Peter Grant responds to Scott Brown Celtic criticism
Peter Grant says he's not concerned 'one bit' by Scott Brown's criticism, insisting everyone is entitled to their opinion.
Category : Politics
Miliband hails UK-US ties as he sidesteps Trump criticism
Ed Miliband called the UK and US the 'closest of allies' after talks with Marco Rubio, but avoided questions about his past criticism of Trump.
UK migrant crisis: 79,589 granted asylum in record surge
New figures reveal 79,589 asylum claims granted between 2018-2025, as record 173 migrants crammed onto one boat in Channel crossing.
Miliband avoids Trump criticism questions in Washington
Ed Miliband ignored questions about his past criticism of Donald Trump during talks with US counterpart Marco Rubio in Washington, focusing on key global issues.
English devolution must be done right, letters say
Readers respond to an editorial on English devolution, highlighting concerns about Tees Valley and the need for constitutional reform.
Trump Pioneers Commentator-in-Chief Role Amid Thorny Issues
Donald Trump, as president, often shifts to commentator-in-chief, offering running commentary on issues, from crime to scandals, rather than making decisions.
Tory Purge of Moderates Is Not Common Sense
Kemi Badenoch's Conservative Party is purging moderates, a move that contradicts common sense and risks alienating voters.
Exiled Bangladeshi PM Vows Return Despite Execution Threat
Sheikh Hasina, exiled former PM of Bangladesh, vows to return despite execution threat from new government.
Democrats Rally Behind El-Sayed After Michigan Primary Win
Democrats unite behind progressive Abdul El-Sayed after his Michigan Senate primary win, aiming to check Trump and retake the Senate.
State Dept Closes Consulates in Major Overhaul
The US State Department is closing several consulates worldwide, including in Germany and Brazil, as part of a major restructuring.
Former antisemite quits Tory council candidate role
Joshua Bonehill-Paine has withdrawn as a Conservative council candidate after criticism, but will advise the party on radicalisation.
London boroughs urge PM to scrap mansion tax over £270m burden
London leaders urge Chancellor to drop mansion tax as estimates show families in four boroughs will pay £270m a year, half the national revenue.
Starmer Misled MPs Over Defence Spending, Watchdog Says
The UK Statistics Authority has ruled that Sir Keir Starmer's comments to MPs on defence spending were 'incorrect and misleading', prompting Conservative accusations of 'Labour lies'.
Former antisemite quits as Tory council candidate
Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former antisemite selected by the Conservatives for a council seat, has withdrawn his candidacy after criticism. Party leader Kemi Badenoch said she was 'sad' about his decision.
Burnham accused of betraying PC Harper's family
Andy Burnham faces backlash as PC Andrew Harper's killers may be released early under Labour scheme; police consider legal action.
Former antisemite quits Tory council race
Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former antisemite selected by the Conservatives for a council election, has withdrawn his candidacy, with party leader Kemi Badenoch expressing sadness.
GB News Poll Shows Reform UK Ahead of Labour in Brutal Blow
A new YouGov poll reveals Reform UK at 23%, edging ahead of Labour's 22%, as Sir John Curtice says the 'Burnham bounce' has stalled, dealing a humiliating blow to Andy Burnham.
Ex-neo-Nazi Tory candidate Bonehill-Paine withdraws
Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi selected as Tory council candidate, has withdrawn from the race after pressure over his past actions.
Funeral Notices: Tributes to Loved Ones in the North East (05.08.2026)
A selection of funeral notices and tributes published in The Chronicle last week, remembering devoted husbands, beloved dads, and cherished family members.
Ex-neo-Nazi Tory advisor claims he passed Reform UK vetting
Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi Tory advisor, withdrew his council candidacy and claimed he passed Reform UK's vetting checks, despite his criminal record.
Miliband Dodges Trump Queries in Washington Talks
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband ignored questions about past Trump criticism during Washington talks with Marco Rubio, focusing on Strait of Hormuz, Ukraine, and Gaza.
FBI Probed Trump as Possible Russian Agent
Bombshell FBI documents show Donald Trump was investigated for acting as a 'Russian agent.' The revelation adds immense pressure on the US President.
Former neo-Nazi quits Tory council candidate role
Joshua Bonehill-Paine has withdrawn as a Conservative council candidate after backlash over his past antisemitism, and will instead advise on radicalisation.
EHRC warns councils over single-sex spaces legal action
Councils failing to protect single-sex spaces face legal action, warns EHRC chair Mary-Ann Stephenson, amid backlash over new guidance.
Ex-Neo Nazi quits Tory race after antisemitism row
Joshua Bonehill-Paine, jailed for antisemitic harassment, withdraws as Conservative council candidate in Somerset, citing party focus on his past.
Zelensky Hosts Streeting in Kyiv
Wes Streeting visits Ukraine for first time as Defence Secretary, discussing ballistic threats and coproduction of weaponry with President Zelensky.
Ex-antisemite quits Tory council race, Badenoch sad
Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former antisemite, has withdrawn his candidacy for a Conservative council seat, saying he needs to show regret. Kemi Badenoch expressed sadness.
Migrants Urged to Break into Ceuta Again as Crisis Intensifies
Thousands reportedly urged to break into Ceuta from Morocco again, intensifying Europe's immigration crisis. Updates to follow.
Ceuta crisis: Misinformation and policy turn enclave into flashpoint
Last week, 72,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta, but most returned within 24 hours. Misinformation and right-wing opportunism overshadowed the facts, as EU ministers downplayed the threat.
Labor to Cut Migration Despite Burke Speech Delay
Labor will proceed with migration cuts despite postponing Tony Burke's National Press Club address, as refugee advocates lament a missed opportunity to unite Australians.
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