Downing Street axes afternoon press briefings
Downing Street defends its decision to scrap traditional afternoon lobby briefings, calling it a necessary 'modernisation'. Critics warn it weakens democratic scrutiny. Read the full story.
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Starmer axes key media briefings, raising democracy fears
Keir Starmer's government cancels daily lobby briefings for journalists, drastically reducing scrutiny. Critics warn this move weakens democratic accountability. Read the full analysis.
No 10 axes afternoon lobby briefings, journalists furious
Downing Street's overhaul of the media lobby system, scrapping daily afternoon briefings, has been condemned by journalists who warn it limits scrutiny and transparency. Read the full story.
Keir Starmer faces MPs in marathon liaison committee session
Prime Minister Keir Starmer endured a lengthy questioning by senior MPs on the liaison committee, navigating topics from leaks to Lords reform while committing to no new policy. Read the full analysis.
US Admiral to Brief Lawmakers Over Caribbean Strike
A US Navy admiral will brief lawmakers on a controversial Caribbean Sea strike that killed survivors. Bipartisan concerns mount over legality. Read the latest developments.
Trump Halts US Asylum After DC Attack
The Trump administration pauses all US asylum decisions following a shooting involving an Afghan immigrant. Discover the new immigration policy changes and their implications.
Peers defend scrutiny of assisted dying bill as duty
House of Lords members assert their rigorous examination of the assisted dying bill represents proper constitutional oversight, not obstruction. Learn how this debate affects legislation.
Deputy Speaker Condemns Government Over Budget Leaks
Deputy Speaker Nusrat Ghani condemns the government for 'unprecedented' OBR Budget leaks, demanding announcements be made to Parliament first. Read the full story.
Budget Leak Causes Market Chaos, Tax Hikes Revealed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces Budget leak crisis revealing tax increases for one in four workers by 2030, sparking financial market turmoil and political fallout.
Young senator's expenses criticised despite being below average
Australia's youngest senator faces backlash over £78k expenses, but analysis reveals she's among Parliament's most frugal members compared to PM's £941k spending.
Ethan Hawke Opens Up About Divorce from Uma Thurman
Ethan Hawke breaks his silence on the 'excruciating' public and private fallout from his 2005 divorce from Uma Thurman, detailing his depression and family-first vow. Discover his candid revelations.
Larry Summers faces scrutiny over Epstein ties
Harvard economist Larry Summers faces bipartisan pressure as emails reveal years-long relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers demand institutions cut ties.
Trans Rights Documentary Reveals Media's Anti-Trans Agenda
New documentary 'Heightened Scrutiny' follows ACLU lawyer Chase Strangio's Supreme Court battle while exposing how major media outlets fuel anti-trans legislation. Available digitally until 20 November.
Tammy Hembrow Reveals Struggle with Public Divorce
Fitness influencer Tammy Hembrow candidly discusses the 'heartbreaking' difficulty of navigating her divorce from Matt Zukowski in the public eye. Read her emotional revelations.
Harry's Meghan Fear: Repeating Diana's Media Ordeal
Royal insiders reveal Prince Harry's deepening anxiety about Meghan's safety as public scrutiny intensifies, drawing painful parallels to his mother's experience with media attention.
Lammy under fire over prisoner release blunders
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy faces intense scrutiny after being accused of stonewalling MPs about serious prisoner release errors. Conservative MPs brand his responses inadequate as justice crisis deepens.
Revealed: Lobbyists' secret role in Labour budget
Exclusive investigation reveals how corporate lobbyists gained unprecedented access to shape Labour's first budget, raising serious questions about who really benefits from Britain's economic decisions.
Sarah Ferguson: Prince George faces Diana-like press scrutiny
The Duchess of York draws powerful parallels between the media pressure on young Prince George and the intense scrutiny faced by Princess Diana, calling for greater protection of royal children.
Ben Jennings' Halloween Budget Cartoon Exposes Government Horror
Acclaimed political cartoonist Ben Jennings delivers a terrifyingly accurate portrayal of the government's Halloween budget, revealing the real monsters lurking in Westminster's financial decisions.
Budget gambling tax warning could wipe out horse racing
Exclusive: Racing industry leaders sound alarm over potential betting levy reforms in upcoming budget that could devastate prize money and threaten thousands of jobs across British horseracing.
Jennifer Lawrence Speaks Out on Press Criticism
Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence reveals the emotional toll of media criticism and explains why she's changing her approach to Hollywood press engagements.
Education Secretary accused of dodging parliamentary scrutiny
Bridget Phillipson faces mounting criticism after failing to appear before Education Select Committee for seven months, raising concerns about government accountability in education policy.
Caroline Flack's Mother Breaks Silence in Documentary
Christine Flack speaks exclusively about the emotional new Channel 4 documentary revealing untold truths about her daughter Caroline's final years and the media scrutiny she faced.
Secret Mansion Tax Plans Revealed in Budget Leak
Exclusive: Treasury officials are secretly drafting plans for a radical mansion tax targeting multi-million pound properties in what could be the biggest property tax shake-up in decades.
Caroline Flack's Mother Breaks Silence in Emotional Interview
Christine Flack speaks out for the first time about her daughter Caroline's tragic death, the new Disney+ documentary, and her relentless search for truth and justice in this emotional exclusive.
MPs demand Home Office action on asylum backlog crisis
Senior Conservative MP Karen Bradley leads parliamentary scrutiny as Home Office faces mounting pressure over delayed asylum decisions and management failures.
Kirstie Allsopp slams Labour mansion tax as 'fantasy'
Property expert Kirstie Allsopp faces backlash after criticising Labour's proposed mansion tax, calling it 'fantasy' economics that could devastate the housing market.
Christine McGuinness shares parenting fears amid public scrutiny
Model and autism advocate Christine McGuinness shares heartfelt concerns about her children facing public attention as they grow older in candid new interview.
Essex Police Investigates Met Over Murder Case Handling
The Metropolitan Police faces renewed criticism as Essex Police launches separate investigations into murder cases, raising questions about policing standards and inter-force cooperation.
Government accused of secret PM letters in transparency row
The Australian opposition has launched fierce accusations against the Labor government, claiming they're deliberately concealing correspondence between the Prime Minister and ministers, sparking a major transparency debate in Canberra.
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