Andy Burnham's foreign policy: work in progress
The prime minister has focused on domestic affairs since taking office, but global disruption will soon force him to define Britain's place in the world.
Category : Politics
Democrats React With Shock to Jeffries-Kushner Meeting Report
Democrats and Trump critics reacted incredulously to a report that House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries met with Jared Kushner to discuss collaboration areas, months before midterms.
Reform UK to Prioritise UK-Born Citizens for Social Housing
Reform UK will propose giving UK-born citizens and young married couples with children priority for social housing, affecting foreign-born Britons.
Ceferin: Fifa World Cup stake plan 'even worse than Super League'
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin calls Gianni Infantino's shelved World Cup stake sale 'even worse than the Super League plan' and warns of an opponent in the March election.
Burnham to visit Ukraine with promise of boost for Kyiv’s long-range missiles
Andy Burnham will announce on Monday that Britain will boost Ukraine's capacity to make its own long-range missiles, during his first foreign visit as prime minister to Kyiv for independence day.
Zelenskyy denies Ukraine role in Nord Stream bombings
Volodymyr Zelenskyy insists Ukraine did not plan or execute the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline bombings, saying Germany is 'well aware' Kyiv was not involved.
One Nation targets WA Labor heartland in Secret Harbour byelection
The Secret Harbour byelection on 29 August could deliver an electoral upset, with One Nation competitive in the Labor-held seat despite winning just 8.4% of the primary vote in 2025.
One Nation 'all over the shop' on migration, Joyce says
Barnaby Joyce says One Nation MP David Farley misspoke on net migration target, calling it a rookie mistake after Farley's comments suggested a figure close to Labor's.
Brexit 10 Years On: Oral History Revisited in Podcast
Kiran Stacey revisits the UK's EU departure a decade on, interviewing key players from both sides in a special Politics Weekly podcast episode.
Le Pen's resurrection makes her a bigger threat than ever
Marine Le Pen, no longer banned from the 2027 presidential election, is now a far more formidable candidate than Jordan Bardella, with polls showing she could beat all rivals.
Burnham Faces First Major Tests as MPs Return to Commons
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces key decisions on budget, welfare, migration, and prisoner release as MPs return to the Commons, defining his premiership.
One Nation immigration targets 'all over the shop' after Joyce comment
One Nation's immigration targets have been called 'all over the shop' after Barnaby Joyce said David Farley misspoke on net migration, with Labor and coalition figures criticising the party.
Perrottet's brother shared 'dirt' to help developer, Icac hears
Charles Perrottet allegedly shared secret recordings to undermine Jean Nassif's adversaries, a former NSW MP told Icac, suggesting he may have furthered the fugitive developer's interests.
Woman stranded in Spain after eVisa mixes her up with twin sister
A UK-settled woman was stranded at a Spanish airport after the Home Office's eVisa system linked her digital status to her twin sister's details, a known issue.
Betrayal by Luke Harding review – could Trump be a Russian asset?
A Guardian correspondent’s sobering account of the US betrayal of Ukraine – and the possible reasons behind it
Ex-Mayor Dan Sullivan Backs Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska Race
Former Anchorage Mayor Dan A Sullivan endorses incumbent Senator Dan S Sullivan over challenger Dan J Sullivan in Alaska's Senate race, adding another twist to the unusual campaign.
Helene recovery haunts North Carolina Senate race
Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, the recovery effort has become a central issue in the state's US Senate race, with Democrat Roy Cooper and Republican Michael Whatley trading blame over the bungled response.
Election deniers run for key state offices across US swing states
Republican candidates who deny or question Joe Biden's 2020 victory are running for governor and secretary of state in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
US firms backed Voting Rights Act but fund groups undermining it
Over a dozen US companies that signed a 2021 letter urging Congress to strengthen the Voting Rights Act continue to contribute to state political groups working to undermine the legislation, according to campaign finance watchdog data.
Iran vows retaliation over US sanctions as economy nears collapse
Tehran has vowed to retaliate against any country cooperating with fresh US sanctions, which Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called the greatest financial offensive ever marshalled against an adversary.
Burnham in Kyiv: UK to share missile blueprints with Ukraine
Andy Burnham accuses Russia of 'outrageous threats' as he visits Kyiv, offering Ukraine declassified missile component blueprints to boost long-range missile production.
NYT's 'Divisive' Label Targets Progressives, Scholar Says
The New York Times repeatedly calls progressive candidates 'divisive,' implying a unity that never existed, argues historian Dana Frank, as democratic socialists advance in primaries.
One Nation immigration policy confusion timeline
One Nation has struggled to define its immigration policy, with members giving conflicting figures on migration targets since 2025. The party's official stance has shifted from zero net migration to a 130,000 cap.
Australia-Israel ties hit new low over Frankcom case
Israel cleared soldiers over aid worker Zomi Frankcom's death, sparking outrage from her family and PM Albanese, deepening Australia-Israel tensions.
Andy Burnham lays wreath in Kyiv on Ukraine Independence Day
Andy Burnham, on his first overseas trip as prime minister, laid a wreath in Kyiv on Ukraine’s Independence Day, joining nearly a dozen European leaders.
Burnham reveals missile tech to Ukraine on first foreign visit
Andy Burnham makes first foreign visit as PM to Ukraine, announcing declassification of missile information to help the country build its own.
Burnham gives Ukraine missile tech in first foreign trip
Andy Burnham makes his first foreign visit as prime minister to Ukraine, announcing declassification of missile information to help Kyiv build its own weapons.
Burnham: UK stands with Ukraine 'all the way' on Independence Day
Burnham told Ukraine the UK is 'with you in this struggle all the way,' pledging continued support and a 100-year partnership on Independence Day.
UK visa rules block husband from visiting wife and daughter
A Manchester wife says 'unfair' UK visa rules keep her husband from visiting her and their eight-month-old daughter, after repeated refusals.
Marra open to local election deals but rules out Reform
Scottish Labour leadership candidate Michael Marra says he is open to deals with other parties in the 2027 local elections but will not work with Reform Scotland.
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