Conspiracy theories leach into Australian public life
Conspiracy theories are increasingly part of Australian public life. A 2019 survey found most Australians endorse at least one. Scepticism or worldview?
Category : Westminster
Sadiq Khan rejects Tory claim of £40m Ulez fines in 16 days
Sadiq Khan rejects £40m Ulez fine claims, defends expansion, denies pay-per-mile plans, and says TfL is issuing warnings.
Thomas Frank: Clinton was wrong candidate for a populist era
Thomas Frank argues Hillary Clinton's defeat is a disaster, blaming her insider status and the Democratic party's failure to run a candidate able to beat Trump.
Reeves Prepares for High-Stakes Autumn Budget as Fiscal Gap Widens
Rachel Reeves unveils her autumn budget facing a fiscal shortfall, with pledges on NHS, debt, and cost of living amid economic pressures.
BBC orders fast-track inquiry into Bafta racial slur broadcast
BBC orders fast-track investigation after racial slur broadcast during Bafta coverage; culture secretary criticises 'unacceptable' error.
Hungary election: Orbán faces toughest challenge as voters go to polls
Hungarians vote in an election that could oust Viktor Orbán after 16 years, with Péter Magyar leading in polls despite support from JD Vance and Donald Trump.
CBI Scotland urges Swinney to make economic growth top priority
CBI Scotland urges John Swinney to prioritise economic growth with a five-point plan, warning of a £5bn budget black hole.
Trump takes personal control of Dulles Airport renovation and seeks to add his name
Trump is personally overseeing Dulles Airport's renovation and pushing to rename it after himself, amid a funding standoff with Chuck Schumer.
Trump shares image of himself as Jesus after criticising Pope Leo
Trump posted an image of himself as Jesus Christ on Truth Social, hours after attacking Pope Leo over policies and a peace vigil plea.
Treasury cancels all Booz Allen contracts after tax return leak
The US Treasury cancels all contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after an employee leaked tax returns, including Trump's, affecting 406,000 taxpayers.
Starmer accuses Reform’s Goodwin of ‘toxic division’ over citizenship remarks
Keir Starmer accuses Reform UK’s Matt Goodwin of toxic division over citizenship remarks, as Labour faces a fierce byelection fight in Gorton and Denton.
Trump-Epstein questions persist as Johnson's FBI informant claim is walked back
House Democrats release a suggestive letter to Epstein as Mike Johnson's FBI informant claim is walked back, keeping Trump-Epstein questions alive.
Saxony-Anhalt installs new governor as mainstream parties seek to counter AfD
Saxony-Anhalt elects Sven Schulze as governor, replacing Reiner Haseloff, as mainstream parties aim to counter the far-right AfD before September's election.
Trump's disapproval rating hits record high, new poll shows
Trump's disapproval rating hits 62%, a record for his two terms, as economic woes and the Iran war fuel discontent ahead of midterms.
John Swinney Sworn In as Scotland's First Minister
SNP leader John Swinney sworn in as Scotland's seventh first minister, pledging to tackle child poverty and govern collaboratively.
SNP leader says UK should respond 'in kind' to Trump tariffs, not boycott World Cup
SNP leader Stephen Flynn says responding in kind to Trump tariffs is better than a World Cup boycott, calling the tournament 'small fry'.
Health experts reject One Nation's plans as costly and misconceived
Experts criticise One Nation's health plans, including WHO withdrawal and scrapping TGA, as costly and based on misconceptions.
Starmer: Mandelson 'lied repeatedly' over Epstein ties before US appointment
PM admits he was aware of Mandelson's Epstein links before US posting, says he was lied to repeatedly.
Nigel Farage admits breaching parliamentary rules over Trump event
Reform UK leader failed to register paid trip to Florida Republican dinner, citing office error. Critics demand transparency over who funded the visit.
Missouri threatens to remove Biden from ballot if Trump ruling stands
Missouri's top election official threatens to remove Biden from 2024 ballot if Supreme Court upholds Colorado ruling against Trump.
Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Trump Ballot Disqualification
US Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump ballot ban over Capitol riot role; Colorado disqualification challenged.
Starmer Accused of Stalling on Child Nude Image Ban After Phillips Exit
Campaigners accuse PM of failing to act on child image blocking after Jess Phillips resigns, citing slow progress and Downing Street inertia.
Universal Credit fraud and errors soared to £8.3bn during pandemic, MPs find
MPs say Universal Credit fraud and errors cost £8.3bn in 2020-21, with identity theft and design flaws blamed.
Rachel Reeves: Badenoch’s Budget attack left me uncomfortable
Rachel Reeves says she felt uncomfortable watching Kemi Badenoch’s Budget response, while the Conservative leader defends her personal attack on the Chancellor.
Andy Burnham's Dream Start: Public Listening
Andy Burnham's dream start as PM: public listening, Labour polls bouncing, and the honeymoon period spent searing his identity into voters' minds.
Trump jokes about moving to North Carolina military base after presidency
Trump jokes about moving to Fort Bragg with Melania, citing investments and family ties, while referencing her documentary's box office.
Biden faces airport delays alongside fellow travellers on commercial flight
Joe Biden was spotted flying commercial from Reagan National Airport, facing delays alongside other passengers on a flight to South Carolina.
Trump shared explosion meme hours before declaring Iran ceasefire over
Trump shared explosion memes hours before declaring an end to the Iran ceasefire, as U.S. strikes hit 80 targets and sanctions were restored.
Burnham pledges more cost of living aid for families
Andy Burnham says more cost of living help is on the way, pledging to tackle utility bills, rail fares and water as struggling families drive his decisions.
Angela Rayner accused of 'chicken run' to safe seat over Reform UK fears
Angela Rayner is accused of plotting a 'chicken run' to a safe seat amid Reform UK surge, after buying a flat in Hove.
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