Politics News

Will Starmer go from 'Never Here Keir' to 'Kowtow Keir' if Chinese super embassy goes ahead?

A prime minister who has made U-turn after U-turn is about to make a controversial and unpopular decision on which there will be no going back.
Hillsborough Law delayed after backlash

The government is delaying the Hillsborough Law next stage until next week because of a backlash by Labour MPs to attempts to water down "duty of candour" for the security services, Sky News understands.
Scottish Budget 2026: Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils SNP government's spending and tax plans

The Scottish government has unveiled its draft budget for 2026-27 - with a boost to the Scottish Child Payment and homes worth more than £1m to face higher council tax bills.
Reform insiders express concern over Zahawi defection - as party hits lowest poll level in months

Reform UK insiders have told Sky News they fear the high profile defection of Nadhim Zahawi to their party may "look like naked opportunism".
Who are all the former Conservative MPs who have defected to Reform?

A steady procession of former - and current - Conservative MPs have defected to Reform UK since March 2024.