The UK has been one of Ukraine's biggest international supporters since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. The Ministry of Defence said the UK was "committed to providing the equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against [Russian President Vladimir] Putin's illegal invasion
Read more: UK backs Ukraine '100%', Burnham says after Russian drone warningAndy Burnham has described the death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday as "a tragedy on so many levels", as he called for a "moment for reflection". Arday was found dead at an address in Battersea, south London, on Friday afternoon. "It's not a moment for any rushing to judgement. It's a mom
Read more: Jason Arday death called 'a tragedy on so many levels'Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ordered an "urgent" review to identify any grooming gang members who may be eligible to be freed from jail under the government's early release scheme. The announcement comes after Tory leader Kemi Badenoch raised concerns that child sex offenders could leave jail wel
Read more: Burnham orders urgent review of grooming-related early releasesA former neo-Nazi selected by the Conservatives to fight a council election next year has pulled out after a backlash against his candidacy. Joshua Bonehill-Paine was convicted of racially harassing Jewish former Labour MP Luciana Berger in 2016, while already serving a separate jail sentence for sh
Read more: Former neo‑Nazi withdraws as Conservative council candidateAndy Burnham has pledged his government will be "relentless" in curbing the number of people arriving in the UK on small boats. The prime minister said progress had been made and the government was "changing the whole approach", with enforcement officers tackling people-smuggling gangs doubled on bo
Read more: Burnham vows relentless action to stop small boat crossingsImage source, Getty Images By Cost of living correspondent In his first speech as prime minister, Andy Burnham has promised to give people more "breathing space" to help with the cost of living. Policies will be announced on Tuesday - his first full day in the job. Although a few hours after taking
Read more: How Prime Minister Burnham's Money Promises Could Affect YouBurnham was officially declared Labour Party leader on Friday following a short contest in which he was the only candidate, having secured the backing of 379 MPs. Some opposition parties have urged Burnham to call a general election in order to ensure he has a mandate for his premiership. However, P
Read more: Burnham to Uphold Manifesto While Pursuing Bolder ActionAndy Burnham will announce plans for new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea after he becomes prime minister, the BBC has been told. The Labour Party's 2024 manifesto - which the new leader said he would follow - had pledged to not issue new licences but to honour existing ones. At the heart
Read more: Burnham Signals New North Sea Drilling PlansAs Andy Burnham waited to enter the hall for the moment he has dreamed about for at least 16 years, he told us he was feeling "good… ready". How could he not feel good? In the course of a whirlwind four weeks, every wing of the parliamentary Labour Party has anointed him as the only
Read more: Burnham vows sweeping change but delivery remains unclearChancellor Rachel Reeves - who was at Sir Keir's side on the front bench as usual - appeared close to tears. Labour MP Carolyn Harris was also overcome by emotion as she told MPs that "every day we see his decency and his courage shine through". Sir Keir is due to hand over power to
Read more: Starmer's final PMQs: 'end of my political journey'Speaking to the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Jenrick described Cottrell as an "old friend" of Farage's. Jenrick said: "He did give support to Nigel before he was a Member of Parliament, he hasn't done so since he became a Member of Parliament. "No rules have been broken whatsoever." Jenrick s
Read more: Jenrick rejects claims Farage broke rules over donor supportConservative leader Kemi Badenoch has criticised what she called a missing £5bn in the defence investment plan, saying outgoing prime minister Sir Keir Starmer was leaving a mess for his successor. The long-awaited plan announced on Tuesday includes £15bn to boost the UK's defences, but Defence Mini
Read more: Badenoch says Starmer leaves defence funding shortfall for Burnham
