John Harris argues in a Guardian opinion piece that Nigel Farage’s party, though weakened by investigations and controversy, could still contend for power in a future election
Conservative leader renews call for welfare cuts to fund higher military budgets, accusing the prime minister of delay on defence policy
Babarinde says the Liberal Democrats must target big tech and cryptocurrency billionaires while redistributing power and money to the public, according to the Guardian.
Ineos founder and Manchester United co-owner attributes Britain’s perceived decline to high taxes and immigration, according to the Guardian.
The former Conservative, who defected to Reform UK last year, argues that migrants paying smugglers thousands of pounds are well off, a claim refugee charities have dismissed
Jake Richards outlines potential loss of benefits, fines and imprisonment for parents as part of a "carrot-and-stick" approach to youth offending
Research reveals £179m in donations from wealthy individuals to British political parties since 2019.
Party leader Nigel Farage’s proposal to spend record crypto-linked donations on professional campaign staff has sparked internal disagreement, according to The Guardian.
An undercover investigation reportedly shows two senior Reform UK aides discussing ways to circumvent restrictions on foreign donations, according to Anadolu Agency.
BBC Politics highlights donations of £36 million each from Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, raising questions about political funding
A new report on the future of Britain's largest water utility urges the government to intervene, according to BBC Business.
Shabana Mahmood says she wants to distinguish between far-right extremism and legitimate local concerns over asylum sites
Diplomatic activity intensifies as Andy Burnham heads to Dublin and the chancellor meets EU finance ministers, while Britain lobbies Brussels over new industrial rules.
Sources say government plans for AI safety law drawn up under Keir Starmer risk stalling as attention shifts to immediate domestic priorities
BBC Politics reports internal debate within the Liberal Democrats over whether leader Ed Davey should adopt a more radical stance as the party gathers for its annual conference.
A Guardian investigation reports that some disabled people in England have been effectively prevented from leaving the country by local care providers, with MPs now calling for a clearer right to travel
A satirical Guardian feature on the week's political goings-on highlights a BuzzBallz drink autographed by Tory leader Kemi Badenoch, alongside unrelated musings on Bruce Springsteen's nightwear.
A Guardian opinion piece argues that policymakers in Westminster are increasingly considering targeted support for young adults, as more of Generation Z remain financially dependent and delay traditional markers of adulthood.
Shabana Mahmood says she wants to draw a line between far-right extremism and legitimate local concerns over asylum accommodation sites
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has said she is enlisting legal advice to challenge the government after a Tory-run council in London approved a 94% increase in council tax, a move the local authority attributes to funding cuts.
An exclusive Guardian survey reveals that the majority of councillors report feeling unsafe in their roles, with over half citing increased harassment in the past year.
Lawmakers urge national guidelines after reports of individuals blocked from taking holidays due to NHS care board and council funding rules
Gaby Hinsliff writes that Westminster is beginning to recognise a prolonged transition to adulthood shaped by economic pressures, even as public rhetoric urges young people to "grow up."
Cross-party Efra committee urges ministers to consider emergency legislation for public control as utility's £20bn debt crisis deepens
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham will hold his first meeting with Ireland's Taoiseach, as Micheál Martin becomes the first international leader to visit Number 10 North, the government said.
BBC Politics reports the youth debating body for 11 to 18-year-olds may be scrapped, with reactions split between concern for democracy and views that the move is overdue.
Mark Rutte tells the BBC that UK ministers accept the need to take yearly steps to increase defence spending.
Oxfordshire residents voted in a non-binding referendum to protest government plans to house up to 1,200 asylum seekers at a nearby military base.
Andrew Griffith says high UK taxes are pushing young people to seek opportunities abroad, calling for assurances ahead of the upcoming Budget.
Politics Weekly UK discusses criticism of the government's economic approach and debates whether ministers will target middle-income taxpayers.
In an opinion piece published by The Guardian, Andy Burnham says the funding will let communities across the UK build and control local renewable energy schemes.
A proposed policy for debate at the Green Party's October conference has prompted calls for leader Zack Polanski to clarify his stance, amid concern it could alienate Jewish supporters.
An opinion piece in The Guardian argues the Conservative Party may be relying on public forgetfulness after Kemi Badenoch appointed Andrew Griffith, a former minister linked to the abolition of the Office of Tax Simplification, as shadow chancellor.
Survey by Labour-linked thinktank ThinkLabour suggests Greens could win up to 40 seats if urban trend is repeated at next election.
A BBC Politics analysis piece by correspondent Henry Zeffman says Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and the chancellor face a fight, with the Budget six weeks away and the economy the biggest challenge for the prime minister.
Sir Ed Davey argues Conservative and Reform UK policies, tied to Brexit, are behind the increase in small boat crossings.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham pushes back on the description as the prime minister says he is ready to make "difficult decisions" ahead of next month's Budget.
The Mayor of Greater Manchester acknowledged messages of condolence after the death of his father.
A former Bank of England chief economist says Andy Burnham needs to convince financial markets he can control spending, as Wes Streeting defends defence spending ahead of a meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte.
Government proposal reportedly includes creating nine regional bodies to plan, set objectives and hold water firms accountable, according to BBC Politics.
The former prime minister has made fresh claims about previous Labour governments in recent media engagements.
Mark Rutte urges Britain and Europe to sustain defence spending increases as Nato faces heightened geopolitical uncertainty
Nandy says platform owned by Elon Musk failed to attend a government meeting on abuse and intimidation, as ministers separately weigh new local powers over water companies.
A Labour MP has cited new Electoral Commission findings that harassment of political candidates is increasing, warning it is deterring people from standing for office and running for re-election.
Britain's first secretary of state says the UK hesitated at a critical moment and pledges renewed commitment to addressing civilian casualties.
Shabana Mahmood acknowledged the France returns policy has been difficult to scale up, with the number of people involved still relatively small.
Louise Haigh tells TUC Congress that artificial intelligence could threaten national security unless proper guardrails are put in place
A coalition of trade unions has raised concerns over £72m in donations to Reform UK, saying such spending threatens the "integrity of democracy."
The city becomes one of the first in the UK to impose the restriction, according to its council leader.
Proposed changes follow scrutiny of £72m in donations to Reform UK from two British crypto-billionaires who have recently lived abroad, BBC Politics reports.
Trade unions have called on the government to ease proposed reforms that would double the qualifying period for permanent residency for most migrants, according to the BBC.
Pensioners could see their annual income increase under the government's triple lock policy, according to a BBC report.
Louise Haigh will call for heeding warnings from AI technology developers about safety risks.
John Healey is discussing UK membership of a Canada-led multilateral lender designed to help allied nations fund rearmament, weeks after Chancellor Rachel Reeves reportedly rejected the idea.
Letters published in The Guardian raise questions about large donations to Reform UK from cryptocurrency entrepreneurs Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo
General secretaries call union funding the "cleanest money in politics" as they urge further action on big-money donations following Reform UK's unprecedented windfall
Sarah Cooper-Lesadd's switch comes as Reform UK's Welsh leader steps down following an arrest, and the Liberal Democrats push for a cap on political donations amid scrutiny of the party's funding.
A Channel 4 investigation reportedly found a polling firm did not disclose that Reform UK had commissioned three polls published before May’s local elections, reigniting debate over the reliability of political polling.
Leaders of Plaid Cymru, the SNP and Sinn Féin signed a memorandum of understanding demanding the UK government prepare for potential independence referendums.
Union body raises concerns over political funding but does not endorse donation caps, as Lib Dems push amendment and Farage threatens to block union funding for Labour