In Prime Minister’s Questions, Sir Keir Starmer set out a busy agenda dominated by foreign policy and domestic pressures, while facing demands from opposition leaders for clearer detail and faster parliamentary scrutiny.

Starmer told MPs he had attended a “Coalition of the Willing” meeting in Paris alongside European and US counterparts and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He said the UK, France and Ukraine had agreed a declaration of intent covering the possible deployment of multinational forces if a peace deal is reached. Starmer emphasised any deployment would come only after a ceasefire and would require further legal steps. He added ...

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is encountering increasing opposition in Parliament over the government’s approach to resetting the UK’s relationship with the European Union.

The government has set out plans for closer cooperation with the EU in areas such as trade, security, research and regulatory standards. Ministers argue that a more pragmatic relationship would reduce friction, support economic growth and improve the UK’s standing with European partners, while maintaining that there are no plans to rejoin the single market or customs union.

Critics, particularly on the Conservative benches, have accused the government of pursuing closer alignment with EU rules by stealth. They warn ...

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has said that recent US action in Venezuela was “morally right,” comments that have prompted debate across the UK political spectrum.

Badenoch argued that the United States was justified in acting against the government of Nicolás Maduro, citing concerns about democracy, human rights and security. She suggested that moral considerations should carry significant weight when assessing international interventions, even where legal questions remain contested.

Her remarks were met with criticism from opposition figures, who questioned whether endorsing the action risked undermining international law and setting a precedent for unilateral interventions. Critics also warned that such statements could complicate ...

Recent opinion polling has prompted discussion about the public standing of Rachel Reeves, with some surveys suggesting her personal popularity remains limited despite Labour’s broader electoral support.

The polling compares Reeves’ ratings with those of former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, indicating that both figures attract strong backing from core supporters while facing scepticism among other sections of the electorate. Analysts note that such comparisons reflect ongoing tensions within Labour’s voter coalition, particularly between centrist and more traditional left-leaning supporters.

Commentary around the figures suggests that Reeves’ role as chancellor places her under greater scrutiny, with economic decisions and fiscal messaging shaping public ...

New opinion polling suggests Labour Party has fallen into third place nationally, marking a notable shift in the UK’s political landscape and raising fresh questions about the party’s direction under Keir Starmer.

The figures indicate Labour has been overtaken by Reform UK, with the Conservative Party also gaining support. Analysts say the results reflect growing volatility in voter preferences and a fragmentation of the traditional two-party dominance.

In London, where Labour has historically performed strongly, the polling points to a sharp drop in support, with Reform UK making significant inroads and the Conservatives stabilising their vote. Commentators suggest factors such as economic ...