Politics

Keir’s succession: The field widens

February 16, 2026

Keir Starmer has steadied himself, but his authority is still being questioned

February 15, 2026

Greens and Reform hit back at Starmer after attacks in Munich speech

February 15, 2026

Mandelson’s assistant sent Epstein government speech before it was delivered

February 14, 2026

Who could succeed Vaughan Gething as first minister of Wales?

Vaughan Gething has said he will step down as first minister of Wales after four ministers quit his government calling...

What are the key announcements in King’s Speech?

The new government has set out its legislative agenda for the next year in the King’s Speech.

Sir Keir Starmer vows to ‘get Britain building’ in King’s Speech

Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to "get Britain building" in the King's Speech.

King’s Speech: What Labourism will look like

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are here with their guide to the day ahead...

LaMonica McIver wins special primary for late NJ Rep. Donald Payne Jr.’s seat

Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver is all but certain to succeed the late Donald Payne Jr. in New Jersey’s...

NJ Dems say Andy Kim should be named to Senate after Menendez conviction

Prominent New Jersey Democrats see Rep. Andy Kim as the obvious choice to replace Sen. Bob Menendez following his guilty...

Priti Patel to run for Tory leadership

Former home secretary Priti Patel is going to run to replace Rishi Sunak as leader of the Conservative Party, Sky...

Inside the downfall of a senator who operated in ‘shades of gray’

Over the years, Bob Menendez gained a reputation as New Jersey’s ultimate political survivor. On Tuesday, his endurance ran out....

Starmer ally tipped to become Labour MPs’ ‘shop steward’

Sir Keir Starmer is poised to strengthen his grip on Labour on the day of the King's Speech in elections...

Johnson posts picture with Trump and reveals what they discussed in meeting