Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has launched a scathing attack on the UK's prison system, labelling jails as 'paper mache' and condemning the government's early release scheme as a dangerous failure.
Exclusive: Donald Trump has personally courted Tesla billionaire Elon Musk for a meeting at the White House, seeking a major financial backer for his 2024 presidential campaign. The Independent reveals the details of this high-stakes political manoeuvre.
Donald Trump has shared a strange AI-generated image of himself, and the real reason behind the post has finally been uncovered. The former US President's social media activity sparks fresh debate.
Exclusive details reveal Donald Trump's planned second-term immigration crackdown, involving armed 'fugitive operations' teams and a radical visa review, signalling a dramatic shift in US policy with potential repercussions for UK-US relations.
The Democratic National Committee launches a blistering attack on Robert F. Kennedy Jr, condemning his controversial remarks about the Jeffrey Epstein scandal as 'disgusting and deranged conspiracy theories' that undermine victims' trauma.
The Vatican faces a major diplomatic crisis after Pope Francis' use of the word 'carnage' to describe the situation in Gaza prompted a furious summons of the Holy See's envoy by the Israeli government.
A former breakdancer known as 'Thilly' is causing a stir in Cranford's local elections with a radical manifesto pledging to tax developers and slash councillor allowances. Discover his unconventional campaign.
Westminster City Council faces severe backlash and legal scrutiny after allegedly approving a controversial plan to house migrants in a city centre hotel without proper planning permission. The scheme, which proposed adding extra rooms to the Page 8 hotel
PMQs descended into chaos as Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer's phone accidentally played an explicit sound during Rishi Sunak's speech. The embarrassing moment sparked laughter and political jibes in the Commons.
The European Union remains deeply divided on recognising Palestinian statehood, with key member states at odds over timing and conditions, as the conflict in Gaza continues.
A dramatic parliamentary debate has erupted over the future of the House of Lords, with MPs condemning the unelected chamber as 'indefensible' and demanding urgent democratic reform for the UK's political system.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sparks a major diplomatic row with Bulgaria after referring to the country's 'mafia structures' during a speech in Sofia, drawing fierce condemnation from Moscow and Sofia.
Labour's Jonathan Ashworth defends Deputy Leader Angela Rayner against Tory attacks, framing the scrutiny as a class-based assault on a working-class woman who has 'got on' in politics.
Tribute to Hugh Corbet, the tenacious research director whose outsider think-tank, the Federal Trust, profoundly influenced Britain's political discourse on Europe and devolution for decades.
Angela Rayner's own constituents in Ashton-under-Lyne demand her resignation following the explosive stamp duty scandal, labelling her actions a 'disgrace' and a betrayal of trust.
A major lawsuit alleges the Trump administration unlawfully deployed the National Guard to Washington DC, violating the civil liberties of service members and the rights of citizens.
Tributes pour in for Rob Lane, the visionary political strategist and former Downing Street adviser whose sharp intellect and decency shaped a generation of Westminster politics. Remembered as the 'architect' behind pivotal campaigns.
An asylum seeker housed at a controversial Essex hotel has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a female staff member. The case raises serious questions about the Home Office's use of contingency accommodation.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK has landed a stunning financial blow to the Conservative Party, securing almost £1 million from former Tory donors in a single quarter, signalling a dramatic shift in the political landscape.
Former Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce was filmed lying on a Canberra pavement after a late-night parliamentary sitting, sparking questions and a response from the Nationals MP.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer appoints Peter Kyle as Political Secretary in his first major Downing Street move, signalling a new era of pragmatic governance and strategic appointments.
Exclusive: Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is finalising his shadow cabinet amid intense speculation over the future of Deputy Leader Angela Rayner, with a major reshuffle expected ahead of the general election.
Fox News presenter Jeanine Pirro is named in Smartmatic's massive defamation lawsuit for promoting 2020 election conspiracy theories, as legal pressure mounts on the network.
Newly unsealed court documents from the Ghislaine Maxwell case reveal fresh details about the social circle of Jeffrey Epstein, including an allegation involving Donald Trump and a woman identified as 'Katie'. The files also detail the experience of Briti
A major investigation is underway after lewd 'sex noises' were broadcast during a crucial virtual session of Parliament, disrupting a debate on the Overseas Operations Bill. The shocking incident has been branded a 'security breach' and a 'disgrace' by fu
DUP deputy leader Gavin Robinson accuses the British government of reneging on key post-Brexit commitments, warning of severe consequences for Northern Ireland's political stability.
In a landmark move, the UK and US have jointly seized multi-million-pound assets from key Russian oligarchs, targeting a multi-billion-dollar financial network in a significant escalation of sanctions over the Ukraine war.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte confronts Chinese officials in Beijing, demanding an immediate halt to military support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Exclusive details on the tense diplomatic exchange.
A controversial new US bill, led by Republican senators, seeks to dismantle the CDC's authority to issue nationwide health mandates, sparking a fierce debate over federal power and pandemic response.
In a landmark decision, the House of Lords has voted to abolish the death penalty for the crimes of piracy and treason, formally ending capital punishment for all offences in the UK.