Stephen Castle

Andy Burnham, who looks set to become prime minister next month, said he would set up a new operation in Manchester called “No. 10 North” to give more funding and control to local leaders.

Andy Burnham brought Greater Manchester’s public transit back under public control, making buses more frequent and capping fares.

Andy Burnham was mayor of Greater Manchester for nine years. His time there came to define his identity - and his pitch to become prime minister.

Nigel Farage, leader of the populist right-wing party Reform U.K., has come under increasing pressure after a series of revelations about undisclosed gifts and donations.

Nigel Farage, leader of the populist right-wing party Reform U.K., has come under increasing pressure after a series of revelations about undisclosed gifts and donations.

The unexpected move comes after recent revelations about gifts and financial support received by Farage, both from a cryptocurrency billionaire and from a political ally who was once convicted of fraud in the United States.

Nigel Farage’s pins hopes that a win with voters will quiet his critics and position himself as the victim of a campaign orchestrated by the political establishment.

Under investigation over an undisclosed gift, the right-wing leader Nigel Farage may end up in a special election against a candidate dressed as a trash can.

LONDON -- British police have arrested a man on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe, a British right-wing politician who was found dead Thursday with serious injuries.