Politics

Politics shapes the decisions that affect our daily lives, from the policies governing public services and the economy to local initiatives and international relations. Whether it's developments in Westminster, devolved governments, or local councils, political news influences everything from employment and healthcare to housing and education. Understanding the political landscape helps readers make informed choices about the issues and figures that matter to them.

This section covers the full spectrum of political activity: major policy announcements, electoral developments, parliamentary business, and the people driving change across the country. It includes analysis of how political decisions impact communities and the broader implications of governance at every level, from central government to local authorities.

For many readers, staying informed about politics is essential to understanding current events and their potential consequences. Whether you're interested in mainstream political developments, emerging controversies, or the human stories behind policy decisions, this topic provides the context and reporting needed to follow the political story as it unfolds.

The big WSL and WSL2 season preview: Women’s Football Weekly – podcast

September 1, 2026

The Guardian’s Women’s Football Weekly podcast returns with a preview of the 2026-27 WSL and WSL2 season, as hosts Faye Carruthers and Suzanne Wrack are joined by Emma Sanders and Sophie Downey to discuss the busy off-season and offer predictions ahead of a bumper campaign. The panel covers transfer activity, the arrival of a marquee…
Keir Starmer to stand down as MP

September 1, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer has stepped down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, triggering a by-election that will serve as the first major political test for his successor, Andy Burnham. The seat is seen as a potential target for the Green Party, whose leader Zack Polanski has not ruled out standing, meaning the contest will…
Keir Starmer’s resignation statement in full as he stands down as MP

September 1, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, just weeks after being replaced as prime minister and Labour leader by Andy Burnham following poor local election results in July. In a statement posted on X and confirmed to the Camden New Journal, Starmer said he had used the summer to reflect…
Venice Film Festival to Kick Off With Steady Stream of Stars on Red Carpet and Politics Looming in the Background

September 1, 2026

The Venice Film Festival opens on Wednesday with Danny Boyle’s “Ink,” a drama about how tabloid The Sun fuelled Rupert Murdoch’s rise, launching 11 days of high-profile premieres that festival director Alberto Barbera has called the event’s “most political” edition in recent years. Films addressing war, Palestine, immigration, climate change and shrinking political freedoms feature…
Why did Starmer resign? These are the key moments of his chaotic two years as prime minister

September 1, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will step down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, triggering a by-election, after already leaving Downing Street in July following 23 months as prime minister. He told the Camden New Journal it was the “right time” to move on and focus on international affairs, including defence, security, trade…
Denver support underscores demand for women’s team

September 1, 2026

Janine Sonis, the Canada international full-back playing for her hometown club Denver Summit in its debut NWSL season, has spoken about the significance of the club’s strong fan support and her own personal enjoyment of the campaign. The 32-year-old, currently deployed at left-back, said playing in front of large crowds, including 63,000 fans at the…
Keir Starmer QUITS as an MP after being ousted from No10 by Burnham

September 1, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer is standing down as an MP, weeks after being replaced as Prime Minister by Andy Burnham in a Labour leadership shake-up. Starmer had initially said he intended to remain as the member for Holborn and St Pancras, but has now reversed that position, opening the way for a by-election that could prove…
7 new dementia risk factors revealed — including one millions struggle with

September 1, 2026

The World Health Organization has updated its global guidelines on reducing the risk of dementia and cognitive decline, adding seven new risk factors to the twelve identified in its original 2019 report. The revised guidance, described as reflecting the latest scientific evidence, matters because dementia rates are rising worldwide and public health bodies are keen…
The man who shaped Trump: book sheds fresh light on ruthless Roy Cohn

September 1, 2026

A new biography, American Scoundrel by Kai Bird and Susan Goldmark, examines the life of Roy Cohn, the New York mob lawyer who mentored Donald Trump in the 1970s and 80s and is credited with shaping much of his combative approach to business, politics and the law. The book, subtitled “Dark Journey from Joe McCarthy…
Labour under fire over North Sea slump as Modi presses Putin on Ukraine

September 1, 2026

UK oil and gas investment has collapsed amid criticism of government policy, while homes near top schools command steep premiums; Amazon faces an FTC price-fixing suit and a Times Square shooting leaves two dead; entertainment and sport round out the bulletin.