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Voters want the PM gone - Reform UK's Tice
Reform's Richard Tice responds to the result of the Makerfield by-election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to...
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'Imminent threat' to Starmer after Burnham's win
What Andy Burnham's win in the Makerfield by-election means for the prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links re...
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Burnham's won, how long will Starmer carry on?
Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election raises questions about Keir Starmer future as PM. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win against Reform represents remarkable personal success
Andy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Burnham says 'this is a final chance to change' in his victory speech
Labour's Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader. Newsiline summarises this...
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Watch: Who is Andy Burnham?... in 90 seconds
The former Mayor of Greater Manchester won the Makerfield by-election - paving the way to challenge Starmer. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Burnham says his win in Makerfield by-election could be turning point
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor held off a challenge from Reform UK, behind by more than 9,000 votes. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years
The Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links...
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'Living celebration of community': Obamas open presidential centre in Chicago
The campus opens to the public this weekend with a museum, community amenities and more to honour the 44th US president. Newsiline summarises this report...
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MP Cameron Thomas suspended amid police investigation
It is understood the MP was arrested by Gloucestershire Police on Wednesday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers t...
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Jarvis 'working round clock' to finalise defence plan
The UK's new defence secretary is under pressure to publish the blueprint after repeated delays. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Heathrow's 'critical' expansion blueprint released
A consultation is launched on the Heathrow expansion, outlining conditions for the project to go ahead. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
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Promised June meeting between first minister and Starmer not taking place
Starmer had promised meeting with first ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland this month. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Zack Polanski cleared over houseboat tax row
Polanski was registered to vote at an east London marina but was not paying council tax. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and lin...
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Reform MS's comments spark Senedd walkout
A speech by a Reform MS mocking Welsh students for being unable to read sparked a Senedd walkout. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politic...
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Number of job vacancies hits five year-low
Latest figures suggest companies are becoming more cautious about taking on new staff. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links...
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New UK defence secretary meets Nato allies without investment plan in place
Nato members have been urged to present "clear, concrete and credible plans" for raising defence spending. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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'Scared to go to work': Shop assistant tells MPs about customer abuse
Finnola Tzagorakis shared her story as MPs debated tackling abuse against people in customer facing roles. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Voters in Scotland head to the polls for Westminster by-elections
Residents in Aberdeen South and Arbroath and Broughty Ferry are choosing new members of parliament. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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Make sex education mandatory, says Labour MP
The Labour MP's draft legislation will be debated during Friday sittings in Parliament. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and link...
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Polls set to open in Makerfield by-election
There are 14 candidates vying to be the Greater Manchester constituency's new MP. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links r...
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Trump and Iran's president sign initial deal aiming to end war
Iran's nuclear programme, the main reason stated by the US for the conflict, is still to be negotiated. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - T...
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Japan ramping up defence is 'critical' to prevent war, defence minister tells BBC
Japan needs to revisit the pacifist posture that has defined it since World War Two, Shinjiro Koizumi says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Jill Biden reveals how she really felt about Joe Biden’s health whilst he was president
And Trump wants to give America’s top legal job to his former personal lawyer Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links reade...
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Ex-Nigeria oil minister cleared in UK bribery trial
Diezani Alison-Madueke had been accused of receiving bribes from oil tycoons but was found not guilty by a jury at Southwark Crown Court. Newsiline summar...
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Walkout in Senedd as Reform politician accused of racism sparks second row
Speech by Reform MS mocking Welsh students for being unable to read sparks Welsh Parliament walkout. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Streeting is prepared to trigger leadership race
Wes Streeting has suggested he would be prepared to trigger a Labour leadership contest to replace Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister as early as next wee...
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Final push for votes in high stakes Makerfield by-election
Candidates are making their final pitch for votes in the Makerfield by-election in a contest that could determine who becomes the next prime minister. New...
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Government to apologise to victims of forced adoptions in England
An apology will be issued on behalf of the state over the historic practice, the education secretary says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Leader of South Africa's second biggest party wants his predecessor sacked as minister
John Steenhuisen is one of South Africa's best-known politicians after leading the DA for seven years. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Wo...
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Equatorial Guinea government resigns after failing to meet targets
The vice-president says the government had barely reached 10% of its targets, without specifying them. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Wo...
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Starmer: Leadership challenges are 'wrong'
The prime minister spoke to the BBC ahead of the Makerfield by-election on Thursday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links r...
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PM sends Burnham and Labour warning over leadership contest
Sir Keir Starmer urges Andy Burnham and the party not to focus on a leadership contest after the Makerfield by-election. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Troubles bill risks helping IRA goals, says ex-minister Carns
Al Carns has said the bill was one of the reasons he stepped down as armed forces minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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Streeting warns against 'expensive' Labour leadership pledges
The ex-health secretary says he would not make campaign promises that he would have to later reverse. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Labour activist admits vote rigging offence
Gabriel Leroy, a former councillor in Southend, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit an offence under the Criminal Law Act and the Computer Misuse Act....