Farage poster row at anti-racism show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigation has begun after row started over posters that displayed Nigel Farage's face.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/inquiry-into-farage-poster-row-at-anti-racism-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/inquiry-into-farage-poster-row-at-anti-racism-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shapps blocked from standing again for the Conservatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kemi Badenoch tells the BBC she leads a "new party full of new people" as ex-MP is rejected as a candidate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/shapps-blocked-from-standing-again-for-the-conservatives/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/shapps-blocked-from-standing-again-for-the-conservatives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PC Harper's killers 'should be kept in prison', says Badenoch]]></title><description><![CDATA[PC Harper, 28, was killed in 2019 when he was dragged by a car down a country road as three teenagers fled the scene of a quad bike theft in Berkshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pc-harpers-killers-should-be-kept-in-prison-says-badenoch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pc-harpers-killers-should-be-kept-in-prison-says-badenoch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham's plan to collaborate with social media creators]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new prime minister plans to work with influencers and social media creators to get his message out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnhams-plan-to-collaborate-with-social-media-creators/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnhams-plan-to-collaborate-with-social-media-creators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarwar to become minister in Burnham's government]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Labour leader will step down and be granted a peerage so he can take up a seat in the House of Lords.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sarwar-to-become-minister-in-burnhams-government/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sarwar-to-become-minister-in-burnhams-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar 'delighted' to accept trade minister job]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarwar will leave the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, and take up a seat in the House of Lords.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/scottish-labour-leader-anas-sarwar-delighted-to-accept-trade-minister-job/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/scottish-labour-leader-anas-sarwar-delighted-to-accept-trade-minister-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ann Widdecombe public memorial to be held later this year, family says]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will follow a private funeral for family and close friends, which will be held in the coming weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ann-widdecombe-public-memorial-to-be-held-later-this-year-family-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ann-widdecombe-public-memorial-to-be-held-later-this-year-family-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former defence minister Al Carns turns down ministerial offer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carns quit following the resignation of John Healey as defence secretary in a row over military funding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/former-defence-minister-al-carns-turns-down-ministerial-offer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/former-defence-minister-al-carns-turns-down-ministerial-offer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natalie Fleet leaves 'triggering' safeguarding minister role]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MP for Bolsover has spoken about how she was groomed and raped as a teenager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/natalie-fleet-leaves-triggering-safeguarding-minister-role/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/natalie-fleet-leaves-triggering-safeguarding-minister-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham rebukes ministers after prisoner releases joke]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after Wes Streeting apologises over comments caught on camera ahead of Tuesday's cabinet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-rebukes-ministers-after-prisoner-releases-joke/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-rebukes-ministers-after-prisoner-releases-joke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defence must cut waste and maximise value for money, says Streeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &pound;15bn increase in military spending announced by the last government is not yet fully funded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/defence-must-cut-waste-and-maximise-value-for-money-says-streeting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/defence-must-cut-waste-and-maximise-value-for-money-says-streeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bus travellers respond to fare reduction]]></title><description><![CDATA['It's going to help us' - public respond to bus fare cut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/bus-travellers-respond-to-fare-reduction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/bus-travellers-respond-to-fare-reduction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/most-bus-fares-in-england-to-be-capped-at-2-from-january/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/most-bus-fares-in-england-to-be-capped-at-2-from-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No immediate change to income tax allowance, says Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new prime minister previously said voters were frustrated over the freeze in tax-free personal allowance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/no-immediate-change-to-income-tax-allowance-says-burnham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/no-immediate-change-to-income-tax-allowance-says-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham's government]]></title><description><![CDATA[It would mean Sarwar leaving the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, then taking up a seat in the House of Lords.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/scottish-labour-leader-anas-sarwar-set-to-become-a-minister-in-burnhams-government/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/scottish-labour-leader-anas-sarwar-set-to-become-a-minister-in-burnhams-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: Sarwar ministerial role sees promotion of another Starmer critic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Months after calling on Keir Starmer to quit, the Scottish Labour leader is set to become a minister in Burnham's government, the BBC's political editor writes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-sarwar-ministerial-role-sees-promotion-of-another-starmer-critic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-sarwar-ministerial-role-sees-promotion-of-another-starmer-critic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boost youth jobs by cutting employers' national insurance, MPs urge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A select committee says it has heard "overwhelming evidence" that rising employment costs are reducing training and job vacancies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/boost-youth-jobs-by-cutting-employers-national-insurance-mps-urge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/boost-youth-jobs-by-cutting-employers-national-insurance-mps-urge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham tells cabinet to tackle living costs at first meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-tells-cabinet-to-tackle-living-costs-at-first-meeting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-tells-cabinet-to-tackle-living-costs-at-first-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham's first 24 hours as PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity - but he is still facing calls for a snap election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sackings-cabinet-surprises-and-policies-burnhams-first-24-hours-as-pm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sackings-cabinet-surprises-and-policies-burnhams-first-24-hours-as-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angela Rayner: Cabinet comeback for one of Labour's biggest names]]></title><description><![CDATA[The potential contender to replace Keir Starmer is now back in the cabinet under Andy Burnham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/angela-rayner-cabinet-comeback-for-one-of-labours-biggest-names/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/angela-rayner-cabinet-comeback-for-one-of-labours-biggest-names/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ann Widdecombe was hit on head 21 times with hammer, prosecutors say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joshua Kerry, 28, attacked Widdecombe while she was eating lunch at her home in Devon before stealing her wallet, prosecutors say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ann-widdecombe-was-hit-on-head-21-times-with-hammer-prosecutors-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ann-widdecombe-was-hit-on-head-21-times-with-hammer-prosecutors-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage calls for general election: 'Burnham has no mandate']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform UK leader says the public want a vote on the new PM's 10-year plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-calls-for-general-election-burnham-has-no-mandate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-calls-for-general-election-burnham-has-no-mandate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ann Widdecombe was hit on head repeatedly with hammer, prosecutors say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, in South Yorkshire, is charged with her murder and appeared in court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ann-widdecombe-was-hit-on-head-repeatedly-with-hammer-prosecutors-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ann-widdecombe-was-hit-on-head-repeatedly-with-hammer-prosecutors-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is the UK's new chancellor?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After becoming PM on Monday, Burnham appointed John Healey as chancellor, Ed Miliband as foreign secretary and Wes Streeting as defence secretary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-the-uks-new-chancellor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-the-uks-new-chancellor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whitehall officials offered move to No 10 North in Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[London-based civil servants willing to move north have been told they will be offered relocation packages, the BBC understands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/whitehall-officials-offered-move-to-no-10-north-in-manchester/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/whitehall-officials-offered-move-to-no-10-north-in-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham VAT cut 'already fallen apart' - Badenoch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said she welcomed the removal of VAT on energy bills, but questioned how Andy Burnham would fund it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-vat-cut-already-fallen-apart-badenoch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-vat-cut-already-fallen-apart-badenoch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham thanks ministers for joining cabinet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham holds his first cabinet meeting as prime minister]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-thanks-ministers-for-joining-cabinet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-thanks-ministers-for-joining-cabinet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Applause as Burnham arrives for first cabinet meeting as PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham is holding his first cabinet meeting as prime minister]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/applause-as-burnham-arrives-for-first-cabinet-meeting-as-pm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/applause-as-burnham-arrives-for-first-cabinet-meeting-as-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK borrows less than expected in June but public finances remain a challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-borrows-less-than-expected-in-june-but-public-finances-remain-a-challenge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-borrows-less-than-expected-in-june-but-public-finances-remain-a-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Labour leader's 'delight' as son becomes new Welsh secretary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Kinnock is the son of ex-Labour leader Lord Kinnock and former MEP Glenys Kinnock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/former-labour-leaders-delight-as-son-becomes-new-welsh-secretary-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/former-labour-leaders-delight-as-son-becomes-new-welsh-secretary-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Labour leader's "delight" as son becomes new Welsh secretary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Kinnock is the son of ex-Labour leader Lord Kinnock and former MEP Glenys Kinnock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/former-labour-leaders-delight-as-son-becomes-new-welsh-secretary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/former-labour-leaders-delight-as-son-becomes-new-welsh-secretary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir Chris Bryant appointed new NI secretary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hilary Benn replaced by a former Anglican priest as part of a Cabinet reshuffle by the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sir-chris-bryant-appointed-new-ni-secretary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sir-chris-bryant-appointed-new-ni-secretary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angela Rayner: Labour's working-class warrior bounces back]]></title><description><![CDATA[The potential contender to replace Keir Starmer is now back in the cabinet under Andy Burnham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/angela-rayner-labours-working-class-warrior-bounces-back/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/angela-rayner-labours-working-class-warrior-bounces-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key moments on day Andy Burnham became prime minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham has replaced Sir Keir Starmer as UK prime minister, after becoming Labour leader last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/key-moments-on-day-andy-burnham-became-prime-minister/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/key-moments-on-day-andy-burnham-became-prime-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homes will save around &pound;45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/vat-to-be-cut-from-household-electricity-bills-in-october/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/vat-to-be-cut-from-household-electricity-bills-in-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cause of Ann Widdecombe's death not yet established, inquest hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 78-year-old was found with "visible injuries" at her home in Devon on 9 July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/cause-of-ann-widdecombes-death-not-yet-established-inquest-hears/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/cause-of-ann-widdecombes-death-not-yet-established-inquest-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI minister role boosted but tech department axed in Burnham shake-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kanishka Narayan will attend cabinet - but no longer have the leadership of a technology secretary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ai-minister-role-boosted-but-tech-department-axed-in-burnham-shake-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ai-minister-role-boosted-but-tech-department-axed-in-burnham-shake-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer ally takes swipe at Burnham's first big policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Keir Starmer's former right hand man Darren Jones says Andy Burnham's VAT cut is unfunded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-ally-takes-swipe-at-burnhams-first-big-policy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-ally-takes-swipe-at-burnhams-first-big-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who's in Andy Burnham's cabinet?]]></title><description><![CDATA[An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/whos-in-andy-burnhams-cabinet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/whos-in-andy-burnhams-cabinet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: New chancellor faces tough spending choices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The appointment of John Healey is particularly fascinating, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-new-chancellor-faces-tough-spending-choices/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-new-chancellor-faces-tough-spending-choices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Burnham's cut to electricity VAT help households?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham says he will remove VAT for household electricity bills, marking his first major costed policy announcement as prime minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/will-burnhams-cut-to-electricity-vat-help-households/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/will-burnhams-cut-to-electricity-vat-help-households/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham pledges to 'bring back hope' as he makes Healey chancellor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new prime minister pledged to make announcements this week to "give people some breathing space".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-pledges-to-bring-back-hope-as-he-makes-healey-chancellor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-pledges-to-bring-back-hope-as-he-makes-healey-chancellor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham has big ideas - but what will they cost?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-has-big-ideas-but-what-will-they-cost/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-has-big-ideas-but-what-will-they-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louise Haigh: Labour power broker behind Burnham's rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sheffield MP's return to the cabinet comes after she emerged as one of the PM's key political allies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/louise-haigh-labour-power-broker-behind-burnhams-rise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/louise-haigh-labour-power-broker-behind-burnhams-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key takeaways as Andy Burnham becomes PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Labour leader has formally taken office and set out his priorities for power in No 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/key-takeaways-as-andy-burnham-becomes-pm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/key-takeaways-as-andy-burnham-becomes-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foreign secretary job is honour of my life, says Ed Miliband]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former energy secretary and Labour veteran was touted as a potential chancellor, but will take over from Yvette Cooper as foreign secretary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/foreign-secretary-job-is-honour-of-my-life-says-ed-miliband/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/foreign-secretary-job-is-honour-of-my-life-says-ed-miliband/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is new chancellor John Healey? Labour veteran who quit as defence secretary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-new-chancellor-john-healey-labour-veteran-who-quit-as-defence-secretary/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-new-chancellor-john-healey-labour-veteran-who-quit-as-defence-secretary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Analysis: Burnham's policy choices reveal what kind of PM he wants to be]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new prime minister has begun to set out key policies - starting with a vow to end rough sleeping.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/analysis-burnhams-policy-choices-reveal-what-kind-of-pm-he-wants-to-be/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/analysis-burnhams-policy-choices-reveal-what-kind-of-pm-he-wants-to-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping in first speech as prime minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Labour leader made a similar pledge as Greater Manchester mayor, although he failed to achieve this.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-pledges-to-end-rough-sleeping-in-first-speech-as-prime-minister/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-pledges-to-end-rough-sleeping-in-first-speech-as-prime-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prisons minister Lord Timpson quits government]]></title><description><![CDATA[The businessman said it was an "honour" to serve in the post, but the BBC understands he feels he has achieved all he can in the role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/prisons-minister-lord-timpson-quits-government/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/prisons-minister-lord-timpson-quits-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jobs, borrowing and taxes: Andy Burnham's economic challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The person in charge of the country will change but the financial challenges remain the same.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/jobs-borrowing-and-taxes-andy-burnhams-economic-challenges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/jobs-borrowing-and-taxes-andy-burnhams-economic-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: Burnham is fifth PM in four years - now he'll try to buck the trend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Determined to hit the ground running, the former mayor hopes to maintain the leadership style he adopted in Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-burnham-is-fifth-pm-in-four-years-now-hell-try-to-buck-the-trend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-burnham-is-fifth-pm-in-four-years-now-hell-try-to-buck-the-trend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/thames-water-lenders-preparing-legal-challenge-in-event-of-burnham-nationalisation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/thames-water-lenders-preparing-legal-challenge-in-event-of-burnham-nationalisation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incoming PM is expected to announce fresh support for the North Sea from day one of his premiership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/is-burnham-promising-a-new-dawn-for-north-sea-oil-and-gas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/is-burnham-promising-a-new-dawn-for-north-sea-oil-and-gas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham will be bolder but stick to Labour manifesto, deputy leader says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meanwhile Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says Burnham is a "people pleaser", ahead of him becoming prime minister on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-will-be-bolder-but-stick-to-labour-manifesto-deputy-leader-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-will-be-bolder-but-stick-to-labour-manifesto-deputy-leader-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese firm seeks compensation over British Steel nationalisation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jingye said it will take action "through legal means to the very end" after the UK government nationalised British Steel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chinese-firm-seeks-compensation-over-british-steel-nationalisation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chinese-firm-seeks-compensation-over-british-steel-nationalisation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital ID plan to be scrapped in Burnham's first major policy pledge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his government would &ldquo;put its focus where people need it right now&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/digital-id-plan-to-be-scrapped-in-burnhams-first-major-policy-pledge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/digital-id-plan-to-be-scrapped-in-burnhams-first-major-policy-pledge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Burnham's casual style survive contact with No 10?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Burnham becomes PM, he'll find it harder to wear the wardrobe that's central to his political brand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/can-burnhams-casual-style-survive-contact-with-no-10/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/can-burnhams-casual-style-survive-contact-with-no-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham is 'people pleaser' with 'airy fairy' plans, says Kemi Badenoch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg, the Conservative leader accused the incoming PM of not knowing "what the country's priorities are".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-is-people-pleaser-with-airy-fairy-plans-says-kemi-badenoch/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-is-people-pleaser-with-airy-fairy-plans-says-kemi-badenoch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruthless plotter? Flip-flopper? Dad dancer? Insiders reveal the real Andy Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who is the real Andy Burnham? Laura Kuenssberg talks to more than 20 people who know him to work it out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ruthless-plotter-flip-flopper-dad-dancer-insiders-reveal-the-real-andy-burnham/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ruthless-plotter-flip-flopper-dad-dancer-insiders-reveal-the-real-andy-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruthless plotter or dad dancer? Insiders reveal the real Andy Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who is the real Andy Burnham? Laura Kuenssberg talks to more than 20 people who know him to work it out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ruthless-plotter-or-dad-dancer-insiders-reveal-the-real-andy-burnham/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ruthless-plotter-or-dad-dancer-insiders-reveal-the-real-andy-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drilling has become a controversial topic for the Labour party after the 2024 manifesto pledged to not issue new licences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-to-announce-plans-for-new-north-sea-oil-and-gas-drilling/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-to-announce-plans-for-new-north-sea-oil-and-gas-drilling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lib Dems urge FA and Uefa to withdraw from Fifa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Ed Davey says Gianni Infantino and world football's governing body is "destroying the integrity of the beautiful game".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lib-dems-urge-fa-and-uefa-to-withdraw-from-fifa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lib-dems-urge-fa-and-uefa-to-withdraw-from-fifa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clacton by-election attracts 34 candidates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/clacton-by-election-attracts-34-candidates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/clacton-by-election-attracts-34-candidates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour pins hopes on Burnham reboot as he plans policy blitz]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is belief in the party that the new leader could put Labour back in the political match, political editor Chris Mason writes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-pins-hopes-on-burnham-reboot-as-he-plans-policy-blitz/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-pins-hopes-on-burnham-reboot-as-he-plans-policy-blitz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham says he is 'finalising' cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-he-is-finalising-cabinet-ahead-of-becoming-pm-on-monday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-he-is-finalising-cabinet-ahead-of-becoming-pm-on-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs from the West reflect on Keir Starmer's legacy as PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour MPs pay tribute to the outgoing prime minister after his emotional final speech in parliament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mps-from-the-west-reflect-on-keir-starmers-legacy-as-pm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mps-from-the-west-reflect-on-keir-starmers-legacy-as-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP found not guilty of sexually assaulting women]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrick Spencer is found not guilty by a jury after a trial at Southwark Crown Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-found-not-guilty-of-sexually-assaulting-women/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-found-not-guilty-of-sexually-assaulting-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: The Labour Party is smiling again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnham was confirmed as the new Labour leader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-the-labour-party-is-smiling-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-the-labour-party-is-smiling-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Barmy' council shake-up could be challenged]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leader of South Kesteven District Council says the changes "beggar belief".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/barmy-council-shake-up-could-be-challenged/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/barmy-council-shake-up-could-be-challenged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham says he is still 'finalising' cabinet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Labour leader says there has been "too much" speculation about who will be in his top team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-he-is-still-finalising-cabinet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-he-is-still-finalising-cabinet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Reform UK police commissioner elected]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is expected to be the final police and crime commissioner election held, unless anyone else steps down or leaves the role by other means.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/first-reform-uk-police-commissioner-elected/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/first-reform-uk-police-commissioner-elected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A very quick guide to Andy Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[He is set to replace Sir Keir Starmer as the UK's PM on Monday after winning Labour's leadership race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/a-very-quick-guide-to-andy-burnham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/a-very-quick-guide-to-andy-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham promises huge change - but leaves questions about plan to deliver it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next prime minister promised nothing less than the biggest change in British politics in 40 years in his first speech as Labour leader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-promises-huge-change-but-leaves-questions-about-plan-to-deliver-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-promises-huge-change-but-leaves-questions-about-plan-to-deliver-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham is Labour leader: What is he promising?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what Andy Burnham intends to do as the new leader of the Labour party.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-is-labour-leader-what-is-he-promising/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-is-labour-leader-what-is-he-promising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I have a plan,' Labour's new leader says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Labour leader says he has listened over the past 25 years and he has a plan going forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/i-have-a-plan-labours-new-leader-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/i-have-a-plan-labours-new-leader-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate death threat against Reform politician and his family]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senedd member Cai Parry-Jones said the alleged threat was made against him and his family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-investigate-death-threat-against-reform-politician-and-his-family/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-investigate-death-threat-against-reform-politician-and-his-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greens leader renews call for extra security after Ann Widdecombe death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zack Polanski says he "hasn't been offered anything" despite concerns over he and other politicians' safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-leader-renews-call-for-extra-security-after-ann-widdecombe-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/greens-leader-renews-call-for-extra-security-after-ann-widdecombe-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is the frontrunner to be the UK's next chancellor?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-the-frontrunner-to-be-the-uks-next-chancellor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-the-frontrunner-to-be-the-uks-next-chancellor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five headaches Andy Burnham will have to deal with as PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/five-headaches-andy-burnham-will-have-to-deal-with-as-pm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/five-headaches-andy-burnham-will-have-to-deal-with-as-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnhams-manchesterism-got-him-to-no-10-but-will-it-work-for-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnhams-manchesterism-got-him-to-no-10-but-will-it-work-for-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP calls for Widdecombe memorial in Parliament]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helen Grant replaced Ann Widdecombe as MP for Maidstone and the Weald in the 2010 general election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-calls-for-widdecombe-memorial-in-parliament/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-calls-for-widdecombe-memorial-in-parliament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan resisting UK attempts to deport grooming gang leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government of Pakistan says it has "no connection whatsoever" with the case of Shabir Ahmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pakistan-resisting-uk-attempts-to-deport-grooming-gang-leader/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pakistan-resisting-uk-attempts-to-deport-grooming-gang-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK says Falkland Islands 'definitely ours' after Argentina banner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina could be disciplined by Fifa for the celebrations after the World Cup win over England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-says-falkland-islands-definitely-ours-after-argentina-banner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-says-falkland-islands-definitely-ours-after-argentina-banner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer pledges 'unwavering support' for Ukraine on final visit as PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[The outgoing prime minister assures President Zelensky of the UK's continued support in its war with Russia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-pledges-unwavering-support-for-ukraine-on-final-visit-as-pm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-pledges-unwavering-support-for-ukraine-on-final-visit-as-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham planning summer tour of UK in early weeks as PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Described as a "listening tour of the UK", Burnham will travel across the country in August while MPs break for the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-planning-summer-tour-of-uk-in-early-weeks-as-pm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-planning-summer-tour-of-uk-in-early-weeks-as-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sadiq Khan among 26 new peers to enter the Lords]]></title><description><![CDATA[The London mayor is to be joined by broadcaster June Sarpong and former union chief Christina McAnea in the Lords.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sadiq-khan-among-26-new-peers-to-enter-the-lords/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sadiq-khan-among-26-new-peers-to-enter-the-lords/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New councils to be created in 14 areas of England]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plans will see the abolition of two-tier government, with district and county councils replaced with single, unitary authorities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-councils-to-be-created-in-14-areas-of-england/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-councils-to-be-created-in-14-areas-of-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couples free to marry at the beach or the pub under new plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says it wants to update "outdated" marriage laws to give couples in England and Wales more choice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/couples-free-to-marry-at-the-beach-or-the-pub-under-new-plans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/couples-free-to-marry-at-the-beach-or-the-pub-under-new-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Steel taken into public ownership to protect 'vital' UK supply]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/british-steel-taken-into-public-ownership-to-protect-vital-uk-supply/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/british-steel-taken-into-public-ownership-to-protect-vital-uk-supply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK economy returns to growth in May]]></title><description><![CDATA[The modest growth reverses a slight contraction that had been seen the previous month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-economy-returns-to-growth-in-may/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-economy-returns-to-growth-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Andy Burnham solve the housing crisis?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Verify has looked at the scale of the housing challenge facing Burnham when he becomes PM.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/can-andy-burnham-solve-the-housing-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/can-andy-burnham-solve-the-housing-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer says it's the 'end of my political journey' at his final Prime Minister's Questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPs on all sides of the House of Commons paid tribute to the departing PM, traded jokes and shared anecdotes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-says-its-the-end-of-my-political-journey-at-his-final-prime-ministers-questions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-says-its-the-end-of-my-political-journey-at-his-final-prime-ministers-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mocking regional accents is last form of acceptable discrimination, says MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPs debated how prejudice against strong regional accents could affect social mobility in Westminster Hall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mocking-regional-accents-is-last-form-of-acceptable-discrimination-says-mp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mocking-regional-accents-is-last-form-of-acceptable-discrimination-says-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham does not rule out wealth tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[The expected next PM says he may have to "ask for a little more" in tax and warns of "difficult" choices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-does-not-rule-out-wealth-tax/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-does-not-rule-out-wealth-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whoever Burnham appoints to the key role will send a signal of his intent, writes Iain Watson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-faces-crucial-choice-for-chancellor-as-battle-for-no-11-continues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-faces-crucial-choice-for-chancellor-as-battle-for-no-11-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested over social media post threatening to shoot Farage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Met Police says a man in his 20s was held in south London this week on suspicion of sending threatening communications to an MP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/man-arrested-over-social-media-post-threatening-to-shoot-farage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/man-arrested-over-social-media-post-threatening-to-shoot-farage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report finds secrecy impacted handling of nuclear test veterans' records]]></title><description><![CDATA[The veterans are campaigning for full disclosure of the impact of the UK's nucleartesting programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/report-finds-secrecy-impacted-handling-of-nuclear-test-veterans-records/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/report-finds-secrecy-impacted-handling-of-nuclear-test-veterans-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cash-strapped Thames Water poses big test for Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite returning to profit after hiking bills 40%, the deeply troubled company is far from out of the woods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/cash-strapped-thames-water-poses-big-test-for-burnham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/cash-strapped-thames-water-poses-big-test-for-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midnight social media curfew proposed for older UK teens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teens will be able to opt out of the restrictions - campaigners have criticised them as being piecemeal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/midnight-social-media-curfew-proposed-for-older-uk-teens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/midnight-social-media-curfew-proposed-for-older-uk-teens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The expected next prime minister says politics has "darkened" in the decade he has been away from Westminster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/review-of-mp-security-needed-after-widdecombe-death-burnham-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/review-of-mp-security-needed-after-widdecombe-death-burnham-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer and Burnham hail Hillsborough Law as MPs give approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[The legislation cleared the House of Commons in Sir Keir Starmer's final days as prime minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-and-burnham-hail-hillsborough-law-as-mps-give-approval/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-and-burnham-hail-hillsborough-law-as-mps-give-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer becomes first UK PM to receive top French honour]]></title><description><![CDATA[France's President Emmanuel Macron praised Starmer's "decency" and contribution to Ukraine and the security of Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-becomes-first-uk-pm-to-receive-top-french-honour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-becomes-first-uk-pm-to-receive-top-french-honour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public to be told how to prepare for cyber-attack and weather emergencies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government provides an update on its national resilience plans "should the worst ever happen".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/public-to-be-told-how-to-prepare-for-cyber-attack-and-weather-emergencies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/public-to-be-told-how-to-prepare-for-cyber-attack-and-weather-emergencies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Change voting system before next election, Davey urges Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lib Dem leader urges incoming PM Andy Burnham to "be brave" to fulfil his promise to change politics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/change-voting-system-before-next-election-davey-urges-burnham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/change-voting-system-before-next-election-davey-urges-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Row after Tory bid to make Burnham face MPs before autumn fails]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tories have accused Labour of "running scared" after ministers denied them a chance to delay Parliament's summer break.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/row-after-tory-bid-to-make-burnham-face-mps-before-autumn-fails/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/row-after-tory-bid-to-make-burnham-face-mps-before-autumn-fails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP was 'bit of a pest', sexual assault trial hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Suffolk MP is on trial in London after being accused of two counts of sexual assault.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-was-bit-of-a-pest-sexual-assault-trial-hears/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-was-bit-of-a-pest-sexual-assault-trial-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The candidates standing in Clacton by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[The full list of candidates who have declared they intend to fight the Clacton by-election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-candidates-standing-in-clacton-by-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-candidates-standing-in-clacton-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe's death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many MPs blame social media for normalising violent language and abuse, the BBC's political editor writes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-investigation-into-widdecombes-death-rekindles-debate-over-how-to-protect-politicians/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-investigation-into-widdecombes-death-rekindles-debate-over-how-to-protect-politicians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MP for Makerfield is on track to become the prime minister next week after receiving the support of the vast majority of Labour MPs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-cements-labour-leadership-with-backing-of-349-mps/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-cements-labour-leadership-with-backing-of-349-mps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mahmood says law will be changed to help deport grooming gang leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calls to deport Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed have been growing since his release from prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mahmood-says-law-will-be-changed-to-help-deport-grooming-gang-leader/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mahmood-says-law-will-be-changed-to-help-deport-grooming-gang-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK bans support for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabana Mahmood will use new powers to ban support for the group, which has been linked to death threats and intimidation on British soil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-bans-support-for-irans-islamic-revolutionary-guard-corps/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-bans-support-for-irans-islamic-revolutionary-guard-corps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former top official Robbins takes legal action over sacking]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former official was fired in April over Lord Mandelson's vetting to be the UK's ambassador to the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/former-top-official-robbins-takes-legal-action-over-sacking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/former-top-official-robbins-takes-legal-action-over-sacking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham set for No 10: BBC correspondents on what Trump, Putin and others will make of him]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the US, China, Europe, Russia and elsewhere, how is the UK's expected new prime minister regarded?]]></description><link>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/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>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/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham will deal with living costs in short term, key adviser says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Miatta Fahnbulleh says she expects people will have "more money in their pockets" if Burnham becomes PM.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-will-deal-with-living-costs-in-short-term-key-adviser-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-will-deal-with-living-costs-in-short-term-key-adviser-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ann Widdecombe murder probe: What we know so far]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former MP was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ann-widdecombe-murder-probe-what-we-know-so-far/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ann-widdecombe-murder-probe-what-we-know-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg she will be handing over a stable economy to the incoming PM.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reeves-tells-bbc-burnham-needs-worked-through-plan-to-govern-from-the-start/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reeves-tells-bbc-burnham-needs-worked-through-plan-to-govern-from-the-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A bin, two foxes and a reality TV star: The candidates fighting Clacton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The full list of candidates who have declared they intend to fight the Clacton by-election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/a-bin-two-foxes-and-a-reality-tv-star-the-candidates-fighting-clacton/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/a-bin-two-foxes-and-a-reality-tv-star-the-candidates-fighting-clacton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ann Widdecombe's 'extraordinary' character]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's political editor reflects on Widdecombe's life after the former government minister's death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ann-widdecombes-extraordinary-character/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ann-widdecombes-extraordinary-character/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pugnacious, charismatic and she always answered the question - Chris Mason on Ann Widdecombe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plenty in Westminster who knew her, whether they agreed with her or not, found her immensely likeable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pugnacious-charismatic-and-she-always-answered-the-question-chris-mason-on-ann-widdecombe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pugnacious-charismatic-and-she-always-answered-the-question-chris-mason-on-ann-widdecombe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Police confirm 26 year-old suspect in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Ann Widdecombe, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/watch-police-confirm-26-year-old-suspect-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/watch-police-confirm-26-year-old-suspect-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Ann Widdecombe's last public appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The politician was found dead on Thursday, after her last public appearance on TalkTV the day before.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/watch-ann-widdecombes-last-public-appearance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/watch-ann-widdecombes-last-public-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shocked and upset - Politicians react to Ann Widdecombe's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister and opposition leader spoke after the police announced a murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/shocked-and-upset-politicians-react-to-ann-widdecombes-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/shocked-and-upset-politicians-react-to-ann-widdecombes-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour under Burnham will be faster and bolder, says minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lisa Nandy was speaking as 322 Labour MPs voted to back Burnham, meaning he is likely to become leader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-under-burnham-will-be-faster-and-bolder-says-minister/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-under-burnham-will-be-faster-and-bolder-says-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham's path to becoming prime minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Greater Manchester mayor is set to become the next Labour leader and prime minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnhams-path-to-becoming-prime-minister/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnhams-path-to-becoming-prime-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer got Labour off to bad start on Gaza, Lammy says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deputy prime minister tells the BBC Labour's initial response to the conflict was "problematic".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-got-labour-off-to-bad-start-on-gaza-lammy-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-got-labour-off-to-bad-start-on-gaza-lammy-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor set to be the next prime minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-andy-burnham-ex-manchester-mayor-set-to-be-the-next-prime-minister/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-andy-burnham-ex-manchester-mayor-set-to-be-the-next-prime-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He'll be the first Andy in No 10 - but his rise to power has been decades in the making]]></title><description><![CDATA[The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/hell-be-the-first-andy-in-no-10-but-his-rise-to-power-has-been-decades-in-the-making/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/hell-be-the-first-andy-in-no-10-but-his-rise-to-power-has-been-decades-in-the-making/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disability benefit review considers alternatives to cash payments]]></title><description><![CDATA[A minister says the review is looking at whether some claimants could be pointed to other kinds of help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/disability-benefit-review-considers-alternatives-to-cash-payments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/disability-benefit-review-considers-alternatives-to-cash-payments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ann Widdecombe: strictly, politics and performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Conservative minister turned Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe has died aged 78.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ann-widdecombe-strictly-politics-and-performance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ann-widdecombe-strictly-politics-and-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met police investigating Reform over election donations - reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The investigation is looking into donations made to Reform UK by the mother of the convicted fraudster George Cottrell, according to the Times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/met-police-investigating-reform-over-election-donations-reports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/met-police-investigating-reform-over-election-donations-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clacton by-election date set for 13 August]]></title><description><![CDATA[The by-election is triggered after Nigel Farage MP stood down, but he intends to stand again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/clacton-by-election-date-set-for-13-august/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/clacton-by-election-date-set-for-13-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-set-to-be-next-pm-as-322-labour-mps-back-him-in-first-nomination-tally/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-set-to-be-next-pm-as-322-labour-mps-back-him-in-first-nomination-tally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham apologises for Labour's initial response to Gaza war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnham, along other with Labour figures, had called for a ceasefire by late October 2023 - putting him at odds with Sir Keir Starmer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-apologises-for-labours-initial-response-to-gaza-war/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-apologises-for-labours-initial-response-to-gaza-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restore Britain leader describes Dunblane tragedy as 'one murder']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rupert Lowe criticised the ban of handguns in the UK, saying it was "because there was a murder in Dunblane".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/restore-britain-leader-describes-dunblane-tragedy-as-one-murder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/restore-britain-leader-describes-dunblane-tragedy-as-one-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disability benefit not fit for purpose, minister leading review says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) in England and Wales need changing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/disability-benefit-not-fit-for-purpose-minister-leading-review-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/disability-benefit-not-fit-for-purpose-minister-leading-review-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham planning for No 10 for at least a year, key ally says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former transport secretary says Burnham's time away from Westminster does not mean he is "unprepared" for government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-planning-for-no-10-for-at-least-a-year-key-ally-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-planning-for-no-10-for-at-least-a-year-key-ally-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ken Skates likely to become Welsh Labour leader as party brings contest forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skates has been interim leader since Eluned Morgan quit in the wake of Labour's Senedd election defeat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ken-skates-likely-to-become-welsh-labour-leader-as-party-brings-contest-forward/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ken-skates-likely-to-become-welsh-labour-leader-as-party-brings-contest-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we know about Andy Burnham's policies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Greater Manchester mayor could find himself in Downing Street as soon as mid-July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-we-know-about-andy-burnhams-policies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-we-know-about-andy-burnhams-policies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a rise in ADHD benefits claims is adding to welfare spending challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 100,000 people with ADHD as their main condition receive Pip, latest figures show, an increase of 40% since Labour came to power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-a-rise-in-adhd-benefits-claims-is-adding-to-welfare-spending-challenge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-a-rise-in-adhd-benefits-claims-is-adding-to-welfare-spending-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs seek veto over political ambassadors after Mandelson row]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Foreign Affairs Committee report said the process taken in the appointment of Lord Mandelson "was being made up as it went along".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mps-seek-veto-over-political-ambassadors-after-mandelson-row/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mps-seek-veto-over-political-ambassadors-after-mandelson-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister says he does not want to "jinx it" but "ask me again if we get to the final".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-hints-at-bank-holiday-if-england-win-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-hints-at-bank-holiday-if-england-win-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met investigates donation to Jenrick's Tory leadership campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Conservative, now Reform UK, MP says the allegations are "entirely false".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/met-investigates-donation-to-jenricks-tory-leadership-campaign/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/met-investigates-donation-to-jenricks-tory-leadership-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will we get a bank holiday if England wins World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's Chris Mason has been travelling with the prime minister for the Nato summit and asked a few questions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/will-we-get-a-bank-holiday-if-england-wins-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/will-we-get-a-bank-holiday-if-england-wins-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer gifted gun and ammunition by Turkish president at Nato]]></title><description><![CDATA[The weapon has not been brought back to the UK and has instead been left with British officials in Turkey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-gifted-gun-and-ammunition-by-turkish-president-at-nato/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-gifted-gun-and-ammunition-by-turkish-president-at-nato/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough Law not likely until after summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy had suggested the bill would be in Parliament "in the coming days".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/hillsborough-law-not-likely-until-after-summer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/hillsborough-law-not-likely-until-after-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer to keep in touch with Trump after No 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister says the US president wished him well at the meeting of Nato leaders in Turkey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-to-keep-in-touch-with-trump-after-no-10/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-to-keep-in-touch-with-trump-after-no-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: Farage called by-election from weak position - and it could backfire on him]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform UK leader faces a challenge from Count Binface as the main parties rule out standing in Clacton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-farage-called-by-election-from-weak-position-and-it-could-backfire-on-him/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-farage-called-by-election-from-weak-position-and-it-could-backfire-on-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage denies stunt as Reform proposes August by-election date]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform UK leader tells the BBC it is "only fair" that it is the electorate who judges him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-denies-stunt-as-reform-proposes-august-by-election-date/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-denies-stunt-as-reform-proposes-august-by-election-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Count Binface, aiming to face Farage in by-election?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the announcement that Reform UK leader Nigel Farage would quit his Clacton constituency and stand in a by-election, the serial election candidate Count Binface posted online: "Game on, Nige."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-count-binface-aiming-to-face-farage-in-by-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-count-binface-aiming-to-face-farage-in-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conditional pardon granted for Ruth Ellis, last woman executed in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ruth Ellis was hanged at London's Holloway Prison in 1955 after being convicted of murdering her lover David Blakely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/conditional-pardon-granted-for-ruth-ellis-last-woman-executed-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/conditional-pardon-granted-for-ruth-ellis-last-woman-executed-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the leasehold revolution could transform neighbourly relations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government wants to abolish leasehold, but replacing it could prove far more complicated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-the-leasehold-revolution-could-transform-neighbourly-relations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-the-leasehold-revolution-could-transform-neighbourly-relations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: Farage attempts to seize back the agenda after finance row]]></title><description><![CDATA[His aim throughout the forthcoming campaign is to clearly frame this by-election as "the people versus the establishment".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-farage-attempts-to-seize-back-the-agenda-after-finance-row/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-farage-attempts-to-seize-back-the-agenda-after-finance-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage resigns as MP and vows to fight by-election amid finances row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour, the Conservatives, the Lib Dems and Restore Britain rule out standing in the by-election, in an effective boycott.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-resigns-as-mp-and-vows-to-fight-by-election-amid-finances-row/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-resigns-as-mp-and-vows-to-fight-by-election-amid-finances-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police inquiry into Yes Scotland campaign's 'missing &pound;1.5m' claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group campaigned in favour of Scottish independence during the 2014 referendum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-inquiry-into-yes-scotland-campaigns-missing-pound15m-claim/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-inquiry-into-yes-scotland-campaigns-missing-pound15m-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why has Farage resigned and what happens next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform UK leader has faced increasing pressure after reports he did not declare support from an ally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-has-farage-resigned-and-what-happens-next/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-has-farage-resigned-and-what-happens-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Clacton's mixed views on Farage's resignation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage announced he is resigning as an MP, triggering a by-election he will stand in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/watch-clactons-mixed-views-on-farages-resignation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/watch-clactons-mixed-views-on-farages-resignation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigel Farage resigns to trigger by-election in which he will stand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following parliamentary standards investigations, the Reform UK politician announced his resignation and intention to stand in a by-election in Clacton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/nigel-farage-resigns-to-trigger-by-election-in-which-he-will-stand/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/nigel-farage-resigns-to-trigger-by-election-in-which-he-will-stand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Farage resigns to trigger by-election he will stand in]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a statement filmed by Reform UK Nigel Farage announced he will resign as an MP to trigger a by-election which he will stand in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/watch-farage-resigns-to-trigger-by-election-he-will-stand-in/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/watch-farage-resigns-to-trigger-by-election-he-will-stand-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next PM needs to wake UK up to threat of war, ex-Nato chief warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lord Robertson urges the next prime minister to look again at the UK's level of spending on defence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/next-pm-needs-to-wake-uk-up-to-threat-of-war-ex-nato-chief-warns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/next-pm-needs-to-wake-uk-up-to-threat-of-war-ex-nato-chief-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Posh George': Who is aristocrat and convicted criminal at heart of Farage controversy?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 32-year-old reported crypto entrepreneur, once convicted of fraud in the US, is a long-time Farage ally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/posh-george-who-is-aristocrat-and-convicted-criminal-at-heart-of-farage-controversy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/posh-george-who-is-aristocrat-and-convicted-criminal-at-heart-of-farage-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM intervened in row over Mexico-England kick-off time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifa had been set to bring the match forward by six hours, due to a forecast of thunderstorms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-intervened-in-row-over-mexico-england-kick-off-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-intervened-in-row-over-mexico-england-kick-off-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes to veteran MP and minister Sir George Howarth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir George Howarth served in Parliament for almost 38 years and was a minister under Tony Blair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tributes-to-veteran-mp-and-minister-sir-george-howarth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tributes-to-veteran-mp-and-minister-sir-george-howarth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treasury sees defence as a drain not a driver for growth, says Healey]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Healey quit his cabinet role as defence secretary over a long-delayed military spending plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/treasury-sees-defence-as-a-drain-not-a-driver-for-growth-says-healey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/treasury-sees-defence-as-a-drain-not-a-driver-for-growth-says-healey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grooming gang leader 'could still be deported']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Home Office minister says they were examining changing the law to deport recently freed Shabir Ahmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/grooming-gang-leader-could-still-be-deported/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/grooming-gang-leader-could-still-be-deported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham provided 'error-filled' article about devolution, says WalesOnline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The news site said the MP provided an article similar to others written for Scotland and London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-provided-error-filled-article-about-devolution-says-walesonline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-provided-error-filled-article-about-devolution-says-walesonline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: Accusations around Farage leave him looking vulnerable to his rivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform UK leader is in the news and at the heart of the headlines are questions about power, transparency and money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-accusations-around-farage-leave-him-looking-vulnerable-to-his-rivals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-accusations-around-farage-leave-him-looking-vulnerable-to-his-rivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigel Farage denies wrongdoing over unclaimed benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage said he has "done no wrongdoing" after it emerged he did not declare benefits provided by an ally once convicted of fraud in the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/nigel-farage-denies-wrongdoing-over-unclaimed-benefits/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/nigel-farage-denies-wrongdoing-over-unclaimed-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK fighter jets intercept Russian plane over Norwegian Sea]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Defence calls Moscow's activity "unsafe" and "unprofessional".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-fighter-jets-intercept-russian-plane-over-norwegian-sea/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-fighter-jets-intercept-russian-plane-over-norwegian-sea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overseas voters moving to UK could face £100,000 donations cap for year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The planned changes are part of the government's response to a review of political funding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/overseas-voters-moving-to-uk-could-face-100000-donations-cap-for-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/overseas-voters-moving-to-uk-could-face-100000-donations-cap-for-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police leadership needs fundamental overhaul, review finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Development and recruitment processes in the service need reforming, an independent report says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-leadership-needs-fundamental-overhaul-review-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-leadership-needs-fundamental-overhaul-review-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polanski says he will pay any council tax owed linked to houseboat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Green Party leader told the BBC he is waiting for a decision from Waltham Forest Council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/polanski-says-he-will-pay-any-council-tax-owed-linked-to-houseboat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/polanski-says-he-will-pay-any-council-tax-owed-linked-to-houseboat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police leadership needs 'ethical reset', Lord Blunkett tells BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former home secretary has co-authored a major report that has found the running of forces in England and Wales needs a "fundamental overhaul".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-leadership-needs-ethical-reset-lord-blunkett-tells-bbc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-leadership-needs-ethical-reset-lord-blunkett-tells-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The massive scramble behind the scenes before the new PM arrives]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Starmer gets ready to pack his bags, there's a "bunfight for jobs" in Whitehall, one MP tells Laura Kuenssberg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-massive-scramble-behind-the-scenes-before-the-new-pm-arrives/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-massive-scramble-behind-the-scenes-before-the-new-pm-arrives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer tells of 'intensely personal' decision to quit and warns Burnham in first interview since resigning]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an untypically candid interview, the outgoing PM tells the BBC it was "really tough" to accept his political career was over.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-tells-of-intensely-personal-decision-to-quit-and-warns-burnham-in-first-interview-since-resigning/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-tells-of-intensely-personal-decision-to-quit-and-warns-burnham-in-first-interview-since-resigning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer says decision to step down 'intensely personal']]></title><description><![CDATA[Keir Starmer says he took the decision to quit as PM after spending the weekend with his family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-says-decision-to-step-down-intensely-personal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-says-decision-to-step-down-intensely-personal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police criticise timing of decision on pubs staying open for England match]]></title><description><![CDATA[The "late announcement" extending opening hours to 05:00 on Monday means taking officers away from other duties, the National Police Chiefs' Council says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-criticise-timing-of-decision-on-pubs-staying-open-for-england-match/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/police-criticise-timing-of-decision-on-pubs-staying-open-for-england-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham rules out calling early election as PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[The newly elected MP for Makerfield is expected to become PM this month and says he will stick to the 2024 Labour manifesto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-rules-out-calling-early-election-as-pm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-rules-out-calling-early-election-as-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour MPs seek cap on political donations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour MPs believe a donations cap will be backed by dozens of MPs and likely next prime minister, Andy Burnham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-mps-seek-cap-on-political-donations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-mps-seek-cap-on-political-donations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP disappointed by Starmer response on hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Al Pinkerton says the proposed site for the new Frimley Park hospital is "fundamentally unsuitable".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-disappointed-by-starmer-response-on-hospital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-disappointed-by-starmer-response-on-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK in talks with Pakistan about deporting grooming gang leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister's spokesperson says the government is exploring "all possible options in this case".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-in-talks-with-pakistan-about-deporting-grooming-gang-leader/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uk-in-talks-with-pakistan-about-deporting-grooming-gang-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham says there is some room for movement on tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[But the likely next PM says he will stick to Labour's pledges to not raise VAT, income tax or national insurance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-there-is-some-room-for-movement-on-tax/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-there-is-some-room-for-movement-on-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Culture secretary quits X in protest at 'misinformation']]></title><description><![CDATA[Lisa Nandy says her department is also leaving Elon Musk's platform, which she claims "isn't healthy for our democracy".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/culture-secretary-quits-x-in-protest-at-misinformation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/culture-secretary-quits-x-in-protest-at-misinformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour general secretary to stand down after party conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hollie Ridley has been credited with organising the ground campaign which led Labour to its landslide election win in 2024]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-general-secretary-to-stand-down-after-party-conference/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-general-secretary-to-stand-down-after-party-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I was 'slam dunk' for SNP leadership until revealing gay marriage views - Forbes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former deputy first minister says she was advised to lie about her opinions on same-sex marriage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/i-was-slam-dunk-for-snp-leadership-until-revealing-gay-marriage-views-forbes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/i-was-slam-dunk-for-snp-leadership-until-revealing-gay-marriage-views-forbes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RAF Barnham asylum plan meets local resistance]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is cross-party agreement that the proposal for the Suffolk/Norfolk border is inappropriate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/raf-barnham-asylum-plan-meets-local-resistance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/raf-barnham-asylum-plan-meets-local-resistance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham meets trade union leaders ahead of expected premiership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham's possible chancellor could be among the conversations between unions and the prospective prime minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-meets-trade-union-leaders-ahead-of-expected-premiership/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-meets-trade-union-leaders-ahead-of-expected-premiership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Politician's call for training courses for rabbit owners labelled 'hare-brained']]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Hedges said people should be restricted from being owners until "they understand the needs of rabbits".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/politicians-call-for-training-courses-for-rabbit-owners-labelled-hare-brained/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/politicians-call-for-training-courses-for-rabbit-owners-labelled-hare-brained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home Secretary admits failures led to Southport attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabana Mahmood says the government accepts the "fundamental failures" identified by an inquiry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/home-secretary-admits-failures-led-to-southport-attack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/home-secretary-admits-failures-led-to-southport-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour failed to prepare for power, admits PM's former top aide]]></title><description><![CDATA[In his first-ever interview, Morgan McSweeney tells the BBC the party did not deliver quickly enough in office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-failed-to-prepare-for-power-admits-pms-former-top-aide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-failed-to-prepare-for-power-admits-pms-former-top-aide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Trump joked about 'fat foxes' during first call with Starmer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump joked about 'fat foxes' during first call with Starmer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/president-trump-joked-about-fat-foxes-during-first-call-with-starmer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/president-trump-joked-about-fat-foxes-during-first-call-with-starmer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forced adoptions 'a stain on our history' says Starmer as he gives formal apology]]></title><description><![CDATA[The practice saw thousands of babies taken from their mothers between 1949 and 1976.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/forced-adoptions-a-stain-on-our-history-says-starmer-as-he-gives-formal-apology/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/forced-adoptions-a-stain-on-our-history-says-starmer-as-he-gives-formal-apology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rayner offers support to Burnham's 'vision' to devolve power to communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rayner argued the "devolution revolution" has already begun in England but more needs to be done.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rayner-offers-support-to-burnhams-vision-to-devolve-power-to-communities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/rayner-offers-support-to-burnhams-vision-to-devolve-power-to-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Majority of Senedd defends Nation of Sanctuary as Reform call for Welsh policy to be scrapped]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of the Senedd defends the Welsh government's Nation of Sanctuary policy in a heated debate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/majority-of-senedd-defends-nation-of-sanctuary-as-reform-call-for-welsh-policy-to-be-scrapped/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/majority-of-senedd-defends-nation-of-sanctuary-as-reform-call-for-welsh-policy-to-be-scrapped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Badenoch accuses Starmer of leaving defence spending 'mess' for Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticised what she called a missing &pound;5bn in the defence investment plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-accuses-starmer-of-leaving-defence-spending-mess-for-burnham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-accuses-starmer-of-leaving-defence-spending-mess-for-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CPS considering charges against MP after rape arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dan Norris says he "vigorously" denies the allegations, which include rape and sexual assault.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/cps-considering-charges-against-mp-after-rape-arrest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/cps-considering-charges-against-mp-after-rape-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh budget could be cut by up to £30m for defence spending, Plaid ministers claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh ministers warn defence plans could strip up to &pound;30m from capital projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welsh-budget-could-be-cut-by-up-to-30m-for-defence-spending-plaid-ministers-claim/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welsh-budget-could-be-cut-by-up-to-30m-for-defence-spending-plaid-ministers-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Andy Burnham facing a &pound;5bn defence 'black hole'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Verify investigates whether a shortfall in funding for the government's defence investment plan is a "black hole".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/is-andy-burnham-facing-a-pound5bn-defence-black-hole/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/is-andy-burnham-facing-a-pound5bn-defence-black-hole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defence plan is '&pound;5bn short', Badenoch 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leaves No 10 as he heads to PMQs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street as he heads to the Commons for one of his final Prime Minister's Questions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-leaves-no-10-as-he-heads-to-pmqs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-leaves-no-10-as-he-heads-to-pmqs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: Starmer's defence plan leaves crunching trade&#8209;offs for Burnham to confront]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's political editor Chris Mason reflects on the fallout from the Defence Investment Plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-starmers-defence-plan-leaves-crunching-trade8209offs-for-burnham-to-confront/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-starmers-defence-plan-leaves-crunching-trade8209offs-for-burnham-to-confront/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Starmer's plan for defence help UK hit Nato's spending target?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Verify looks at what the big numbers around the Defence Investment Plan mean for spending on the military and hitting the government's pledges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/will-starmers-plan-for-defence-help-uk-hit-natos-spending-target/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/will-starmers-plan-for-defence-help-uk-hit-natos-spending-target/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer trims budgets to fund extra £15bn for defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plan outlines how billions will be spent on equipping the UK armed forces in the years ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-trims-budgets-to-fund-extra-15bn-for-defence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-trims-budgets-to-fund-extra-15bn-for-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Starmer's defence plan leaves next PM with &pound;4.7bn headache]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keir Starmer announces extra defence spending - but the subject will still be one of the trickiest issues in his successor's in-tray.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-starmers-defence-plan-leaves-next-pm-with-pound47bn-headache/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-starmers-defence-plan-leaves-next-pm-with-pound47bn-headache/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Half of government should be female, Labour women tell Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Female MPs urge Burnham to ensure Labour lead by example on equality should he become prime minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/half-of-government-should-be-female-labour-women-tell-burnham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/half-of-government-should-be-female-labour-women-tell-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refugees would be told to repay around £10,000 under new asylum bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Home Office will be given powers to recover costs from adults who have received asylum support under new laws.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/refugees-would-be-told-to-repay-around-10000-under-new-asylum-bill/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/refugees-would-be-told-to-repay-around-10000-under-new-asylum-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh budget facing cuts because of Starmer defence plans, says first minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Money for new buildings to be cut as a result of defence plans, Rhun ap Iorwerth says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welsh-budget-facing-cuts-because-of-starmer-defence-plans-says-first-minister/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welsh-budget-facing-cuts-because-of-starmer-defence-plans-says-first-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frank Gardner: Key points from government's defence spending plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's security correspondent analyses the details of the plan, and what they mean for the UK's armed forces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/frank-gardner-key-points-from-governments-defence-spending-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/frank-gardner-key-points-from-governments-defence-spending-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage declares earning £270,000 for promoting gold bullion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform UK leader says the payment from Direct Bullion was for work amounting to four hours per month for a three-month period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-declares-earning-270000-for-promoting-gold-bullion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-declares-earning-270000-for-promoting-gold-bullion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lib Dem MP pushes defence secretary on funding]]></title><description><![CDATA['Is this genuinely new investment or simply moving money from one overstretched budget to another?' Liberal Democrat MP asks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lib-dem-mp-pushes-defence-secretary-on-funding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lib-dem-mp-pushes-defence-secretary-on-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor angry as East Midlands road upgrades shelved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major schemes in Derby and Nottinghamshire are due to be axed as money is diverted to defence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mayor-angry-as-east-midlands-road-upgrades-shelved/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mayor-angry-as-east-midlands-road-upgrades-shelved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham plans to work some days in Manchester as PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ex-Greater Manchester mayor plans a new No 10 unit in the city if he becomes Labour's next leader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-plans-to-work-some-days-in-manchester-as-pm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-plans-to-work-some-days-in-manchester-as-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull MP backs Andy Burnham to become PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dame Diana Johnson MP believes Burnham "would make an excellent leader".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/hull-mp-backs-andy-burnham-to-become-pm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/hull-mp-backs-andy-burnham-to-become-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How soon could Andy Burnham become PM?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham has launched a bid to be the next prime minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-soon-could-andy-burnham-become-pm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-soon-could-andy-burnham-become-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government promises to act on maternity care failings which 'shame our society']]></title><description><![CDATA[An independent inquiry has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/government-promises-to-act-on-maternity-care-failings-which-shame-our-society/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/government-promises-to-act-on-maternity-care-failings-which-shame-our-society/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: More cash for defence, but is it enough?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keir Starmer says a further &pound;15bn will be invested, but acknowledges that there "will always be those that argue that even more should be spent".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-more-cash-for-defence-but-is-it-enough/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-more-cash-for-defence-but-is-it-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We must do what it takes to meet this new world head on']]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister speaks as the UK government unveils its defence spending plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/we-must-do-what-it-takes-to-meet-this-new-world-head-on/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/we-must-do-what-it-takes-to-meet-this-new-world-head-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We will bolster Nato', says UK defence secretary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jarvis says defence spending plans "reflect the realities of warfare" and commits to strengthening the UK's nuclear deterrent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/we-will-bolster-nato-says-uk-defence-secretary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/we-will-bolster-nato-says-uk-defence-secretary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham revels on public stage but has little time to hammer ideas into shape]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a man who has held prime ministerial ambitions for years, Andy Burnham makes his dash for the door, political editor Chris Mason writes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-revels-on-public-stage-but-has-little-time-to-hammer-ideas-into-shape/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-revels-on-public-stage-but-has-little-time-to-hammer-ideas-into-shape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/will-andy-burnhams-devolution-plan-raise-economic-growth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/will-andy-burnhams-devolution-plan-raise-economic-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New 'No 10 North' plan will rebalance power in Britain, Burnham promises]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man most likely to be the next prime minister says his devolution plans would "drive good growth in every postcode".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-no-10-north-plan-will-rebalance-power-in-britain-burnham-promises/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-no-10-north-plan-will-rebalance-power-in-britain-burnham-promises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident doctors in England accept pay deal and end strikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doctors have been locked in a three-year dispute with the government, resulting in several rounds of strikes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/resident-doctors-in-england-accept-pay-deal-and-end-strikes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/resident-doctors-in-england-accept-pay-deal-and-end-strikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-MP Craig Williams pleads guilty over general election betting offence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Williams was MP for Montgomeryshire and an aide to then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before the 2024 election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-mp-craig-williams-pleads-guilty-over-general-election-betting-offence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-mp-craig-williams-pleads-guilty-over-general-election-betting-offence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham's 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnhams-manchesterism-could-change-the-uk-but-is-not-yet-a-full-economic-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnhams-manchesterism-could-change-the-uk-but-is-not-yet-a-full-economic-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham offers a blueprint for his premiership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnham offered a sense of what his time as prime minister would mean, but he did not lay out many details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/henry-zeffman-andy-burnham-offers-a-blueprint-for-his-premiership/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/henry-zeffman-andy-burnham-offers-a-blueprint-for-his-premiership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White working-class children failed by education system, says inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The inquiry spoke to thousands of young people and their parents, as well as hundreds of teachers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/white-working-class-children-failed-by-education-system-says-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/white-working-class-children-failed-by-education-system-says-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The people and places that helped Andy Burnham find self-belief]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teacher says the MP needed persuading to go to Cambridge, "but he did it and the rest is history".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-people-and-places-that-helped-andy-burnham-find-self-belief/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-people-and-places-that-helped-andy-burnham-find-self-belief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleverly says he would not have used Badenoch's Gestapo jibe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Conservative leader has been criticised by Labour for making a Nazi comparison in relation to the education secretary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/cleverly-says-he-would-not-have-used-badenochs-gestapo-jibe/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/cleverly-says-he-would-not-have-used-badenochs-gestapo-jibe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior Labour figures say party is united behind Andy Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucy Powell and Steve Reed say Labour MPs are backing a coronation of Burnham rather than a contest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/senior-labour-figures-say-party-is-united-behind-andy-burnham/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/senior-labour-figures-say-party-is-united-behind-andy-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-minister not ruling out leadership bid yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carns says he is waiting to hear the contents of an economics speech by Andy Burnham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-minister-not-ruling-out-leadership-bid-yet/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ex-minister-not-ruling-out-leadership-bid-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lib Dems face call for inquiry into deselection of election candidate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The party has admitted it unlawfully discriminated against David Campanale because of his religious beliefs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lib-dems-face-call-for-inquiry-into-deselection-of-election-candidate/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/lib-dems-face-call-for-inquiry-into-deselection-of-election-candidate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham will need a Moscow test as well as Makerfield test, says ex-military chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says defence must be a priority for the next prime minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-will-need-a-moscow-test-as-well-as-makerfield-test-says-ex-military-chief/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-will-need-a-moscow-test-as-well-as-makerfield-test-says-ex-military-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King urges MSPs to help build a 'fair and prosperous society']]></title><description><![CDATA[The ceremony, which featured pageantry, poetry, drama and music, marked the beginning of the seventh session of Holyrood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/king-urges-msps-to-help-build-a-fair-and-prosperous-society/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/king-urges-msps-to-help-build-a-fair-and-prosperous-society/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mahmood announces new refugee sponsorship route into UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The home secretary says "capped safe and legal" routes would help to restore confidence in the asylum system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mahmood-announces-new-refugee-sponsorship-route-into-uk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mahmood-announces-new-refugee-sponsorship-route-into-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservatives offer tax incentive as part of 50,000 reservist pledge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour accused the Conservatives of trying to "rewrite history" after making defence cuts while in power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/conservatives-offer-tax-incentive-as-part-of-50000-reservist-pledge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/conservatives-offer-tax-incentive-as-part-of-50000-reservist-pledge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer rebuffs Home Secretary's request to sack immigration minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's request for Mike Tapp's removal came after he wrote an unauthorised article.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-rebuffs-home-secretarys-request-to-sack-immigration-minister/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-rebuffs-home-secretarys-request-to-sack-immigration-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Miliband says he is optimistic about potential Burnham government]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former foreign secretary says Burnham has "this openness and energy that I think is very attractive and positive".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/david-miliband-says-he-is-optimistic-about-potential-burnham-government/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/david-miliband-says-he-is-optimistic-about-potential-burnham-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green Party returns inadmissible donation from Polanski]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under UK electoral law parties can only accept money from people on the UK electoral register.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/green-party-returns-inadmissible-donation-from-polanski/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/green-party-returns-inadmissible-donation-from-polanski/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home Office plan to use more military bases to house asylum seekers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three new sites in Oxfordshire, Suffolk, and Yorkshire could house about 3,750 asylum seekers if permission is granted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/home-office-plan-to-use-more-military-bases-to-house-asylum-seekers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/home-office-plan-to-use-more-military-bases-to-house-asylum-seekers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: The anatomy of the prime minister's downfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Keir, like his predecessors Liz Truss and Boris Johnson, lost the capacity to viably govern, our political editor writes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-the-anatomy-of-the-prime-ministers-downfall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-the-anatomy-of-the-prime-ministers-downfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham could be leader in weeks under Labour timetable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham could take over from Keir Starmer by 17 July, if he continues to be the only Labour MP in the race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-could-be-leader-in-weeks-under-labour-timetable/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-could-be-leader-in-weeks-under-labour-timetable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reeves urges Burnham to 'stick to what I'm doing' on economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reeves-urges-burnham-to-stick-to-what-im-doing-on-economy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/reeves-urges-burnham-to-stick-to-what-im-doing-on-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Education secretary says she'll turn Tory leader's insult into a T-shirt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's called Bridget Phillipson a 'spiteful class warrior' at PMQs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/education-secretary-says-shell-turn-tory-leaders-insult-into-a-t-shirt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/education-secretary-says-shell-turn-tory-leaders-insult-into-a-t-shirt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump describes Burnham as the 'mayor of a town' and 'extremely liberal']]></title><description><![CDATA[The US president gives his first public reaction to the man widely expected to be next UK prime minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/trump-describes-burnham-as-the-mayor-of-a-town-and-extremely-liberal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/trump-describes-burnham-as-the-mayor-of-a-town-and-extremely-liberal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inverness barracks asylum seeker plan dropped, says MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angus MacDonald says a UK minister has confirmed that Cameron Barracks is no longer to house up to 300 men.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/inverness-barracks-asylum-seeker-plan-dropped-says-mp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/inverness-barracks-asylum-seeker-plan-dropped-says-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham rules out reform of Wales funding system]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC told he has no plan to change main system funding Welsh government if he becomes prime minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-rules-out-reform-of-wales-funding-system/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-rules-out-reform-of-wales-funding-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM's former aide Sue Gray says she 'fears for Stormont']]></title><description><![CDATA[Baroness Gray was speaking at a panel event organised by the SDLP exploring constitutional change, coinciding with the 10-year anniversary of Brexit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pms-former-aide-sue-gray-says-she-fears-for-stormont/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pms-former-aide-sue-gray-says-she-fears-for-stormont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP cleared of breaching expenses rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[A probe finds Tahir Ali is careful with public money and even pays for work out of his own pocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-cleared-of-breaching-expenses-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-cleared-of-breaching-expenses-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP says town is shared housing 'wild west']]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Lewell MP will lead an adjournment debate as part of her campaign for stricter laws on HMOs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-says-town-is-shared-housing-wild-west/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-says-town-is-shared-housing-wild-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Number of children getting special educational needs support hits another record high]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the highest yearly increase in education, health and care plans (EHCPs) since they were introduced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/number-of-children-getting-special-educational-needs-support-hits-another-record-high/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/number-of-children-getting-special-educational-needs-support-hits-another-record-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jail time and unlimited fines planned under conversion practices ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says a new Bill will protect LGBT people from "abusive acts" to change who they are.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/jail-time-and-unlimited-fines-planned-under-conversion-practices-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/jail-time-and-unlimited-fines-planned-under-conversion-practices-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price cuts on family summer days out come into force]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government is reducing VAT from 20% to 5% on attractions and kids' mealsas schools begin to break-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/price-cuts-on-family-summer-days-out-come-into-force/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/price-cuts-on-family-summer-days-out-come-into-force/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump describes Burnham as 'the mayor of a town' and 'extremely liberal']]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald Trump gives his first public reaction to the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming prime minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/trump-describes-burnham-as-the-mayor-of-a-town-and-extremely-liberal-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/trump-describes-burnham-as-the-mayor-of-a-town-and-extremely-liberal-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New SNP MP vows to 'serve the people' after Commons oath row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lara Bird appeared to have her fingers crossed as she was sworn in as the new MP for Arbroath &amp; Broughty Ferry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-snp-mp-vows-to-serve-the-people-after-commons-oath-row/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/new-snp-mp-vows-to-serve-the-people-after-commons-oath-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are Andy Burnham's potential policies for No 10?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Greater Manchester mayor could find himself in Downing Street as soon as mid-July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-are-andy-burnhams-potential-policies-for-no-10/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-are-andy-burnhams-potential-policies-for-no-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Andy Burnham's wife, Marie-France van Heel?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Van Heel, known as Frankie, is a marketing executive who has been in a relationship with Burnham since their university days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-andy-burnhams-wife-marie-france-van-heel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-andy-burnhams-wife-marie-france-van-heel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commons tale of lion, nurse and bottle of champagne]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Forest West MP, Sir Desmond Swayne uses a poem from 1907 to tease Labour MPs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/commons-tale-of-lion-nurse-and-bottle-of-champagne/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/commons-tale-of-lion-nurse-and-bottle-of-champagne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health Secretary James Murray backs Burnham as PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly-appointed health secretary James Murray says he will back Andy Burnham as candidate for Labour leader and PM.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/health-secretary-james-murray-backs-burnham-as-pm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/health-secretary-james-murray-backs-burnham-as-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Was the political heat too hot?': Starmer leaves No 10 ahead of PMQs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keir Starmer is set to face his first Prime Minister's Questions since he announced his resignation as Labour leader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/was-the-political-heat-too-hot-starmer-leaves-no-10-ahead-of-pmqs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/was-the-political-heat-too-hot-starmer-leaves-no-10-ahead-of-pmqs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham on course to be PM, but what would his No 10 operation look like?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnham's top team starting to take shape as questions remain over his policies and priorities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-on-course-to-be-pm-but-what-would-his-no-10-operation-look-like/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-on-course-to-be-pm-but-what-would-his-no-10-operation-look-like/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham's people: MPs and advisers in line for a job if he gains power]]></title><description><![CDATA[The key figures likely to be influential if Burnham succeeds in gaining the keys to Number 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnhams-people-mps-and-advisers-in-line-for-a-job-if-he-gains-power/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnhams-people-mps-and-advisers-in-line-for-a-job-if-he-gains-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henry Zeffman reveals sources close to Andy Burnham expect Rachel Reeves to be offered a more junior position in his potential cabinet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-likely-to-replace-reeves-if-he-becomes-pm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-likely-to-replace-reeves-if-he-becomes-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten years on, Brexit's economic impact is becoming clearer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A decade ago, many economists argued the UK would sustain longer-term economic damage by leaving the EU. So what did happen?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ten-years-on-brexits-economic-impact-is-becoming-clearer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ten-years-on-brexits-economic-impact-is-becoming-clearer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The economic challenges facing the next prime minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though the person in charge of the country will change, the fiscal issues remain the same.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-economic-challenges-facing-the-next-prime-minister/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-economic-challenges-facing-the-next-prime-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaigners consider appeal after Gatwick bids fail]]></title><description><![CDATA[A High Court ruling backs Gatwick Airport's expansion after campaigners raise climate concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/campaigners-consider-appeal-after-gatwick-bids-fail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/campaigners-consider-appeal-after-gatwick-bids-fail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM to push ahead with controversial defence plan despite resignation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says it is still planning to publish the spending proposals before a Nato Summit on 7 July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-to-push-ahead-with-controversial-defence-plan-despite-resignation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-to-push-ahead-with-controversial-defence-plan-despite-resignation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hillsborough Law could be Starmer's legacy']]></title><description><![CDATA[The bill has been delayed in Parliament in a dispute over an opt-out for the security services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/hillsborough-law-could-be-starmers-legacy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/hillsborough-law-could-be-starmers-legacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour announces Manchester council boss as metro mayor candidate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bev Craig is Labour's candidate for metropolitan mayor of Greater Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-announces-manchester-council-boss-as-metro-mayor-candidate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-announces-manchester-council-boss-as-metro-mayor-candidate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donaldson's downfall shakes NI's battle-hardened political landscape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donaldson has been told to expect a "lengthy sentence" for a string of child sex crimes, including rape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/donaldsons-downfall-shakes-nis-battle-hardened-political-landscape/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/donaldsons-downfall-shakes-nis-battle-hardened-political-landscape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer holds talks with Burnham as he seeks 'orderly' transition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The outgoing PM is offering "access talks" with the civil service to Labour leadership candidates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-holds-talks-with-burnham-as-he-seeks-orderly-transition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/starmer-holds-talks-with-burnham-as-he-seeks-orderly-transition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ministers support Burnham as Labour MPs split over possible contest for leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Al Carns and Darren Jones are considering whether to run against Andy Burnham for the Labour leadership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ministers-support-burnham-as-labour-mps-split-over-possible-contest-for-leadership/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/ministers-support-burnham-as-labour-mps-split-over-possible-contest-for-leadership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage quizzed over £5m gift from billionaire donor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage has said "it's not the public's business" to know details of how he spends a &pound;5m gift from a billionaire Reform UK donor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-quizzed-over-5m-gift-from-billionaire-donor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-quizzed-over-5m-gift-from-billionaire-donor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage says &pound;5m gift spending details 'not public's business']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rival parties have raised concerns over the gift received by the Reform UK leader before he became an MP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-says-pound5m-gift-spending-details-not-publics-business/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-says-pound5m-gift-spending-details-not-publics-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Murrell jailed for more than five years for embezzling SNP funds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former party chief executive had admitted embezzling more than &pound;400,000 over a 12-year period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/peter-murrell-jailed-for-more-than-five-years-for-embezzling-snp-funds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/peter-murrell-jailed-for-more-than-five-years-for-embezzling-snp-funds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who could be the UK's next chancellor?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-could-be-the-uks-next-chancellor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-could-be-the-uks-next-chancellor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do Weston-super-Mare's residents make of Brexit a decade on?]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Somerset voted exactly in line with the nation in the 2016 vote to leave the European Union.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-do-weston-super-mares-residents-make-of-brexit-a-decade-on/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-do-weston-super-mares-residents-make-of-brexit-a-decade-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham will have to set out his stall to show how he will deliver on his promises, the BBC's political editor writes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-questions-multiply-for-the-man-tipped-to-replace-starmer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/chris-mason-questions-multiply-for-the-man-tipped-to-replace-starmer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do people have faith in prime ministers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's UK editor Ed Thomas, travelled via railway to see how far support for newly elected Andy Burnham extended beyond Makerfield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/do-people-have-faith-in-prime-ministers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/do-people-have-faith-in-prime-ministers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Analysis: Everything points to Burnham becoming PM within weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[If no leadership contest presents itself, Andy Burnham may not have to wait until September to enter Number 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/analysis-everything-points-to-burnham-becoming-pm-within-weeks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/analysis-everything-points-to-burnham-becoming-pm-within-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donaldson trial in 60 seconds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of all 18 child sex abuse charges, including one charge of rape]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/donaldson-trial-in-60-seconds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/donaldson-trial-in-60-seconds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir Keir Starmer's premiership in six charts]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Verify looks at the record of Sir Keir's time in government in six key areas since he took office in July 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sir-keir-starmers-premiership-in-six-charts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sir-keir-starmers-premiership-in-six-charts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why did Keir Starmer resign and what could happen next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Labour leader says he will remain prime minister until his successor is chosen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-did-keir-starmer-resign-and-what-could-happen-next/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-did-keir-starmer-resign-and-what-could-happen-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second Reform councillor quits party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Lewis became a councillor for Reform UK in Wakefield after elections held on 7 May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/second-reform-councillor-quits-party/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/second-reform-councillor-quits-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham's people: MPs and advisers who could be in line for a job if he gains power]]></title><description><![CDATA[The key figures likely to be influential if Burnham succeeds in gaining the keys to Number 10.]]></description><link>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/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>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/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A decade on from Brexit, the new PM has big calls to make on Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[A decade on from Brexit, the EU is more cohesive than many expected, but faces growing pressure from within.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/a-decade-on-from-brexit-the-new-pm-has-big-calls-to-make-on-europe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/a-decade-on-from-brexit-the-new-pm-has-big-calls-to-make-on-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy bills, defence and social care: What are Burnham's potential policies?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After winning the Makerfield by-election, we look at what policies Andy Burnham has advocated - including transport, education and energy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/energy-bills-defence-and-social-care-what-are-burnhams-potential-policies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/energy-bills-defence-and-social-care-what-are-burnhams-potential-policies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor who wants to lead the country]]></title><description><![CDATA[The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-andy-burnham-ex-manchester-mayor-who-wants-to-lead-the-country/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-andy-burnham-ex-manchester-mayor-who-wants-to-lead-the-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh first minister wants 'new relationship' with Westminster after Starmer quits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rhun ap Iorwerth set out demands to the PM's successor, while Welsh MPs say they back his resignation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welsh-first-minister-wants-new-relationship-with-westminster-after-starmer-quits/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/welsh-first-minister-wants-new-relationship-with-westminster-after-starmer-quits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarwar 'proud' of work with Starmer despite resignation call]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Labour leader was the first major party figure to call for the prime minister to quit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sarwar-proud-of-work-with-starmer-despite-resignation-call/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sarwar-proud-of-work-with-starmer-despite-resignation-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British PM resignations over the last decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Cameron to Starmer: A look back at all the prime minister resignations outside Downing Street in the last decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/british-pm-resignations-over-the-last-decade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/british-pm-resignations-over-the-last-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keir Starmer - then and now]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look back at Kier Starmer's first speech outside number 10 in 2024, compared to his resignation speech today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/keir-starmer-then-and-now/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/keir-starmer-then-and-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir Keir Starmer: Top lawyer whose 'Mr Rules' approach failed to connect with the public]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than two years after he won a huge majority in the 2024 general election, Sir Keir Starmer has been forced out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sir-keir-starmer-top-lawyer-whose-mr-rules-approach-failed-to-connect-with-the-public/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sir-keir-starmer-top-lawyer-whose-mr-rules-approach-failed-to-connect-with-the-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sturgeon and Gove to team up for reality TV 'wargame']]></title><description><![CDATA[The former first minister is to serve as deputy prime minister in a simulation of a Russian attack on the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sturgeon-and-gove-to-team-up-for-reality-tv-wargame/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sturgeon-and-gove-to-team-up-for-reality-tv-wargame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation speech in full]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Keir announces he will be step down as Labour leader and PM in a Downing Street address.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/prime-minister-keir-starmers-resignation-speech-in-full/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/prime-minister-keir-starmers-resignation-speech-in-full/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC has been told that the transport secretary is among those advising Starmer to set out a timetable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-under-pressure-from-labour-mps-and-ministers-to-set-timetable-for-exit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/pm-under-pressure-from-labour-mps-and-ministers-to-set-timetable-for-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why candidates dress up to run in major UK elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Candidates like Count Binface are motivated to run for different reasons, but their role in politics is a longstanding tradition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-candidates-dress-up-to-run-in-major-uk-elections/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/why-candidates-dress-up-to-run-in-major-uk-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK's top data and AI regulator quits after 'inappropriate' humour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edwards has been the boss of the data watchdog since January 2022, and said he had made inappropriate attempts at humour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uks-top-data-and-ai-regulator-quits-after-inappropriate-humour/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/uks-top-data-and-ai-regulator-quits-after-inappropriate-humour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham 'hard act to follow' for new mayor - locals]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Andy Burnham becomes MP for Makerfield, Greater Manchester reacts to his departure as mayor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-hard-act-to-follow-for-new-mayor-locals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-hard-act-to-follow-for-new-mayor-locals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tories win seats from Reform at Essex by-elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Rochford District Council leader Danielle Belton quickly returns to local politics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-win-seats-from-reform-at-essex-by-elections/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-win-seats-from-reform-at-essex-by-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham says Labour has final chance to change after Makerfield by-election win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor held off a challenge from Reform UK, behind by more than 9,000 votes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-labour-has-final-chance-to-change-after-makerfield-by-election-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/burnham-says-labour-has-final-chance-to-change-after-makerfield-by-election-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham's Makerfield win?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after Makerfield by-election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/henry-zeffman-what-does-keir-starmer-do-next-after-andy-burnhams-makerfield-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/henry-zeffman-what-does-keir-starmer-do-next-after-andy-burnhams-makerfield-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The key figures in Andy Burnham's inner circle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MPs and advisers likely to be influential if Burnham succeeds in gaining the keys to Number 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-key-figures-in-andy-burnhams-inner-circle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-key-figures-in-andy-burnhams-inner-circle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy bills, business rates and HS2: What are Burnham's potential policies?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After winning the Makerfield by-election, we look at what policies Andy Burnham has advocated - including transport, education and energy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/energy-bills-business-rates-and-hs2-what-are-burnhams-potential-policies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/energy-bills-business-rates-and-hs2-what-are-burnhams-potential-policies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic by-election win sends message to Labour and SNP - Badenoch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kemi Badenoch hailed the Scottish Conservatives' first by-election win since 1973, after the party took Aberdeen South from the SNP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/historic-by-election-win-sends-message-to-labour-and-snp-badenoch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/historic-by-election-win-sends-message-to-labour-and-snp-badenoch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men jailed over Starmer-linked arson attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roman Lavrynovych 22, was jailed for seven years and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, for two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/two-men-jailed-over-starmer-linked-arson-attacks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/two-men-jailed-over-starmer-linked-arson-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP arrested on suspicion of assault and coercion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lib Dem MP for Tewkesbury Cameron Thomashas had the whip suspended pending a police investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-arrested-on-suspicion-of-assault-and-coercion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/mp-arrested-on-suspicion-of-assault-and-coercion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with his party's performance in the key by-election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-blames-makerfield-defeat-on-anti-starmer-votes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/farage-blames-makerfield-defeat-on-anti-starmer-votes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Badenoch on Tory Aberdeen South by-election win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Conservatives have won a Westminster by-election for the first time in more than 50 years, taking Aberdeen South from the SNP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-on-tory-aberdeen-south-by-election-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/badenoch-on-tory-aberdeen-south-by-election-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tories pick themselves up off the floor with unexpected Scottish by-election win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Conservatives secured a comfortable victory over the SNP in Aberdeen South after throwing everything at the seat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-pick-themselves-up-off-the-floor-with-unexpected-scottish-by-election-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/tories-pick-themselves-up-off-the-floor-with-unexpected-scottish-by-election-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How does a Labour leadership contest work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Chorley explains what might happen now that Andy Burham has won a seat back in Parliament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-does-a-labour-leadership-contest-work/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/how-does-a-labour-leadership-contest-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I will stand if there's a leadership contest - PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[I will run, I will stand if there's a leadership contest - PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/i-will-stand-if-theres-a-leadership-contest-pm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/i-will-stand-if-theres-a-leadership-contest-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour minister responds to Burnham win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Housing minister Steve Reed recalled previous Conservative leadership contests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-minister-responds-to-burnham-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/labour-minister-responds-to-burnham-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/scottish-conservatives-win-first-westminster-by-election-in-more-than-50-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/scottish-conservatives-win-first-westminster-by-election-in-more-than-50-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Burnham's path to becoming Labour leader and PM?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How could MPs who want Sir Keir Starmer to be replaced force a leadership contest and who could stand?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-is-burnhams-path-to-becoming-labour-leader-and-pm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/what-is-burnhams-path-to-becoming-labour-leader-and-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The moment Andy Burnham won Makerfield by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-moment-andy-burnham-won-makerfield-by-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/the-moment-andy-burnham-won-makerfield-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Andy Burnham? Returning MP who wants to be prime minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-andy-burnham-returning-mp-who-wants-to-be-prime-minister/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/who-is-andy-burnham-returning-mp-who-wants-to-be-prime-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham's win means change at the top for Greater Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnham victory in Makerfield means Greater Manchester must find a new regional mayor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnhams-win-means-change-at-the-top-for-greater-manchester/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/andy-burnhams-win-means-change-at-the-top-for-greater-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win against Reform represents remarkable personal success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sir-john-curtice-burnhams-win-against-reform-represents-remarkable-personal-success/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/sir-john-curtice-burnhams-win-against-reform-represents-remarkable-personal-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/brexit-cost-6-of-uk-economy-bank-of-england-company-data-suggests/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/brexit-cost-6-of-uk-economy-bank-of-england-company-data-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jarvis 'working round clock' to finalise defence plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's new defence secretary is under pressure to publish the blueprint after repeated delays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/jarvis-working-round-clock-to-finalise-defence-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/jarvis-working-round-clock-to-finalise-defence-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury in Sir Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse trial to continue deliberations on Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/jury-in-sir-jeffrey-donaldson-sex-abuse-trial-to-continue-deliberations-on-friday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/jury-in-sir-jeffrey-donaldson-sex-abuse-trial-to-continue-deliberations-on-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heathrow's 'critical' expansion blueprint released]]></title><description><![CDATA[A consultation is launched on the Heathrow expansion, outlining conditions for the project to go ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/heathrows-critical-expansion-blueprint-released/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/heathrows-critical-expansion-blueprint-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Promised June meeting between first minister and Starmer not taking place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starmer had promised meeting with first ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/promised-june-meeting-between-first-minister-and-starmer-not-taking-place/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/promised-june-meeting-between-first-minister-and-starmer-not-taking-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/interest-rates-held-as-bank-warns-of-impact-of-high-energy-prices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/interest-rates-held-as-bank-warns-of-impact-of-high-energy-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zack Polanski cleared over houseboat tax row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Polanski was registered to vote at an east London marina but was not paying council tax.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zack-polanski-cleared-over-houseboat-tax-row/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/zack-polanski-cleared-over-houseboat-tax-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Number of job vacancies hits five year-low]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest figures suggest companies are becoming more cautious about taking on new 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being unable to read sparks Welsh Parliament walkout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/walkout-in-senedd-as-reform-politician-accused-of-racism-sparks-second-row/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/walkout-in-senedd-as-reform-politician-accused-of-racism-sparks-second-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Streeting suggests he would be prepared to trigger leadership contest as early as next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[But the former health secretary told BBC Newsnight he would prefer for the prime minister &ldquo;to take a decision on his own terms&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/politics/streeting-suggests-he-would-be-prepared-to-trigger-leadership-contest-as-early-as-next-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:08:00 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