PM’s Armoured Range Rover Must Stay Petrol Due to Bomb Risk, Says JLR
PM Starmer's armoured Range Rover cannot switch to electric due to insufficient blast protection, says JLR, citing safety concerns over EV armouring.
Category : Westminster
Lord Triesman, former FA chairman and Labour peer, dies at 82
Labour peer and former FA chairman Lord Triesman dies aged 82. Tributes from Baroness Smith and Tony Blair.
Government Denies Waspi Women State Pension Compensation
Government refuses compensation to millions of Waspi women over state pension age changes, sparking outrage and vows of further legal action.
California Governor Signs Redistricting Plan to Counter Texas Gerrymandering
Governor Newsom signs redistricting plan to create five new Democratic seats, responding to Texas gerrymandering. Voters decide in November.
Macron's Crisis Holds Warning for Starmer's Britain
Emmanuel Macron's political paralysis in France serves as a cautionary tale for Keir Starmer's Labour government, experts warn.
Labour MP warns of 'catastrophe' as Farage joins criticism of Trump's Iran threat
Labour MP Apsana Begum warns Trump's Iran threat could drag UK into conflict, as Farage says Trump went 'way too far'.
Turkish State Media Accused of Disinformation Over Protest Blackout
Turkish pro-government media blackout protests after Istanbul mayor’s arrest, sparking disinformation accusations and opposition boycott calls.
Sunak Demands Ban on Protests at MPs' Homes Amid 'Mob Rule' Concerns
Rishi Sunak calls for crackdown on protests outside MPs' homes, citing 'mob rule', and introduces new policing protocol.
Starmer orders release of Mandelson files amid Epstein scandal
PM orders publication of Mandelson US ambassador appointment files to head off Tory motion, as police investigate Epstein links.
Starmer Faces ‘Judgment Day’ as Mandelson Vetting Row Deepens
PM faces MPs' anger and a sacked official's testimony over Mandelson vetting failure; accusations of cover-up mount.
Labour Councillors Quit in Protest Over Starmer's Gaza Stance
Over 30 Labour councillors resign over Keir Starmer's refusal to call for a Gaza ceasefire, with Bradford's Taj Salam speaking out.
Woman Injured as Wind Topples Scaffolding onto Car in Hackney
A woman was injured in Hackney after strong winds blew scaffolding onto her car on Dalston Lane.
Democrats Warn Citizenship Question Risks 2030 Census Test
Democrats warn that including a citizenship question in the 2030 census test could deter immigrants and jeopardise the accuracy of the count.
MSNBC's O'Donnell Criticises Media for Full Trump Coverage, Ignoring Harris
Lawrence O'Donnell blasted media for giving Donald Trump live coverage while ignoring Kamala Harris's speech, calling it '2016 all over again'.
Age concerns dog US political establishment as both parties stay silent
US politicians' age becomes taboo as both parties avoid discussion. McConnell's freezing episodes and Biden's age raise concerns but neither party wants to attack.
Reeves and Starmer Under Fire Over Stealth Tax Plans
Chancellor Rachel Reeves reportedly abandons income tax rise for stealth taxes in upcoming Budget, sparking debate over fairness and transparency.
Ilhan Omar attacked with unknown substance at Minneapolis town hall
US Representative Ilhan Omar attacked at Minneapolis town hall; lawmakers condemn violence and blame Trump's rhetoric.
Reform UK’s Farage Warns Starmer and Reeves Over Farm Inheritance Tax
Nigel Farage warns Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves over inheritance tax changes that he says will destroy small family farms.
Starmer Defends Blocking Burnham from Byelection Bid
Keir Starmer defends Labour NEC decision to bar Andy Burnham from Gorton and Denton byelection, citing resource diversion.
Man Jailed for Attempted Fire Attack on Scottish Parliament
Piotr Swiatek jailed for 30 months for attempting to set Scottish Parliament alight with barbecue fluid and possessing knives.
Corbyn Joins Cardiff Protest Against Trade Union Bill
Jeremy Corbyn joins Cardiff protest against the Trade Union Bill, criticising government plans to restrict public sector strikes.
Starmer Under Pressure to Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap as Research Shows 670,000 More Children Affect
IFS research shows 670,000 more children will be hit by two-child benefit cap. Starmer faces pressure to scrap the policy.
Jodie Comer Stars in New Prime Video Period Drama The Last Duel
Jodie Comer stars in The Last Duel, a medieval period drama now on Prime Video. Directed by Ridley Scott, it has received critical acclaim.
Kinnock Urges Starmer to Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap
Neil Kinnock urges government to scrap two-child benefit cap, proposes wealth tax to combat rising poverty levels affecting 1.7m children.
Trump Justice Department Seeks to Dismiss Steve Bannon Contempt Case
US Justice Department moves to dismiss contempt case against former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, citing interests of justice.
Khan Urges Social Media Crackdown Over London Crime Disinformation
Sadiq Khan calls for stronger action against social media disinformation on London crime, warning of terrorism risks and trust erosion.
Pressure Mounts on Starmer to Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap
Labour MP Rosie Duffield calls two-child benefit cap 'heinous' as more than a dozen backbenchers support amendment to scrap it, but government cites economic constraints.
Starmer's Judgement Under Fire After Mandelson Sacking
Keir Starmer sacks US ambassador Peter Mandelson over Jeffrey Epstein emails, sparking questions about his political judgement.
UK announces sanctions and suspends trade talks with Israel over Gaza
UK suspends trade talks and imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers over Gaza blockade and violence, citing 'monstrous' actions.
Starmer government plans to cut lobby briefings, sparking democracy fears
Society of Editors criticises Starmer's plan to cut lobby briefings, warning it threatens democratic transparency and media scrutiny.
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