Scottish Labour MP Leishman concerned about Mahmood as Chancellor
Brian Leishman voices concerns over Shabana Mahmood's potential appointment as Chancellor under Andy Burnham, citing authoritarianism and small c conservatism.
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Sadiq Khan Peerage Hypocrisy Sparks Backlash
Sir Sadiq Khan faces hypocrisy accusations after accepting a peerage from outgoing PM Sir Keir Starmer, despite previously calling for the House of Lords to be abolished in 2022.
Argentina Prez Backs Players Over Falklands Flag as FIFA Fine Looms
Argentina's President Javier Milei says players will pay any FIFA fine for displaying a 'Las Malvinas son Argentina' banner after beating England in the World Cup semi-final, sparking UK and Falklands outrage.
Burnham Faces Labour Revolt Over Chancellor Pick
Andy Burnham's plan to appoint Shabana Mahmood as chancellor sparks immediate backlash from Labour MPs, who question her economic credentials and favour Ed Miliband.
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Sadiq Khan Peerage Sparks Deep Political Divide
Sir Sadiq Khan's appointment to the House of Lords has divided London politicians, with Labour praising his record and Conservatives criticising his mayoral tenure.
Scottish Labour Needs New UK Party Relationship After Drubbing
Scottish Labour's Holyrood election defeat was due to Keir Starmer's poor record. Calls grow for a separate party to revive fortunes.
Friend's New Wife Changes Group Dynamic, What Can We Do?
A reader worries about a friend's quick marriage to a rude, loud woman who changed their close-knit group. Coleen advises acceptance and giving her a chance.
Trump Accuses China of Meddling in 2020 Election
Donald Trump alleges China interfered in the 2020 election, claiming Beijing accessed voter data, as he declassifies intelligence on election infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Trump's Hoarse Voice and Teleprompter Struggles Spark Concern
During a primetime address, Donald Trump's hoarse voice and apparent difficulty reading the teleprompter prompted widespread concern on social media, with viewers noting slurred speech.
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FIFA Probes Argentina Falklands Banner After England Win
FIFA investigates Argentina's 'insensitive' Falklands banner after semi-final win over England, as Falkland Islands Government expresses disappointment.
Reform and Labour 'In Cahoots' in Oldham Leadership Row
Oldham Council remains leaderless after another chaotic meeting, with Reform and Labour accused of collusion. Legal warnings of unlawfulness loom as stalemate persists.
Nationwide Customer Vows to Continue Board Fight After Loss
James Sherwin-Smith secured 12.5% of the vote in his bid for Nationwide's board, falling short of the 50% threshold. He plans to stand again in 2027 and push for governance reforms.
Trump's Barbed Eulogy for Lindsey Graham Reveals Fragile Ego
Donald Trump's eulogies for Lindsey Graham mix praise with criticism, exposing his need for dominance even after death, as seen in interviews and social posts.
Corrections: Sam Neill Obituary Error, Wittgenstein Misidentified
The Guardian corrects errors in Sam Neill's obituary and a photo caption in Faithless, plus other recent amendments.
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Why the US Wants to Dismantle the ICC: Impunity or Justice?
The Trump administration's real goal in attacking the ICC is to secure impunity for war crimes, even those committed on the territory of ICC member states, argues Kenneth Roth.
Protests Erupt in Ukraine Over Defence Minister's Sacking
Thousands are protesting in Kyiv and Lviv after President Zelenskyy sacked popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, sparking widespread public outrage.
Starmer Makes Sadiq Khan Peer in Resignation Honours List
Sir Keir Starmer has made Sadiq Khan a peer in a 26-member resignation honours list, breaking his earlier promise not to create such appointments.
Hillsborough Law Passes But MPs Exempt from Misleading Offence
The Hillsborough Law, creating a duty of candour and criminalising public deception, passed the Commons but exempts MPs, Lords, and judges, sparking criticism.
UK Urges FIFA to Probe Argentina Falkland Banner
The UK government calls on FIFA to investigate Argentina's squad for displaying a pro-Falkland Islands banner after their World Cup semi-final win over England, citing a violation of political messaging rules.
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UK Demands FIFA Probe Argentina's Falklands Banner
UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle calls for FIFA to investigate Argentina players for displaying a Falklands banner after their World Cup semi-final win over England, citing FIFA's ban on political messaging.
Argentina Faces FIFA Sanctions for Falklands Banner
Argentina could face FIFA sanctions after displaying a Falklands banner during World Cup semi-final celebrations against England, violating IFAB rules on political symbols.
Argentina Protests After Players' Falklands Banner
Argentina's government protested after players held a 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' banner post-England win. The Falklands sovereignty dispute reignites, with FIFA likely to discipline players.
UK Slams Argentina Players Over Falklands Banner After Win
The UK government condemned Argentinian footballers for waving a 'Falkland Islands are Argentinian' banner after their World Cup semi-final win against England, calling it 'entirely inappropriate.'
Unusual Brit embassy requests: highlights, pâté, lost cars
Brits abroad have contacted embassies for blonde highlights, duck pâté limits, lost car locations, shower temperature complaints, and even pet citizenship. The FCDO handles 328,000+ requests yearly.
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Prince Harry Drags Baroness Lawrence Into Legal Fallout
The fallout from Prince Harry vs the Mail continues, with Baroness Lawrence facing £50m fees and a £650k settlement demand. Virginia Blackburn comments.
Argentina Faces FIFA Penalty for Falklands Banner
Argentina could face FIFA sanctions after players displayed a banner reading 'The Malvinas are Argentine' following their 2-1 World Cup semi-final win over England, violating IFAB rules.
MPs Could Return to Grill PM Andy Burnham in August
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle signals he is willing to recall MPs for a two-day session in August to allow Parliament to question new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Harry and Meghan Warned to Stay Silent After King Charles Meeting
A PR expert has warned Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to say 'absolutely nothing' about their secret meeting with King Charles and Queen Camilla, or risk losing any goodwill generated.
Croatia Demands FIFA Answers Over World Cup VAR Row
Croatia's football federation demands FIFA explain a controversial VAR decision that knocked them out of the World Cup, citing microchip technology and half-time issues.
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Starmer's Final Days as PM After Emotional Commons Farewell
Sir Keir Starmer will step down as prime minister on July 20 after two years in office, following his resignation announcement. Andy Burnham is set to become the next Labour leader on July 17.
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