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Barnaby Joyce defects to One Nation party

Former deputy PM Barnaby Joyce stuns colleagues by joining Pauline Hanson's One Nation, signalling a major rightward shift in Australian politics. Read the full story.

Labour's biggest union backer eyes party split

Unite, Labour's largest union backer, is reportedly considering a formal split from the party, marking a historic fracture and posing a severe challenge to Keir Starmer's leadership. Read the full story.

Tory Peer Malcolm Offord Defects to Reform UK

Reform UK secures its first member of the House of Lords as Conservative peer Malcolm Offord defects. The former Scotland Office minister will stand for the party in next year's Holyrood elections.

Ex-Labour housing chair joins Southwark Greens

Sam Foster, former Chair of Southwark's Housing Scrutiny Commission, has left Labour for the Green Party, citing asylum and housing policies. It's the second defection in a month.

Your Party proxy war looms after leadership vote

Insiders warn of a continued battle for the soul of Your Party between supporters of Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana, despite members opting for a collective leadership model to avoid a direct contest.

Will 2026 end Albanese's political honeymoon?

As 2025 ends, PM Anthony Albanese faces rising inflation, far-right populism, and stalled reforms. Can Labour navigate the challenges ahead? Listen to the Full Story podcast.

M&S 'Expensive-Looking' Party Dress Now £42 in Sale

A velvet party dress from Marks and Spencer, hailed as the 'pick of the season', is reduced to £42. Our writer tried it on and confirms it's a festive showstopper that looks far pricier than it is.

Your Party's Chaotic First Conference and Leadership Vote

Jeremy Corbyn's new left-wing party, Your Party, held its inaugural conference in Liverpool. Despite a plea for unity, internal splits and the threat from the surging Greens overshadow the launch. Read the full analysis.

Corbyn's party asks 50,000 members to pick name

Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana's leftwing party reveals four potential names. Members will vote ahead of the Liverpool conference. Discover the future of this new political force.

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