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Category : Westminster
Tories use 'in office but not in power' against Starmer
Senior Conservatives deploy Norman Lamont's famous 1993 critique against Sir Keir Starmer's government. Is history repeating itself with economic challenges and internal disputes?
Starmer's Downing Street leadership crisis deepens
Keir Starmer's government faces mounting criticism over chaotic leadership and structural failures at No 10. Can the PM regain control? Analysis of what went wrong.
Bipartisan demand for Trump to release Epstein files
Donald Trump faces bipartisan pressure to release Jeffrey Epstein files as new emails emerge. Discover the latest developments in this ongoing political scandal.
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Starmer's Chief of Staff at Centre of Labour Leak Row
Prime Minister Keir Starmer backs his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney amidst a toxic briefing row targeting Health Secretary Wes Streeting. Discover the key facts and fallout.
Starmer: Minister briefings didn't come from Downing Street
PM Keir Starmer denies Downing Street involvement in negative briefings against ministers. Investigation launched as government faces internal tensions.
Met Police confirm tens of grooming gang cases in London
Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley reveals the force is dealing with tens of 'grooming gang' cases, following a major review of 9,000 historical child exploitation cases. Read the latest developments.
US Government Shutdown: 43 Days of Turmoil
A detailed timeline of the 43-day US government shutdown that disrupted flights, halted food benefits, and left federal workers unpaid. Discover how the political standoff finally ended.
Officer sentenced for assault on teen at station
BTP officer Adrian Young receives community order for putting 15-year-old girl in headlock at Camden Road station. Full details of the sentencing and police response.
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17-year-old girl stabbed to death in Cefn Forest
A 17-year-old girl was fatally stabbed in her Cefn Forest home as her mother was severely injured. An 18-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Labour's Crisis: Starmer's Leadership Unravels
Keir Starmer's government faces internal turmoil despite massive election victory. Analysis reveals how factionalism and lack of vision threaten Labour's future. Read the full investigation.
Life sentence for 'Wild West' London knife attack
Awad Abdel Samad, 24, receives life sentence for revenge killing of Mohamed Abdi, 19, on Edgware Road. Read the full details of the shocking case.
Man guilty of murder after fatal attack on pensioner
Peter Augustine found guilty of murdering 87-year-old John Mackey in a violent robbery for groceries. The Old Bailey trial heard details of the brutal attack in north London.
Nurses could be exempt from loan charge tax scandal
Nurses and social workers may be exempt from controversial loan charge tax bills linked to 10 suicides. Thousands face financial ruin in scheme mis-selling scandal.
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Swinney 'open' to Scottish grooming gangs inquiry
First Minister John Swinney responds to a victim's call for a national inquiry into grooming gangs in Scotland. Learn about the case and the political response.
Kitten thrown from car in Bexley, RSPCA appeals
A kitten was tragically killed after being hurled from a car window in Bexley. The RSPCA is urging witnesses to come forward. Call 0300 123 8018 with information.
Wes Streeting Denies Plotting Against Keir Starmer
Health Secretary Wes Streeting forced to deny leadership ambitions as No 10 briefings reveal tensions within Labour government. Read the full analysis of the potential coup plot.
Palestinian Rights Group Sanctioned by Trump
Al-Haq, a leading Palestinian human rights organisation, faces severe consequences after US sanctions. Its director calls for international solidarity against political targeting.
Police officer not guilty in royal escort death
A Met Police officer has been found not guilty of causing the death of 81-year-old Helen Holland, who was hit during a royal escort for the Duchess of Edinburgh. Read the full court details.
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Labour's briefing chaos: Starmer investigates himself
Keir Starmer faces internal turmoil as anonymous briefings target senior Labour figures. The Prime Minister launches investigation amid claims of self-sabotage in Downing Street. Read the full analysis.
North London murderer left body in bath for 10 days
Dante Forrest convicted of murdering Marvin Dickson in Wood Green, leaving the body in a bath for 10 days. A neighbour's report of a 'dreadful smell' led police to the scene. Read the full story.
Babiš refuses to sell Agrofert amid conflict row
Czech PM-elect Andrej Babiš refuses to sell his Agrofert empire amid conflict of interest concerns. Discover how this impacts his path to power and EU relations.
Police and Crime Commissioners to be abolished
Labour government scraps PCC roles, transferring powers to mayors in policing shakeup that promises £100m savings by 2029. Read the full details.
Police and Crime Commissioner Roles Scrapped
The policing minister announces abolition of 41 Police and Crime Commissioner positions across England and Wales from November 2025. Stay updated with breaking news.
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Scottish Government Delays Payment in Gender Case
The Scottish government has yet to pay legal costs after losing a Supreme Court battle over the definition of a woman. Campaign group For Women Scotland awaits over £420,000.
Greenock Men in Court for Robert Best Murder
Andrew Brodie and Stephen Shields appear in court charged with the murder of Robert Best, whose body was discovered in a Kilmacolm field. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Mexico Acts on Sexual Abuse After President Groped
Mexico launches a national plan against sexual violence after President Claudia Sheinbaum was publicly assaulted. The strategy includes prison sentences and awareness campaigns.
Man charged with murder of pensioner in Kettering
A 45-year-old man has been charged with murdering 71-year-old John Boyle in Northamptonshire. John Mills also faces a vehicle theft charge. Follow for live updates.
Starmer Leadership Crisis Fuels Labour Chaos
Rumours of a Wes Streeting leadership bid threaten Keir Starmer's premiership, echoing the political instability that has seen five PMs in nine years. Is this a return to Tory-style chaos?
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House to Vote on Epstein Files Release Next Week
US House Speaker Mike Johnson announces vote on bill compelling release of Jeffrey Epstein government files. Key developments in ongoing political saga revealed.
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