Date: 11 September 2026 Tags: UK Politics, Assisted Dying, Healthcare, Parliament Summary: MPs voted 286 to 270 against legislation to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. The 16-vote majority ends the latest attempt to change assisted dying laws in the short term. The bill covered terminally ill adults expected to have fewer than six months to live. Applicants would have required approval from two doctors and an expert panel before receiving assistance to die. MPs r

Date: 3 September 2026 Tags: UK Politics, Political Donations, Elections, Parliament Summary: Andy Burnham’s government says it is determined to tackle large donations from wealthy individuals to UK political parties. A new cross-government team will examine options for limiting donations from UK-based donors. There is currently no limit on how much UK-based individuals can donate to political parties or politicians. Labour has already proposed a £100,000 annual limit for Bri

Date: 1 September 2026 Tags: UK Politics, Labour Party, Parliament, Elections Summary: Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will stand down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras. His departure will trigger a parliamentary by-election in the London constituency. Starmer has represented Holborn and St Pancras for 11 years. He described representing the constituency as a “huge honour and privilege”. Starmer said he will now turn his attention towards international affairs. He had alread

Date: 31 August 2026 Tags: UK Politics, Conservatives, Parliament, Elections Summary: Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has begun a major reshuffle of her Shadow Cabinet. Shadow Health Secretary Stuart Andrew has left the front bench after nearly 10 years. Dame Priti Patel and Sir James Cleverly have also left their Shadow Cabinet positions. Cleverly intends to seek the Conservative nomination for London mayor. Claire Coutinho is expected to leave temporarily for maternity le

Date: 30 August 2026 Tags: UK Politics, Parliament, Economy, Legislation Summary: 1 September – Parliament returns: MPs return to the House of Commons following the summer recess. 1 September – Foreign policy: Foreign Office questions will open the Commons session, potentially covering Ukraine, Russia and other international issues. 1 September – Royal finances: MPs will debate a motion relating to the Sovereign Grant, which funds the monarchy’s official duties. 2 September –