Category : Westminster


Councillor Caught Driving on Teams Call, Phone in Cup Holder

A councillor in Neath Port Talbot sparked controversy after being filmed driving while attending a planning meeting via Teams, with his phone balanced on a cup holder. The incident, which occurred in January, led to a watchdog review but no further action

Sadiq Khan Peerage Bid to Placate Labour Critics

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is reportedly set to receive a peerage from Prime Minister Keir Starmer, aiming to silence one of Labour's most vocal internal critics ahead of challenging local elections.

Senate Fails 7th DHS Funding Vote Amid Shutdown

The US Senate failed for the seventh time to advance a bill funding parts of the Department of Homeland Security, as the shutdown enters its sixth week. President Trump announced an executive order to pay TSA agents.

Putin Asks Oligarchs to Donate to Defence Budget

Vladimir Putin has reportedly requested contributions from Russian businessmen to support the country's defence budget amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with at least two agreeing to donate.

Trump Orders Immediate Pay for TSA Agents in DHS Standoff

President Donald Trump announced he will sign an executive order directing the Department of Homeland Security to pay Transportation Security Administration agents immediately, addressing a funding dispute that has left employees without wages for over a

Sarah Ferguson Loses York Freedom Over Epstein Ties

Sarah Ferguson has been unanimously stripped of the Freedom of the City of York following revelations about her close relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, with councillors stating the honor must reflect modern values.

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