The UK government has announced a ban on specific categories of pornographic material, including content depicting choking or incest, effective from early November. This measure follows a review initiated in 2025 by Conservative peer Baroness Gabby Bertin, aimed at strengthening online safety regulations.
Labour MP Josh Simons has announced his resignation from the Makerfield seat, opening a path for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to return to Parliament and challenge for the party leadership. Simons described the Labour Party as 'imploding' and asserted that Burnham's candidacy represented a crucial opportunity for change.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has resigned from the Labour cabinet, stating Sir Keir Starmer will not lead the party into the next general election. This move follows significant Labour losses in recent elections, with nearly 90 Labour MPs now calling for Starmer's departure or a clear timetable for it. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham also signals a potential return to Parliament to contest the leadership, while other cabinet ministers have also stepped down.
