Last year in October, Wes Streeting declared a £50k “donation” from Francesca Perrin. Perrin is a current director of Labour Together, A lobby group of Morgan McSweeney fame. Screenshot of donation disclosure form listing Francesca Perrin, £50,000, dates in Sept-Oct 2025, and donor status: Individual Following on from the donation from Francesca Perrin and her husband William, a former secretary to former Prime Minister Tony Blair of the UK, both funded Labour Together, givin

Why the by-election happened Andy Burnham had been Mayor of Greater Manchester since the role was created, winning elections in 2017, 2021 and 2024. In June 2026 he won a parliamentary by-election in Makerfield and returned to the House of Commons. Because the Greater Manchester mayor also holds Police and Crime Commissioner powers, the law disqualifies the post-holder from sitting as an MP at the same time. Burnham’s election as MP therefore automatically ended his mayoralty

Andy Burnham was sworn in as the United Kingdom’s 59th Prime Minister, succeeding Sir Keir Starmer. A new Prime Minister’s first duties is to appoint their a cabinet to govern the United Kingdom. Following a day of intensive discussions and negotiations Yesterday, Andy Burnham has completed his initial reshuffle. Below is the full list of his cabinet appointments: Louise Haigh – Deputy Prime Minister John Healey – Chancellor of the Exchequer Ed Miliband – Foreign Secretary

Ann Noreen Widdecombe, the outspoken British politician, author, and television personality, died aged 78 in July 2026 at her home in Haytor Vale on Dartmoor, Devon. Her death, which police are treating as murder, marked the end of a remarkable public life defined by strong Christian principles, traditional conservative values, and a willingness to embrace the spotlight long after leaving Parliament. Early Life and Education of Ann Widdecombe Born on 4 October 1947 in Bath, S

In a dramatic turn of events that has sent shockwaves through British politics, Nigel Farage has announced his resignation as leader of Reform UK, citing the need to address ongoing scrutiny over undeclared donations and gifts while stepping back from frontline public life. The announcement came following Farage's scheduled statement at 2pm today on his "future in public life," amid intense media and regulatory pressure. Sources close to the Reform UK leader indicated he plan

Clacton MP and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has announced he will make a formal statement on his future in public life at 2pm today, triggering widespread speculation across British politics. The announcement comes as Farage faces significant scrutiny over a £5 million gift from cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne. Parliamentary standards watchdogs are investigating whether the donation was properly declared before the last general election. Farage has also faced

A newly leaked intelligence report has sparked fresh controversy over former British Labour politician and diplomat Lord Peter Mandelson, alleging that Russian intelligence services viewed him as a valuable "privileged contact" for more than 30 years.The claims, first reported by The Telegraph on July 1, 2026, and widely covered by other outlets, originate from a dossier codenamed Project Fish. It was compiled in 2022 by Christopher Steele, the former head of MI6’s Russia des

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has unveiled new measures requiring asylum seekers and those granted protection in the UK to contribute financially toward the cost of their accommodation and support, marking the latest effort to reform a system under heavy public and fiscal pressure. According to the announcement, individuals who receive asylum support will be expected to repay approximately £10,000 toward their living costs once they begin earning or demonstrate they have the

Rupert Lowe, the leader of the newly formed Restore Britain party and MP for Great Yarmouth, has openly signaled his intention to challenge Nigel Farage's dominance on the UK's political right. In a recent interview with The Times, Lowe admitted that personal anger is fueling his actions, stating: "I'm angry, and when you're angry, you do things that you wouldn't otherwise do." The comments are strong about this online, This come amid a deepening rift between the two figures

On Thursday 25 June 2026, a series of local council by-elections and postponed ward elections took place across parts of England and Wales. These were not a full round of local elections but rather targeted contests, many stemming from vacancies, resignations, deaths of candidates during the May 2026 polls, or other reasons. Key Contests and Context for local elections this week St Helens Borough Council (Merseyside): Elections in Haydock (by-election following Reform UK coun

What is a General Election? A general election is when people across the UK vote to choose their MPs. MPs are Members of Parliament. They represent local areas in the House of Commons. The party with the most MPs usually forms the government. The leader of that party becomes Prime Minister. When Was the Last Election? The last general election was on 4 July 2024. Labour won a big majority. Keir Starmer became Prime Minister. When is the Next One Due? The rules say there must

Image of Nigel Farage Reform UK leader and Clacton MP Nigel Farage released an emotional and hard-hitting "Address to the Nation" this morning, responding to the shocking murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak and the widely criticised response by Hampshire Police. In a video streamed on the Reform UK YouTube channel, Farage described the killing as a moment for Britain to take a "long, hard look at ourselves as a country and what we've become." The Tragedy Henry Nowark, a

Rupert Lowe and Ex-Tory Minister in the rape gang inquiry A group of survivors who engaged with then Independent MP Rupert Lowe’s Rape Gang Inquiry have gone public with serious complaints, alleging that the process intended to deliver justice has instead caused further harm. The independent inquiry, crowdfunded to over £600,000, held public hearings in February 2026 focused on gathering testimonies from victims of organised group-based child sexual exploitation, particularly

Thomas Mallon councillor who was abused Swanscombe, Kent – A Reform UK county councillor has spoken out about a doorstep assault during a 2024 by-election campaign that left him with lasting sciatic nerve damage, bedbound for two weeks, and reliant on a walking stick. Thomas Mallon, 49, a Glasgow-born councillor representing the Swanscombe and Greenhithe division on Kent County Council, was canvassing with his wife Melinda on October 26, 2024, when the incident occurred. The

Zia Yusuf has sent a strong message about one of the worst failures in British history. He says the grooming gangs scandal is the greatest state failure Britain has ever seen. Public bodies and politicians helped, or failed to stop, the mass rape and sexual exploitation of thousands of children. What Happened For many years, gangs – mostly men of Pakistani heritage – targeted young girls. The victims were mainly white working-class girls. Instead of protecting the children, m

In the rapidly unfolding drama of the Labour Party's leadership crisis, allies of Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham are already mapping out key posts in a potential future government — with former Transport Secretary Louise Haigh emerging as the surprise favourite for Chancellor of the Exchequer. According to reports, senior figures backing Burnham's expected challenge to Prime Minister Keir Starmer have urged the mayor to appoint Haigh to the top Treasury job, describing

Femi Mohammed, a Muslim woman of colour from Dudley in the West Midlands, has emerged as a vocal survivor of child sexual exploitation (CSE) and adult sexual assault. Her experiences span nearly two decades of trafficking by a white gang starting at age 17, followed by more recent allegations of assault and threats by a Pakistani Conservative councillor. She has publicly detailed her story amid her involvement — and subsequent fallout — with Independent MP Rupert Lowe's crowd

Robert Francis Kenyon is a British local councillor, former soldier, and Reform UK politician representing the Winstanley ward on Wigan Council. He gained attention in May 2025 after his election as one of Reform UK’s 24 councillors in the local elections, positioning him as a symbol of the party’s push into traditional Labour heartlands in northern England. @keyworkerman Background and Early Life Born and raised in Wigan, Kenyon comes from a staunchly Labour-supporting famil

Angela Rayner is a top politician in the UK. She used to be the Deputy Prime Minister. That means she helped lead the whole country. She is part of the Labour Party. What was the tax problem? In May 2025, Angela bought a flat by the sea in Hove. It cost £800,000. When you buy a house or flat, you pay a special tax called stamp duty. Angela paid £40,000 less than she should have. She thought the rules let her pay the lower rate. It was linked to how the money was set up for he

Good news for the UK economy! The economy grew by 0.6% in the first three months of 2026. This is called Q1 GDP growth. What Happened in March? Even in March – the first full month of the Iran war – the economy grew by 0.3%. Experts thought it would shrink by 0.1% or 0.2%. So this result is better than expected. @i What is GDP? GDP means Gross Domestic Product. It is a simple way to measure how much the country produces and earns. Higher GDP usually means the economy is doing