Minister condemns riot but urges review of police anti-racism guidance following Henry Nowak death – UK politics live
Good morning. Keir Starmer spoke for many people yesterday when he said that he felt “sick” watching the video of…
Andy Burnham offers Labour a refreshing new voice to reach lost voters – but with what message? | Rafael Behr
Andy Burnham meets with retired miners in Makerfield, Greater Manchester, 30 May 2026. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAndy…
Murrell used false accounting and fake invoices to hide SNP embezzlement, court hears – UK politics live
The money embezzled by Peter Murrell came from SNP membership fees and donations by party members, the Edinburgh court was…
Labour not looking to raise taxes to fund benefits, minister says after WhatsApp messages revealed
A journalist holds a copy of part of the collection of messages and emails that concern the appointment of Peter…
British politics is fractured and chaotic – but at last it’s brimming with ideas for the future | Polly Toynbee
Supporters at the launch of Andy Burnham’s byelection campaign, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester, 22 May 2026. Photograph: Ryan Jenkinson/Getty ImagesView image…
Despite what the UK right will tell you, appeasing bond markets has actually led to instability | Andy Beckett
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham at the launch of his byelection campaign in Ashton-in-Makerfield, 22 May 2026. Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty…
Mandelson received sensitive Foreign Office briefings before vetting finished
Peter Mandelson was appointed as the UK ambassador to the US despite the UK’s vetting agency concluding he should be…
Mandelson files reveal Labour party is riddled with doubts and infighting
The documents show Peter Mandelson and other Labour colleagues criticising the government. Photograph: James Manning/PAView image in fullscreenThe documents show…
Mandelson files reveal a man for whom betrayal is a way of life | John Crace
Peter Mandelson. Where was the gratitude to the prime minister for giving him the plum posting to Washington? Photograph: Kirsty…