Ed Miliband 'has too much baggage' to be chancellor: donor
Major Labour donor Dale Vince warns Andy Burnham that making Ed Miliband chancellor would be a 'lightning rod' for problems, backing Shabana Mahmood for the role instead.
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Ben Jennings on Burnham's imminent No 10 arrival
Cartoon by Ben Jennings depicting Andy Burnham's likely move to 10 Downing Street, with political commentary on Labour leadership.
Trump Officials Attack Leftism at 66-Nation Summit
Top Trump officials, including Marco Rubio and Stephen Miller, hosted a 66-nation summit targeting leftwing violence, labeling leftists 'enemies of civilization' and announcing new visa restrictions.
Pauline Hanson's Euro Trip Shows She Is Her Own Worst Enemy
Pauline Hanson's European excursion reveals she is her own worst enemy, as she aligns with far-right figures and billionaires, alienating voters and exposing a lack of policy substance.
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US TV Networks Split on Trump's Election Speech
US TV networks split on airing Trump's White House speech live, with NBC and CNN opting out while Fox News, CBS, and MS Now aired it. Trump made unproven election claims.
Top Democrat: Trump Setting Stage to Seize Midterm Elections
Rep. Jim Himes says Trump's speech laid groundwork to deploy federal officers and seize ballot boxes on Election Day, warning that losing chain of custody of 70 ballot boxes would end American democracy.
Are American Politicians Too Old to Serve? Podcast
The debate on age limits in US politics resurfaces after Lindsey Graham's death and Mitch McConnell's return. Presidential historian Alexis Coe discusses whether the US is becoming a gerontocracy.
Violence Against Politicians Reshaping UK Democracy
Years of rising hostility have transformed political work from public service into personal risk, moving MPs further from constituents. A new report reveals over 25% of candidates faced harassment.
Hanson Laments End of White Australia Policy in Interview
Pauline Hanson tells far-right activist Tommy Robinson that ending the White Australia policy created migration problems, and names her daughter as One Nation's future.
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Trump Attacks US Election Integrity in Primetime Address
Donald Trump launched a wide-ranging and unverified attack on the US electoral system, accusing China of meddling in the 2020 election and calling the system 'catastrophically' unfair, sparking Democratic warnings of misinformation.
Andy Burnham's Speech: Oratory and Populism
Andy Burnham's first speech as Labour leader showcased his oratorical skill and willingness to borrow from populism, but his plan remains unclear.
Rowson cartoon: Burnham and Starmer Labour rift
A Martin Rowson cartoon depicts Andy Burnham and Keir Starmer in a tug-of-war, symbolizing internal Labour tensions over policy direction and leadership.
Democrats Slam Trump's 'Pathetic Attempt' on Election Doubt
Democrats including Chuck Schumer condemn Trump's speech repeating false 2020 election fraud claims, calling it a pathetic attempt to undermine democracy.
Shabana Mahmood Is Not an Outstanding Politician
Sharan Dhaliwal challenges Robert Peston's praise of Shabana Mahmood as an outstanding politician, citing her lack of economic expertise and hardline immigration policies as reasons she would be a poor choice for chancellor under Andy Burnham.
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Sadiq Khan Peerage: Impact on His London Mayor Future
Sir Sadiq Khan has been granted a peerage despite previously opposing the House of Lords. He can remain London mayor until 2028, with no rule against sitting in the Lords while in office. Polls suggest he would be favourite for a fourth term.
Argentina President Defends Falklands Banner, FIFA Probes
Argentina's president Javier Milei defends players who displayed a Falklands banner after World Cup semi-final win over England, as UK and Falklands officials demand FIFA action.
FIFA on Falklands Banner, Referee Cries, Health Warning for Final
FIFA investigates Argentina's Falklands banner after semi-final win; referee Slavko Vinicic cries on learning he will officiate final; health warning over wildfire smoke for Sunday's Spain vs Argentina clash.
Labour Pakistan aid row over Shabir Ahmed deportation
Labour approved £153m aid for Pakistan amid demands to deport convicted grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed, sparking political backlash and calls to suspend aid.
White House Site Crashes During Trump Election Fraud Speech
The White House website crashed as President Trump claimed new evidence of 2020 election fraud during a primetime address, with screenshots of the outage spreading on social media.
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Body Language Expert Spots Rare Restraint in Trump Address
Dr Lillian Glass noted Trump's unusually restrained and controlled demeanor during his 26-minute primetime address, with only one moment of emotional shift when discussing election issues.
Trump Address Not Aired by ABC, NBC Despite 'Big News'
President Trump's Oval Office address at 2am UK time on July 17 will not be aired live by ABC News or NBC News, despite his promise of 'really big news' on election security. Senator Moreno calls it most important since Cuban Missile Crisis.
Trump Primetime Speech Pulled from Major Channels
Two major US broadcasters, ABC News and NBC News, have confirmed they will not air President Donald Trump's primetime speech live. The address is scheduled for 2am UK time on July 17, 2026.
GM Mayoral Candidates Unite on Women's Representation
Four candidates for Greater Manchester Mayor agree women are being put off politics, as revealed at a hustings hosted by GM4Women on July 16, coinciding with suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst's 168th birthday.
Tuchel Catches England Disease He Criticised in World Cup
Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics in England's World Cup quarter-final loss to Argentina mirrored the very failings he criticised in Gareth Southgate, with England managing just 12% possession after taking the lead.
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Iain Dale Slams Labour MPs' 'Sick-Making' Ovation for Starmer
Iain Dale criticised Labour MPs on BBC Newsnight for giving a standing ovation to Sir Keir Starmer at PMQs, calling it 'sick-making' and accusing them of hypocrisy after ousting him.
Starmer's Final PMQs: A Surprising Display of Warmth
Keir Starmer's last PMQs was marked by unexpected warmth from Kemi Badenoch and cross-party tributes, highlighting his solid but unspectacular Commons career.
House GOP Links Voting Restrictions to Spending Bill
House Republicans added the Save America Act to a spending bill, aiming to ban mail-in ballots and impose voter ID requirements, despite Senate opposition.
Paul Kelly on Liberal Party Identity Crisis Under Three PMs
Paul Kelly discusses his new book on the Liberal Party's identity crisis under prime ministers Tony Abbott, Malcolm Turnbull, and Scott Morrison, highlighting fractures over values.
Starmer Slams Argentina Players Over Falklands Banner
Sir Keir Starmer condemns Argentina players who held a 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' banner after beating England 2-1. Downing Street says Falklands are British and commitment will never waver.
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No 10 backs Fifa probe over Argentina Falklands banner
Downing Street has backed calls for Fifa to investigate Argentina players for waving a banner supporting their claim to the Falkland Islands after beating England 2-1 in the World Cup.
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