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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.
All 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament were sworn in Tuesday, with 64 first-timers taking their oaths in a blend of languages and traditions. Karen Adam became the first MSP to use British Sign Language during the ritual, while Laura Mitchell carried a sacred Clavie stave to the chamber.
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.
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.
A Reform UK councillor issued a public apology after a social media post calling for police action against people of colour in a local park sparked outrage. The incident has intensified scrutiny over far-right rhetoric in local government.
The Labour Party has urged HMRC to scrutinize the financial dealings of Reform UK's deputy leader, Richard Tice. This call comes amid growing scrutiny over political funding and transparency.