King’s Speech lists 37 proposed bills – but who will be in charge?
Keir Starmer, fighting for his political life, has warned his ministers and MPs that a Labour leadership contest could result in chaos, amid speculation that health secretary Wes Streeting is plotting to challenge…
Green Party admits that its leader had not paid council tax
The Green Party leader Zack Polanski has apologised for his failure to pay council tax while living on a houseboat in London. The party admitted that he had until recently lived on the…
All eyes on election results in a fractured country
Two years after a landslide parliamentary victory, on 7 May Keir Starmer was facing huge pressure as local and devolved elections were seen as a test of his leadership and the strength of…
Lib Dem candidate was deselected for his Christian beliefs
Former Liberal Democrat candidate David Campanale has called for an apology from Ed Davey after a court found he faced unlawful religious discrimination. Campanale, selected in 2022 for Sutton and Cheam, was later…
Starmer could face Privileges Committee after claims he misled MPs
Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure after opposition parties called for an inquiry into his handling of Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador. Conservatives, SNP, and Liberal Democrats have urged the Speaker to…
Peru: election chief resigns, huge delays in declaring results
In Peru, Piero Corvetto has resigned as head of the election office, following widespread criticism of the chaotic general election. The first round of voting, held on 12 April, was disrupted by logistical…
Starmer seeks stability in Middle East as fragile ceasefire offers hope
Keir Starmer has travelled to Saudi Arabia to engage with Gulf allies following the two-week ceasefire between the USA and Iran. Although the visit was planned prior to the ceasefire announcement, it now…
Sadiq Khan: Labour should pledge to rejoin the EU at next election
London mayor Sadiq Khan has called for the UK to rejoin the EU, urging the Labour Party to make this a central pledge at the next general election. He argued that Brexit has…
Sarah Mullally says she'll vote on Lords key abortion reform clause
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, has confirmed she will take part in a key House of Lords vote on proposed abortion law changes, following concern that a planned pilgrimage might prevent her…
Files reveal warnings over Mandelson appointment and risks
Newly released government documents show that Keir Starmer was warned about potential 'reputational risks' before appointing Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the USA. The detailed files record the vetting process and…
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