12 h. ago Why Starmer’s China trip has come at the worst possible time

Keir Starmer is the first PM since Theresa May to visit China, but political editor David Maddox explains why a trip to Beijing now – amid faltering relations with the US and speculation about a leadership challenge at home – leaves the prime minister exposed

Politics

12 h. ago When will changes to ground rents happen and what difference will they make?

The reforms may fuel a short-term surge in supply of homes coming onto the market that have previously been hard to sell, an analyst suggested.

Politics

12 h. ago Senior ministers wipe away tears as Holocaust survivor addresses Cabinet

Mala Tribich, 95, received a standing ovation after her five-minute speech at 10 Downing Street on Tuesday.

Politics

12 h. ago Cap on ground rents will benefit more than 500,000 homeowners across London and the South

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the cost of living ‘is the single most important thing across the country.’

Society

13 h. ago Ground rents to be capped at £250 for leaseholders to end spiralling bills

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the cost of living ‘is the single most important thing across the country.’

Economics

14 h. ago Keir Starmer mocks Emmanuel Macron as he dons Top Gun sunglasses at comedy show

The beleagured PM – under pressure in the polls and facing a growing mutiny within his own party – provided some light relief during a live comedy show in London

Politics

14 h. ago 'Talk to me Goose': Keir Starmer pokes fun at French president Macron's medical 'Top Gun' sunglasses as he appears on comedy podcast

The Prime Minister donned a pair of aviator-style specs and quipped 'bonjour' as he made a surprise appearance at a live recording of a political podcast.

Politics

14 h. ago 'Bonjour!': Starmer makes fun of Macron's sunglasses at comedy show in London

The Prime Minister tagged Macron in a post with the Top Gun reference ‘Talk to me, Goose’

Politics

14 h. ago 50 MPs sign letter against Labour's decision to block Andy Burnham from Westminster by

Andy Burnham is widely seen as a challenger to Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership.

Events

14 h. ago Andy Burnham decision ‘done and dusted’, insists minister amid Labour anger

MPs have signed a letter saying that denying local members a real choice reinforces the idea that politics is a ‘remote stitch-up’.

Politics

15 h. ago Keir Starmer warned 'do not get naked' and 'change in bed' as Chinese spies will be watching

Keir Starmer is facing a nude threat on his trip to China after Theresa May - the last British Prime Minister to visit the superpower - was advised to get dressed under her bed covers

Events

15 h. ago Keir Starmer makes fun of Emmanuel Macron’s aviator sunglasses at London comedy show

Sir Keir Starmer made fun of Emmanuel Macron wearing a pair of aviator sunglasses during an appearance at a comedy show in London.

Politics

15 h. ago Keir Starmer told 'consider your position' after 'disgusting decision' in Labour mutiny

The Prime Minister is facing a deepening mutiny after Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham was blocked from contesting a by-election which many said was his pathway to launching a leadership bid

Politics

16 h. ago Starmer facing growing Labour rebellion as dozens of MPs sign letter objecting to Burnham decision

Senior Labour figures have called for unity as a growing number of MPs express concern over the decision to block the Greater Manchester mayor from standing in a by-election

Events

17 h. ago Labour civil war: 50 Labour MPs sign letter objecting to blocking Andy Burnham from by

Labour MPs warn Keir Starmer decision to block Andy Burnham from standing in Gorton and Denton by-election could be a “real gift” to Reform UK

Events

18 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer says he does not have to choose between ties with China and US

The Prime Minister will travel to China on Tuesday as he attempts to continue building bridges with Beijing.

Politics

18 h. ago Blocking Andy Burnham makes Keir Starmer look 'weak and insecure', says Scots MP

Brian Leishman said Labour’s National Executive Committee (NEC) should meet again and reverse the decision to prevent the Greater Manchester Mayor from making the Gorton and Denton by-election shortlist.

Events

18 h. ago Why Keir Starmer's blunder over Andy Burnham makes his downfall more likely

Many Labour politicians may conclude that Keir Starmer has put his own survival as Prime Minister ahead of party and country

Events

18 h. ago Starmer's fraught visit to China will tell us what he really thinks of the UK's place in the world | Peter Frankopan

Does Britain have any leverage over human rights or security concerns or is it a decaying nation that cannot risk trade relations?This week, Keir Starmer will reportedly visit China. This will be the first trip of this kind by a British prime minister since Theresa May’s three-day visit to Beijing in 2018. Since then, relations between London and Beijing have become increasingly fraught, caught between growing security concerns and deep economic interdependence. Allegations of espionage and influence operations have sharpened political and public suspicion in the UK, even as deep trade links and supply chains on which the country depends make disengagement unrealistic. As fierce debate about the recent approval for the new Chinese embassy has shown, there are strong opinions about how to best manage relations with Beijing – as well as what, precisely, constitutes a threat and what is an opportunity. The result is an uneasy balancing act in which caution and cooperation coexist, ofte...

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20 h. ago Keir Starmer's takeover spat could damage Labour's hopes at Holyrood election

The leadership fight between Starmer and Andy Burnham stands to benefit only the SNP and Reform, says Record View.

Politics