Starmer Confronted on Brexit and Ukraine in First 2026 PMQs
Sir Keir Starmer faces Kemi Badenoch in PMQs over Brexit alignment and a UK-France military plan for Ukraine. Watch live and get the latest on the Greenland sovereignty row.
Category : Westminster
Peers resume assisted dying battle as time runs short
Peers resume their fight over assisted dying laws this week, with supporters demanding more time to pass the bill. Lord Falconer seeks extended debates amid fears of sabotage and over 1,000 amendments.
Holyrood costs soar 10% with MSP pay rise and 'golden goodbyes'
The cost of the Scottish Parliament is set to jump by over 10% next year, hitting taxpayers with a £150.1m bill. MSPs will receive a 4.3% pay rise, while £2.5m is allocated for 'golden goodbyes' to departing politicians. Read the full analysis.
Miliband's Confident Commons Display Hints at Future Tax Plans
Ed Miliband, tipped as the next Chancellor, displayed a new swagger in the Commons during energy questions, defending Labour's tax and energy bill policies. Read the full analysis of his performance and what it signals for the UK economy.
Miliband's Confident Stride Hints at Future Chancellor Role
Ed Miliband displayed a new swagger in the Commons, defending Labour's energy bill policy and hinting at higher taxes for the wealthy as Chancellor rumours swirl. Read the full analysis.
Cartoon Depicts Trump's Defiance of International Law
A new editorial cartoon by Ben Jennings skewers Donald Trump's dismissive attitude towards global legal norms. See the powerful imagery and its stark political message.
Labour warned of 'deficit in emotion' with voters
Keir Starmer's chief of staff warns cabinet the government must rebuild trust with voters using 'emotion, empathy and evidence' as Labour trails in polls. Read the full analysis.
Kemi Badenoch's 'Kemiworld' speech causes controversy
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch faces backlash for a speech describing a 'Kemiworld' where 'might makes right' and dismissing climate concerns. Read the full analysis of the political fallout.
Thatcher's Britain mirrored Reagan's US, letters argue
Guardian letters argue UK's path under Thatcher parallels US under Reagan, leading to inequality and privatisation. Read the analysis and share your view.
US Rep Jim Baird Hospitalised After Car Crash
US Representative Jim Baird and his wife are recovering in hospital following a serious car accident. President Trump provided an update on their condition.
Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa Dies Aged 65
The sudden death of California Republican Doug LaMalfa leaves the US House GOP with a razor-thin two-vote majority. Colleagues pay tribute to a 'principled conservative'.
Starmer attacks Reform UK for 'appeasing Putin'
Keir Starmer launched a fierce attack on Nigel Farage's Reform UK, accusing it of seeking to 'appease Putin' and 'inject bile' into communities. The PM urged his Cabinet to keep a relentless focus on the cost of living ahead of May's key elections.
Starmer urges Cabinet discipline in critical 2026 year
PM Keir Starmer tells his Cabinet that tackling the cost of living is the government's primary focus for 2026, as Labour faces difficult May elections and internal pressure.
Lords Defeat Starmer's Chagos Islands Surrender Bill
Keir Starmer's government suffers a series of defeats in the House of Lords over the controversial Chagos Islands treaty with Mauritius, sparking a parliamentary 'ping-pong' battle. Read the full details.
Lords defeat Starmer on Chagos Islands surrender bill
Keir Starmer's government suffers a series of humiliating defeats in the House of Lords over its controversial plan to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Peers demand full cost transparency and protections, setting up a parliamentary 'ping-pong' battle
Parliamentary battle erupts over Starmer's EU reset policy
Keir Starmer faces a fierce parliamentary clash as he pushes for a closer EU relationship. The debate could define Britain's post-Brexit path. Read the full analysis.
Keir Starmer absent from key Venezuela debate in Commons
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces criticism for missing a crucial Commons debate on the Venezuela crisis, as MPs from all sides question his leadership and commitment.
Labour backlash over Starmer's silence on Venezuela raid
Keir Starmer faces internal fury for refusing to declare if Trump's capture of Maduro broke international law. Read the full story on the growing Westminster rift.
Immigrant's viral warning over NYC mayor's 'collectivism'
A Romanian immigrant delivers a stark history lesson on communism after NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's collectivist inaugural address. Read his powerful warning.
Morning Mail: Tuesday's News Digest - 6 Jan 2026
Catch up on the essential news for Tuesday, 6 January 2026. Your concise morning briefing covering the day's key events and stories.
Starmer: Cost of living relief to be felt this year
PM Keir Starmer pledges families will feel better off in 2026 due to policies like free childcare and energy bill cuts, but warns against complacency on the cost of living crisis.
Starmer: Cost of living relief to be felt this year
PM Keir Starmer pledges families will feel financial relief from policies like free childcare and energy bill cuts in 2026, but warns Nigel Farage spells economic trouble. Read the full analysis.
Guardian readers explain their anger at Keir Starmer
Guardian readers respond to Polly Toynbee's defence of PM Keir Starmer, citing broken pledges, poor communication, and policy failures as reasons for their disillusionment with the Labour leader.
Guardian readers criticise Keir Starmer's leadership
Readers of the Guardian respond to Polly Toynbee's defence of Keir Starmer, citing his communication, policy reversals, and stance on key issues as reasons for their disillusionment with the Labour leader.
Logic Puzzle Solution: How 3 Friends Split 10 Cookies
Ahead of World Logic Day, a puzzle involving three friends and ten cookies reveals a surprising rational outcome. Discover the step-by-step solution and the clever reasoning behind it.
Heritage Foundation's Project 2026 agenda for Trump
The Heritage Foundation, architects of Project 2025, unveils its 2026 'Golden Age' blueprint. With over half of its 2025 agenda implemented, the group pushes deeper conservative reforms on immigration, energy, and executive power. Read the full report.
Project 2025 Architects Forge 'Golden Age' Agenda for 2026
The Heritage Foundation, architect of Project 2025, outlines its 2026 'Golden Age' agenda for Trump's administration, focusing on deep state dismantling and conservative policy. Read the full report.
Tory Shadow AG Advising Abramovich in £2.5bn Ukraine Row
Exclusive: Ukraine campaigner slams Shadow Attorney General for acting for sanctioned oligarch Roman Abramovich, obstructing billions for war-torn Ukraine. Join the protest.
Reid and Badenoch in heated GMB row over Tory policy
Susanna Reid challenged Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch in a tense Good Morning Britain interview, demanding clarity on tax and potential Reform UK deals. Watch the full exchange.
Starmer pledges to win back voters, sees off challengers
PM Keir Starmer confronts Labour discontent and public frustration over the cost of living, vowing to deliver change by 2026 and remain in office. Read his full plan.
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