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Category : Westminster
Starmer's Leadership Crisis Amid Budget Chaos
Keir Starmer faces internal briefing scandal while Rachel Reeves' budget U-turns create economic uncertainty. Explore the deepening Westminster crisis.
Westminster's Dark Arts: Real House of Cards Story
Discover how Michael Dobbs created House of Cards from Tory revenge and explore the secret world of Westminster whips in this gripping political exposé.
Budget Chaos: Streeting Celebrates Tax U-Turn Amid Labour Rift
Health Secretary Wes Streeting publicly distances himself from Chancellor's income tax plans as government descends into chaos ahead of critical Budget announcement. Sterling falls amid market uncertainty.
Wes Streeting Tipped as Future Labour Leader
Health Secretary Wes Streeting is being touted as Keir Starmer's potential successor. He clashed with junior doctors and opposed a scrapped tax rise. Vote in our poll.
BBC Staff Question Political Appointments as Review Looms
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy confirms BBC charter review will examine political board appointments amid staff concerns over impartiality. Read the latest developments.
Reeves Abandons Income Tax Hike in Budget U-Turn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has scrapped plans to raise income tax rates in a dramatic U-turn, causing market volatility and political fallout just days before the autumn budget.
Reeves' Budget U-Turn Sparks Market Turmoil
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons income tax hike plans after Labour revolt, leaving £30bn black hole and Pound falling. Discover the political crisis unfolding.
Reeves Drops Plan to Break Labour Tax Pledge
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has scrapped her plan to break Labour's manifesto pledge and raise income tax in the upcoming Budget, following internal party pressure. Discover the full story behind this dramatic U-turn.
Rachel Reeves ditches income tax hike plan
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to abandon plans to raise income tax in the Budget, fearing a backlash over broken manifesto pledges. Discover the alternative strategies being considered.
Demonic 'Wind in the Willows' Jumper Banned from Abbey
Westminster Abbey bans visitor wearing 'demonic' Mr Toad jumper after complaints. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between modern expression and traditional spaces.
MP Confronts Amazon Driver in Home Intrusion
An MP was shocked after an Amazon delivery driver allegedly entered his home. He condemns police inaction on trespass laws and vows to raise the issue in Parliament.
Reeves abandons income tax rise in budget U-turn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves scraps plans to raise income tax rates after internal Labour party conflict. Discover how smaller tax measures will fill the financial gap instead.
Question Time audience laughs at tax debate
A BBC Question Time audience chuckled at a guest's cheeky dig about public maths skills during a fiery debate on taxes and public services. Read the full exchange.
Record 900 amendments tabled for assisted dying Bill
The House of Lords debates the assisted dying Bill amid warnings against delay tactics. With over 900 amendments tabled, peers are urged to respect the democratic mandate. Read the latest.
Reeves Abandons Income Tax Rise in Budget U-Turn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has scrapped her plan to raise income tax, breaking a manifesto pledge. Discover the 'smorgasbord' of alternative taxes now on the table and the £30bn black hole.
Starmer defends chief of staff in Labour briefing row
PM Keir Starmer clears his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney over 'toxic' briefings against Wes Streeting, sparking internal Labour Party turmoil and leadership speculation.
Sussan Ley confronted over leadership after climate policy shift
Liberal leader Sussan Ley faces leadership speculation after abandoning net zero climate policy. Live TV confrontation reveals colleagues eyeing her job amid party divisions.
Starmer's Budget crisis deepens after briefing scandal
Keir Starmer faces intensified pressure ahead of crucial Budget after hostile briefing against Wes Streeting. Can PM and chancellor survive political storm? Read analysis.
Guardian publishes corrections and clarifications update
The Guardian's latest corrections and clarifications column addresses recent errors and provides important context for readers. Stay informed with accurate journalism.
Starmer's Downing Street leadership under fire
Keir Starmer's government faces mounting criticism over chaotic operations at Number 10. Can the PM reform Whitehall's machinery before it's too late? Read our analysis.
Labour civil war threatens Starmer's leadership
Sir Keir Starmer confronts internal turmoil as briefing against Wes Streeting sparks civil war fears. A potential leadership challenge could emerge as early as January. Read the full analysis.
Jennings cartoon reveals Labour Party internal conflicts
Political cartoonist Ben Jennings captures Labour Party infighting in powerful new artwork. Discover how internal conflicts threaten Starmer's leadership stability.
Starmer addresses leadership challenge rumours
Prime Minister Keir Starmer confronts internal turmoil as claims emerge of leadership challenge fears. Read how Downing Street is handling the political storm.
MPs blast 'bonkers' gender-neutral gingerbread labels
Tory MPs erupt over 'gingerbread person' sold in Commons, calling it 'woke nonsense'. Read the full story on the latest Westminster culture war clash.
Was Starmer's Leadership Doomed From The Start?
An analysis of Keir Starmer's accidental premiership, the internal Labour factions that shaped it, and the structural challenges now facing the government. Can Labour recover?
Wes Streeting Denies Plotting Against Keir Starmer
Health Secretary Wes Streeting forced to deny leadership ambitions as No 10 launches preemptive strikes against potential coup plotters. Read the full analysis of Westminster tensions.
Sarwar: Briefing row undermines Government message
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says the Downing Street briefing war is 'unhelpful' and undermines the Government. He urges focus on the upcoming Scottish elections.
Liberal Party formally abandons net zero emissions target
The Australian Liberal Party has formally abandoned its net zero emissions target after a conservative-led revolt, creating major policy inconsistencies ahead of the next election.
Streeting refuses to discuss Labour briefing war
Health Secretary Wes Streeting ignores Westminster 'soap opera' over coup rumours, focusing instead on falling NHS waiting lists and patient care. Read the latest.
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