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UK police drop investigation into election betting scandal
But the Gambling Commission’s own criminal probe into bets on timing of election continues.
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Meet the new MPs taking on Westminster
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Nigel Farage could be the real winner if Labour lets teens vote
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It’s official: Boris Johnson is brat
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7 times UK politicians’ holidays were totally ruined
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Boris the media tycoon? Former PM tapped up for top UK newspaper job.
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Migration keeps derailing British leaders
UK far-right riots: Everything we know
What has happened, who is behind the violence and how the U.K. government has responded.
Labour dares to take on Britain’s boomers
New government pares back pensioner payments and vows to build more houses — but it’s a big gamble.
Japan wants reassurance Britain’s new government has its back
As Labour refocuses on Europe and America, doubts linger in Japan about whether it can rely on London.
5 ways Labour says Britain is broken
Labour attack dossier lays out holes in Britain’s finances — which the Tories dismiss as simply a political excuse to raise taxes.
Tory leader race: The 6 hopefuls trying to save their party from the abyss
With just 121 Conservative MPs left, it’ll be an uphill struggle for these contenders to turn around the once-mighty British party’s fortunes.
UK drops objection to ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
Labour U-turns on the previous government’s opposition to the warrant, arguing for judicial independence and everyone being subject to international law.
The great Tory beauty pageant
The race to succeed Rishi Sunak as UK Conservative leader is heating up.
PMQs scorecard: Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak play nice
Keir Starmer faced awkward questions at PMQs — but not from Rishi Sunak.
Sorry, Boris — Nigel Farage is still Britain’s Trump Whisperer
In Milwaukee, the battle for Donald Trump’s attention is heating up and Brits want in.
Brexit hit UK’s pandemic response, Covid inquiry finds
The U.K. state “failed” its citizens in the run-up to the Covid-19 pandemic.
UK’s Labour to reintroduce tobacco ban
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill would ban anyone born after January 2009 from buying cigarettes.
‘Is that it?’ UK Labour’s cautious entry to government
Few surprises are expected when Keir Starmer sets out his program in the king’s speech.
Trump adviser Fiona Hill to lead UK defense review
Former NATO boss George Robertson will head the project to consider how and when to boost military spending.
Attack on Donald Trump strikes fear into European hearts
Fears of political violence are simmering just beneath the surface in Europe, too.
What Washington thinks of Keir Starmer
After years of Conservative turmoil, the new British prime minister has been welcomed by Democrats and Republicans alike.
Defeated UK Tories suffer ‘very public nervous breakdown’
The Conservative Party leadership contest is effectively underway — and it’s not pretty.
Keir scores at the White House
Sky News’ deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard are here with their guide to the day ahead in politics. They discuss what was on …
At NATO, the center left is having its moment. It won’t last.
The U.K’s Keir Starmer may be among political friends now — but the future isn’t so bright for his international allies.
Divided, reshuffled and politically bruised: Europe’s leaders head to the NATO summit
Political turmoil on the Continent is reshuffling power players going to the NATO gathering.
Keir Starmer says he wants a better Brexit trade deal
The new U.K. prime minister told Northern Ireland’s government in Belfast existing rules must be enforced before he could seek further changes.
X deletes official UK Conservatives account
Tories blamed the social media platform for the deletion.
Can Nigel Farage ride the wave of right-wing populism?
The Reform party’s success in capturing votes in the U.K. general election could only be the start.
Tory leadership: Who could replace Rishi Sunak?
Meet the candidates vying to lead the Tories after the party’s worst election defeat in history.