Starmer Forced into U-Turn Over Mandelson Vetting Documents
Starmer forced into U-turn over Mandelson vetting documents after Labour rebellion, with MPs demanding McSweeney's sacking.
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Badenoch Warns UK Risks 'Apartheid-Style' Divisions Over Equality Act Reforms
Kemi Badenoch proposes scrapping the public sector equality duty, sparking warnings of increased discrimination and legal uncertainty.
First Lay Woman Appointed to Top Vatican Communications Post
Pope Leo appoints Maria Montserrat Alvarado as first lay woman to lead Vatican communications, overseeing news site, radio, press office.
Robert Jenrick Vows to Cut Flight Tax After £40k Donations from Airline Owner
Robert Jenrick pledged to scrap air passenger duty after receiving £40k from Attestor Limited, which owns a majority stake in Condor airline.
Mandelson Leaves Rothschild Owned Farmhouse Due To Rent Costs
Peter Mandelson leaves Rothschild-owned farmhouse due to high rent costs, adding to his history of financial controversies.
BBC Chief Denies Bias Towards Reform UK Amid Coverage Debate
BBC chief Tim Davie denies ingratiating to Reform UK, defends increased coverage amid political landscape changes.
Badenoch Slams Reeves As Worst Ever Chancellor
Kemi Badenoch attacks Rachel Reeves as worst chancellor ever amid Iran war criticism and energy policy debate.
Pressure mounts on Starmer to sack chief of staff after briefing row backfires
Starmer under pressure to sack chief of staff Morgan McSweeney after briefing operation against Wes Streeting backfires, sparking internal Labour row.
Farage Backtracks on Reform UK's £90bn Tax Cut Pledge
Nigel Farage backtracks on Reform UK's £90bn tax cut pledge, calling it an 'aspiration' and blaming Labour and Tories for poor public finances.
Labour MP Revives 1989 Stalking Horse Tactic Against Starmer
Labour MP Catherine West launches then scales back a 'stalking horse' challenge against Keir Starmer, calling for a September deadline for his departure.
New Book Explores Tucker Carlson’s Evolution from Conservative Journalist to Far-Right Firebrand
New book 'Hated by All the Right People' critically examines Tucker Carlson's shift from conservative journalist to far-right firebrand, exploring his early life and media career.
JD Vance's Unlikely Friendship with The Apprentice Star Revealed During UK Visit
US Vice-President JD Vance bonds with Apprentice star Thomas Skinner at a Cotswolds barbecue during his UK visit, amid local protests.
Badenoch Dismisses Reform’s May Defection Deadline for Tories
Kemi Badenoch dismisses Reform UK's May 7 defection deadline for Tory MPs, questioning their motives after Robert Jenrick's defection.
MPs Reject Tory Bid for New Oil and Gas Licences
MPs rejected a Tory amendment to issue new oil and gas licences, with Labour arguing for clean energy investment while keeping existing fields open.
Reeves Signals Full Removal of Two-Child Benefit Cap in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves signals full abolition of two-child benefit cap in budget, saying children in bigger families should not be penalised.
Reform UK Pledges to Reverse North Sea Oil Drilling Ban
Reform UK promises to reverse North Sea oil drilling ban, with taxpayer stakes and public investment, while attacking net zero policies.
Faith Leaders Urge Starmer to Soften Migration Rhetoric
Senior faith leaders urge PM Starmer to adopt compassionate migration narrative after 'island of strangers' speech.
UK’s First Black Bookshop Considers Relocation After £50k Crowdfunding Success
New Beacon Books, UK's first black bookshop, considers relocation after £50k crowdfunding success saved it from closure.
Farage Earns Over £2 Million Since Becoming MP
Nigel Farage has earned over £2 million since becoming an MP, including £700,000 from GB News, amid scrutiny over an undeclared £5 million gift.
Mandelson Resigns from Labour Amid Epstein Files Scandal
Peter Mandelson resigns from Labour after Epstein files revelations; Starmer refers documents to police and seeks to remove peerage.
Tory Motion Seeks Inquiry Into Starmer's Mandelson Statements
Tory leader Badenoch tables motion for privileges committee inquiry into Starmer's Mandelson statements; Speaker Hoyle confirms vote; Labour mobilises support.
Badenoch: Centrist Ideas Unwanted in Conservative Party
Kemi Badenoch says centrist ideas are unwanted in the Conservative Party, urging doubters to get out of the way as she pushes a rightward agenda.
Trump labelled 'world's biggest joke' after calling Gavin Newsom 'President of the United States'
Donald Trump mocked for calling Gavin Newsom 'President' in a gaffe, as Iran war tensions rise. Critics call him 'world's biggest joke'.
Australia's Growing Conspiracy Theory Problem Explained
QAnon conspiracy theories are growing in Australia, exploiting pandemic uncertainty and isolation, posing risks to social cohesion and public health.
Badenoch Sacks Jenrick in Dramatic Defection to Reform UK
Robert Jenrick defects to Reform UK after being sacked by Kemi Badenoch, branding the Conservatives 'rotten' and 'failed'.
Polanski's Hypnosis Claim Drew Male Body Part Requests
Green party leader Zack Polanski's claim of immediate apology for hypnosis breast size claim is contradicted by a 2013 BBC interview.
Starmer Demands Tory Sacking Over Muslim Prayer Comments
PM Starmer accuses Tories of Islamophobia after shadow minister Nick Timothy calls public Muslim prayers 'an act of domination'.
Starmer Faces Commons Showdown Over Mandelson Vetting
PM Starmer faces a crucial Commons statement over the Mandelson vetting scandal, with his leadership under threat as the Foreign Office row deepens.
Labour Must Reassess Its Core Purpose to Survive, Experts Say
Labour must reassess its core purpose and engage in genuine debate on ideas to survive, say experts in letters responding to Polly Toynbee.
Tony Benn's Mandelson Warning Echoes in Epstein Scandal
Tony Benn's 1987 warning about Peter Mandelson resurfaces amid Epstein scandal, raising questions about Starmer's appointment and calls for inquiry.
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