UK politics

UPDATED: Nigel Farage returns as MP, winning Clacton by-election

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage regained his parliamentary seat on Friday in an election he triggered to bolster his position against allegations of financial impropriety, a strategy that was undermined…

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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and Count Binface go head-to-head in snap UK poll

Voters in eastern England are casting their ballots this Thursday for a by-election triggered triggered by Nigel Farage, leader of the right-wing Reform UK party, amid a boycott by mainstream…

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Britain moves to curb rogue businesses and expand police powers under new high street strategy

Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to unveil plans on Tuesday to tighten controls on vape shops, betting outlets and other rogue businesses as part of a broader…

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What happens next? How the UK will choose Starmer’s successor

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would resign, with a new leader to be in place by the time parliament ‌returns in September, paving the way for Britain…

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Andy Burnham eyes Downing Street after decisive election win

Labour mayor Andy Burnham cleared a path on Friday to ousting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, potentially ushering in a new bout of political instability, by decisively winning a parliamentary…

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Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would ban social media ‌sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and live-streaming platforms, in a fightback against big tech…

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The UK may soon have another female prime minister

Angela Rayner has been cleared of wrongdoing in a tax investigation, removing a potential hurdle to any bid to become the next leader of the ruling Labour Party. The former…

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Britain to strengthen ties with the EU in new legislation

Britain will introduce legislation to strengthen its ties with the European Union, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer prioritises mending economic relations with the bloc as he tries to stay in…

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Labour unrest intensifies as British lawmakers push Starmer towards exit

Keir Starmer came under renewed pressure on Monday when four ministerial aides stepped down and more than 70 Labour lawmakers publicly called for the British prime minister's resignation after his…

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UK’s Keir Starmer says Britain must reclaim leading role in Europe in major post-polls address

Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged on Monday to prove the “doubters” in his own party and among the electorate as a whole wrong as he tries to fight off demands…

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UK’s Labour Party suffers heavy early losses as Reform gains in elections

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer suffered heavy early losses in elections on Friday, showing the depth of voter anger with his government and raising fresh doubts about his future just…

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UK voters cast ballots in elections expected to deal blow to Starmer

Millions of British voters cast their ballots on Thursday in local and regional elections that are expected to deal a huge blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party and…

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European anti-fraud office opens investigation into Peter Mandelson

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) said it had opened an investigation into Peter Mandelson, ‌Britain's former ambassador to the U.S. and an ex-EU politician under scrutiny over his ties to…

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UK Parliament rejects proposal to ban social media use for under-16s

Lawmakers in the United Kingdom have rejected a proposal to ban children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms, following a vote in the House of Commons…

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