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Oxford Union pays £25,000 for Trump Instagram post

The prestigious Oxford Union faces mounting criticism after paying £25,000 for an Instagram post featuring Donald Trump, sparking outrage among students and alumni over the controversial expenditure.

Cafe owner defies council over Union Jack mural

A Westminster cafe owner faces council pressure to remove a Union Flag mural despite local support, sparking debate about national pride and local authority overreach in central London.

Farage: I'm opposition leader as Reform beats Tories

In a stunning political development, Nigel Farage has positioned himself as Britain's true opposition leader after Reform UK overtakes Conservatives in a major poll, sparking Tory civil war and raising questions about Starmer's future challenges.

South Korean Opposition Leader Stabbed in Neck Attack

Lee Jae-myung, South Korea's main opposition leader, survives assassination attempt during visit to Busan as political tensions escalate. The stabbing bears chilling resemblance to previous attacks on global political figures.

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.

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.

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.

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.

National Trust in flag fury after removing Union Jack

The National Trust has ignited a fierce debate after contractors were seen removing the large Union Flag from the Bantham Ham stone tower in Devon. The move, done without prior consultation, has been branded an 'act of cultural vandalism' by critics and l

TFL invites RMT to resume talks after London Tube strikes

Transport for London has formally invited the RMT union back to the negotiating table following a week of crippling Tube strikes that brought the capital to a standstill, as both sides seek a resolution to the ongoing dispute over working conditions.

Charlie Kirk Oxford Speech Sparks Free Speech Debate

US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's controversial Oxford Union speech ignites a fierce transatlantic debate on free speech, cancel culture, and the limits of campus discourse as UK and US Republicans rally to his defence.

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