Plymouth is heading for a referendum. After weeks of speculation and signature counting, Plymouth City Council has confirmed that more than 10,000 residents (10,856, to be exact) have signed a petition demanding a vote on whether Plymouth should introduce a directly elected mayor.

Reform UK isn't just making waves, it's threatening to flood the entire political landscape as four of our five stories this week feature them! Here’s your roundup of the top political stories from this week.

The UK’s migration strategy seems to be based less on solving the asylum backlog and more on exporting it. In the coming months, Britain could begin offshoring failed asylum seekers to so-called “return hubs” in the Balkans, under plans already gaining praise from ministers.

Definitions got clearer, forecasts got bleaker, and Plymouth’s water pipes gave up entirely— here’s your roundup of the top political stories from this week.

The ripple effects of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs continue to shake the foundations of global trade. What began as a “America First” dogwhistle in 2018 now casts a long shadow over UK exporters, automakers, and steelmakers.

Global Trade Tensions, Political Scandals, and Consumer Reforms— here’s your roundup of the top political stories from this week.

The 2025 Spring Statement is Rachel Reeves’ best attempt at a lullaby to voters. ‘Nothing to see here, we’ve got it under control!’

Budgets, borders, and a brewing trade bust-up— Reeves counts pennies, Cooper counts visas, and No. 10 braces for a tariff tantrum.

Civic Centre and Council House, Plymouth. Plymouth City Council has unveiled ambitious plans to expand its boundaries, incorporating 13...

From Heathrow’s blackout chaos to Westminster's budget brawls, it’s been a week of power struggles.

Keir Starmer has announced one of the most significant changes to the NHS in over a decade: the abolition of NHS England.

The government juggles world affairs, property reforms, and the occasional political punch-up— here’s your roundup of the top political stories from this week.

The nation’s favourite political football just got another turn on the field, but what are the chances of it actually happening?