The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy which, by legislation and convention, operates as a unitary parliamentary democracy. A hereditary monarch, currently King Charles III, serves as head of state while the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, currently Sir Keir Starmer since 2024, serves as the head of the elected government.

Dan Jarvis says Islamist extremism, followed by far-right extremism, are the biggest threats the UK faces. Projections suggest the UK population could grow by almost five million over the next...

Jul 5, 2024 · Britain's House of Commons has 650 MPs, or members of parliament. Each of their "seats" represents a constituency, or district. So far Labour has won 412 seats, while the Conservatives have...

Jul 5, 2024 · Labour surged to a landslide victory in Britain's parliamentary election, ending 14 years of often tumultuous Conservative government and propelling Keir Starmer to power as prime minister.

Jul 6, 2024 · Britain’s Labour Party swept to power Friday after more than a decade in opposition, as a jaded electorate handed the party a landslide victory — but also a mammoth task of reinvigorating a stagnant economy and dispirited nation. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

Jan 24, 2025 · The latest on the state of politics in the UK. Breaking news from London and extensive reporting on the UK's political parties and global relations.

Apr 17, 2023 · British politics Rishi Sunak comes to Washington with Ukraine, economy and AI on agenda for Biden meeting The war in Ukraine is top of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s agenda as he starts a two-day trip to Washington.

May 24, 2024 · Here's a handy timeline of key dates that lead up to the big day on 4 July. Rishi Sunak's six-week campaign ahead of the snap election coincides with some of the biggest fixtures of the British...

Jun 21, 2024 · After a tumultuous few years in British politics, with Brexit and multiple prime ministers, one lasting less than two months, U.K. voters will go to the polls on July 4th. Many in Britain say...

Nov 12, 2024 · In this article, we will take a closer look at the current state of England politics and the key issues at play. The key political parties in England include the Conservative Party, Labour Party, Liberal Democrats, and the Green Party.