Politics

Keir Starmer may not be the best storyteller but he will be ultimately judged on his government's delivery

A film set location, a big budget production, an audience bussed in - the prime minister's Plan for Change speech had all the hallmarks of big campaign…

Tory co-chair accuses Elon Musk of trying to 'buy' Reform UK

A co-chair of the Conservative Party has accused Elon Musk of attempting to "buy" Reform UK following reports the tech tycoon is planning to gift Nigel…

Murder sentencing review announced in wake of Nottingham attacks

The government has announced plans to review the way killers are sentenced in the wake of the Nottingham attacks.

Starmer says he can't rule out further tax rises before next election

Sir Keir Starmer has said it is not his "plan" to increase any more taxes before the next election - but he cannot categorically rule them out if "unforeseen…

Tory government could axe 'unsustainable' triple lock on pensions, shadow chancellor says

Shadow chancellor Mel Stride has suggested a future Conservative government could axe the triple lock on pensions.

Missions, first steps and milestones: How Sir Keir Starmer's priorities have changed since last year

Sir Keir Starmer's promises to the British people have been evolving since he first outlined his "five missions" in February 2023. 

Farmers in 'catch-22' as investing in environment could push up inheritance tax

Farmers are being forced into a catch-22 situation as they grapple with investing in environmentally friendly farming that could push them into paying…

Sir Keir Starmer's milestones: What are they, what's missing and how easy are they to achieve?

Like Rishi Sunak did before him, Sir Keir Starmer has announced "measurable milestones" that he says his government will deliver on during his time…

Sir Keir Starmer to unveil 'plan for change' - what is it and why now?

After five months in power, even the most loyal cabinet members would quietly admit it's been a rocky run for Sir Keir Starmer and Labour.

Visa delays crippling lives of hundreds of UK migrants - even when they have British children

Hundreds of migrants living in the UK are facing agonising delays in finding out if they can stay, despite some having British children.

Labour blind spot for scandal on show as Tories exploit murky Haigh affair

"They're all the same" is a political narrative that can sink governments.

Domestic abuse campaigners 'appalled' by Tice's defence of Reform MP who kicked girlfriend

Domestic abuse campaigners have said they are "appalled" after Richard Tice appeared to question court records that detailed how a Reform MP physically…

Keir Starmer refuses to reveal what he was told about Louise Haigh phone 'theft' that led to her resignation

Sir Keir Starmer has refused to reveal the "further information" he was told about Louise Haigh's phone "theft" conviction which led to her stepping…

'Something remarkable is happening with Gen-Z' - is Reform UK winning the 'bro vote'?

Pyrotechnics, fireworks, balloons - Reform UK's conference was unlike any other. Back in September, Nigel Farage's party used its annual gathering…