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Starmer's Union Clash: Labour Faces TUC Revolt Over Policies

Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure from trade unions as his Labour government's pro-business shift sparks a dramatic confrontation at the TUC conference. Exclusive analysis of the growing rift within Britain's political landscape.

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.

Starmer Condemns Proposed Trump UK State Visit

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has publicly opposed a potential UK state visit by Donald Trump, branding it an insult to firefighters facing austerity. The move signals a major diplomatic stance ahead of the US election.

Labour seeks new UK pact with US, Canada, Australia and NZ

Exclusive: Sir Keir Starmer's Labour government is pursuing a landmark 'UKNA' agreement to deepen economic, diplomatic, and security cooperation with key anglophone allies, marking a major post-Brexit foreign policy shift.

Union Boss's Stark Warning to Starmer: Don't Betray Workers

Unite leader Sharon Graham delivers a bombshell warning to Keir Starmer, vowing to withhold support and funding if Labour backtracks on key pledges to workers. The future of the party's relationship with unions hangs in the balance.

California City Cuts Ties with Chinese Sister City

The Californian city of Stockton has officially ended its 36-year sister city relationship with Foshan, China, citing a failure to establish 'meaningful dialogue' and fundamental differences in values, in a move reflecting growing US-China tensions.

London Tube & Bus Drivers Announce Mass Strike Over Pay

Commuters across London face severe disruption as thousands of Tube and bus drivers, represented by the RMT and Unite unions, plan a coordinated 24-hour strike in late July over an ongoing pay dispute with Transport for London.

Modi's China Visit: First in 7 Years for Xi-Putin Talks

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set for his first official visit to China in seven years for crucial talks with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, signalling a major diplomatic shift as US trade pressures mount.

Labour's Brexit chief pledges closer EU ties

Exclusive: Labour's Shadow Brexit Minister, Nick Thomas-Symonds, pledges to pursue a sweeping new UK-EU security pact and deepen trade ties, signalling a major foreign policy shift away from the Tory hard Brexit.

Australia expels Iranian ambassador over antisemitic attacks

Australia takes unprecedented diplomatic action, expelling Iran's ambassador following compelling evidence linking Tehran to orchestrated antisemitic attacks on Australian soil. The move signals a major escalation in bilateral tensions.

Kemi Badenoch: Why We Must Fly Our Flags With Pride

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch delivers a powerful defence of British patriotism, arguing that flying the Union Flag is a symbol of national unity, not division, in the face of 'woke' criticism.

London Tube Strike: 48-hour April Walkout Confirmed

Commuters face severe disruption as RMT union members on the London Underground announce a 48-hour strike in April over working conditions and travel allowances, crippling the Tube network.

Trump's return may threaten EU-US trade deal

As speculation grows over Donald Trump's potential re-election, concerns mount about the future of the EU-US trade agreement. Analysts warn of renewed tensions and economic uncertainty.

EU capitulates to Trump in trade showdown

The European Union's unexpected capitulation to Donald Trump's aggressive trade demands marks a seismic shift in transatlantic relations. Discover how this surrender could reshape global commerce.

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