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Kemi Badenoch dismissed Tony Blair’s calls for Labour to pivot, calling the former PM’s influence over the party ‘irrelevant.’ The government is doubling down on its agenda despite internal and external pressure.
US President Donald Trump has ordered negotiators to avoid a hasty nuclear accord with Iran as internal GOP dissent grows. Meanwhile, Nigel Farage faces mounting demands to substantiate claims that Russian hackers exposed a £5m donation to his campaign. Domestic tensions escalate as Britain braces for a record-breaking holiday weekend heatwave.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage pledged a £5bn tax break to exempt overtime pay for workers earning under £75,000, framing it as a direct challenge to Labour. Meanwhile, Britain baked under record early-summer heat, with emergency services warning of health risks.
Reform UK calls for the abolition of income tax on overtime hours beyond a 40-hour workweek for employees earning under £75,000. The proposal aims to boost productivity and reward workers taking on extra shifts.
Labour accuses Reform UK’s Makerfield candidate of sharing controversial online content. The party demands an immediate investigation into alleged inflammatory posts that surfaced ahead of the upcoming by-election.
Reform UK’s claim that Nigel Farage used a TV fee to buy his £1.4 million London home is under fresh examination after discrepancies emerged in his financial disclosures. The scrutiny intensifies ahead of next month’s local elections.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is poised to launch a leadership bid against Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with allies predicting a by-election showdown by mid-June. Trump warns Starmer’s grip on power is slipping unless he fixes immigration and energy, while Reform UK vows to derail Burnham’s path back to Westminster.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s grip on power weakens after Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns and Labour MP Josh Simons quits his seat, paving the way for Andy Burnham to launch a leadership challenge. Reform UK vows to contest the upcoming by-election in Makersfield, intensifying the power struggle within Labour.
Nigel Farage confirms £5 million gift from a Reform UK donor was compensation for his Brexit advocacy. The revelation intensifies scrutiny over political funding transparency as Reform UK faces fresh questions about donor motives.
Wes Streeting has resigned as health secretary, citing a loss of confidence in the prime minister’s leadership and the scale of Labour’s electoral defeat. His departure comes as nationalist parties gain power across the UK, intensifying pressure on the government.
A Reform UK councillor faces immediate suspension after social media remarks sparked internal backlash. The party’s standards committee has launched an urgent probe into claims the posts violated conduct rules. The councillor, who won a seat in May’s local elections, remains in office pending review.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a defining moment as he unveils radical constitutional changes to quell dissent within his own party. The shake-up, announced during the State Opening of Parliament, includes plans to abolish the House of Lords and replace it with an elected chamber by 2029.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces a Parliamentary Standards investigation after accepting a £5 million gift without declaring it. The inquiry could determine if Commons rules were breached in the largest undeclared donation on record.