Irish Leaders Father Served With British Forces In WWII
Irish soldiers who fought for Britain in WWII faced persecution at home, including blacklisting and loss of pensions.
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Trump Dismisses Iran War Powers Rebuke as 'Meaningless' After House GOP Revolt
Trump calls House War Powers Act vote 'meaningless' after four Republicans join Democrats to limit his Iran military authority.
Starmer Offers Rayner Cabinet Return to Avert Leadership Challenge
Starmer offers Rayner cabinet return to avert leadership challenge as Labour MPs demand change after election losses.
Richard Tice's Bible Misquote Sparks Political and Theological Debate
Richard Tice's Bible misquote sparks debate on Christianity and immigration policy, with clergy and readers urging hospitality to refugees.
Unearthing Women's Cricket History: From Cowshed to Lord's
How a researcher uncovered women's cricket history from a Lancashire cowshed, revealing stories of financial struggle and triumph.
Rayner Cleared by HMRC, Pays £40k Stamp Duty, Eyes Labour Leadership
Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC over tax affairs, settles £40k stamp duty, paving way for potential Labour leadership bid as Starmer faces challenge.
Liberal MP Complains to ABC Over Tony Armstrong's Satire Show
Liberal MP Melissa McIntosh complains to ABC over Tony Armstrong's satire show, alleging breach of charter; Greens and civil liberties group defend program.
Liz Truss to Launch 'Uncensored' Social Media Platform
Liz Truss announces plans to launch an 'uncensored' social media platform this summer, aiming to counter mainstream media and the 'deep state'.
Rejoining Erasmus to Cost UK £570m, Minister Says Money 'Coming Back'
UK minister says £570m Erasmus cost is 'money coming back' as rejoining scheme agreed; also covers Abramovich warning, Unison election, and council tax changes.
Labour MPs Rebel Against Jury Trial Cuts to Tackle Court Backlog
David Lammy urges backing for judge-only trials to clear court backlog, facing Labour rebellion over concerns for defendant rights.
Late-Night Hosts Blast Trump's 'Unhinged' Online Behaviour
Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers criticise Trump's social media activity and discuss the LA mayoral race and other political news.
Trump Appears To Doze Off On Fox News Sparking Health Fears
Donald Trump appears to doze off during a White House conference, sparking renewed health concerns amid past incidents of sleeping at events.
Zahawi Sells Home Eyes Reform Role After Tory Exit
Nadhim Zahawi defects to Reform UK, becoming the highest-profile former Tory to join Nigel Farage's party, amid controversy over his past.
Mandelson's Return to Labour Fold Raises Questions About Starmer's Judgment
Peter Mandelson's return to Labour fold under Keir Starmer sparks debate over his Epstein ties and influence, with insiders questioning the prime minister's judgment.
Farage Defends Tice in £100k Tax Row, No Probe Commitment
Nigel Farage defends deputy Richard Tice over allegations he failed to pay £100k in tax on dividends, with no probe commitment.
Labour Policy U-Turns Cost Britain £8.2 Billion
Labour's policy U-turns have cost Britain £8.2 billion in growth, says Resolution Foundation report, with uncertainty at a 15-year high.
UK Among 27 Countries Calling for Immediate Press Access to Gaza
UK and 26 other nations demand Israel allow international journalists into Gaza, citing humanitarian crisis and journalist deaths.
Reform Activist With Racist Past Now Election Agent
Reform UK activist Adam Mitula, suspended over racist and antisemitic comments, is now election agent for three party candidates in Tameside for the 7 May polls.
US child labour violations surge as Republican states roll back protections
US child labour violations surge fivefold in a decade as Republican states roll back protections, sparking concerns over federal standards erosion.
Trump's Iran 'Excursion' Could Be Bigger Turning Point Than Vietnam, Analysts Say
Analysis suggests Trump's brief Iran war may be a bigger geopolitical turning point than Vietnam, exposing US strategic weaknesses.
Starmer: Iran Conflict Not Our War, Attacks Farage and Badenoch
Starmer says UK not part of Iran war, criticises Badenoch and Farage for supporting US strikes; Blair's backing sparks Iraq comparisons.
Jess Phillips Resigns from Labour Frontbench Over Gaza Ceasefire Vote
Labour MP Jess Phillips resigns from shadow frontbench after voting for Gaza ceasefire, citing heavy heart and horror over Israel-Palestine situation.
Starmer Fails To Quell Calls For Mandelson Peerage Removal
Keir Starmer wants Peter Mandelson out of the Lords over Epstein links, but removal is legally complex.
Reform UK Poll Reveals Hardline Views on Non-White Citizens
Poll shows 54% of Reform UK members believe non-white citizens born abroad should leave; HnH warns of rising racial nationalism.
Whitehall Fury Over Olly Robbins Sacking: Relations at New Low
Whitehall anger over Keir Starmer's sacking of senior civil servant Olly Robbins, with relations between No 10 and the civil service at a new low.
Reform UK Accused of 'Rent-an-Extremist' By-Election Choice
Reform UK selects Matt Goodwin for Gorton and Denton by-election, facing accusations of extremism and divisive politics.
Miliband: Aston Villa Must Not Be No-Go Area for Jews
Ed Miliband says Aston Villa cannot be a no-go area for Jews, urging police to lift ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans for Europa League match.
Andy Burnham Plans Westminster Return Within Weeks
Andy Burnham allies say he has a credible plan to return to Westminster within weeks, using a byelection to launch a leadership bid after May elections.
BBC News Faces Hundreds of Job Cuts in £500m Cost-Saving Drive
BBC News faces hundreds of job cuts as part of a £500m cost-saving drive, with staff braced for redundancies and deeper cuts than other departments.
Streeting Denies Plot to Oust Starmer, Condemns No 10 Briefings
Wes Streeting denies plot to oust Keir Starmer, condemns No 10 briefings as toxic and self-defeating, amid reports of a leadership challenge.
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