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ITV's undercover investigation has exposed Reform UK councillors and candidates making racist, misogynistic and violent language ahead of local elections. Several members have resigned or been suspended as Nigel Farage defends vetting. Police are examining party finances amid the fallout.
Green Party deputy leader Mothin Ali has won a defamation case against GB News’ Alex Armstrong and Bernadette Spofforth. The High Court has ordered apologies and substantial damages after posts accusing him of taking part in the 2024 Harehills riots harmed his reputation. Ali says the case highlights how social media smears target public figures who assist communities in crisis.
The Green Party of England and Wales has adopted a motion declaring Zionism a form of racism and backing a single Palestinian state in historic Palestine. Labour condemns the move as antisemitic and says it will reassess coalitions, while EHRC requests information on its practical effects. The by-election context intensifies political pressure on Green leader Zack Polanski.
Labour has retained Sir Keir Starmer’s former seat in Holborn and St Pancras with Sagal Abdi-Wali winning 45% of the vote. Zack Polanski’s Green bid finished second at about 33% with turnout near 39%. The result signals Labour’s continued appeal to urban, diverse voters while raising questions for the Greens about leadership and strategy after their conference motion equating Zionism with racism.
Adura’s Jackdaw and Rosebank projects are pitched as national-scale investments that could sustain thousands of jobs and hundreds of billions in economic activity, while drawing sharp climate concerns from campaigners who warn the plans do little for energy security and risk prolonging fossil fuel reliance.
Climate models have shown an unusually strong El Niño forming in the tropical Pacific that has a realistic chance of peaking this year or into 2027 and of becoming the strongest on record; scientists warn it will drive global temperature extremes and raise the risk of hotter, drier conditions in parts of Australia while reducing Atlantic hurricane activity.
Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters have marched in London calling for Britain to end its complicity in Israel’s Gaza war. They urged sanctions and a arms embargo as Labour leader-turned-potential-prime minister Andy Burnham faces scrutiny over Gaza policy while Keir Starmer prepares to stand down.
Labour has elected Andy Burnham as leader and prime minister, propelled by a Makerfield by-election win. He vows to devolve power from Westminster and to drive a housing-led, regionally focused agenda. Bev Craig is set to become Greater Manchester’s mayor as Labour seeks to consolidate gains across the region.
The government has announced a major cabinet reshuffle under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, appointing a large new team and outlining an energy-relief plan to tackle the cost-of-living crisis. Several long-standing figures have left or shifted roles as the administration signals a definitive break with the prior leadership.
The rent controls debate is intensifying as Labour’s stance on rent relief shifts amid government housing targets. The exchange highlights tensions between rent stabilization measures and the push to expand housing supply, with specific attention to Scotland and England’s differing approaches.
England’s prime minister is accelerating talks on a national care service with cross‑party support, aiming to fund reforms from existing budgets. Baroness Casey’s review will inform the plan, with a focus on pay for care workers and integration with the NHS. Officials say there will be no immediate tax rises as talks proceed.
Bill Oddie, the Goodies star and longtime wildlife presenter, has died aged 85. His agent says he was a multi-talented figure who championed conservation, with Springwatch and Birding with Bill Oddie among his notable programs. He faced battles with mental health throughout his life.
One person has died and several others are injured after a vehicle rammed into crowds at Berlin's Christopher Street Day celebrations near the Brandenburg Gate. Authorities identify Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old German citizen of Lebanese heritage, as the suspect with Islamist links. The case has sparked renewed calls for security measures and scrutiny of radicalisation pathways.
A 21-year-old German citizen with Lebanese roots has been identified as Abdul Ballout. After attempting to join ISIS abroad, he carried out a vehicle ramming and machete attack near Berlin's Pride celebrations in Tiergarten, killing one and injuring 29. Ballout was shot dead by police as he approached officers; prosecutors say he was on the radar for radicalization.
The new prime minister has unveiled plans for social care reform, including a National Care Service and funding measures. He is seeking cross‑party support while vowing to avoid NHS collapse and to keep taxes within manifesto commitments. Early steps include targeted reliefs and bus and energy cost measures.
Labour has moved into a polling lead amid a flurry of policy announcements by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, along with investigations surrounding Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Multiple polls show Labour ahead or tied with Reform, with regional gains in Greater Manchester. The mix of cost-of-living measures and waivers is shaping voter sentiment as byelections unfold.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has refused to apologise for a social media post featuring a guillotine and the slogan "We’re only making plans for Nigel." Police are reviewing the incident after Reform UK reports. Polanski says it was an inadvertent mistake and he is cooperating with inquiries. The controversy has intensified debates over a leader’s control of social media and the party’s future credibility.
Bev Craig is poised to become Greater Manchester mayor as Labour seeks to consolidate power after the Makerfield byelection. Results indicate Labour leads with a substantial margin, while Reform UK trails and Greens widen their foothold. Turnout remains relatively low despite the historic scale of the vote.
A record summer of heat, drought and wildfires has prompted an emergency Cobra meeting and voluntary retailer suspensions of disposable-barbecue sales. Green groups have written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging him to call the crisis 'climate change' and stop new North Sea drilling; Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice has questioned net zero and urged adaptation and celebration of warmer weather.
Polanski has urged ministers to halt new North Sea oil and gas drilling, citing wildfire threats and calling for a robust prevention plan. Packham warns about public wellbeing data and presses for practical firefighting resources amid rising blazes across the UK.
UK debate intensifies over data center growth as three-quarters of the country experiences drought. Greens call for stricter rules and local voice, while government argues pausing would risk investment and national data security.
The UK faces mounting pressure over climate action as heatwaves and drought reshape policy debates. The new PM has chaired an emergency Cobra meeting, promising measures to protect communities, farmers and public services while opposition argues for stronger cross-party action and clearer long-term plans.
Reform UK faces renewed scrutiny over a £5m donation and alleged foreign funding as Channel 4 footage prompts police inquiries. Two top aides have been suspended amid internal turmoil ahead of the Birmingham conference. The party and its leader, Nigel Farage, argue the investigation is politically motivated while critics demand transparency.
A by‑election has been set for 8 October after Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as MP. Labour has selected Camden council leader Sagal Abdi‑Wali and the Greens have chosen leader Zack Polanski, turning the contest into a high‑profile test of Andy Burnham's early premiership and the Greens' electoral momentum in inner London.
The Guardian and Independent pieces show renewed debate over Enfield’s proposed 21,000‑home town, amid opposition from local groups and Conservative greens. Critics warn against green belt loss and traffic, while supporters argue the plan could relieve housing pressure. The government’s broader housing agenda and mayoral oversight are central to the dispute.
Sweden’s centre‑left bloc has secured a narrow majority in the Riksdag after the Sept. 18–20 vote, giving Magdalena Andersson the lead to form a government. The Social Democrats and allied Centre, Left and Green parties hold 176 seats to the right‑wing bloc’s 173. Andersson has invited partners to coalition talks; Ulf Kristersson has resigned.
A summer of record heat has disrupted schools and workplaces, with unions and researchers calling for safer conditions and investment in cooling. Schools have endured closures and high temperatures, while unions push for legal temperature limits and infrastructure upgrades to withstand climate extremes.
Leaders of the largest AI labs have endorsed slowing model development, while policymakers press for safeguards. Governments weigh emergency measures, with UK officials resisting a national kill switch and urging targeted interventions.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has resigned after preliminary results showed the centre-left bloc led by Magdalena Andersson winning 176 of 349 seats, against 173 for Kristersson's right‑wing bloc. The Sweden Democrats lost support for the first time since 2010. Andersson is beginning talks with centre-left partners to try to form a government as final counts are completed.
Preliminary results have shown President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia has secured about 57–58% of the party vote and is set to take roughly 355 of 450 State Duma seats after three days of voting. Turnout has been reported near 57–60%. Voting included polling in Crimea and four Ukrainian regions annexed by Moscow; Western governments have denounced the ballot as uncompetitive and illegal in occupied territories.
Voters have rejected a plan to enshrine a narrowly defined, “perpetual and armed” neutrality in the Swiss constitution, defeating the far-right SVP-backed initiative. Projections show a majority backed preserving flexible neutrality, allowing sanctions and NATO cooperation as needed. Outcome preserves government discretion amid evolving European security pressures.
Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to enshrine a strictly defined, armed neutrality in the constitution, with final results showing about 70% opposing the measure. The government and major parties had warned this would curb flexibility in applying neutrality amid sanctions regimes and NATO ties.
Glasgow City Council has moved to implement a phased pay-and-grading overhaul to address a long-running equal-pay dispute. Some staff still await job evaluations, with no timetable given. A council spokesman says the plan remains on track for next April, but workers face uncertainty as phased evaluations continue.
The Green Party is facing intense internal and external pressure after members vote to define Zionism as racism. Four of the party’s five MPs opposed the motion, which has triggered sanctions calls, scrutiny from rivals, and questions about the party’s future leadership and governance. The controversy is unfolding ahead of crucial by-elections.
Labour has won the Holborn and St Pancras by-election. Sagal Abdi‑Wali has taken 45% (12,292 votes) to Green leader Zack Polanski’s 33% (8,928). The result has intensified scrutiny of Polanski after the Green conference motion equating Zionism with racism and his absence from that vote; he has said he will remain party leader.
The Green Party has passed a motion declaring Zionism a form of racism and endorsing a Palestinian state. The vote has drawn condemnation from Israel and Jewish groups, while triggering internal divisions and prompting debates about the party’s future direction.
The government is weighing final approvals for Rosebank and Jackdaw, two North Sea oil and gas fields. Courts have previously ruled the approvals unlawful; ministers are under pressure from climate groups and industry to decide, with implications for jobs, energy security and emissions.
The Green Party has adopted a motion declaring Zionism racism and backing a single Palestinian state, prompting internal divisions and calls for leadership accountability amid leadership tensions and a byelection defeat.
The Green Party conference has adopted a controversial motion declaring Zionism as racism while backing a single democratic Palestinian state. The move has drawn condemnation from the European Greens and sparked resignations and internal criticism within the Green Party of England and Wales. The European Greens distance themselves, reaffirming support for a two-state framework.
Demonstrations across London and European cities commemorate three years since Gaza’s crisis began. Protesters call for an immediate arms embargo on Israel and stronger sanctions, while police enforce a zero-tolerance approach to hate crime amid counter-demonstrations. The protests come as sanctions and international pressure continue to shape the political response to the conflict.
Labour has moved to end local power-sharing with Green groups unless they disown a Green conference motion declaring Zionism racist. Labour says the policy breaches values and antisemitism standards, while Greens defend free democratic process and criticise interference. The row spans councils across England and one in Wales, with Prime Minister Burnham ruling out a path to a national coalition.