politics
Burnham would probably have won by-election, Labour deputy leader says
Lucy Powell tells the BBC that Labour needs to make more use of the Greater Manchester mayor. Source link
Mahmood to press on with immigration reforms despite by-election defeat
The home secretary is to double down on plans for Danish-style restrictions on asylum seekers. Source link
Green MP cancels plumbing jobs after by-election win
New Green MP Hannah Spencer has apologised to clients for having to cancel jobs after by-election win. Source link
Private schools lose legal challenge over VAT changes
A group of low-fee paying private schools have challenged the government’s removal of the VAT exemption. Source link
Plaid Cymru vs Reform is choice between culture or ignorance, says ap Iorwerth
Plaid Cymru’s leader told the party’s conference that a Reform Welsh government would set Wales back by decades. Source link
Zack Polanski's unusual path to becoming Green Party leader
Zack Polanski has led the Greens to their first Westminster by-election victory, just six months after taking over the party. Source link
Henry Zeffman: Green victory shows insurgent parties are here to stay
The party’s historic win in Gorton and Denton by-election is clearest sign yet of changing political landscape. Source link
Starmer says he will fight on after by-election defeat to Greens
The result – in a seat Labour has held for nearly 100 years – has renewed criticism of Sir Keir’s leadership from Labour MPs. Source link
Arrest after Churchill statue defaced with graffiti
The statue of the former prime minster at Westminster was vandalised with slogans daubed in red paint. Source link
Watch: How victory for the Green Party unfolded
Labour, which took the Greater Manchester seat with more than 50% of the vote in 2024, was pushed into third place. Source link