The Guardian Politics

Angela Rayner goes full beige in her push for an Andy Burnham promotion

Angie did her best to not say anything controversial in a presenting gig on LBC. Let’s hope it was a one-offIt’s been quiet. Too quiet. There was a time, not so long ago, when Angela Rayner was being widely tipped to be the UK’s next prime minister after Keir Starmer. Not least by sources – ahem – extremely close to Ange herself. Just as soon as she had settled her outstanding tax bill to HMRC.Then along came Andy Burnham. The momentum seemingly unstoppable. And Angie faded into the background.

politics  Jul 6, 2026

BBC Politics

Why is Farage facing renewed scrutiny over his finances?

The Reform UK leader faces further pressure after reports he did not declare support from an ally.

politics  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian Politics

Farage under pressure over gifts from convicted fraudster – The Latest

As Nigel Farage awaits the findings of a standards watchdog investigation into a £5m gift he received from the cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne, fresh allegations about his finances have emerged related to benefits received from the crypto entrepreneur George Cottrell, who has previously been convicted of fraud.The Reform UK leader says he is the victim of an ‘establishment hit job’ and that he has ‘done no wrongdoing’.Lucy Hough speaks to senior political correspondent Peter Walk

politics  Jul 6, 2026

BBC Politics

Burnham provided 'error-filled' article about devolution, says WalesOnline

The news site said the MP provided an article similar to others written for Scotland and London.

politics  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian Politics

Reform UK row: who funds Farage? – podcast

Nigel Farage claimed he was the victim of an ‘establishment hit job’ after it was revealed he accepted money from his friend, the convicted felon George Cottrell. The parliamentary standards commissioner is currently investigating whether Farage broke the rules previously, in relation to an undisclosed gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne.Farage has always said the money was for personal use, and denied breaking any rules. But where does this leave him and the future of Reform UK?Re

politics  Jul 6, 2026

BBC Politics

Chris Mason: Accusations around Farage leave him looking vulnerable to his rivals

The Reform UK leader is in the news and at the heart of the headlines are questions about power, transparency and money.

politics  Jul 6, 2026

BBC Politics

Nigel Farage denies wrongdoing over unclaimed benefits

Nigel Farage said he has "done no wrongdoing" after it emerged he did not declare benefits provided by an ally once convicted of fraud in the US.

politics  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian Politics

Jamaican man who has lived in UK for 26 years facing deportation

Case of Mark Nelson, 46, is one of first since new measures were announced in last week’s immigration billA Jamaican man who has lived more than half his life in the UK is facing deportation to his home country in one of the first cases since new anti-immigration measures were announced in last week’s immigration bill.Mark Nelson, 46, came to the UK in 2000 at the age of 20 and set up his own car mechanic business. He has five British children and a British partner. In 2017, he received a four-y

politics  Jul 6, 2026

BBC Politics

UK fighter jets intercept Russian plane over Norwegian Sea

The Ministry of Defence calls Moscow's activity "unsafe" and "unprofessional".

politics  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian Politics

Here is a police statement: we are not woke or anti-woke, or fighting a culture war. We just strive to be fair | Matt Jukes

As a review highlights leadership deficiencies, we see the need for improvement. But being dragged into polarised debates doesn’t helpMatt Jukes is deputy commissioner of the Metropolitan police‘Nepotism and bias’ rife in England and Wales police leadership, report findsIt has become almost impossible to discuss policing today without someone trying to place it on one side of a political argument or another. Depending on who is speaking, policing is either “too woke” or not progressive enough. P

politics  Jul 6, 2026

BBC Politics

Farage says he's 'done no wrongdoing' after benefits from ally not declared

The Liberal Democrats have asked the Reform UK leader to be "straight with the British people".

politics  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian Politics

‘Don’t mention the special relationship’: how should UK’s next PM handle Donald Trump?

Little-known abroad, Andy Burnham has a chance to define a new era of US-UK relations. Should he seek to charm or bargain with the bully in the White House – or treat him ‘like a poorly informed constituent’?If, as expected, Andy Burnham becomes the British prime minister later this month, one of his first telephone calls is likely to be with Donald Trump.Trump’s mother was Scottish and he has a nostalgic fascination with Britain. But managing a relationship with the erratic, transactional and d

politics  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian Politics

The EU that the UK left no longer exists | Mujtaba Rahman

Andy Burnham’s rise has stoked talk of the terms for a future British return – but this is the wrong questionThe question of the UK’s relationship with the EU has resurfaced with Keir Starmer’s premiership drawing to a close and Andy Burnham, his likely successor, preparing to enter No 10. Wes Streeting, until recently one of the contenders for the top job and now a possible future chancellor of the exchequer, went as far as to say recently that Britain should be back in the EU.The “rejoin” deba

politics  Jul 6, 2026

BBC Politics

Overseas voters moving to UK could face £100,000 donations cap for year

The planned changes are part of the government's response to a review of political funding.

politics  Jul 6, 2026

BBC Politics

Police leadership needs fundamental overhaul, review finds

Development and recruitment processes in the service need reforming, an independent report says.

politics  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian Politics

What are the latest allegations about Nigel Farage’s funding?

Reform UK leader received financial support from a convicted fraudster for staffing, security and housingNigel Farage did not declare gifts from crypto entrepreneur convicted of fraudAs Nigel Farage awaits the findings of a standards watchdog investigation into a £5m gift he received from the British-Thai crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, fresh allegations about his finances have emerged.Here we take a look at the latest claims made about Farage and his funds. Continue reading...

politics  Jul 5, 2026

BBC Politics

'Posh George': Who is aristocrat and convicted criminal at heart of Farage controversy?

The 32-year-old reported crypto entrepreneur, once convicted of fraud in the US, is a long-time Farage ally.

politics  Jul 5, 2026

The Guardian Politics

It must be bad for Nige and his finances if it’s Honest Bob Jenrick to the rescue | John Crace

‘Nothing to see here,’ says the man who once overruled council planners in favour of Richard ‘Dirty’ DesmondHow unlucky can one man get? You have to feel for Nigel Farage. Why does it keep happening to him? There he is, just minding his own business, trying to make a decent living – those five houses won’t pay for themselves, which is why other people may have done – and yet there’s always someone trying to drag a good man down. Isn’t the “Man of the People (TM)” entitled to have a few multi-mil

politics  Jul 5, 2026

BBC Politics

Polanski says he will pay any council tax owed linked to houseboat

The Green Party leader told the BBC he is waiting for a decision from Waltham Forest Council.

politics  Jul 5, 2026

BBC Politics

Police probe Yes Scotland campaign's 'missing £1.5m' claim

It is claimed funds raised for the group which campaigned for independence in the 2014 referendum are "unaccounted for".

politics  Jul 5, 2026