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A bin, two foxes and a reality TV star: The candidates fighting Clacton

BBC News - Politics

The full list of candidates who have declared they intend to fight the Clacton by-election.

Algeria and Mali restore diplomatic ties following yearlong rift

Al Jazeera - Politics

Relations begin to thaw as both countries reinstate ambassadors, reopen airspace closed to each other since April 2025.

Ann Widdecombe attacked nearly 24 hours before she was found dead, police believe

BBC News - Politics

A 26-year-old white British man arrested on suspicion of her murder has been released and is no longer part of the investigation.

Ann Widdecombe murder probe: What we know so far

BBC News - Politics

The former MP was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday morning.

Ann Widdecombe: uncompromising politician who embraced TV fame

The Guardian - Politics

Former Tory minister, who later joined Reform UK and became an unlikely celebrity, was found dead on ThursdayOn Wednesday, shortly after Nigel Farage ...

Ben Jennings on Nigel Farage’s byelection announcement – cartoon

The Guardian - Politics

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Burnham apologises for Labour's initial response to Gaza war

BBC News - Politics

Burnham, along other with Labour figures, had called for a ceasefire by late October 2023 - putting him at odds with Sir Keir Starmer.

Burnham planning for No 10 for at least a year, key ally says

BBC News - Politics

The former transport secretary says Burnham's time away from Westminster does not mean he is "unprepared" for government.

Burnham plans summer tour of UK to win over voters in Labour ‘danger zones’

The Guardian - Politics

Exclusive: Prospective PM wants to give the country a hopeful message, in contrast with Starmer’s early misstepsAndy Burnham will undertake a summer...

Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally

BBC News - Politics

The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.

Burnham will have to master something Starmer couldn’t: the art of dealing with Donald Trump | Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - Politics

The new PM will need a superb foreign secretary and the ability to get like-minded countries on board. Early signs suggest he may have the right skill...

Burnham’s apology over Gaza marks ‘reset moment’ as Labour seeks to win back progressive voters

The Guardian - Politics

It remains unclear how much of substance will change – and whether it will be enough to rebuild electoral coalition On the final day of Labour’s p...

China prepares as Typhoon Bavi leaves Taiwan

Al Jazeera - Politics

China prepares as Typhoon Bavi leaves Taiwan

Clacton by-election date set for 13 August

BBC News - Politics

The by-election is triggered after Nigel Farage MP stood down, but he intends to stand again.

Count Binface alone can‘t clean up British politics. MPs now have that chance, and they must seize it | Stella Creasy

The Guardian - Politics

Amid the allegations about dark money and funding, I have a solution: limit all single donations in a year – from any individual – to £100,000It ...

Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout in five days

Al Jazeera - Politics

Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout in five days

Disability benefit not fit for purpose, minister leading review says

BBC News - Politics

Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) in England and Wales need changing.

Disability benefit review considers alternatives to cash payments

BBC News - Politics

A minister says the review is looking at whether some claimants could be pointed to other kinds of help.

Discipline matters, Labour whips tell Burnham as he seeks more tolerant approach

The Guardian - Politics

Former and current whips reject idea their job is about intimidation as they tell likely next PM consensus is keyWhen Hilary Armstrong was dealing wit...

Do scandals still matter in politics?

NPR Politics

Scandals have always been a part of politics but the way politicians handle them has changed.