Australia politics live: defence industry minister to spruik Labor’s ‘progressive patriotism’ as audits reveal waste
Pat Conroy to tell National Press Club that Labor is the true party of defence and national security. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news em...
White House rejects conflict-of-interests concerns as Trump’s crypto earnings soar – US politics live
Spokesperson says president has ‘proudly made the US the crypto capital of the world’Sign up for US breaking news alerts emailHello and welcome to the...
Starmer to take PMQs as he faces backlash over ‘poisoned chalice’ defence investment plan – UK politics live
Concerns that plan is not properly funded and will take cash from much-needed road projectsGood morning. Yesterday Keir Starmer published the defence ...
Australia politics live: Labor makes move to crack down on consultants after latest scandal
Federal government releases options paper to improve regulation of accounting, auditing and consulting firms. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking...
Anger at supreme court ruling on Trump’s power to fire agency chiefs – US politics live
Today is the final day for the supreme court to lay out the last rulings of its nine-month termHello, and welcome to the US politics live blog.In a si...
Defence investment plan criticised as ‘too little, too late’ ahead of launch – UK politics live
Defence investment plan, which was originally due in the autumn, criticised by Tories and Lib DemsGood morning. After Keir Starmer agreed to stand dow...
Australia politics live: Anthony Albanese says tax reforms ‘make system fairer’ and backs Paul Hogan on Pauline Hanson
The prime minister tells 7.30 the housing market was ‘broken’. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood...
Supreme court nears the end of its term with cases about Donald Trump’s power to be decided – US politics live
Court expected to hand down decisions on several outstanding cases, wrapping up term that has focussed on Trump’s expansive claims of presidential pow...
Andy Burnham to propose devolution plan in first major policy speech since launching bid for No 10 – UK politics live
Makerfield MP and hopeful prime minister to pledge ‘growth in every postcode’ Good morning. When Keir Starmer became PM, he had published his missions...
Australia politics live: Vanuatu PM in Canberra as hopes rise over treaty; fossil fuel companies accused of marketing to children
Jotham Napat’s visit renews expectations that the two countries can sign the Nakamal pact after long negotiations. Follow today’s news liveGet our bre...
Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton expected to plead guilty in classified information case – US politics live
Bolton to plead guilty charges that he unlawfully retained sensitive national security information in agreement that includes $2.25m fineSign up for t...
Trump to meet House speaker in attempt to break legislative gridlock – US politics live
Trump suddenly scrapped the signing of a pivotal bipartisan housing bill yesterday, demanding the Senate pass his voter ID bill Hello and welcome to t...
Reeves hints she accepts Burnham will not keep her as chancellor – UK politics live
Reeves refused to say whether she would accept a more junior job in cabinet if Burnham offered her oneGood morning. Rachel Reeves now seems to resigne...
Mamdani-backed candidates win big in New York Democratic primaries – US politics live
Three congressional candidates endorsed by Mamdani win in clear sign of New York mayor’s growing influenceElsewhere in New York, Jack Schlossberg, the...
Darren Jones says bond markets should be ‘content’ with Burnham’s economic plans – UK politics live
Chief secretary to PM rules out leadership bid as he says he has received reassurances from BurnhamGood morning. There are very few upsides for Keir S...
Australia politics live: ‘Keep the flame of memory burning’, PM tells opening of new Australian War Memorial gallery
Anthony Albanese presided over ceremony in Canberra last night. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGoo...
The Extraordinary Embezzlement Case That Rocked Scottish Politics
Peter Murrell, the husband of the former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon, was sentenced on Tuesday after he admitted to buying a bizarre range of item...
Minister calls for ‘swift transition’ of power to Burnham without challenge over Labour leadership – UK politics live
Former Starmer loyalist Nick Thomas-Symonds suggests battle over leadership would not be in ‘best interests of the country’Good morning. Nothing is in...
Australia politics live: NSW to lower road toll cap and Queensland to promise infrastructure in today’s state budgets
Weekly toll cap in NSW to fall from $60 to $50 for one year. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood m...
Keir Starmer has quit as prime minister – what will happen next in UK politics?
Britain will soon have its fifth prime minister in four years. The Guardian explains how we got here and what challenges await Starmer’s successorUK p...
Keir Starmer expected to announce resignation timetable, paving way for Burnham premiership - UK politics live
It’s still unclear whether there will be a leadership contest or an uncontested handover of powerStarmer expected to announce exit plan to clear way f...
