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LONDON, October 9, 2026 — British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing renewed scrutiny over the government’s defence priorities as concerns about the size of the armed forces, rising international threats and pressure on public finances intensify a national debate over whether military security should take precedence over welfare spending. The controversy follows dramatic claims…

Should Sadiq Khan resign over the grooming gangs scandal? (Image: Getty) London mayor Sadiq Khan was accused of “living under a rock” after the Daily Express exposed a major grooming gangs scandal in the capital. The Met Police began reviewing 9,000 cases of child sexual exploitation over the last 15 years in the capital, with…

The heated exchange prompted the committee chair to issue a formal reprimand before abruptly cutting off the line of questioning. The confrontation occurred as the committee examined government transparency and the execution of the “humble address” process. During his allotted time, an MP—addressed by the chair as Gavin—pressed government witnesses on the accuracy of official…

A massive new public opinion survey released today reveals a significant shift in the UK political landscape, with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK surging ahead of the governing Labour Party. According to the Survation mega-poll, which surveyed more than 10,000 respondents, Reform UK would win the most seats if a general election were held today. The…

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing fierce criticism from Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage after claiming Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, prompting a fresh political dispute over evidence, foreign influence and the legitimacy of Britain’s historic vote. A bitter row over Brexit has erupted in Westminster after Andy Burnham said he had received…

Britain woke up this morning to scenes many people described as “unbelievable” after dramatic footage emerged showing hundreds of police officers storming a heavily guarded compound linked to a controversial religious organization in London. The operation, which reportedly began before sunrise, has instantly become one of the most talked-about stories in the country. Videos showing…

The UK Government abruptly altered the parliamentary schedule, canceling an expected Opposition Day debate in favor of a general debate on an unfolding crisis in Iran. The sudden pivot sparked fierce condemnation from opposition lawmakers, who accused the government of exploiting an international crisis to shield the incoming prime minister from parliamentary scrutiny. The clash…

The interview initially focused on the government’s efforts to combat homelessness. Rayner highlighted the importance of a coordinated, national approach, noting that localized efforts—such as those previously implemented in Greater Manchester—often face challenges. “We saw the figures go down, but obviously then we drew in people from other areas into Greater Manchester who knew that…

Reform UK has laid out a controversial new policy proposal to completely suspend the UK’s asylum system for a full parliamentary term if the party were to enter government. The sweeping plan, which aims to crack down on immigration, includes rejecting all new asylum applications and voiding existing ones. Reform UK says it would suspend…

Weidel’s comments come amid a surge in right-wing populism across Europe and immediately follow the AfD’s sweeping local election victories in the German states of Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt. The AfD’s rising popularity is stoking significant anxiety within the Brussels establishment regarding the future stability of the bloc. At the heart of Weidel’s critique is Germany’s…