Bryant accused of 'abdication' over victims' scheme
Sir Chris Bryant faces backlash after declining to extend the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme, which closes to new applications on August 30, 2026.
Category : Politics
SNP to 'throw Sturgeon under the bus' after Swinney attack
Joanna Cherry claims the SNP will 'throw Nicola Sturgeon under the bus' after her criticism of John Swinney's campaign, calling her comments 'extraordinary'.
Clarkson Attacks Farage and Reform on Immigration
Jeremy Clarkson has launched a brutal attack on Nigel Farage and Reform UK, criticizing the party's immigration policy as 'impossible'.
London's Burial Crisis: 17 Boroughs Out of Space by 2040
London faces a burial crisis as 17 boroughs will run out of space by 2040, prompting calls for the Mayor to lead a strategic plan.
No 10 failure to block Pc Harper killers' early release 'indefensible'
Downing Street's failure to block the early release of Pc Andrew Harper's killers is 'indefensible', a Police Federation chief has said as she considers legal action against the Government.
Jess Phillips: Minister role felt like a 'straitjacket'
Jess Phillips said she 'hated' being a minister and thinks about leaving Parliament 'all the time', citing the role's constraints and safety concerns.
Ten Unhinged UK Stops for Andy Burnham's Tour
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's UK tour should include Nessie hunting, cheese chasing, and other eccentric stops, according to a playful wish list.
Farage faces by-election 'trashing' unless he wins big in Clacton
Nigel Farage faces a 'trashing' in the Clacton by-election unless he secures a landslide victory, with the benchmark set by David Davis's 72% win in 2008.
Farage and Yusuf Unveil Prison Plan After Botched Week
Nigel Farage and Zia Yusuf unveiled a 16-page plan to send foreign prisoners abroad, following a week of failed announcements.
No 10: Can't block manslaughter killers from early release
Downing Street says it's not possible to exempt manslaughter convicts from early release, amid calls to keep Pc Harper's killers jailed.
Stormont Finance Minister seeks urgent meeting with Chancellor
Northern Ireland's Finance Minister has called for an "urgent meeting" with the Chancellor over the region's finances, as Stormont ministers fail to agree a budget.
Gronant asylum housing plans spark residents' concerns
Residents in Gronant, Flintshire, are worried about Home Office plans to use a new 15-home development for asylum accommodation, with 13 homes earmarked.
Record 230-migrant boat buckling, rescuers warn
French rescuers say a boat carrying 230 migrants was buckling and could have caused tragedy, breaking the previous record.
Count Binface's space election broadcast before Clacton vote
Count Binface, Nigel Farage's top rival in Clacton, has launched a party political broadcast from the 'edge of space' ahead of Thursday's by-election.
Rape crisis centres condemn Green MSP's comments
The Scottish Rape Crisis Alliance condemned Green MSP Q Manivannan for comments about the 'demonisation of rape' and rape being on a 'spectrum'.
FA rule change hits Championship clubs' overseas recruitment
Championship clubs face a major FA transfer rule change, with Portsmouth claiming up to 50 overseas targets wiped out.
No 10: Can't exempt killers from early release
Downing Street says it's not possible to exempt manslaughter convicts from early release, despite Pc Harper's killers' eligibility.
Legal rights when someone opens your letters and parcels
Opening someone else's post can be a criminal offence under the Postal Services Act 2000, but context matters. Know your rights and when to involve authorities.
No 10: 'not possible' to block killers' early release
Downing Street says it is 'not possible' to exempt 'one or two offenders' convicted of manslaughter from early release, amid pressure over Pc Andrew Harper's killers.
Record 230 migrants in single boat condemned by Government
Government condemns 'reckless and dangerous' tactics after record 230 migrants cross Channel in one boat, breaking July record of 165.
Farage slams police as firebomb probe reopens
Nigel Farage criticizes counterterrorism police as investigation into alleged firebomb attack on his London home is reopened after Ann Widdecombe's death.
Record 230 migrants arrive on single small boat in UK
A record 230 migrants arrived in the UK on a single small boat, breaking the previous record of 165 set in July. The Home Office confirmed the vessel's arrival in Dover, highlighting increased smuggler risks.
EU may extend suspension of post-Brexit border checks
The EU is reportedly considering extending the suspension of the Entry/Exit System (EES) beyond September 6, after queues and delays caused travel chaos. Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas suggested a further pause, following a meeting with UK transport
Clacton by-election: Farage faces record 34 candidates
Voters in Clacton go to the polls on August 13 for a by-election triggered by Nigel Farage's resignation, with a record 34 candidates on the ballot.
Burnham Can End Migrant Crisis but Won't, Says GB News Host
GB News presenter Dawn Neesom says Andy Burnham could stop illegal immigration if he wanted, citing Sweden's success, as 950 migrants crossed the Channel.
Record 230 migrants in single boat prompts condemnation
The Government has condemned people smugglers after a record 230 migrants crossed the Channel in a single boat, breaking the previous record of 165 set in July.
Reform UK to deport foreign criminals to El Salvador jails
Reform UK vows to deport over 10,000 foreign nationals from British jails, sending them to serve sentences in El Salvador and Kosovo if home countries refuse them.
Thames Water finance chief gets £1m amid collapse fears
Thames Water's finance chief received a £1m signing-on fee as the firm warns it could run out of cash by year-end, sparking fresh outrage.
SNP MSPs Challenge Burnham to Invest in Grangemouth
SNP MSPs have written to PM Andy Burnham demanding clarity on £200m UK funding for Grangemouth, promised in 2025 but unspent.
Madeley clashes with Labour minister over prisoner release PR
Richard Madeley clashed with Labour's Chris McDonald on GMB over the early prisoner release scheme, warning of a 'PR nightmare' and a public backlash.
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