Labour civil war erupts over tax and benefit policies
Labour faces internal turmoil as new deputy leader Ellie Reeves defends manifesto vow against income tax hikes while Left demands wealth taxes and two-child benefit cap abolition.
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Welsh Government Demands Urgent Westminster Summit
Exclusive: Welsh ministers demand emergency talks with UK government over 'unacceptable' funding shortfall threatening North Wales communities and economic development.
Labour resists 'big red button' solution to child poverty
Exclusive analysis reveals why the Labour government is resisting immediate welfare reforms that could lift nearly half a million children from poverty, opting instead for a cautious economic approach.
Reeves defends ministerial car use for short trip
Chancellor Rachel Reeves addresses controversy after being spotted leaving Downing Street in official car for journey under one mile to LBC studio, defending transport efficiency.
Rachel Reeves unveils radical budget overhaul with tax reforms
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping changes to UK economic policy, targeting tax reforms and spending priorities in her first major budget statement.
Airlines feed federal staff during US shutdown
As the US government shutdown continues, federal employees are receiving unexpected support from major airlines providing free meals and snacks to affected workers.
CDC hiring freeze threatens US pandemic preparedness
Exclusive investigation reveals how a sweeping federal hiring freeze has brought the CDC to its knees, leaving critical positions vacant and threatening America's pandemic preparedness.
Starmer's transition from opposition firebrand to government
Keir Starmer's government faces mounting scrutiny as his once-forceful opposition style clashes with the realities of power, raising questions about consistency and transparency in Westminster.
Starmer meets Scottish First Minister in Downing Street
Keir Starmer hosts Scotland's First Minister John Swinney in first Downing Street meeting, signalling new era of cooperation between UK and devolved governments.
Surrey Labour splits over £1.2bn council debt crisis
Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.
Lucy Powell: Labour's hope to reconnect with voters
As Labour's government struggles to find its footing, newly elected Deputy Leader Lucy Powell emerges as a potential bridge to reconnect with voters and restore political momentum.
Labour's Caerphilly disaster: Plaid Cymru wins historic victory
Labour suffers stunning defeat in Caerphilly by-election as Plaid Cymru snatches victory, delivering a major blow to Keir Starmer's government and signalling Welsh voter discontent.
Government 'running down clock' on key reforms - Reed
Shadow Communities Secretary Steve Reed launches scathing attack on government's 'deliberate delay' tactics affecting NHS, policing and education reforms ahead of general election.
NHS Crisis: Streeting's Despair as Labour Reforms Falter
Exclusive: Health Secretary Wes Streeting confronts growing crisis as key NHS negotiations stall and internal party divisions threaten flagship healthcare reforms, leaving Labour's health agenda in turmoil.
Wilders abandons Dutch PM bid after coalition talks fail
In a stunning political reversal, far-right leader Geert Wilders has withdrawn his bid to become Netherlands Prime Minister after failing to secure coalition support, despite his Party for Freedom's election victory.
Lucy Powell Leads Labour Deputy Leadership Race
Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell is positioning herself as the leading candidate in Labour's deputy leadership race, creating internal tensions as Keir Starmer's party prepares for potential government.
Khan: Government's 'deliberate attack' on London
London Mayor Sadiq Khan launches blistering attack against Steve Reed, claiming government is systematically undermining the capital's democracy and devolution settlement.
Starmer's First 48 Hours: Cabinet Reshuffle Begins
Exclusive look at how Prime Minister Keir Starmer is wasting no time implementing Labour's vision, with major cabinet appointments and immediate policy actions across government departments.
Jess Phillips: Starmer government no different to Tories
Labour MP Jess Phillips launches extraordinary attack on her own party's government, accusing Keir Starmer of abandoning promises and failing vulnerable women. Exclusive analysis of the growing rift within Labour.
Irish Government Crisis Over President Higgins Support
Ireland's coalition government descends into crisis as Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil withdraw backing for President Michael D. Higgins' re-election bid, creating unprecedented political division.
Irish Minister Resigns Amid Government Crisis
Heather Humphreys steps down as Fine Gael's deputy leader amid political turmoil in Dublin, creating uncertainty for the coalition government's future stability.
Labour's Powell urges government to drop donor legal action
Shadow leader intervenes as ministers pursue legal proceedings against company linked to major Labour donor, warning of potential political consequences and taxpayer costs.
Starmer appoints new Defence Minister in government reshuffle
Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes strategic changes at Ministry of Defence as new government settles into Whitehall. Exclusive details on the personnel moves shaping Britain's defence leadership.
New Home Secretary Confronts Gaza Arms Export Dilemma
In her first major move as Home Secretary, Bridget Phillipson confronts the government's controversial position on Gaza arms exports, signalling potential policy shifts ahead.
US in longest government shutdown in history
The United States faces an unprecedented political crisis as Republican hardliners trigger the longest government shutdown in the nation's history, leaving federal services paralysed and millions of workers unpaid.
Labour donor shops for new leader in Starmer challenge
Exclusive: Labour's biggest private donor demands new leader shopping list as Starmer faces internal rebellion over policy direction and party unity.
Miliband blocks Scotland's green energy scheme
Labour Energy Secretary Ed Miliband halts Scottish government's community energy scheme in major devolution showdown, blocking green projects across Scotland.
Britons trapped in Israel-Palestine conflict seek rescue
Exclusive: British citizens stranded in conflict zones make desperate pleas for evacuation as Scottish Government demands Westminster action on humanitarian corridors.
Labour's tech revolution: Kendall backs digital government overhaul
Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall reveals Labour's ambitious plan to transform government services through technology, inspired by Sir Patrick Vallance's recommendations for a digital-first Britain.
Blunkett: New Labour planned secret £30bn tax hikes
Former Home Secretary David Blunkett reveals Tony Blair's government secretly planned £30bn tax hikes while publicly pledging not to raise income tax, exposing hidden tensions within New Labour's inner circle.
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