John Swinney wins vote to be re-appointed first minister
The SNP leader is to be formally sworn in on Wednesday before he chooses a new cabinet. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and link...
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Visit sourceBy-elections to replace former MPs set for next month
Stephen Flynn and Stephen Gethins stood down as MPs after being elected to Holyrood earlier this month Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
Makerfield by-election candidates announced
Who is standing for Parliament in the Greater Manchester constituency of Makerfield? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links r...
How would a Labour leadership contest work?
How could MPs who want Sir Keir Starmer to be replaced force a leadership contest and who could stand? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
Welsh first minister confirms he raised independence with Starmer
Rhun ap Iorwerth was accused of being distracted by the issue after he pressed the case for more powers. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
Second batch of Mandelson files won't be published this month
Cabinet minister Darren Jones updates MPs after the government was accused of withholding some documents. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
Reform announces candidate for Makerfield by-election
Reform UK has named plumber Robert Kenyon as its candidate in the Makerfield by-election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and li...
Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield
The Labour Party formally announces Andy Burnham as its candidate to stand in the Makerfield by-election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
Labour activists in court amid vote rigging claims
The activists were charged in connection with claims a party database was manipulated to help fix a candidate selection. Newsiline summarises this report...
MP failed by NHS appointed first maternity adviser
Michelle Welsh says she will work to push for "better, safer care for mothers, babies and families". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister
It is now likely that we will have another new prime minister, possibly within weeks, or perhaps within months, our political editor writes. Newsiline sum...
Farage facing new questions over home purchase funding
Reform UK has insisted the £5m party leader Nigel Farage received in April 2024 from crypto-billionaire Christopher Harborne was a gift. Newsiline summari...
Burnham pledges not to 're-run' Brexit arguments
The potential leadership challenger says he is not proposing the UK considers rejoining the EU. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
Parents could face bigger fines for child's crimes under youth justice shake-up
In the most extreme cases, parents could face jail if they fail to take action to address their child's behaviour. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
Who is Andy Burnham? Manchester mayor who wants to be prime minister
The Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader - but must get back to Westminster first. Newsiline summarises this report f...
London mayor warning over northern Olympic bid
The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an "initial strategic assessment" into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics a...
Richmond-upon-Thames: The borough with no opposition
Liberal Democrats won every single seat in Richmond-upon-Thames at the local election, but is that good for democracy? Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Why is the Labour party losing so many Muslim voters? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original publishe...
Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy tells the BBC that the prime minister has "shown before that he's up for a fight" and she "wouldn't write [him] off". Newsili...
Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight
The UK's relationship with the EU is shaping up as a key issue for a possible Labour leadership contest and the coming by-election in the Makerfield. News...
Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?
Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and l...
Streeting says he would join leadership race as Burnham vows to 'save' Labour
The former health secretary says there must be a "proper contest" while Burnham says Labour needs to be "saved from where it's been". Newsiline summarises...
The race to replace Starmer is on - but he still faces a momentous choice
Labour is consumed by drama, but the PM still faces big decisions - and what could be his final choice. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
Reform now run Wakefield - so what do the locals think?
Reform UK councillor Karl Johnson is set to become the new leader of Wakefield Council following a dramatic shift in power last week. Newsiline summarises...
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The Reform donor also known as Chakrit Sakunkrit. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original publisher fo...
Burnham cleared to run for selection in pivotal by-election
If the Greater Manchester mayor goes on to win the by-election, he would be able to launch a leadership challenge against the PM. Newsiline summarises thi...
British firm vying to build next Red Arrows jets collapses
Aeralis was hoping the UK government would award it a contract to replace the Hawk jets currently flown by the RAF. Newsiline summarises this report from...
How Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political drama
Three interventions by three senior Labour politicians made for an unforgettable day in British politics. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
Will Makerfield decide the next PM?
Could a Makerfield by-election decide who the next Labour Prime Minister will be? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links read...
What do Makerfield residents think of the Burnham-prompted by-election?
BBC Radio Manchester asked people in the constituency what they think of having a by-election Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics an...
Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?
What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links reader...
Analysis: Andy Burnham's route back to Commons is clearer - but can he win in Makerfield?
The Greater Manchester mayor faces a messy and bitter by-election battle with Reform UK. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and lin...
The potential challengers to Keir Starmer
Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are all potential candidates for the top job. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
Wes Streeting: Ambitious Labour heavyweight taking a swing at Starmer
The health secretary comes from a tough background and threw himself into Labour politics at an early age. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
Chris Mason: Potential leadership challengers jostle for position
Sir Keir Starmer and his backers argue a leadership contest would paralyse the government for months. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
Chris Mason: Big moment ahead for Streeting to decide whether to go for it
There is a big moment coming in the next 24 hours, for Sir Keir Starmer and for would-be challengers to the prime minister. Newsiline summarises this repo...
From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on the key bills in the King's Speech
BBC correspondents look at some of the new bills Sir Keir Starmer's government wants to pass. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics an...
Farage faces standards probe into £5m gift from crypto billionaire
The probe will examine whether the Reform UK leader should have declared the gift from crypto billionaire. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
The key measures in the King's Speech
The monarch has outlined the government's plans for new laws in the next session of Parliament. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
Chris Mason: Why a coffee is overshadowing the King's Speech
The King will set out the government's agenda in Parliament, but the political plotting continues. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...