New rules empower councils to curb gambling venues
UK scraps 'aim to permit' in Gambling Act, giving councils power to reject new betting shops, casinos, and adult gaming centres, a victory for communities.
Category : Westminster
Man guilty of harassing MP Stella Creasy on tube
Clifford Wilby, 63, was found guilty of harassing Labour MP Stella Creasy on a Victoria Line train in July 2025, blocking her exit and filming her.
Burnham's prison plan: deportation, women's jails, IPP review
Andy Burnham proposes deporting foreign offenders, releasing women prisoners, and reviewing IPP sentences to free prison space, but experts doubt quick fixes.
AI Money in US Politics: A Distorted Democratic Debate
Silicon Valley pours hundreds of millions into Super Pacs to elect pro-AI candidates, distorting democratic debate on AI regulation, as seen in a smear campaign against a New York assemblyman.
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Prison early release changes may raise mistaken release risk
Union warns Burnham's prison early release changes could increase risk of mistaken releases, as probation staff vote to strike over workloads.
Baka Elected Hungarian President in Orbán Era Break
Former judge András Baka elected Hungarian president with 140 votes, marking a clear break from the Orbán era.
Eclipse Overshadows Clacton By-Election in Cartoon
A new cartoon by Nicola Jennings depicts a partial solar eclipse looming over the Clacton by-election, symbolizing the overshadowing of local politics by celestial events.
Tupac murder trial begins 30 years on: why now?
Jury selection began August 10 for Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, charged with Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder. Davis, 63, pleads not guilty; if convicted, faces life without parole.
Putin visit: Russians told to stay inside, away from windows
Residents in Novosibirsk, Siberia, were ordered to stay indoors and away from windows during Vladimir Putin's first visit since 2018, citing security measures.
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Reform UK hits 17-month low in YouGov poll ahead of Clacton
Reform UK has dropped to its lowest YouGov score in 17 months, with Labour leading 24% to 22% ahead of the Clacton by-election.
Man dead, another injured in Clapham shooting
A 25-year-old man was killed and a 22-year-old injured in a Clapham shooting; the latter was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Arron Banks urged to reveal journalist surveillance extent
Arron Banks faces calls to disclose surveillance of journalists after admitting hiring private investigators, described as an 'attack on democracy'.
Netanyahu's Gaza Deal Rejection Risks Trump Alienation
Netanyahu rejected a US-backed Gaza plan, risking Trump's support. The move, which blindsided IDF commanders, highlights tensions between far-right coalition allies and international pressure for a permanent settlement.
Sanders urges Silicon Valley to pause AI development
Senator Bernie Sanders has called on Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic to pause AI development, warning of catastrophic risks and imminent regulation.
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Trump's Hollow Gaza Peace Claims Ignored by Netanyahu
Israel's PM Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza plan, defying Trump's claims. With 1,300 Palestinians killed since October, real pressure is needed for relief.
Peer urges Badenoch to sack ex-neo-Nazi adviser
Luciana Berger, a Labour peer, has urged Kemi Badenoch to reverse the appointment of Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi convicted of racially aggravated harassment, as an adviser to the Conservative party's culture and integration commission.
Zuckerberg yacht crew missed distress call, Meta says
Meta says Zuckerberg's yacht crew didn't hear a radio call to assist a stranded skiff off Alaska; another ship helped. No distress.
PM warned against changing early release scheme
Prison Service officials warned No 10 that exempting manslaughter from early release would force another release spate within 18 months, amid outcry over PC Harper's killers.
Burnham's Listening Tour: A New Era for UK Politics?
Andy Burnham's national listening tour signals a shift in UK politics, promising to reconnect with voters and reshape policy priorities.
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Greenwich Tory leader Matt Hartley steps down after 9 years
Matt Hartley, leader of Greenwich Conservatives, has stepped down after nine years, citing a natural moment to step back following election gains.
Class Divide Threatens Democratic Coalition, Report Finds
A new report reveals a massive class gap among Democrats, with working-class voters prioritizing economics while educated elites focus on culture, risking electoral defeat.
Woman's Body Found in Suitcase in Regional NSW
A woman's body was found in a suitcase on Wolgon Road, Oallen, NSW, on Sunday. Police have established a crime scene and launched an investigation.
Why Labor Overlooks Women for Leader Despite Parity
Despite gender parity in Labor's caucus, women are overlooked as potential leaders, with Tanya Plibersek, the longest-serving woman in the House, not considered a successor to Albanese.
Pakistani MP on bail in UK rape case won't give return date
Rukhsar Ahmed, a Pakistani MP on bail over alleged 1990s child rape in Manchester, refuses to say when he'll return to the UK to face charges.
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Starmer: The Super Sub Fifa Needs
Sir Keir Starmer has the attributes to replace Gianni Infantino as Fifa president, a letter writer argues, citing his passion, integrity, and political network.
Egg-throwing MP sparks chaos in Kosovo Parliament
Kosovo's Parliament suspended after opposition MP Time Kadrijaj threw eggs at PM Albin Kurti, amid political deadlock and possible fourth election.
Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza plan, demands Hamas disarmament
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Trump's 15-point Gaza plan, insisting the IDF will not withdraw until Hamas is genuinely disarmed, including all heavy and small arms.
Seven arrested after dad killed in violent street fight
Seven men aged 31-73 arrested after Anthony 'Tony' Jones, 56, died following a violent street fight in Pontnewydd, Wales. Police launch murder investigation.
Andrew to get royal funeral despite Epstein ties
Disgraced Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is set to receive a royal ceremonial funeral despite losing titles, according to reports. The plan has sparked outrage from Epstein victims' lawyers and politicians.
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EastEnders: Nicola Mitchell's Family Arrival Sparks Drama
Nicola Mitchell faces mounting pressure as her estranged family, including sister Gemma, arrives in Walford, threatening to unravel her life in EastEnders.
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