Morgan McSweeney's departure as Downing Street chief of staff following the Peter Mandelson scandal has left Prime Minister Keir Starmer politically vulnerable and exposed to potential leadership challenges.
Morgan McSweeney has resigned as Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff, taking full responsibility for advising the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador amid the Epstein scandal.
Angus Taylor is expected to challenge Sussan Ley for the Liberal leadership within days, following disastrous polling and Coalition chaos, with supporters urging change.
Morgan McSweeney has resigned as Keir Starmer's chief of staff after facing criticism for advising the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson, who has links to Jeffrey Epstein. The resignation has triggered a leadership crisis within the Labour Party.
The Coalition has reunited after Liberals and Nationals struck a weekend deal, ending their second split in under a year. However, Sussan Ley's leadership battle looms, raising doubts about resolving deep-seated issues.
Sunrise host Nat Barr directly asked Opposition leader Sussan Ley if she would survive the week after disastrous Newspoll results showing the Coalition's popularity plummeting and Ley's approval at historic lows.
The Liberal Party is on the brink of a leadership challenge this week, with shadow defence minister Angus Taylor's supporters planning a spill against Opposition Leader Sussan Ley. Key senators are tied up in estimates, but insiders say a move could happe
Award-winning Tasmanian artist Jon Kudelka, known for his sharp political satire in major Australian publications, has passed away surrounded by family and friends.
Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure from Labour MPs and unions following his chief of staff's resignation over the controversial appointment of Lord Mandelson as US ambassador.
The government faces intense scrutiny over a £50,000 payoff to Peter Mandelson after his sacking as US ambassador due to Jeffrey Epstein links, with calls for its return.
From Peter Mandelson's watery Oxford past to Kate Winslet's damehood and Starmer's 'doorknob' personality, a revealing look at Westminster's latest anecdotes and insights.
Analysis suggests Angela Rayner has the highest chance of becoming UK Prime Minister within months, despite concerns over her qualifications and ongoing HMRC investigation.
The newly formed Gellung Warl assembly in Victoria will cost taxpayers $6 million annually in salaries, with leaders earning $348,000 and regular representatives over $197,000 each year.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure after his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney resigned over the disastrous appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, with Labour MPs openly questioning his leadership.
Australia faces political tensions over a potential visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog and proposals to ban protests, with debates on safety and free speech intensifying.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer confronts a mutinous Labour Party as his top aide resigns over the Lord Mandelson appointment scandal, with MPs demanding accountability.
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee urges the Government to formally identify Stakeknife, the Army's former IRA agent linked to murders, arguing it's in the public interest and won't compromise active agents.
A parliamentary committee calls for the UK government to officially identify Freddie Scappaticci, a British agent linked to at least 18 murders in Northern Ireland, arguing it is in the public interest.
Online pranksters target Prime Minister Keir Starmer with AI-generated Titanic parody video as Labour reels from Peter Mandelson resignation scandal.
Senator John Fetterman warns that a partial government shutdown is likely this week as Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked over Department of Homeland Security funding and immigration enforcement reforms.
Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett tells bizarre pet rabbit mating story when asked about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show, while MAGA conservatives rage against the Puerto Rican star's selection.
Rep. Thomas Massie calls for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's resignation following revelations in Epstein files showing visits to Epstein's island and continued contact.
Peter Mandelson reveals Morgan McSweeney as the architect who purged Labour's hard-Left, secured Mandelson's Washington ambassadorship, and became Britain's most powerful unelected official.
State Representative Gene Wu faces intense criticism after resurfaced podcast comments about non-white communities being a majority who could 'take over' the US go viral on social media.
Sir Keir Starmer has promoted Vidhya Alakeson and Jill Cuthbertson to joint chiefs of staff following Morgan McSweeney's resignation amid the Mandelson scandal.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended Trump's economic record on Fox News while detailing heated exchanges with Democratic lawmakers during Capitol Hill hearings.
The Coalition has reunited after a three-week split, regaining opposition bench privileges but facing internal Liberal dissent. Israeli President Isaac Herzog's Sydney visit sparks Labor concerns, while the government pushes forward with a new defence pac
Keir Starmer faces a terminal crisis as Labour MPs openly contemplate his successor following the Mandelson scandal and winter fuel cut backlash.
First Minister John Swinney faces criticism for meeting Waspi women while his government's prison policy places male offenders in female facilities, raising questions about genuine commitment to women's rights.
Morgan McSweeney's resignation as Keir Starmer's chief of staff fails to resolve the Mandelson scandal, with the Prime Minister facing mounting pressure and potential leadership challenges.