Politics
Andy Burnham wins a huge majority in Makerfield byelection to enable a Starmer leadership challenge
19 June 2026 | 17:00
Andy Burnham wins a huge majority in Makerfield byelection to enable a Starmer leadership challenge
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield byelection with a substantial voter majority. The result creates a potential leadership challenge against Keir…
USA : Republicans have once again blocked the war powers measure in the Senate
17 June 2026 | 17:00
USA : Republicans have once again blocked the war powers measure in the Senate
Republicans blocked a Senate measure to end the war in Iran. Four Republican senators broke party lines to support the…
Israel – Politics : UK prepares sanctions against Israel to deter proposed illegal West Bank settlement
8 June 2026 | 10:15
Israel – Politics : UK prepares sanctions against Israel to deter proposed illegal West Bank settlement
UK and western allies prepare sanctions against Israel regarding West Bank settlements. Labour MPs demand trade bans to stop illegal…
London : Zelenskyy discusses the urgent need to scale up air defences with key allies
8 June 2026 | 07:00
London : Zelenskyy discusses the urgent need to scale up air defences with key allies
Allies in London discuss scaling up Ukraine air defence and deep-strike capabilities. Russia targets nuclear fuel storage near Chornobyl with…
David Cameron offered Boris Johnson a senior cabinet role to stop him pushing for Brexit
4 June 2026 | 07:00
David Cameron offered Boris Johnson a senior cabinet role to stop him pushing for Brexit
David Cameron offered Boris Johnson a top cabinet post to secure Remain support. Boris Johnson eventually rejected the deal to…
Arm chief could receive a billion-dollar payout if the chipmaker reaches its specified targets
1 June 2026 | 19:10
Arm chief could receive a billion-dollar payout if the chipmaker reaches its specified targets
Arm CEO targets a billion-dollar payout tied to trillion-dollar valuation goals. The company shifts from chip licensing to manufacturing its…
Green leaders warn party to address Reform voters’ concerns to tackle inequality
31 May 2026 | 19:10
Green leaders warn party to address Reform voters’ concerns to tackle inequality
Green party leadership urges outreach to Reform UK voters to fight inequality. Polling suggests Reform could secure 27% of the…
Labour informs security officials about Farage’s alleged hack after he failed to report it
30 May 2026 | 08:05
Labour informs security officials about Farage’s alleged hack after he failed to report it
Labour has notified security officials about a suspected phone hack of Nigel Farage. Reform UK links leaks of a 5M…
Streeting and Burnham accuse Blair of failing to tackle inequality in a critique of Labour
28 May 2026 | 19:10
Streeting and Burnham accuse Blair of failing to tackle inequality in a critique of Labour
Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham blast Tony Blair for ignoring systemic inequality. Blair urges welfare cuts and closer ties with…
UK: Harman suggests a general election could be triggered if Burnham succeeds Starmer
27 May 2026 | 20:15
UK: Harman suggests a general election could be triggered if Burnham succeeds Starmer
Harriet Harman warns a leadership change could trigger another general election soon. Andy Burnham might seek a fresh mandate to…