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Labour

New YouGov MRP projects hung Parliament if General Election held now

YouGov's first MRP since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister projects Labour would remain the largest party on 241 seats but lose its Commons majority if an election were held now.

Charlotte Mercer • 24 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

Neutral

MPs launch inquiry into whether Bank of England independence is still ‘fit for purpose’

The Treasury Committee has launched an inquiry into whether the Bank of England’s monetary policy independence remains fit for purpose almost 30 years after it was introduced.

Charlotte Mercer • 24 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

Conservatives

Badenoch says she believes Burnham could call General Election in December

Kemi Badenoch has said she believes Andy Burnham could call a General Election as soon as December, describing the Prime Minister as a gambler who may fancy his chances.

Charlotte Mercer • 24 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Small-boat returns rise 39% in latest year, Home Office figures show

Home Office figures show 3,427 people who previously arrived in the UK by small boat were returned in the 12 months to 31 July 2026, up 39% year on year.

Charlotte Mercer • 23 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

Neutral

Government confirms Manchester will host the 2027 G20 Leaders’ Summit

The Government has confirmed Manchester will host the G20 Leaders’ Summit on 27 and 28 November 2027, with world leaders gathering at Manchester Central.

Charlotte Mercer • 23 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

Neutral

Prime Minister’s AI adviser steps down from full-time Downing Street role

Dr Jade Leung will step down as the Prime Minister’s full-time AI adviser and AI Security Institute CTO at the end of September, while moving into two part-time government roles.

Charlotte Mercer • 23 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

Neutral

Chagos deal being reviewed as annual Mauritius payments put on hold

The Government is reviewing the Chagos agreement after US opposition, with Defence Secretary Wes Streeting confirming that planned payments to Mauritius will not be made at this stage.

Charlotte Mercer • 23 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

Labour

RAF launches Britain’s first dedicated space-defence squadron

The RAF has formed No. III Space Effects Squadron, the UK’s first military unit dedicated to countering hostile activity against British interests in space.

Charlotte Mercer • 23 Sep 2026 • 4 min read

Neutral

MPs tell Government to protect OBR independence and recommend new 10-year forecasts

The Treasury Committee has urged ministers to protect the independence of the Office for Budget Responsibility while recommending that the fiscal watchdog add a new 10-year forecast alongside its existing five-year outlook.

Charlotte Mercer • 23 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

Labour

Government announces £90m heat-network investment covering more than 750,000 homes

The Government has announced £90 million for new and upgraded heat networks, saying more than 750,000 homes will benefit from cleaner and cheaper heating.

Charlotte Mercer • 23 Sep 2026 • 4 min read

Labour

Burnham announces new UK centre to combat hostile-state disinformation

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ordered security chiefs to begin creating a National Centre for Information Defence to detect, attribute and disrupt hostile-state information attacks.

Charlotte Mercer • 23 Sep 2026 • 4 min read

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