Jennings' 2026 cartoon critiques Starmer's Labour government
Political cartoonist Nicola Jennings envisions Prime Minister Keir Starmer's 2026, offering a sharp, satirical take on his leadership. Explore the imagery and its implications.
Political cartoonist Nicola Jennings envisions Prime Minister Keir Starmer's 2026, offering a sharp, satirical take on his leadership. Explore the imagery and its implications.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's approach to human rights law is under the microscope. Has the former lawyer abandoned his principles? Read our analysis of Labour's mixed record.
Labour members warn Keir Starmer must seriously listen to internal opponents to unify the party and prevent a far-right victory. Read the urgent calls for change.
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak urges Keir Starmer to seek a closer EU relationship, including a customs union, to boost the UK economy and tackle the cost-of-living crisis.
Experts argue the government's new animal welfare strategy fails to protect free-living wildlife and doesn't halt factory farming expansion. Read the critical response.
A new poll reveals 76% believe Labour prioritises urban issues. The government's plan to ban trail hunting sparks a major rift with the countryside ahead of Boxing Day meets.
The Labour government has shut down a public register naming firms hit by shareholder revolts over executive pay. Critics warn this will bury controversies and harm corporate transparency in the UK.
Reflect on a turbulent year for the UK economy with City AM's 2025 Economics Quiz. How well do you remember the key events, figures, and policy shifts?
Guardian editor-in-chief Katharine Viner analyses a year dominated by Donald Trump's return, UK political failures, and glimmers of hope. Support independent journalism.
Analysis: Rachel Reeves faces a tough 2026 as Labour's support collapses to 18% despite a non-crisis economy. What's gone wrong for Starmer's government?
The Labour government raises the inheritance tax relief threshold to £2.5m following a year of protests from rural communities. Find out how the policy changed.
From emotional breakdowns to policy U-turns and tractor protests, we review the biggest political scandals and misjudgements that rocked Westminster in 2025. Read the full story.
The government unveils a sweeping ban on puppy farming and trail hunting. Critics accuse Labour of ignoring rural Britain, while animal charities welcome the reforms.
Sir Keir Starmer faces a perilous year as Labour's failure to confront tough decisions on tax and spending fuels leadership speculation. Can honesty replace 'cakeism'?
Labour MPs face being barred from local pubs in a growing protest over business rates. The 'No Labour MPs' campaign highlights a major headache for Keir Starmer's government. Read the full story.
Phones 4u founder John Caudwell warns the government is failing entrepreneurs with confusing policies and a lack of a serious growth plan. He proposes a new inward investment strategy.
Keir Starmer's government faces a disastrous 2025 with plummeting polls, multiple scandals, and 11 ministerial resignations. Can 2026 bring any relief? Read the full analysis.
The unelected House of Lords is proving an unlikely ally for UK business, challenging Labour's Employment Rights Bill which could cost firms £5bn a year. Discover why peers are stepping in.
Pat McFadden unveils a new youth guarantee and apprenticeship funding priority to combat the 50% rise in young people not in work or training. The plan aims to reverse a decade of decline.
Former Scottish Secretary Ian Murray speaks out about his 'humiliating' demotion by Keir Starmer, revealing he still lacks an explanation. Read the full interview.
Unite, Labour's largest union backer, is reportedly considering a formal split from the party, marking a historic fracture and posing a severe challenge to Keir Starmer's leadership. Read the full story.
The new Labour government has abolished the controversial two-child benefit limit. While a vital step, experts urge further action to meet child poverty targets. Read the analysis.
Labour's new child poverty strategy targets lifting 550,000 children above the poverty line by 2030, tackling the stark reality that most poor children now live in working families. Discover the plan's key measures.
A Labour minister has candidly stated life is 's**t' for young adults struggling with housing and childcare costs, as UK birth rates hit record lows. Read the full analysis.
Labour's nationwide facial recognition consultation raises alarms over data security and state surveillance. Experts warn of inevitable leaks and misuse. Read the full analysis.
The Labour government unveils its child poverty strategy, targeting 550,000 children by 2030 with expanded childcare, free school meals, and support for vulnerable families. Read the full details.
Labour ministers propose scrapping the £118k cap on unfair dismissal awards to appease unions after dropping 'day one' rights. Business groups warn of a surge in costly tribunal claims.
New data reveals a severe slump in UK construction, with the PMI hitting 39.4. This rapid decline poses a major challenge to Labour's 1.5m homes target. Read the full analysis.
UK unemployment has climbed to 5%, rising monthly since Labour took power. Youth and retail sectors are hardest hit. Read our analysis of the policy impact.
Keir Starmer's government postpones four mayoral elections by two years, triggering accusations of a 'scandalous attempt to subvert democracy' from opposition parties. Read the full story.