https://www.politicshome.com/news/rssenhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/violence-against-women-and-girls-rises-despite-key-labour-pledgeFri, 12 Jun 2026 11:50:00 GMTA data investigation by The House has revealed a rise in violence against women and girls despite Labour’s 2024 pledge to halve it. Cristina Trujillo reportsCristina Trujillohttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/violence-against-women-and-girls-rises-despite-key-labour-pledge(Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/john-healey-resigns-defence-spending-plansThu, 11 Jun 2026 21:10:00 GMTDan Jarvis has been appointed as Defence Secretary following the resignation of John Healey on Thursday.Matilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/john-healey-resigns-defence-spending-plans(Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/armed-forces-minister-resigns-over-defence-spending-northern-ireland-legacy-billThu, 11 Jun 2026 20:27:00 GMTArmed Forces Minister Al Carns has resigned over the government's plans on defence spending and its Northern Ireland Legacy Bill, claiming "the deal this country makes with the people who serve it" is "broken".Nadine Batchelor-Hunthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/armed-forces-minister-resigns-over-defence-spending-northern-ireland-legacy-billArmed Forces Minister Al Carns has resigned over the government's plans on defence spending. (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/andy-burnham-makerfield-campaign-aftermath-prep-governmentThu, 11 Jun 2026 18:01:00 GMTAndy Burnham supporters are increasingly optimistic about Makerfield. Sienna Rodgers explores what comes after the by-electionSienna Rodgershttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/andy-burnham-makerfield-campaign-aftermath-prep-governmentAndy Burnham in Ashton-in-Makerfield, 9 June 2026 (AP Photo/Jon Super/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/healey-resignation-colossal-failure-government-says-former-labour-defence-secretaryThu, 11 Jun 2026 15:45:00 GMTA former Labour defence secretary has warned Keir Starmer that his credibility "will be shot" if he doesn't rethink military spending plans in the wake of John Healey's resignation.Matilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/healey-resignation-colossal-failure-government-says-former-labour-defence-secretaryJohn Healey resigned on Thursday over Starmer's plans for military spending (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/pm-says-belfast-rioters-will-face-full-force-lawWed, 10 Jun 2026 11:10:00 GMTKeir Starmer has said that rioters who set fire to homes and cars in Belfast on Tuesday night targeted people because of their background, warning that he will not "tolerate it".Nadine Batchelor-Hunthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/pm-says-belfast-rioters-will-face-full-force-lawThe Prime Minister said those responsible for the violence and disorder would "feel the full force of the law". (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/red-wall-chair-joins-labour-mp-calling-for-net-zero-rethinkTue, 09 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMTThe chair of the Red Wall caucus of Labour MPs has called on ministers to keep British oil and gas in the energy mix as the government's net zero policy comes under backbench pressure. Tom Scotsonhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/red-wall-chair-joins-labour-mp-calling-for-net-zero-rethinkhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/miles-thorpe-former-stationery-entrepreneur-zack-polanskis-morgan-mcsweeneyMon, 08 Jun 2026 11:45:00 GMTAs Labour now knows to its cost, the Greens have sharpened their campaigning prowess considerably in recent years. Tom Scotson profiles Miles Thorpe – the man getting much of the credit for a series of winsTom Scotsonhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/miles-thorpe-former-stationery-entrepreneur-zack-polanskis-morgan-mcsweeneyMiles Thorpehttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/snchez-doctrine-greens-remaking-foreign-policy-offerSun, 07 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTThe left insurgent party has swelled with those backing its stance on Gaza, but how will the Greens formulate a new foreign and defence policy that will satisfy members and attract swing voters? Harriet Symonds investigatesHarriet Symondshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/snchez-doctrine-greens-remaking-foreign-policy-offerZach Polanski in October 2025 (Imageplotter/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/inside-the-lib-dem-strategy-rethinkSat, 06 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMTThe Liberal Democrats are under pressure to remain relevant, with their own MPs publicly admitting there is frustration about the party's lack of progress since the last general election. PoliticsHome can reveal that a strategy "rethink" is now under...Matilda Martin and Zoe Crowtherhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/inside-the-lib-dem-strategy-rethinkEd Davey has served as leader of the Liberal Democrats since 2020 (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/andy-burnham-backs-welfare-reform-via-devolutionFri, 05 Jun 2026 15:25:00 GMTAndy Burnham has said he would take a "much more devolved" approach to getting people into work and bringing down welfare spending.Tom Scotsonhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/andy-burnham-backs-welfare-reform-via-devolutionhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/andy-burnham-says-not-going-hold-back-early-change-house-lordsFri, 05 Jun 2026 14:45:00 GMTExclusive: Andy Burnham has told The House magazine that he would support “early change” to the House of Lords, with reform – including downsizing it – coming by way of the next general election.Sienna Rodgershttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/andy-burnham-says-not-going-hold-back-early-change-house-lordsAndy Burnham at the launch of his campaign as Labour's candidate for the Makerfield by-election, 22 May 2026 (PA Images / Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/teenage-reform-councillor-claims-restore-britain-would-deport-people-because-of-colourFri, 05 Jun 2026 11:05:00 GMTThe teenage Reform UK councillor leading Warwickshire council has claimed that a Restore Britain government would deport people "just because of their colour".Nadine Batchelor-Hunthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/teenage-reform-councillor-claims-restore-britain-would-deport-people-because-of-colourGeorge Finch, the 19 year old running two councils, told The House magazine Restore Britain were akin to the BNP. (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/meet-royal-ballet-opera-apprentices-proving-timothe-chalamet-wrongFri, 05 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTSix times a year, the Royal Ballet and Opera holds school matinees. Matilda Martin meets some of those who went from auditorium to working backstage as it tries to shake off its elitist reputationMatilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/meet-royal-ballet-opera-apprentices-proving-timothe-chalamet-wrong(Asya Verzhbinsky/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/wes-streeting-says-reform-uk-henry-nowak-response-shades-of-nineteen-thirtiesThu, 04 Jun 2026 11:15:00 GMTFormer health secretary Wes Streeting has said Reform UK’s response to the murder of Henry Nowak “has echoes of the 1930s”.Zoe Crowtherhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/wes-streeting-says-reform-uk-henry-nowak-response-shades-of-nineteen-thirtieshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/1965-leyton-byelection-denis-healey-punched-fascistThu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTCalled to clear the return to Parliament of a high-profile Labour figure, the 1965 Leyton by-election prefigured the Makerfield contest, writes Lord Cryer. But, he asks, how would today’s voters react if a minister were involved in a punch-up?Lord Cryerhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/1965-leyton-byelection-denis-healey-punched-fascistColin Jordan gives Nazi salute (Chronicle/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/starmer-loyalist-labour-mp-resist-campaigning-for-burnham-makerfieldWed, 03 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMTExclusive: A number of Labour MPs who oppose replacing Keir Starmer are refusing to campaign for Andy Burnham in the Makerfield by-election.Harriet Symondshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/starmer-loyalist-labour-mp-resist-campaigning-for-burnham-makerfield22 May 2026. Andy Burnham launches his campaign as Labour's candidate for the Makerfield by-election. (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/keir-starmer-accuses-nigel-farage-unforgiveable-response-henry-nowak-murderWed, 03 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMTPrime Minister Keir Starmer has told MPs "there is no justification for more violence and disorder" following riots in Southampton and criticised Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's calls for "pure cold rage" in response to the murder of Henry Nowak. Nadine Batchelor-Hunthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/keir-starmer-accuses-nigel-farage-unforgiveable-response-henry-nowak-murderPrime Minister Keir Starmer told MPs on Wednesday "there is no justification for more violence and disorder" following riots in Southampton.https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/tourist-tax-coming-work-fighting-itWed, 03 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTAn overnight visitor levy is coming to England – but what will it look like? And will it be resisted? Noah Vickers reportsNoah Vickershttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/tourist-tax-coming-work-fighting-itIllustration by Tracy Worrallhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/home-secretary-says-politicians-seek-personal-profit-henry-nowaks-murderTue, 02 Jun 2026 14:25:00 GMTHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood has said it is wrong for politicians to “seek personal profit” from the murder of Henry Nowak.Tom Scotsonhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/home-secretary-says-politicians-seek-personal-profit-henry-nowaks-murder(House of Commons)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/stephanie-peacock-ive-got-no-time-conversations-rejoining-euTue, 02 Jun 2026 09:01:00 GMTTourism minister Stephanie Peacock talks to Sienna Rodgers about introducing a controversial tourist tax and tackling short-term holiday lets – plus why Labour finds itself in a mess, but relitigating Brexit would be wrongSienna Rodgershttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/stephanie-peacock-ive-got-no-time-conversations-rejoining-euPhotography by Louise Haywood-Schieferhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/mandelson-starmer-operation-needed-complete-revamp-new-messages-showMon, 01 Jun 2026 16:45:00 GMTThe former UK ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, told a cabinet minister that Keir Starmer's No 10 operation required a "complete revamp and infusion of purpose" in a series of WhatsApp messages last year, the latest tranche of documents relating...Matilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/mandelson-starmer-operation-needed-complete-revamp-new-messages-showThe second tranche of documents related to Mandelson's appointment were published on Monday (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/michael-grade-very-worried-future-british-tvMon, 01 Jun 2026 09:01:00 GMTFormer TV executive Lord Grade has just stepped down as chair of Ofcom. He tells Noah Vickers about his eventful career, enforcing the Online Safety Act and why critics of GB News are secretly ‘embarrassed’Noah Vickershttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/michael-grade-very-worried-future-british-tvhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/first-restore-britain-university-societies-being-createdSun, 31 May 2026 09:00:00 GMTThe University of York's Restore Britain society is the first to be ratified at a Russell Group institution. PoliticsHome speaks to its president about how the society hopes to help Rupert Lowe and why billionaire Elon Musk's support for the party co...Matilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/first-restore-britain-university-societies-being-createdRupert Lowe launched his party Restore Britain earlier this year (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/inside-andy-burnhams-makerfield-campaign-nobody-thinks-bagSat, 30 May 2026 09:01:00 GMTWill Andy Burnham’s big by-election bet on Makerfield pay off? Sienna Rodgers talks to Labour MPs, insiders and activists who reveal the campaign strategy and what’s worrying themSienna Rodgershttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/inside-andy-burnhams-makerfield-campaign-nobody-thinks-bagAndy Burnham's campaign launch (AP Photo/Ian Hodgson/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/thatcher-would-hated-farage-heseltine-claimsSat, 30 May 2026 07:00:00 GMTMargaret Thatcher “would have hated” Nigel Farage and “would have had nothing to do with him” if she were alive today, her former cabinet colleague Lord Heseltine has claimed.Noah Vickershttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/thatcher-would-hated-farage-heseltine-claimsLord Heseltine said Nigel Farage was 'Donald Trump's vicar in Britain' (Photograph by Tom Pilston)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/exenergy-minister-burnham-supporter-says-tony-blair-wrong-net-zeroFri, 29 May 2026 12:25:00 GMTFormer energy minister Miatta Fahnbulleh has said former Labour prime minister Tony Blair was “wrong” about the need for the UK to deprioritise net zero commitments.Zoe Crowtherhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/exenergy-minister-burnham-supporter-says-tony-blair-wrong-net-zeroMiatta Fahnbulleh was appointed energy minister in 2024 and then devolution minister in 2025, before resigning from government in May 2026 (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/rundown-podcast-pr-andy-burnhamFri, 29 May 2026 10:30:00 GMTAs Westminster-watchers try to work out what Andy Burnham’s ‘Manchesterism’ agenda might mean for the country if he wins the Makerfield by-election and becomes prime minister, this week we’re taking a look at what it might mean for our democracy, giv...Alain Tolhursthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/rundown-podcast-pr-andy-burnhamhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/making-money-should-not-be-universities-priority-zack-polanskiThu, 28 May 2026 17:05:00 GMTExclusive: The UK should stop treating university students like customers, Green Party leader Zack Polanski will say on Thursday.Matilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/making-money-should-not-be-universities-priority-zack-polanskiZack Polanski is set to speak to UCU members tonight (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/rupert-lowe-earned-10k-x-one-monthWed, 27 May 2026 18:00:00 GMTRestore Britain MP Rupert Lowe received more than £10,000 from X in a single month, having earned more than £70,000 from the platform since being elected.Zoe Crowtherhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/rupert-lowe-earned-10k-x-one-monthRupert Lowe MP launched new national political party Restore Britain in February (Alamy)