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Public to be told how to prepare for cyber-attack and weather emergencies
ReutersKate WhannelPolitical reporter2 hours agoThe public will be urged to take "small but important steps" to prepare for food or water shortages in the event of a cyber-attack or severe weather, the government has said as it updated Parliament on its national...
Change voting system before next election, Davey urges Burnham
EPABrian WheelerPolitical reporter14 July 2026, 17:33 BSTUpdated 2 hours agoSir Ed Davey has urged incoming prime minister Andy Burnham to introduce proportional representation (PR) before the next general election, without holding a referendum on the issue first.The...
Row after Tory bid to make Burnham face MPs before autumn fails
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter1 hour agoThe Conservatives have accused Labour of "running scared" after ministers denied them a chance to delay Parliament's summer break so Andy Burnham could face MPs before the autumn.The former Greater Manchester mayor...
MP was ‘bit of a pest’, sexual assault trial hears
PA MediaVikki Irwin, at Southwark Crown Court and Alice Cunningham, Suffolk14 July 2026, 13:56 BSTUpdated 4 hours agoA woman said she never gave an MP consent to touch her breasts at London's Groucho Club and described him as a "bit of a pest".Patrick Spencer, MP for...
MPs expected to approve long-delayed ‘Hillsborough Law’
ReutersRichard WheelerPolitical reporter1 hour agoMPs are expected to approve the long-delayed 'Hillsborough Law' later, in a bid to prevent cover-ups linked to failures of the state.The legislation would impose a duty on public authorities and officials to tell the...
Government failing Farage over security, says Jenrick
ReutersJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter14 July 2026, 11:51 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoReform UK's Treasury spokesman has accused the government of a "dereliction of duty" over Nigel Farage's taxpayer-funded security, claiming it had previously been "downgraded".Robert...
A bin, a Fox and a fish finger: The candidates fighting Clacton
PA MediaAndrew SinclairEast of England political editor10 July 2026Updated 1 hour agoThe main Westminster parties have decided not to stand against Reform UK in the Clacton by-election. But plenty of other candidates have declared their intention to stand. Here is the...
Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe’s death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians
Chris MasonPolitical editor2 hours agoThere is a depressing familiarity to the conversation among MPs about their safety.It is a topic those on all sides will regularly reflect on in private, given the day-to-day impact it has on many of them.But the latest news about...
Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe’s death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians
Chris MasonPolitical editor14 July 2026There is a depressing familiarity to the conversation among MPs about their safety.It is a topic those on all sides will regularly reflect on in private, given the day-to-day impact it has on many of them.But the latest news...
Lammy urges Labour unity as he says Starmer ‘fights on’ as PM
The prime minister has faced calls from his own MPs to step down and outline a timetable for his departure. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe prime minister has faced calls from his...
HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure
As part of efforts to get the project back on track, HS2 Ltd has previously said it would slow or pause work such as the line towards Handsacre, so it could focus spend on areas which had fallen behind; notably the central section across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire...
Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says
"Well, I can tell you that it wasn't, that people's living standards had been falling, people's high streets had been falling apart, people's kids had had to get out to get on for some time, and that's to do with deindustrialisation and the failure of governments to...
Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight
The UK's relationship with the EU is shaping up as a key issue for a possible Labour leadership contest and the coming by-election in the Makerfield. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe...
Streeting says he would join leadership race as Burnham vows to ‘save’ Labour
The former health secretary says there must be a 'proper contest' while Burnham says Labour needs to be 'saved from where it's been'. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe former health...
Burnham cleared to run for selection in pivotal by-election
Steve Reed, the housing secretary and an ally of the PM, said: "It's been a very difficult week but we need to take a breath now, take this weekend to reflect on what's going on, and come back next week and focus on the country we were elected to serve." Article...
What does Makerfield make of by-election and can Burnham win?
Andy Burnham says he will look to stand in the constituency, after Labour MP Josh Simons announces his resignation. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnAndy Burnham says he will look to...
Mandelson papers being withheld, says intelligence watchdog
Responding to the criticism the government said it would "publish as much material as we can as soon as possible". Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnResponding to the criticism the...
UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues
"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
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 is being...
Analysis: Andy Burnham’s route back to the Commons is clearer – but one big hurdle remains
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 the...
Burnham to make bid to return as MP as pressure mounts on Starmer
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 resigns as health...
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