News: Politics & Current Affairs

Labour remain favourites to win the most seats since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister, but the betting markets now expect no party to secure an overall majority.

Nigel Farage is the heavy favourite in this week's Clacton by-election, contested by a record 34 candidates after all major parties chose not to stand.

The shortlist for the brand new UK Town of Culture 2028 title has been confirmed, with 15 towns in the running. Great Yarmouth are the early favourites.

The longlist for UK City of Culture 2029 has been revealed, with nine places in the running. Wrexham are the early favourites ahead of a shortlist decision this autumn.

Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms lead the betting for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, while Donald Trump has drifted out to 12/1 following a turbulent World Cup period.

Labour have been installed as favourites for most seats at the next general election, following a strong opening few days for new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

Greater Manchester goes to the polls in a week to elect a successor to Andy Burnham, who left the mayoralty to become Prime Minister. Here's the latest odds.

Count Binface has shortened into 7/1 for the Clacton by-election after pledging to reboot SegaWorld in London's Trocadero. Here's how the wider market currently looks.

34 candidates confirmed for the Clacton by-election on 13 August but no Westminster parties standing. Reform slashed to 1/20 at Ladbrokes with Count Binface at 8/1.

Ladbrokes have priced the next Reform UK leader race. Robert Jenrick and Zia Yusuf share 3/1 favouritism, with 2026 the shortest-priced year for Farage to be replaced.