UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues

by News Feed Editor | May 15, 2026 | Politics

“Overall, UK politics is a mess, there are already signs that foreign buyers are ditching the gilt market. If there is a major rout in the pound and/or gilts in the coming days, prospective candidates may need to assess whether now was a wise time to make a move...

Farage paid for £1.4m house with I’m a Celebrity cash, says Reform

by News Feed Editor | May 15, 2026 | Politics

The Reform UK leader is being investigated by Parliament’s standards watchdog over a £5m gift from a billionaire. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context=”Let’s have a discussion about this article:nnThe Reform UK leader...

Analysis: Andy Burnham’s route back to the Commons is clearer – but one big hurdle remains

by News Feed Editor | May 14, 2026 | Politics

Luke Akehurst, a prominent voice on the right of the Labour Party, said: “This level of internal game playing risks driving us into a General Election within months, as well as causing months of deep political instability that have real world consequences for...

Burnham to make bid to return as MP as pressure mounts on Starmer

by News Feed Editor | May 14, 2026 | Politics

Wes Streeting also resigns as health secretary, saying he has lost confidence in Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context=”Let’s have a discussion about this article:nnWes Streeting also...

Streeting resigns and criticises government’s ‘drift’

by News Feed Editor | May 14, 2026 | Politics

“It’s clear in conversations with MPs and with the unions that the party wants a discussion, a battle of ideas, an open contest, a broad contest for the direction that we should take and how we fix the problems that we’re in,” the MP for...

At a glance: Starmer fights to stay on as prime minister

by News Feed Editor | May 14, 2026 | Politics

The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context=”Let’s have a discussion about this article:nnThe prime minister is fighting to stay...