Farage far from done as Burnham dithers on election
Nigel Farage is far from finished, and Andy Burnham's reluctance to call a general election proves it, argues political commentator Jonathan Saxty.
Category : Politics
Wirral polling review could change where residents vote
All 66 Wirral Council seats are up for election in May 2026. A public consultation on polling districts and stations runs until September 18, 2026, and could change where residents vote.
Scotland revenues hit record £98.3bn but deficit remains
Scotland's tax revenues reached a record £98.3bn in 2025-26, but public spending of £123.6bn left a £25.3bn deficit, according to Scottish Government figures.
Trump: I 'just followed orders' for secret plane swap
Trump says he 'just followed orders' from the Secret Service after being smuggled off Air Force One in a catering truck in Turkey due to an alleged Iranian assassination plot.
Slot withdrawal opens Netherlands door for Martinez
Roberto Martinez is the frontrunner to become Netherlands head coach after Arne Slot pulled out of talks, preferring club football for now.
Burnham urged to call early general election by top pollster
James Johnson of JL Partners has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to call an early general election, saying he should go to the country this year or early next.
Fact check: Government sought injunction over Afghan data breach
The government applied for a time-limited injunction over a 2022 Afghan data breach, but the judge's additions turned it into a superinjunction, a report says.
Scotland's revenue hits record high but deficit remains £25.3bn
Scotland's revenues hit a record £98.3bn in 2025-26, but spending of £123.6bn left a £25.3bn deficit, equivalent to 10.9% of GDP.
Prince Harry dealt brutal blow as Brits urge him to do 1 thing
A Daily Express poll finds 4006 readers say Prince William should not reunite with Prince Harry, a blow to Harry's hopes for reconciliation.
Trump aide Natalie Harp 'went crazy' after plane swap
Donald Trump's aide Natalie Harp allegedly 'went crazy' on Air Force One after being separated from the president, claims author Michael Wolff.
Trump confirms decoy plane use at NATO summit over threat
Donald Trump confirmed he used a different plane to fly home from the NATO summit in Turkey due to a possible threat, after being smuggled from Air Force One in a modified catering cart.
White House seeks new charges against Olympian in pool case
The White House has asked the Justice Department to weigh new charges against former Olympian David Hearn after vandalism charges were dropped, seeking to revive a case Trump has criticized.
WNBA rivalries and friendships that defined 30 years
From Comets-Liberty and Lynx-Sparks to Wilson-Gray and the StudBudz, the feuds and friendships that have shaped 30 years of the WNBA.
Coalition backs One Nation bill to bar terror-linked Australians
The Coalition will support a One Nation bill to prevent Australians linked to overseas terror groups from returning home, despite earlier pledges to fight the party's insurgent rightwing movement.
Judge blocks USPS mail-in voting rule in Trump order
A federal judge blocked the USPS from implementing part of Trump's executive order tightening mail-in voting rules, expanding an earlier ruling that covered 23 states.
Melon-gate: How a non-issue became a crisis
The Japanese government dismissed the melon comments as a non-issue, but in Australia the controversy persists, with the opposition referring a diplomatic note leak to federal police.
NZ PM Luxon survives second leadership challenge
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon has survived a second leadership challenge in four months, winning a confidence vote just 87 days before the election, and says he has full caucus support.
Trump's Air Force One Deception Faces Scrutiny
Democrats call for a congressional briefing after Trump secretly switched planes, leaving staff and reporters on a decoy Air Force One amid an alleged Iranian threat.
Progressive Flanagan wins Minnesota Senate primary
Minnesota Lt Gov Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic US Senate primary, defeating Rep Angie Craig in a race marked by anti-ICE anger after Trump's crackdown.
Farage Trapped and Rattled, Nationalist Tide Can Be Turned
Nigel Farage looks trapped and rattled in Clacton, but the nationalist tide can be turned, argues Rafael Behr. There are more votes in tolerance than toxic division.
Victoria abolishes group voting tickets, hitting microparty MPs
Victoria's upper house voted 33-4 to abolish group voting tickets, requiring voters to number at least five parties above the line, making re-election harder for microparty MPs like Georgie Purcell.
Labour MP: Don't be 'overly dramatic' after fifth SNP defeat
Michael Shanks says Scottish Labour must avoid 'naval gazing' after fifth straight election loss to SNP, distancing himself from leadership contender Monica Lennon.
Madeley clashes with Tory MP in fiery GMB prison row
Richard Madeley clashed with Conservative MP Chris Philp on Good Morning Britain over the prison crisis and early release scheme, demanding he take responsibility.
DWP confirms £150 Warm Home Discount suppliers for 2026/27
The DWP has confirmed energy suppliers for the £150 Warm Home Discount for winter 2026/27. In Scotland, eligibility is based on conditions met on August 23, 2026.
GB News halts for Burnham interview amid backlash
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced backlash after a GB News interview on migration, with viewers calling his answers 'useless' and vague.
Scottish Labour faces leadership contest it could have done without
Anas Sarwar's move to the House of Lords has left Scottish Labour facing a leadership contest it 'probably could have done without', MP Michael Shanks said.
Putin swarmed by children during lockdown visit to Novosibirsk
Vladimir Putin was swarmed by children during a tightly controlled visit to Novosibirsk, where the entire city was placed under strict lockdown and security measures.
TalkTV host fury as Burnham urges middle-class to house migrants
Andy Burnham sparks outrage by saying middle-class families should accept asylum seeker accommodation near their homes, prompting a fierce backlash from TalkTV's Ian Collins.
Poll: Should Middle Class Areas House More Migrants?
Over 900 small boat migrants arrived in the UK in three days. Andy Burnham says wealthier areas should house more asylum seekers, sparking debate.
Labour minister squirms as Jon Kay grills them on asylum hotels
BBC Breakfast's Jon Kay grilled Labour minister Anna Turley on the Government's pledge to close asylum hotels, noting 160 remain despite a peak of 400.
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