Starmer's 13 U-turns since entering No 10
An analysis of the 13 significant policy reversals by Keir Starmer's government since July 2024, from tax hikes to welfare cuts. Discover the political impact and public backlash.
Category : Westminster
Supreme Court to Rule on Trump Tariffs; Minneapolis Unrest
The US Supreme Court could overturn Trump's global tariffs today, while federal ICE agents in Minneapolis face scrutiny over aggressive arrests. Follow live updates.
Victims' chief warns justice system risks collapse
Exclusive: Claire Waxman says watering down sentencing bill reforms risks a 125,000-case backlog, undermining Labour's pledge to halve violence against women and girls. Read the full warning.
Kai Trump Denies Political Ambitions, But Dynasty Speculation Grows
Donald Trump's granddaughter, Kai, insists she wants 'nothing to do with politics,' yet her actions spark speculation about the family's future. Could another Trump run for the White House?
Trump's 'Might Makes Right' Threatens Global Order
Kenneth Roth warns Trump's embrace of power politics and spheres of influence risks a lawless world, alienating allies and empowering rivals like China and Russia. Read the analysis.
London's shoplifting hotspots revealed in new data
Exclusive data reveals London's worst areas for shoplifting as Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley calls for retailers to improve cooperation in tackling the 'epidemic' of retail crime.
Watchdog to criticise West Midlands police over Maccabi ban
A policing inspectorate will criticise West Midlands Police for errors in intelligence handling that led to a ban on Israeli football fans. Read the full report details.
Trump's bizarre 'alone' donation email as ICE faces backlash
Donald Trump sends a dramatic email to supporters claiming he's 'alone' in the White House, pleading for donations. The plea comes as ICE faces intense criticism over aggressive tactics in Minneapolis.
Starmer U-turns on mandatory digital ID for Brits
PM Keir Starmer is set to abandon compulsory digital ID plans, marking another major policy reversal. The scheme faced public backlash and a £1.8bn cost estimate. Read the full story.
Police Chief Apologises for AI Error in Football Ban
West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford apologises to MPs after incorrect evidence, blaming a Microsoft Copilot AI error for a fictitious match used to justify banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.
Police Chief Apologises for AI Error in Maccabi Fan Ban Evidence
West Midlands Police chief apologises to MPs for providing false evidence about the Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban, blaming AI. Home Secretary to make statement. Read the latest.
Starmer's Eighth U-Turn: Digital ID Plan Scrapped
Keir Starmer's government performs another major policy reversal, abandoning compulsory digital ID. Opposition brands it 'humiliating' as PMQs looms.
UK Government U-Turns on Digital ID and Rail Promises
Sky News' Politics podcast dissects the latest government U-turn on digital ID and recycled rail investment pledges, questioning political credibility. Listen now for the full analysis.
Streeting invites US expert Haidt to advise on social media ban
Health Secretary Wes Streeting invites US expert Jonathan Haidt to advise UK officials on a potential social media ban for under-16s, mirroring Australia's landmark move. Read the latest.
West Bank Village Forced Out by Settler Violence
A Bedouin community of 135 families is being displaced by intensifying settler attacks in the occupied West Bank. Read the full report on the escalating campaign of forced removal.
Kemi Badenoch: A Potential Prime Minister by 2028
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is gaining traction in polls. Analysis explores her unique background, policy shifts on Net Zero, and the potential for an unprecedented premiership. Discover the factors behind her ascent.
White House defends Trump's response to Ford plant heckler
The White House has defended Donald Trump's reaction to a heckler at a Ford factory, calling it 'appropriate'. Video appears to show the US president using an expletive and gesture. Read the full story.
How Marco Rubio Became a Driving Force Behind Trump
Political correspondent Lauren Gambino analyses Marco Rubio's decade-long influence on US policy, his role in pushing Trump towards Venezuela, and his potential as a Republican heir. Explore the strategy now.
Man faces jail for threatening MP, cites 'Team Australia'
A Greystanes man charged with threatening a federal MP could face five years in prison. He declared 'Team Australia' outside court. Explore the rise in threats against politicians.
Underworld figure in Victoria tobacco wars arrested in Iraq
Kazem 'Kaz' Hamad, a key figure linked to Victoria's violent tobacco wars, has been arrested in Iraq for alleged global drug trafficking. Read the full story on the international police operation.
Five killed in Gaza winter storms amid dire shelter crisis
At least five Palestinians, including a one-year-old boy, have died as winter storms collapse tents in Gaza. Read about the desperate conditions and ongoing aid shortfalls.
Trump Gives Heckler the Finger at Michigan Ford Plant
Donald Trump responded to a heckler's 'pedophile protector' shouts with a middle finger gesture during a Michigan Ford plant tour. The incident comes amid pressure to release Epstein files.
Guardian corrects environmental report and fashion brand details
The Guardian has issued clarifications on a report about missed wildlife targets and the materials used by Stella McCartney's fashion label. Discover the full list of recent amendments.
Digital ID for work checks no longer mandatory
The government has revised its digital ID scheme, dropping the mandatory requirement for proving the right to work. Explore the policy shift and political reactions.
Police Commissioner Criticises MPs Over Maccabi Fan Ban
West Midlands PCC Simon Foster attacks MPs for alleged bias against Chief Constable Craig Guildford over the controversial ban on Israeli football fans. Read the latest on the inquiry.
Clintons refuse to testify in Republican Epstein investigation
Bill and Hillary Clinton risk contempt charges after refusing to testify in a Republican-led Jeffrey Epstein probe. The committee will vote on holding the former president in contempt. Read the latest.
Life sentences for mistaken identity machete murder
Two men, including the victim's best friend, have been given life sentences for the brutal killing of Michael Beaton in a case of mistaken identity in Greenock. Read the full court details.
Starmer faces 'Kowtow Keir' backlash over China super embassy
PM Sir Keir Starmer faces a major revolt from his own MPs over imminent approval for a Chinese 'super embassy' in London, amid serious security fears. Will this decision define his premiership?
Three teens arrested after fatal stabbing in Feltham
Two 16-year-old boys and a 19-year-old man have been arrested following a fatal stabbing in west London. The victim, an 18-year-old man, died in hospital. Read the latest on the investigation.
Global Bankers Support Fed's Powell Amid Political Pressure
Eleven central bank governors issue a rare statement of support for Jerome Powell as Donald Trump escalates his assault on the Federal Reserve. Analysis reveals this as a political tactic to deflect from an affordability crisis worsened by Republican poli
Page 267 of 346