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Suella Braverman rules out Reform–Conservative coalition — reversing her previous support for right-wing unity

Suella Braverman has categorically ruled out joining a Reform-Conservative coalition government, reversing her previous support for cooperation between the parties on the political right.

By Charlotte Mercer • 29 August 2026 • 4 min read

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Labour

Government declares Falklands support ‘unwavering’ after report US could use islands as leverage over UK defence spending

The UK Government has declared its support for the Falkland Islands 'unwavering' after a senior US official reportedly refused to rule out using Washington's position on the islands as leverage in the dispute over NATO defence spending.

Charlotte Mercer • 29 Aug 2026 • 4 min read

Conservatives

BREAKING: James Cleverly quits Kemi Badenoch’s shadow cabinet to launch London mayor bid

Sir James Cleverly has quit Kemi Badenoch's shadow cabinet with immediate effect to launch a bid for the Conservative nomination for Mayor of London in 2028.

Charlotte Mercer • 29 Aug 2026 • 3 min read

Labour

Release prisoners early or police could run out of cells for arrests, Phillipson warns

Bridget Phillipson has defended the Government's early-prison-release reforms, warning that without action to ease overcrowding police could ultimately be forced to cancel arrests because the justice system had run out of custodial space.

Charlotte Mercer • 29 Aug 2026 • 4 min read

Labour

Gordon Brown says a united Ireland is inevitable — days after Burnham said border poll was ‘off the table’

Former prime minister Gordon Brown has predicted that Ireland will eventually be united, just days after Andy Burnham said a referendum on Irish unity was 'off the table'.

Charlotte Mercer • 29 Aug 2026 • 5 min read

SNP

Swinney opens second front with Westminster — demanding three Scotland-only visa routes after independence referendum Bill

John Swinney's Scottish Government has demanded a Scottish Visa, Rural Visa and Scottish Graduate Visa just a day after publishing its draft legislation for another independence referendum.

Charlotte Mercer • 29 Aug 2026 • 6 min read

Labour

Royal Navy tracks Russian warships and sanctioned cargo vessels through UK waters as deployments rise 25%

The Royal Navy has tracked Russian warships and sanctioned cargo vessels through the North Sea and English Channel as British naval activations to monitor Russian activity rise 25% year-on-year.

Charlotte Mercer • 29 Aug 2026 • 4 min read

Labour

Burnham’s police mega-merger review delayed after clashing with his own devolution plans

The review drawing up a new map of larger regional police forces has reportedly been pushed into the autumn after proposed boundaries clashed with Andy Burnham's devolution plans.

Charlotte Mercer • 29 Aug 2026 • 5 min read

SNP

Swinney publishes draft Bill for second Scottish independence referendum — setting up fresh constitutional clash with Burnham

First Minister John Swinney has published a draft Bill for a second Scottish independence referendum, but Holyrood still needs Westminster to transfer the legal powers required to hold the vote.

Charlotte Mercer • 28 Aug 2026 • 5 min read

Labour

Burnham launches ‘cowboy builders’ and bailiffs crackdown — but flagship trader scheme will be voluntary

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has launched a crackdown on rogue builders and private bailiffs, including a new Approved Code and milestone-linked payment system — but participation in the flagship trader scheme will be voluntary.

Charlotte Mercer • 28 Aug 2026 • 4 min read

Reform UK

Reform unveils sweeping election-law plan including English-language checks at polling stations

Reform UK has unveiled sweeping election-law proposals including English-language comprehension checks at polling stations, severe restrictions on postal voting, the removal of Commonwealth voting rights and limits on foreign-language campaign material.

Charlotte Mercer • 28 Aug 2026 • 6 min read

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Suella Braverman rules out Reform–Conservative coalition — reversing her previous support for right-wing unity

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Government declares Falklands support ‘unwavering’ after report US could use islands as leverage over UK defence spending

BREAKING: James Cleverly quits Kemi Badenoch’s shadow cabinet to launch London mayor bid

Release prisoners early or police could run out of cells for arrests, Phillipson warns

Gordon Brown says a united Ireland is inevitable — days after Burnham said border poll was ‘off the table’

Swinney opens second front with Westminster — demanding three Scotland-only visa routes after independence referendum Bill

Royal Navy tracks Russian warships and sanctioned cargo vessels through UK waters as deployments rise 25%

Burnham’s police mega-merger review delayed after clashing with his own devolution plans

Swinney publishes draft Bill for second Scottish independence referendum — setting up fresh constitutional clash with Burnham

Burnham launches ‘cowboy builders’ and bailiffs crackdown — but flagship trader scheme will be voluntary

Reform unveils sweeping election-law plan including English-language checks at polling stations

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