For too long, only the right has expanded the boundaries of what governments can do. Can Burnham change that? | Andy Beckett

Badenoch claims Labour is preparing for a general election in May 2027 – UK politics live. Speculation about an early election continue to persist even as Andy Burnham ruled it out Senior Labour figures are privately voicing unease about John Healey’s approach to his crucial first budget this month, against the backdrop of volatile global markets and soaring energy costs. The chancellor’s work has been made significantly harder by the global bond sell-off, which continues to raise the cost of government borrowing, and ever increasing energy prices as Donald Trump continues the US war with Iran. What we’re trying to.

Election Deniers Think the GOP’s Terrible Midterm Polling Is a ‘Psyop’. Dozens and dozens of high profile MAGA influencers and pundits have weighed in. “The laughable fake polls are rolling out,” Catturd posted on X.

Drumcree talks break up without agreement on fifth day of standoff. Dispute over march will go to legal appeal on Monday after talks hosted by Northern Ireland secretary end Talks aimed at resolving the Drumcree parade dispute have broken up without agreement, with the Northern Ireland secretary, Chris Bryant, describing the situation as being between a “rock and a hard place”. Speaking on Thursday night after the latest talks with the Orange Order and residents of Garvaghy Road broke up, Bryant said: “I think this is the end of these conversations. We haven’t come to a settled agreement, and it’s.

First minister demands 'new deal' for Wales, before Plaid Cymru conference. Rhun ap Iorwerth will address members at Plaid's first conference since winning the Senedd election.

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics. Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

Recent lobbyist for Palantir had key role in helping Andy Burnham become PM. Exclusive: Martha Dalton worked closely with Burnham’s team on byelection that secured his return to parliament A recent lobbyist for the controversial $450bn US tech company Palantir played a senior role in helping Andy Burnham become prime minister, it has emerged. Martha Dalton, whose company Lodestone worked for Palantir in 2024 and 2025, campaigned for Burnham in the Makerfield byelection that secured his return to parliament. She worked closely with his team on strategic communications and rebuttals, and was among supporters who clapped him into Downing Street.