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Liberal MP Hastie quits frontbench in immigration row

Shadow defence minister Andrew Hastie resigns from Peter Dutton's frontbench team, citing fundamental disagreements over the Coalition's hardline immigration stance in major blow to opposition unity.

Starmer builds defence alliance with Denmark

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer strengthens UK's global security stance through strategic partnership with Danish PM Mette Frederiksen, focusing on NATO cooperation and defence manufacturing.

UK Defence Minister's jet hit by GPS jamming attack

A Spanish Air Force plane carrying the UK's Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps, was subjected to a sophisticated GPS jamming attack near Russian territory. The incident, described as 'serious', highlights escalating electronic warfare threats to NATO flights

Labour rift: Burnham blocks Gwynne from stepping aside

Explosive internal rift rocks Labour as Mayor Andy Burnham intervenes to prevent MP Andrew Gwynne from stepping aside, defying Keir Starmer's leadership and exposing deep factional divides within the party.

Labour Ministers Quit in Liverpool Selection Row

Labour's election campaign faces turmoil as two senior shadow ministers, Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson, resign after being barred from standing in Liverpool. The dramatic move exposes deep internal tensions and raises questions about Keir Starmer's l

Israel's £1.60 Laser Defence Shoots Down Missiles

Israel has revolutionised missile defence with its new 'Light Shield' laser system, capable of intercepting threats for a mere £1.60 per shot—a fraction of the cost of existing Iron Dome rockets.

NATO debates shooting down Russian missiles over Ukraine

Poland's Foreign Minister urges NATO allies to consider actively intercepting Russian missiles heading towards Ukraine in a significant policy shift. The proposal, debated at a Brussels meeting, highlights growing Western frustration and the search for ne

UK's Submarine Spending Scandal: Billions Wasted

Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering cost of Britain's submarine programme while revolutionary drone technology offers a fraction of the cost. Defence experts question spending priorities.

Sultana's Fiery Plea to Starmer: 'Give Us Our Party Back'

Labour MP Zarah Sultana delivers a blistering attack on Keir Starmer's leadership, accusing him of purging the left and betraying the party's core values. In a defiant conference speech, she demands the return of a member-led Labour Party.

Ex-Military Chief: Bureaucracy Delaying MOD Reform

A former head of the British Army, General Lord Dannatt, delivers a scathing critique, warning that remote meetings and bureaucratic inertia are dangerously delaying the Ministry of Defence's modernisation and preparedness.

Labour MP Accuses Starmer of Purging Left-Wing Members

Norwich South MP Clive Lewis launches a scathing attack on Keir Starmer's leadership, alleging a systematic purge of left-wing voices and comparing the party's internal culture to that under Peter Mandelson.

Inside the plot to oust Keir Starmer as PM

Exclusive investigation reveals the brewing rebellion within Labour's ranks as senior figures and backbenchers manoeuvre to topple the Prime Minister just months after the election.

UK Backs Mark Rutte for NATO Leadership Role

Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is set to become the next NATO Secretary General after UK Defence Secretary John Healey threw Britain's decisive support behind his candidacy, solidifying his path to lead the alliance.

Starmer's £4.7bn Defence Spending Dilemma Exposed

Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a monumental challenge as he navigates conflicting promises to boost defence spending for Ukraine while addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. This in-depth analysis examines the fiscal tightrope and political pressu

Starmer backs Mark Rutte for NATO chief role

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer throws his weight behind Dutch PM Mark Rutte to become the next NATO Secretary General, signalling a major shift in UK defence strategy ahead of potential election victory.

Swedish Health Minister Collapses at Podium

Sweden's Health Minister Acko Ankarberg Johansson suffered a dramatic collapse during a live press conference in Stockholm. The minister fainted and fell to the floor while discussing the country's healthcare challenges, in a chilling incident caught on c

Starmer's polling becomes worst in Western world

Exclusive analysis reveals Sir Keir Starmer's approval ratings have suffered one of the most dramatic collapses in modern political history, placing him at the bottom of Western leadership charts just months after taking office.

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