https://flipnews.co.uk/topics/uk-politics/ The latest Flip News stories on UK politics. en-GB Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:39:46 GMT https://flipnews.co.uk/uk/burnham-wont-set-small-boats-target-date/ https://flipnews.co.uk/uk/burnham-wont-set-small-boats-target-date/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT The Prime Minister told BBC South East he would not set a date or promise to end Channel crossings after 83,000 small-boat arrivals since Labour took power, pointing to the loss of EU-era cooperation. Sarah Whitfield UK politics small boats Andy Burnham Brexit Labour conference The Sun