Labour's move to block Andy Burnham from a parliamentary seat fails to address his broad appeal, as his high favourability ratings highlight internal party tensions and leadership challenges.
Pete Songi's cartoon for The Guardian captures the political drama of the Gorton and Denton by-election, highlighting Labour's internal struggles under Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham's role.
A severe winter storm across the US has resulted in at least seven fatalities, widespread power outages, and major disruptions to schools and transport.
New City Safety Index reveals three London boroughs among Britain's most dangerous areas, with Camden taking the top spot for crime rates and reoffending.
Actor Sadie Frost tells High Court that Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers Ltd used phone hacking and private data to target her in emotional testimony.
A judge has instructed jurors to treat Barron Trump's account of his friend's alleged attack in London with caution, as the US president's son reported the incident via video call.
Jenny Chapman's proposal to close the Independent Commission for Aid Impact draws condemnation from MPs, raising transparency concerns amid budget cuts.
MetroTalk readers discuss whether Keir Starmer can manage relations with Donald Trump amid US policy shifts on Greenland and Chagos Islands, plus other political hypocrisy and consumer gripes.
Metropolitan Police appeal for witness who bravely intervened to protect three women from an attacker on Camden High Street in London.
Labour's National Executive Committee has rejected Andy Burnham's candidacy for Gorton and Denton, preventing what critics call a tax-and-spend socialist agenda that would have damaged Britain's economy.
Labour faces turmoil as the NEC blocks Andy Burnham from the Gorton and Denton byelection, raising questions about Keir Starmer's leadership and party unity.
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman resigns Conservative whip after 30 years, becoming latest high-profile Tory to join Nigel Farage's Reform UK party.
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman has defected from the Conservative Party to join Reform UK, following several other high-profile Tory departures in recent weeks.
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman has left the Conservative Party to join Nigel Farage's Reform UK, marking a significant political shift in Westminster.
US President Donald Trump has issued 21 clemency grants since mid-January 2026, with nearly half benefiting individuals convicted of fraud and white-collar crimes, drawing criticism from Democrats.
US families confront impossible decisions as Trump administration freezes billions in childcare funds across five states, alleging fraud claims that workers call 'ridiculous' and misleading.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has justified Labour's decision to block Andy Burnham from standing as an MP, arguing party resources must concentrate on the battle against Reform UK rather than internal contests.
Former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane criticises Labour government's lack of private sector experience, citing multiple policy U-turns and calling for defence spending as growth cornerstone.
Sir Keir Starmer has defended his decision to block Andy Burnham from a Manchester by-election, citing resource concerns, as Labour MPs express outrage over the move.
US citizens express mixed views on President Trump's foreign policy moves, including Venezuela capture and Greenland proposals, revealing deep national divisions.
Labour's NEC has blocked Andy Burnham from standing in the Gorton and Denton byelection, with Scotland Secretary Douglas Alexander stating it's about maintaining party focus ahead of May elections rather than factional politics.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's police reform package is overshadowed by Labour's internal crisis over blocking Andy Burnham from a byelection, sparking party turmoil.
Two men from Islington have been charged with conspiracy to commit burglary after driving an SUV into a Yves Saint Laurent store on Old Bond Street, Westminster, in the early hours of Friday morning.
Myanmar's military-backed election concludes with widespread voter intimidation, economic hardship, and ongoing conflict undermining the legitimacy of the vote.
Mark Carney's Davos speech acknowledges the decline of the rules-based international system, examining its structural, normative, and ideological components as global tensions escalate.
Analysis reveals how Keir Starmer's veto of Andy Burnham's Westminster return has transformed a challenging Manchester byelection into a significantly more difficult contest for Labour.
Lady Mayor Susan Langley argues British pessimism undermines global reputation at Davos 2026, urging stronger London-Edinburgh collaboration in finance.
As Europe faces geopolitical decline, the Netflix adaptation of The Leopard offers insights. EU leaders must choose between managed decline and proactive change to preserve democracy and sovereignty.
UK newspapers react with headlines warning of internal strife after Labour's NEC blocked Andy Burnham from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election.
Francine Prose warns that America faces an imminent authoritarian takeover, with federal violence in Minneapolis highlighting a national crisis demanding our full attention.