Swinney warns Starmer and Reeves over austerity risks
Scottish First Minister John Swinney warns Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves that failing to end austerity in the Budget risks permanently damaging community cohesion across the UK.
Category : Westminster
Opposition parties react to unseen Budget
Westminster plunged into farce as opposition parties held press conferences responding to a Budget yet to be delivered. Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage lead unprecedented pre-emptive attacks.
Labour's internal feuds threaten Starmer's government
Keir Starmer's leadership faces criticism as internal briefings and lack of new ideas create a crisis of confidence. Readers express despair over Labour's direction. Share your views.
Tories and Reform Battle with Imaginary Budget Numbers
Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage held competing press conferences in Westminster, presenting conflicting economic visions and welfare cut proposals. Discover the political theatre unfolding.
New Troubles Legacy Bill to Address 'Unfinished Business'
New legacy legislation will establish a commission to investigate Troubles-related killings, giving answers to grieving families across the UK. Read the latest developments.
Starmer warns Cabinet to stop 'talking about ourselves'
PM Sir Keir Starmer tells ministers to end distractions after leadership rumours and Budget leaks threaten government focus. Read the latest Westminster developments.
ABC Accused of Editing Trump Speech
Australian broadcaster ABC faces allegations it edited Donald Trump's January 6 speech. Critics claim misleading editing while ABC defends its journalism. Read the full analysis.
Starmer reads riot act to Cabinet amid Labour turmoil
Keir Starmer confronts Cabinet over infighting and Budget leaks as poll reveals Labour supporters' leadership doubts. Can the PM regain control?
Starmer warns Cabinet over leadership 'distractions'
PM Keir Starmer issues a stern warning to his Cabinet, demanding they focus on delivering for the public and end damaging leadership speculation. Read the full story.
Rayner almost joined I'm A Celeb instead of politics
Angela Rayner came close to joining I'm A Celebrity but was warned it would end her political career. Discover how close the Labour MP came to jungle stint.
Reform UK's £25bn Plan to Avoid Tax Hikes
Nigel Farage's Reform UK unveils five major spending cuts totalling £25bn, challenging Rachel Reeves to avoid 'treacherous' tax rises on Britons. Will the Chancellor listen?
Starmer's podcast bid to revive political fortunes
PM Keir Starmer gives a personal interview on Pete Wicks' podcast, discussing masculinity and grief as a new poll reveals Labour supporters' doubts. Read the full story.
Labour leadership crisis deepens as polls show Reform surge
Keir Starmer's government faces internal turmoil as support plummets to 18%, trailing Reform UK by 15 points. Analysis of Labour's challenges and achievements.
Farage pledges to scrap BBC licence fee
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage demands an end to the BBC licence fee, branding the broadcaster 'rotten to the core'. Discover the future of public service broadcasting.
Starmer defiant on leading Labour into next election
Prime Minister Keir Starmer insists he will lead Labour into the next general election, dismissing leadership speculation as a distraction from the cost of living crisis.
Guardian Corrections: Irish Emigration and Minister Role
The Guardian has published corrections regarding Irish emigration comments and a minister's role. Read the full details and learn how to submit a complaint.
Death threats to MTG as Trump dismisses danger
Marjorie Taylor Greene and her family received multiple death threats, police confirm, as Donald Trump claimed her life was not in danger. Read the full story.
Farage's £25bn Budget Plan to Avert Tax Rises
Nigel Farage demands Chancellor Rachel Reeves avoid tax hikes by cutting overseas aid and migrant benefits. His plan claims to save £25bn. Read the full proposal.
Starmer ends leadership row, focuses on cost of living
Sir Keir Starmer draws a line under leadership speculation, vowing to tackle the cost of living crisis. Read his firm message to critics and his government's top priority.
Starmer vows to lead Labour into next election
PM Keir Starmer pledges to fight the next election, slams 'wasted' time on leadership rows and vows to focus on the cost of living crisis ahead of a crucial Budget.
Trump's U-Turn Could Trigger Unanimous Epstein Vote
Donald Trump urges House Republicans to vote for releasing Jeffrey Epstein files, potentially leading to a unanimous decision. Follow the latest developments and political fallout.
Westminster Abbey's history of clothing controversies
Readers share their experiences with Westminster Abbey's strict dress code, including a childhood hat dispute and a banned 'demonic' jumper. Share your thoughts in the comments.
Hoyle Mocks Reeves' 'Hokey-Cokey' Budget U-Turn
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle condemns chaotic Budget leaks and Rachel Reeves' income tax reversal. Read the latest Westminster drama ahead of November fiscal statement.
Budget Tax Hikes on Milkshakes and Tourist Stays
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to extend the sugar tax to milkshakes and allow tourist taxes in England's cities in next week's Budget, aiming to fill a £40bn financial black hole.
Farage's Hollywood Makeover in Venn Diagram Satire
Edith Pritchett's latest cartoon brilliantly dissects Nigel Farage's transformation into a Hollywood-style celebrity politician. Discover the unsettling parallels in modern politics.
Labour's Downing Street crisis deepens amid leadership drama
Keir Starmer's government faces internal turmoil as leadership speculation swirls around Wes Streeting. Discover how Downing Street briefings reveal a party in crisis.
Sussan Ley faces leadership challenge from Andrew Hastie
Nat Barr confronts Sussan Ley over reports Andrew Hastie is gathering support for a Liberal leadership challenge. Ley insists she remains focused on policy. Read the latest Westminster drama.
Rayner's Return Complicates Starmer's Leadership Crisis
Angela Rayner's political comeback intensifies Labour's internal struggles as Keir Starmer faces mounting leadership challenges ahead of crucial Budget decisions.
Europe's Far-Right Firewall Crumbles
The cordon sanitaire against the far-right is fracturing across Europe as centrist parties seek political revival. Explore the alarming trend and its implications for democracy.
Labour leadership row deepens as Rayner allies deny plot
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood condemns 'mortifying' Labour infighting as Angela Rayner's team denies leadership challenge against Keir Starmer. Read the latest Westminster drama.
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