“Levelling up” is a good ambition, says Sir Keir Starmer, as he launches his local election campaign in Dudley. We discuss which way people might vote in the next general election. Politicians and police have raised concerns over Scotland’s hate crime law, claiming it could lead to a chilling of free speech. Smaller chocolate shops […]
Keir Starmer said he took “tough” and “decisive” action to withdraw support for Labour’s Rochdale by-election candidate Azhar Ali, after a storm of criticism over remarks Mr. Ali made about Israel and Jews. Florists are preparing for the annual Valentine’s Day rush, but they fear that Brexit trade barriers will increasingly spell higher costs and […]
Sir Keir Starmer blames the Tories for his flagship climate policy climbdown. He says it’s because they damaged the economy. Climate Debate UK tells us the bigger picture of what’s happening to net zero policies across Europe. Ukraine and Russia react to the biggest military shake-up of the war with Russia to date. Find out […]
Keir Starmer insists the Tories are to blame for Labour ditching their flagship £28-billion-per-year green spending pledge. But Labour aren’t the only ones backpedaling on Net Zero ambitions—the Conservatives and several other European political parties and governments have made similar shifts. Climate Debate UK co-founder Ben Pile says none of the British government’s climate policies […]
The prime minister hints at a general election in the second half of this year. Luke Littler is expecting a busy year after his World Darts Championship dream ended in the final. Court documents show Prince Andrew and former U.S. President Bill Clinton are among the 170 high-profile figures with ties to the late paedophile […]
Eight shadow ministers quit over Labour’s stance on Gaza as Sir Keir Starmer suffers a major rebellion. To climb on a war memorial is not illegal but to arrest protesters for climbing on a war memorial might be illegal, according to the Metropolitan Police chief. An elderly lady was injured after an alleged collision with […]
Keir Starmer has come under fresh pressure over his stance on the conflict in Gaza. A shadow minister became the first frontbencher to quit in protest at Starmer’s refusal to call for a ceasefire in the war. It follows the recent resignations of around 30 labour councillors.
Strikes have left the NHS in England with a 1 billion pound ($1.23 billion) blackhole. Hospitals have to cut back on pre-planned care to cover the costs. Dissension is growing in Labour, as a shadow minister quits over Keir Starmer’s Gaza stance, raising questions of how far this division will push the party. Top Hamas […]
Keir Starmer is battling to maintain discipline within the Labour Party, but members of his frontbench are in open revolt over his stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Starmer has resisted pressure to call for a total ceasefire and instead urged a humanitarian pause in the fighting.
The prime minister backs calls for a “pause” in the conflict between Israel and Hamas—but not a ceasefire. Sir Keir Starmer meets Muslim MPs to ease off backlash from the Labour grassroots and some in his party. He’d previously suggested Israel had a right to cut off water and electricity to Gaza. We talk about […]
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak strikes Keir Starmer with the accusation that Labour is punishing parents. It comes as the Labour leader defends plans to tax private schools. A statistician has a close look at vaccine mortality data. The BBC releases new guidance for big-name presenters working on its flagship shows. Airbnb is betting on the millions […]
Keir Starmer is gearing up for the next election with a shadow cabinet reshuffle. He’s affirmed his deputy leader Angela Rayner as his number two if Labour wins. And the Labour leader has made another marked shift away from the left wing of the Labour Party, saying he’s determined to change the country for the […]
The prime minister has acknowledged that hundreds more schools in England could be affected by crumbling concrete. Labour Leader Keir Starmer says he’s putting the “strongest possible players on the pitch,” as he shuffles the Shadow Cabinet for the next general election. Pro-life advocates protest in central London for the rights of unborn babies. An […]
Downing Street said it’s exploring “all avenues” to rescue at least 2,000 Britons still trapped in war-ravaged Sudan. Keir Starmer condemns Labour MP Diane Abbott’s comments on race as “antisemitic.” We speak to a campaign group about the harm of identity politics. We hear from MPs and a Lord who have been inspired after watching […]
Keir Starmer has successfully blocked his predecessor, Jeremy Corbyn, from running as a Labour candidate in the next election. Corbyn, a veteran left-wing politician, has represented Islington North as an MP for 40 years, but also led Labour during their overwhelming defeat in the 2019 general election. The move signals Labour’s shift from the hard […]
Humza Yousaf is confirmed as the new Scottish leader. We discuss what this means with former First Minister Alex Salmond. Keir Starmer successfully bans his predecessor, Jeremy Corbyn, from running as a Labour candidate. We hear from people in Islington North, Corbyn’s constituency. A new U.S. bill will punish Chinese Communist Party officials who are […]
New records reveal the Chinese regime’s grip on London’s financial district. More from Matt Hancock’s leaked messages, including one saying, “Get heavy with police,” to enforce lockdown rules. Sir Keir Starmer offers Sue Gray a job, sparking claims the Partygate report was a “left-wing stitch up” from Boris Johnson’s allies.
In a surprising move, Keir Starmer is offering Rishi Sunak political cover to push a deal through with Brussels over the Northern Ireland Protocol. As ambulance workers and nurses plan more strike action this month in the UK, we look at similar walkouts that are happening in France and the United States. Moscow claims its […]
Sir Keir Starmer says Labour would be the party of “Take Back Control” in a major speech. We hear from a psychologist about the causes behind the recent rise in eating disorders among children and young people. Tens of thousands attend former Pope Benedict’s funeral as he was laid to rest at the Vatican.
Sir Keir Starmer warns bosses the days of low pay and cheap labour must end. We’ll be hearing from crossbench peer Lord Alton about how people may be passively funding human rights abuses in China. As Black Friday is around the corner, consumers are being warned to check if discounts are genuine.
