Kemi Badenoch
British politician and Leader of the Opposition to the British Government (2024–present) and Leader of the Conservative Party since 2024 (born 1980)
- Jul 10
Ann Widdecombe killing was 'targeted attack', UK counter-terror police say; foreign interference not ruled out
Counter-terrorism police confirmed on Tuesday that the killing of former Conservative minister and Reform UK figure Ann Widdecombe, 78, was a targeted attack, and said investigators are keeping an open mind on whether foreign state interference played a role.
- Jul 2
Andy Burnham poised to enter No 10 as 322 Labour MPs anoint him next leader in uncontested race
With all rivals mathematically blocked, the former Manchester mayor will be formally elected next Friday and must flesh out an agenda allies say remains obscure just 10 days before he walks through the Downing Street door.
- Jun 29
Andy Burnham pledges to rewire UK with devolution and public ownership in first speech as PM-in-waiting
In his first speech since returning to Westminster, the Labour MP promised a 'new direction' for Britain, including an outpost of 10 Downing Street in Manchester and greater local control over essential services.
- Jun 19
Scottish Conservatives win Aberdeen South by-election, first Westminster gain since 1967
The Scottish Conservatives have won the Aberdeen South by-election, overturning a 3,758-vote SNP majority on a backlash against restrictions on North Sea oil and gas drilling. It is the party's first Westminster by-election gain in Scotland in more than 50 years.
