Category : Westminster


Phil Woolas, Former Labour Minister, Dies at 66

Phil Woolas, the former Labour minister who championed the national minimum wage and fought the BNP in Oldham, has died aged 66. His political career ended controversially after a 2010 election court ruling.

Lords to Vote on Abortion Decriminalisation Amendments

The House of Lords is set to debate key amendments to abortion law, including proposals on telemedicine and pardons, following last year's Commons vote to decriminalise terminations for women in England and Wales.

Starmer: UK Will Not Be Drawn Into Wider War

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has outlined three key objectives in a press conference, emphasising that the UK will protect its people, defend allies, but avoid escalation into a broader conflict.

Reeves Pledges to Protect Pensioners from Income Tax Changes

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensure pensioners whose sole income is the state pension will not face income tax bills from 2027, despite the triple lock pushing payments above the personal allowance threshold.

MAGA's 'Draft Rubio' 2028 Campaign Gains Momentum in GOP

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is emerging as a favoured candidate within the MAGA movement for the 2028 presidential election, challenging Vice President JD Vance's presumed frontrunner status, according to recent reports.

UK Police Chief to Push US for Unredacted Epstein Files

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley will travel to the United States to urge authorities to release unredacted communications between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein, as investigations into alleged misconduct by senior figures continue.

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