Greens name Gorton and Denton by-election pick
The Green Party’s leader on Trafford Council has also worked as a plumber since she was 16....
Trump tells Iran to drop nuclear aims and stop killing protesters to avoid military action
Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi says armed forces had “fingers on the trigger” to respond to any US strike....
Labour peer who had sanctions lifted by China says it’s ‘meagre return’ for UK
She says raising the case of campaigner Jimmy Lai is more important than lifting sanctions against her....
Ex-Labour MP’s lobbying firm offered photo with minister and VIP dinner for £30k
Jim Murphy’s company Arden Strategies apologises for “errors” in promotional material for tech event....
What did UK and China get out of Starmer’s reset visit?
Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance....
Thirty English councils to delay elections, minister confirms
A major shake-up of local government is underway and postponing ballots is intended to help deliver that reorganisation....
Labour scales back new energy efficiency targets for social homes
It comes after councils and housing associations warned about the cost to implement new stricter standards....
China has lifted sanctions on six British MPs and peers, Starmer says
The prime minister says a travel ban and other restrictions “no longer apply” to six current parliamentarians....
Trump says ‘very dangerous’ for UK to do business with China as Starmer lands in Shanghai
Sir Keir says “the UK has got a huge amount to offer” as he visits China to reset relations....
China to relax travel rules for British visitors, UK says
It comes as Sir Keir Starmer visits Beijing – the first UK prime minister to do so in eight years....