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Labour Rebellion Over Starmer's Foreign Aid Stance

Sir Keir Starmer confronts a significant internal Labour Party revolt over his refusal to commit to reinstating the UK's 0.7% foreign aid budget, exposing a deep rift with his own MPs and backbenchers.

Tory Councillor's GTA-Style Rant Against Solar Farms

A Conservative councillor has sparked outrage and ridicule by releasing a Grand Theft Auto-style video advert that shows him blowing up solar farms with a rocket launcher, in a bizarre protest against green energy projects in the UK countryside.

Reform UK Councillor Charged Over Death Threats

George Field, a newly elected Reform UK councillor for Swale Borough Council, has been charged with making threats to kill his wife and criminal damage following a domestic incident in Bobbing, Kent.

Sultana: Starmer Is "Purging Socialists" from Labour

Labour MP Zarah Sultana launches a blistering attack on Keir Starmer's leadership, claiming the party is 'purging socialists' and abandoning the principles of the Corbyn era to court the right-wing press.

Diane Abbott's Fiery Plea: 'Take Back Your Party'

Veteran Labour MP Diane Abbott delivers a scathing indictment of the party's current direction, urging members to reclaim its soul from the 'top-down, control-freak' leadership in a powerful op-ed.

Tory Councillor's Wife Released From Prison For Racist Tweet

Lucy Connolly, wife of Conservative councillor Michael Connolly, has been released from prison after serving a sentence for a racially aggravated public order offence. The Daily Mail obtains exclusive photos of her leaving HMP Peterborough.

Top Republican Quits Congress in Dramatic Trump-Era Exit

In a stunning political move, a senior Republican Congressman has dramatically resigned, sending shockwaves through Westminster. The departure coincides with former President Donald Trump's strategic preparations for a major comeback, signalling a signifi

Tory Councillor's Wife Freed After Jail for Southport Tweet

Lucy Connolly, wife of a Conservative councillor, has been freed after being imprisoned for a malicious tweet about the Southport stabbing victims. The case ignites a fierce national debate on free speech, online abuse, and the limits of the justice syste

Labour MSP suspended after indecent images charges

Scottish Labour politician Colin Smyth has been suspended from the party following his arrest and subsequent charging in connection with alleged indecent images. The South Scotland MSP was apprehended by Police Scotland and released on an undertaking to a

Brisbane Councillor Under Investigation After Radio Show Stunt

Brisbane City Council launches a formal investigation after a controversial radio stunt involving Councillor James Martin on the 'Kyle & Jackie O' show, prompting outrage from both Labor and LNP and raising serious questions about standards in public offi

Ex-Labour councillor jailed for child sex abuse on bail

Former Labour councillor Aftab Hussain, who earned £42k a year, has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a young girl while already on bail for similar offences. Read the shocking details of the case and the judge's scathing remarks.

Andy Burnham: Labour's Northern Hope

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is being hailed as Labour's potential saviour in the North, as tensions with Keir Starmer's leadership grow. Could he be the key to reviving the party's fortunes?

Labour councillor cleared over 'cut throats' remark

A Labour councillor who allegedly urged activists to 'cut the throats' of far-right protesters during an anti-racism rally has been cleared of encouraging violent disorder. The case has sparked debate over free speech and political extremism.

Labour councillor slams jury in protest case

Labour councillor Ricky Jones has sparked outrage after suggesting a jury was 'overwhelmed' and 'not thinking' during a trial involving anti-government protesters. Jones, who was present at the demonstration, made the remarks in a heated social media post

Starmer faces backlash over £28bn green pledge U-turn

Labour leader Keir Starmer has been sent an urgent letter by MPs demanding clarity on his controversial decision to scrap the party’s flagship £28bn green investment pledge. Backbenchers express frustration over mixed messaging and policy confusion.

Labour's Smith & Cooper campaign in Malvern

Prominent Labour figures Jacqui Smith and Yvette Cooper visited Malvern to bolster local campaign efforts, emphasising the party's commitment to key policies under Keir Starmer's leadership.

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