Deputy leader Lucy Powell tells Labour MPs the party will focus on defending existing seats and training MPs to be community leaders. She urges an end to infighting to secure the government's future.
European nations are urgently boosting defence budgets, driven by the Ukraine war and a potential Trump return. Discover the key trends reshaping the continent's security strategy.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives a bullish BBC interview, insisting he will still be in No 10 in 2027 despite catastrophic local election forecasts and leadership chatter.
PM Keir Starmer defiantly states he will lead the country into 2027, dismissing internal party challenges and warning against Tory-style 'chaos'. Read the full analysis of the threats to his leadership.
Tributes pour in for Sir Patrick Duffy, the UK's longest-living former MP and Labour defence minister, who has died at 105. A remarkable life of service spanning WWII, politics, and historic debates.
Keir Starmer faces internal Labour pressure as the 'most unpopular PM ever'. Analysts debate a leadership change, but warn a new vision is crucial for the party's survival. Read the full analysis.
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's pioneering female leader, has died aged 80. Her political legacy was defined by a fierce rivalry with Sheikh Hasina. Read her full story.
Bangladesh's first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, has died aged 80. Her decades-long political rivalry with Sheikh Hasina shaped the nation's history. Read the full story.
Israeli airstrikes targeted Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon, violating a year-long ceasefire. Tensions rise as a deadline for Lebanese state disarmament of the group approaches. Read the latest.
Exclusive YouGov polling for Sky News reveals half the electorate think Sir Keir Starmer will be replaced as Prime Minister before 2027. Discover the key figures and the public's harsh economic verdict.
The Australian Prime Minister has firmly rejected calls to delay the Bondi Junction shooting Royal Commission, insisting the inquiry must proceed as planned. Read the latest developments.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese voices regret that the Bondi Beach terror attack became politicised. Read his full statement and the ongoing national security implications.
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.
On this day in 1783, King George III appointed 24-year-old William Pitt the Younger as Prime Minister, ending a period of political chaos. Discover how the young leader defied expectations.
Despite dire polls and leadership speculation, analysis reveals why Prime Minister Keir Starmer's position is more secure than Westminster chatter implies. The unpredictable first-past-the-post system and lack of a clear successor work in his favour.
The Australian Prime Minister's office has confirmed there are no plans for an early election in 2025. Get the latest political updates and analysis on the government's agenda.
A government minister has begun a hunger strike, demanding action on Palestine. The dramatic protest intensifies pressure on the UK government. Read the full story.
The UK government has suspended all trials of the troubled Ajax armoured vehicle after another soldier reported vibration symptoms. Defence Minister Luke Pollard acted out of 'an abundance of caution'. Read the latest on the delayed £10m programme.
Sir John Stanley, the respected former Armed Forces Minister and long-serving MP for Tonbridge and Malling, has died aged 85. Read about his remarkable career and legacy.
Britain is designing its own missile defence system to counter Russian ballistic and cruise missiles, a top defence chief reveals. Discover the urgent national security shift.
PM Keir Starmer endures a marathon grilling from the liaison committee, accused of boring MPs to death while avoiding major news. Read the full political sketch.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni is auctioning 270 gifts from world leaders, including a Javier Milei statuette and a Joe Biden bowl, with proceeds going to charity. Discover the unique items up for bid.
Turkey's foreign minister states the primary task for a Gaza stabilisation force is to stop attacks, not disarm Hamas. Read the latest on the diplomatic stance.
PM Keir Starmer confirms 'hugely talented' Angela Rayner will make a cabinet comeback, stating misogyny fuelled criticism against her. Read the latest political developments.
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.
Former PM Liz Truss returns with a YouTube talk show and a £500,000-per-head private members' club, aiming to 'save the West' from a 'doomloop'. Will anyone tune in?
The Autumn Budget pledges £1.5bn and 2.6% GDP for defence, but experts warn AI and autonomy need sustained focus, not just cash, to secure Britain's future. Read the analysis.
The UK government unveils a major £2.4 billion defence investment, funding new submarines, AI, and drones to counter global threats. Read the full strategy.
A satirical cartoon from The Guardian questions what to gift a prime minister 'who has everything', highlighting political opulence and public sentiment. Explore the commentary and reaction.
PM Keir Starmer defends Autumn Budget tax increases, blaming a £16bn OBR forecast downgrade on the previous Conservative government's record. He also faced scrutiny over welfare reform and EU relations.