Inside the Rayner-Starmer Power Struggle
An exclusive insight into the simmering tensions between Deputy Leader Angela Rayner and Sir Keir Starmer's top aides, revealing a battle for influence at the heart of the Labour Party.
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Navalny Poisoned with Novichok: Kremlin Accused
Exclusive: Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is in a coma after a suspected Novichok poisoning, with allies pointing the finger directly at the Kremlin and President Vladimir Putin.
Navalny Poisoned in Prison Before Death, Lab Tests Confirm
Exclusive laboratory results obtained by Yulia Navalnaya reveal her husband, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was poisoned with a novichok-style nerve agent in prison months before his death.
First Images of Navalny's Arctic Punishment Cell Emerge
Chilling photographs from Alexei Navalny's Arctic penal colony reveal the brutal conditions inside his 'punishment cell' just moments before his death, as his widow presents new evidence alleging he was poisoned.
Labour's Leadership Shake-Up: Powell Tipped for Deputy Role
Exclusive: Senior Labour figures Lucy Powell and Andy Burnham are at the centre of a major party reshuffle, with Powell tipped for the deputy leadership and Burnham considering a dramatic return to Westminster politics.
Liberal MP's shock confession on deputy leader rocks party
In a stunning political revelation, rising Liberal star Andrew Hastie has confessed to harbouring deep-seated reservations about Deputy Leader Sussan Ley, exposing a dramatic rift within the party's ranks and challenging the official narrative of unity.
Starmer: I would host Trump as PM
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has committed to upholding the 'special relationship' and hosting Donald Trump for an official visit if he wins the next general election and Trump returns to the White House.
Labour Poll: Powell Leads Phillipson in Deputy Leader Race
Exclusive polling reveals a dramatic shift in Labour's internal dynamics as Lucy Powell emerges as the favoured deputy leader candidate, overshadowing Bridget Phillipson in a potential blow to Keir Starmer's preferred team structure.
Inside the Opposition's Opposition: Westminster's Hidden War
An exclusive analysis reveals the deep ideological rifts and internal power struggles fragmenting the UK's opposition parties, threatening their cohesion and electoral viability.
German opposition leader Merz sparks outrage with 'anti-woke' crusade
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union, faces a fierce backlash after accusing the ruling Social Democrats of promoting 'woke ideology' and undermining the nation's values in a fiery Berlin speech.
Fury over 'eco' Traveller site in protected Chilterns
Plans for a permanent 'eco-friendly' Gypsy and Traveller site in the protected Chilterns AONB have sparked local outrage and fears of Green Belt concreting, despite promises of sustainability.
Labour Deputy Race: Phillipson and Powell's Stark Contrast
The battle to be Labour's next deputy leader is officially underway as Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell launch their campaigns with contrasting philosophies on the role's future.
Phillipson rules out Labour deputy leader bid
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has publicly confirmed she will not run for Labour's deputy leadership, throwing her support behind Angela Rayner in a move that consolidates the party's top team.
Turkish opposition mayor detained in corruption probe
Hasan Mutlu, the CHP mayor of Van, has been arrested on corruption charges in a move critics label a politically motivated assault on Turkey's opposition ahead of key elections.
Macron faces mounting criticism from French media and opponents
Emmanuel Macron confronts intense scrutiny as France's leading newspaper Le Monde and political opponents launch scathing critiques of his leadership style and policies amid growing national discontent.
Coalition's Electoral Challenge: A Test of Will
Deep dive into the Coalition's electoral challenges. Analysis of leadership, voter sentiment, and the strategic hurdles facing the opposition in the wake of recent by-election results.
Tsikhanouskaya Urges US to Maintain Pressure on Belarus Regime
Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya calls for sustained US support against Alexander Lukashenko's regime, warning of regional instability during key Washington meetings.
Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Sentenced to Prison and Political Ban
A Turkish court has sentenced Istanbul's popular mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, to over two years in prison and imposed a political ban, a move widely seen as a political manoeuvre to sideline a key rival to President Erdogan ahead of crucial elections.
Labour Deputy Leadership Race: Frontrunners Emerge
The contest to become Labour's next deputy leader intensifies as Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell position themselves as key contenders, shaping the future of the party's top team.
Mandelson demands Starmer oust deputy leader in Labour crisis
Exclusive: Labour in crisis as Peter Mandelson demands Keir Starmer oust Angela Rayner. Internal party rift deepens over election strategy and leadership direction.
Liberal Leadership Tensions: Ley Denies Knives Out for Price
Senior Liberal MP Sussan Ley insists there are no leadership tensions despite Jacinta Nampijinpa Price's demotion, as the party grapples with internal divisions and electoral strategy.
Labour's Deputy Leadership Race: Dark Horses Revealed
Exclusive analysis of the high-stakes race to become Labour's next Deputy Leader. Discover the key contenders, dark horses, and political dynamics shaping Keir Starmer's potential future government.
Labour's Deputy Leadership Race: Candidates Confirmed
The contest to become Labour's next deputy leader is heating up. Get the full lowdown on the confirmed candidates, their platforms, and the critical timeline for this pivotal internal election.
Price refuses to back Ley, won't apologise for migration remarks
Shadow Indigenous Australians Minister Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has plunged the Coalition into further turmoil, refusing to endorse deputy leader Sussan Ley and declining to apologise for controversial comments about Indian migration. The escalating rift
Macron's Government Collapses Again - French Political Crisis
President Emmanuel Macron faces political turmoil as his government resigns amid policy failures and rising opposition, threatening France's stability and European Union leadership.
Rayner: Next Labour Deputy Leader Must Be a Woman
Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner issues a powerful call for the party's next number two to be a woman, challenging the status quo and advocating for gender equality at the highest levels of UK politics.
Labour Deputy Leadership Contest: Frontrunners Emerge
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly backing Bridget Phillipson for Labour's deputy leader, while Emily Thornberry also eyes the role as the party prepares for a potential post-election contest.
Minns blocks scrutiny of controversial hunting bill
NSW Opposition accuses Premier Chris Minns of dodging democratic process after he voted against establishing a committee to examine the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party's contentious hunting legislation.
Labour Civil War Looms Over Starmer's Plan to Oust Rayner
Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly planning to replace his deputy, Angela Rayner, in a major shadow cabinet reshuffle, sparking fury and threats of internal warfare from the party's left wing.
Louise Haigh Rules Out Labour Deputy Leader Bid
In a major political surprise, Shadow Transport Secretary Louise Haigh announces she will not stand for Labour's deputy leadership, citing a desire to focus on her ministerial portfolio and family.
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