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Home Office plan to use more military bases to house asylum seekers
PA MediaJoshua NevettPolitical reporter25 June 2026Updated 8 minutes agoThe Home Office is attempting to use three more military sites to house thousands of asylum seekers, as the government seeks to move people out of hotels.Three Ministry of Defence (MoD) sites in...
Chris Mason: The anatomy of the prime minister’s downfall
EPAChris MasonPolitical editor7 hours agoFor month after month, week after week, sometimes day after day, we have chronicled the unravelling of Sir Keir Starmer's government.Nonetheless, it still prompted a sharp intake of breath on Monday morning to be standing in...
Starmer and home secretary in row over minister’s future
Getty ImagesChris Mason, Political editor and Joshua Nevett, Political reporter13 minutes agoA row has broken out between Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer over the future of the Immigration Minister Mike Tapp.Tapp had written for the...
Burnham could be leader in weeks under Labour timetable
EPA/ ShutterstockKate WhannelPolitical reporter25 June 2026, 16:55 BSTUpdated 2 hours agoLabour's ruling body has set out the timetable for electing a new party leader which could see Sir Keir Starmer's replacement installed as early as 17 July.The schedule means Andy...
Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedRachel Clun and Peter Ruddick, Business reporters3 hours agoChancellor Rachel Reeves has backed Andy Burnham to be the next prime minister, despite reports he could demote her...
Trump describes Burnham as ‘the mayor of a town’ and ‘extremely liberal’
Donald Trump has given his first public reaction to the prospect of the former Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham becoming prime minister.Campaigning during the Makerfield by-election, Burnham said the UK needed to avoid what he called the "polarised, poisonous...
Badenoch won’t say sorry for language at fiery Commons session
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedJack Fenwick, Political correspondent and Richard Wheeler, Political reporter24 June 2026, 15:28 BSTUpdated 4 hours agoThe Conservatives have said Kemi Badenoch will not...
Burnham on course to be PM, but what would his No 10 operation look like?
EPA/ShutterstockHenry Zeffman, Chief political correspondent and Nick Eardley, Political correspondent3 hours agoThe big question in Westminster today is not who will be prime minister, it's who will Andy Burnham appoint to his government and what will he do with...
Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM
EPAHarry Farley, Political correspondent and Harry Sekulich24 June 2026, 04:35 BSTUpdated 2 hours agoThe BBC understands that if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister then he is expected to replace Rachel Reeves as chancellor and offer her a more junior cabinet...
‘We should not be at the mercy of events abroad’ – Starmer
The prime minister says "shocks" like the conflict in Iran are becoming more frequent. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe prime minister says "shocks" like the conflict in Iran are...
Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing
Party leader Zack Polanski accuses Labour of failing to build enough social and affordable homes. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnParty leader Zack Polanski accuses Labour of failing to...
Cooper urges full and toll-free reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Cooper said she was "extremely concerned about the escalation of Israeli strikes" on Wednesday, adding: "We want to see Lebanon urgently included as part of the ceasefire, building on the ceasefire that's been announced, we want to see an end to the hostilities in...
Starmer to visit Middle East after US and Iran reach ceasefire deal
The prime minister welcomes the deal, saying the UK will do "all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire". Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe prime minister welcomes the deal,...
Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK
"Antisemitism in all its forms is abhorrent, and we recognise the real and personal impact these issues have had. As YE said today, he acknowledges that words alone are not enough, and in spite of this still hopes to be given the opportunity to begin a conversation...
Keir Starmer ‘concerned’ over Kanye West UK festival dates
The rapper has drawn significant criticism over his antisemitic and offensive remarks in recent years. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe rapper has drawn significant criticism over...
Comedians tell ministers lack of funding is no laughing matter
Culture Minister Ian Murray has agreed to work with the comedy industry to boost support after talks. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnCulture Minister Ian Murray has agreed to work with...
‘Not fit for purpose’ – the secret history of a deadly phrase
The four word phrase - first uttered by Labour Home Secretary John Reid - has become a by-word for incompetence. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe four word phrase - first uttered by...
Police offered support to tackle rising threats against MPs
Reports of crimes against MPs have more than doubled since 2019, reaching almost 1,000 last year. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnReports of crimes against MPs have more than doubled...
UK says Iran holding world economy ‘hostage’ with Hormuz attacks
Yvette Cooper is chairing a virtual summit looking at ways to get energy exports moving through the shipping lane. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnYvette Cooper is chairing a virtual...
Reform UK pledges to cut welfare to keep pensions triple lock
"Spending on pensions, along with spending on the NHS and working age and child welfare, is on an unsustainable trajectory and no party is willing to tell the truth about how much this will cost the country," said CPS's head of economic and fiscal policy, Daniel...
Davey calls for emergency cuts to fuel duty and rail fares
The Liberal Democrat leader says his transport support package would ease the impacts of the war in Iran. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe Liberal Democrat leader says his transport...
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