Labour MP Josh Simons Resigns After Smear Campaign Probe
Labour minister Josh Simons resigns after probe finds he falsely linked journalists to Kremlin network and commissioned a PR firm to investigate them.
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Angus Taylor Resigns from Shadow Cabinet, Setting Up Liberal Leadership Challenge
Angus Taylor resigns from shadow cabinet, expected to challenge Sussan Ley for Liberal leadership, citing party's worst position since formation. Leadership crisis unfolds.
Starmer's NHS Reform Plans Face Fierce Backlash from Medical Professionals
Labour leader Keir Starmer's NHS reform proposals, including self-referrals, are condemned as 'monumentally stupid' by doctors, who warn they could cost lives.
Labour Factions Discuss ‘Orderly Transition’ to Replace Starmer
Labour factions circulate proposals for orderly transition from Keir Starmer as frustration grows; PM vows to lead party into next election.
Naz Shah Suspended by Labour Party Over Antisemitism Row
Labour MP Naz Shah suspended over antisemitic social media posts, prompting party investigation and renewed concerns about antisemitism within Labour.
Centrelink staff told not to fix errors in debt notices, whistleblower claims
Centrelink whistleblower alleges staff told not to correct errors in automated debt recovery, generating millions in bogus debts. Department denies claims.
Cotswolds Braces for JD Vance Holiday Amid Local Unease
JD Vance's planned Cotswolds holiday stirs protest threats and local debate over tourism and overcrowding in the picturesque region.
Robert Jenrick to be named Reform UK Treasury spokesman
Nigel Farage to name Robert Jenrick as Reform UK Treasury spokesman despite internal opposition, with other senior appointments unveiled Tuesday.
Streeting Holds Talks with Starmer as Labour Leadership Crisis Worsens
Wes Streeting meets Keir Starmer for 16 minutes as ally calls for PM's resignation amid growing Labour leadership crisis.
Badenoch Steadies Tories After Jenrick Defects To Reform
Robert Jenrick defects to Reform UK after being sacked by Kemi Badenoch, calling the Tories 'rotten' and deepening the right-wing schism.
Guardiola's perpetual revolutions have changed English football
Pep Guardiola's constant tactical evolution has reshaped English football, from lower leagues to the top, leaving a lasting legacy of possession and adaptability.
Lammy Defends Handling of Mistaken Prisoner Release Amid Ministerial Code Row
David Lammy defends not discussing mistaken prisoner release at PMQs, citing lack of detail, as fraudster hands himself in and manhunt continues.
Trump-Backed Freedom 250 Concert Faces Mass Artist Dropouts
Seven of nine acts withdraw from Trump-affiliated Freedom 250 concert over political concerns and safety threats.
Trump’s DHS nominee Mullin stokes fears of further Fema cuts
Markwayne Mullin, Trump's DHS pick, sparks concern over Fema staff cuts and disaster readiness after confirmation hearing.
Candace Owens Accuses Erika Kirk of Skipping TPUSA Event Over Ticket Sales
Candace Owens claims Erika Kirk skipped JD Vance event due to poor ticket sales, not threats; Vance defends Kirk amid conspiracy theories.
David Dimbleby Criticises BBC's 'Crazy' Cuts to Events Broadcast Team
David Dimbleby criticises BBC's decision to cut events broadcast team, warning it will undermine coverage of state occasions like Remembrance Sunday.
UK Households Face £209 Energy Bill Hike From July
Energy bills in Great Britain set to rise £209 to £1,850 from July due to Iran war driving up gas prices, Cornwall Insight forecasts.
Trump posts AI age-progression video featuring only Marla Maples among his three wives
President Donald Trump posts AI age-progression video on Truth Social, featuring only second wife Marla Maples and omitting Ivana and Melania Trump.
Bill Maher stumps Adam Schiff with fake Trump quote on Iran
Bill Maher tricks Adam Schiff with a quote from Obama's 2011 Libya action, highlighting inconsistencies in US military operations.
Starmer Faces Commons Showdown Over Mandelson Vetting Scandal
Starmer faces Commons grilling over Mandelson vetting scandal; sacked civil servant Robbins to testify.
Trump Deploys ICE Officers to Airports in Political Show of Force
Trump deploys ICE officers to airports as political leverage amid shutdown, drawing criticism for performative actions and high costs.
House Votes to Reopen Government, Setting Up ICE Enforcement Battle
US House votes to reopen government, funding DHS for only two weeks as Democrats seek ICE reforms after fatal shootings in Minneapolis.
Senate Democrats Block Defence Bill Over Iran Hostilities
Senate Democrats blocked the National Defence Authorization Act to protest Trump's Iran hostilities, citing urgent national security crisis.
Farage adviser: UK would be better off if it had not fought in WWII
Jack Anderton, a Reform UK adviser, says UK would be better off neutral in WWII, opposes Ukraine support, and endorses El Salvador-style mass incarceration.
PM Accused of Having 'Blood on His Hands' Over Gaza
Labour MP Tahir Ali tells PM Sunak he has 'blood on his hands' over Gaza; Sunak retorts 'that's the face of the changed Labour party'.
Far-Right Rally Led by Tommy Robinson Draws Over 110,000 in London
Over 110,000 attend Tommy Robinson's far-right rally in London; 25 arrested, 26 police injured in clashes.
Westminster Bridge Locked Down After Suspicious Package Found
Westminster Bridge locked down after suspicious package found. Bomb squad carried out controlled explosion; package contained Christmas cards from Labour minister.
Churchill's 1946 'Iron Curtain' Speech Marked Start of Cold War
Winston Churchill's 1946 speech in Fulton, Missouri, warned of Soviet expansion, coining 'Iron Curtain' and shaping Cold War.
Kadian Nelson Jailed for 20 Years for Rape of Schoolgirl in Mitcham
A 26-year-old man who kidnapped and raped a 13-year-old girl on her way to school in south-west London has been jailed for 20 years.
Mandelson scandal intensifies pressure on Starmer as Tories demand documents
Keir Starmer faces growing scrutiny over Mandelson ambassadorship appointment as Tories demand release of internal documents.
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