Boris Johnson cuts short Australian book tour to return to UK citing ‘unforeseen circumstances’ Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson has cancelled a Melbourne event…
Browsing: UK politics
Get the latest WTX News UK Politics here – including breaking news, live events, PMQs, interviews and in-depth special reports. We’ll guide you through every election, local and national, and provide you with quick and simple guides to political parties and manifestos, how to register to vote and how to vote.
We’ll keep you updated with the latest from No 10 – the good, the bad and the ugly.
What are the 3 main political parties in UK?
Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats.
What political type is the UK?
The United Kingdom is a Constitutional Monarchy in which the reigning monarch (that is, the king or queen who is the head of state at any given time) does not make any open political decisions. All political decisions are taken by the government and Parliament.
Who runs England?
The Prime Minister is the leader of Her Majesty’s Government and is ultimately responsible for all policy and decisions. The Prime Minister also: oversees the operation of the Civil Service and government agencies.
Is the UK a two party system?
The two party system in the United Kingdom allows for other parties to exist, although the main two parties tend to dominate politics; in this arrangement, other parties are not excluded and can win seats in Parliament.
Tuesday’s tabloids continue coverage of the Gregg Wallace scandal – reporting that he has since apologised for his comments that his accusers are just “middle-class women of a certain age”. Several papers report MPs want a cultural change at the BBC, noting this is another in a string of allegations made against a BBC presenter, whilst other headlines reflect news that the BBC will continue to air his show MasterChef, despite the growing list of accusations.
The prime minister’s foreign policy speech at the Lord Mayor’s banquet on Monday has provoked contrasting reactions from the press.
International news also finds a place on the UK front pages this morning. Donald Trump has threatened to release and pardon January 6 rioters, in response to Joe Biden issuing a ‘full and unconditional’ pardon to his son Hunter Biden.
There are fears that the French government is about to collapse after the French prime minister pushed through his ‘austerity’ budget.
The latest Premier League gossip dominates the back pages.
“Warren has always dreamed of serving the United States full-time. I am thrilled that he will now have that opportunity as the top diplomat, representing the USA to one of America’s most cherished and beloved allies,” Trump posted on his Truth Social social media platform.
Budget could wipe out 125,000 jobs in family businesses The government’s move to limit inheritance tax relief for family-owned businesses could cost Britain roughly 125,000…
Sir Keir Starmer will set out a “plan for change” this week as part of what he is calling the next phase of government after…
Sir Keir Starmer will set out a “plan for change” with milestones set in key policy areas to achieve the targets laid out in Labour’s…
Dame Esther Rantzen says she will ‘come back and haunt’ MPs who are yet to change the law on assisted dying. MPs will debate and…
What will happen with the assisted dying bill on Friday – and will it pass? MPs will have their first chance to vote on the…
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has admitted she pleaded guilty after she incorrectly told police that a work mobile phone was stolen in 2013. Sky News…
The invitation had been belatedly extended by the Elysée Palace. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Paris for the November 11 Remembrance Day ceremonies…
Consumer confidence in the economy dips following Budget Consumer confidence in the health of the economy dipped in November, a new survey shows, as the…
A variety of topics feature on the front page. Several front pages cover the new allegations against the late Mohammed Al-Fayed. Police have said 90 women have now come forward with allegations, including an allegation from someone who – at the time – was “just 13.”
Domestic news features on the rest of the papers including the latest from No 10 and the UK-wide hunt for the Euromillions jackpot winner!
Elsewhere, most of the papers reflect on the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah which came into effect in Lebanon in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
The back pages are dominated by Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Don’t expect Budget rethink, Rachel Reeves implies Rachel Reeves has implied she won’t rethink her Budget measures in the wake of backlash from business, saying:…
Unemployment hotspots to get more NHS funding under new back to work plan Places with the highest levels of joblessness will get extra NHS support…
Rachel Reeves accused of making Britain uninvestable as she insists there is no alternative to tax hikes Rachel Reeves has been accused by business chiefs of…
Monday’s front pages lead with several domestic and international stories.
Ongoing backlash over the October Budget dominates a handful of front pages with several reporting on the ‘tax raid’ whilst others preview a speech by the chancellor in which she will say she had no choice other than raising taxes.
Several papers look ahead to Friday’s assisted dying vote in the Commons. The Cabinet appears to be split over the vote – but many of the papers are not.
Images of Storm Bert feature on many front pages as streets flood in the UK and at least five people died.
The weekend’s Premier League action dominates the back pages.
Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to make spiking a drink a specific criminal offence as he demanded joint action from police and hospitality chiefs to crack down on violence against women and girls (VAWG). With Labour promising to halve VAWG in the next decade, the prime minister is calling chief constables, transport bosses and industry executives to Downing Street on Monday to urge a coordinated response to “bring the vile perpetrators to justice”.
Russia prepared to launch cyber attacks on UK, minister to warn Russia is prepared to launch a series of cyber attacks on Britain and other…
Mystery drones spotted over three US airbases in Britain Unidentified drones have been spotted over three US airbases in Britain, the United States Air Force…
UK jobcentres not fit for purpose, says Liz Kendall ahead of major reforms The work and pensions secretary is to overhaul benefits system, pushing young…
The war in Ukraine is entering a “decisive phase”, with Vladimir Putin’s launch of a new ballistic missile showing that the threat of global conflict…
The former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott died on Wednesday at the age of 86. His family confirmed he died listening to jazz music at the care home he’d been living in since being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Prescott served during the Tony Blair government – tributes are pouring in from across the political spectrum.
Yesterday, former One Direction boyband member Liam Payne was laid to rest in a small and private service in Buckinghamshire. His funeral was attended by his former bandmates Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson. The 31-year-old died last month in Argentina after falling from his hotel balcony.
The UK’s cold snap continues to bite with schools being closed this Thursday morning and severe travel disruptions affecting the country.
A long-awaited report into the family of Captain Tom Moore has finally been released. The report says the family’s refusal to donate any of the £1.4m received from his book deal damaged public trust in charities. It says the family of Sir Tom made profit off the charity set up in his name.
Watch: Tony Blair chokes up in emotional tribute to John Prescott | News Former prime minister Sir Tony Blair choked up as he paid an…
John Prescott: The Labour firebrand who became Tony Blair’s vital sidekick A highlight of the lacklustre 2001 General election campaign was the “Prescott punch”. John…
Tributes to Britain’s former deputy prime minister John Prescott after his death aged 86 Britain’s former deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86…
