David Lynch
Politics
Al Carns defends Northern Ireland veterans following exit from Government
Mr Carns’ resignation was in part due to his criticism of how aging veterans have been taken to court over historical operations.
By David Lynch
12 Jun 2026
Politics
Farage calls for Parliament grooming commission as survivor blasts Government
The Reform leader suggested a joint initiative by both the Commons and Lords could lead to the launch of a special commission into the scandal.
By David Lynch
27 Oct 2025
Politics
Sir Keir Starmer to attend William’s Earthshot prize in Brazil ahead of Cop30
The Prime Minister is expected to appear at the 2025 Earthshot Prize, which will be held in Rio de Janeiro this year.
By David Lynch
27 Oct 2025
Business News
Reeves signals tax rises being considered at Budget during Saudi Arabia visit
In an indication some form of tax rises could be on the table, the Chancellor suggested the Government needed to ensure its fiscal rules are met.
By David Lynch
27 Oct 2025
UK
Man runs Royal Parks Half Marathon while undergoing blood cancer treatment
Callum Stroud completed the race in two hours, eight minutes and 48 seconds.
By David Lynch
20 Oct 2025
Politics
Labour deputy leader rivals begin their final week of campaigning
The deputy leadership contest was triggered after Angela Rayner stood down over a row over her tax affairs.
By David Lynch
19 Oct 2025
Politics
Academic influential within Trump administration joins Reform UK as adviser
Cambridge University’s James Orr was described as ‘a brilliant academic, theologian, thinker’ by Reform’s head of policy Zia Yusuf.
By David Lynch
19 Oct 2025
Politics
Lucy Powell hits out at anonymous briefing in Labour deputy leadership race
Her opponent Bridget Phillipson said she had also been subjected to ‘vicious’ briefing.
By David Lynch
19 Oct 2025
UK
16 migrants deported to France - but hundreds more cross the Channel
A total of 369 people crossed the Channel on Saturday, bringing the number for the year so far to 36,734
By David Lynch
19 Oct 2025
Politics
Ed Miliband casts doubt on Jeremy Clarkson challenging for his Doncaster seat
Clarkson, who was born and raised in Doncaster, recently hinted on social media that he may stand in the seat.
By David Lynch
19 Oct 2025
Politics
Aston Villa cannot be ‘no-go area’ for Jews, says Ed Miliband in football row
The Energy Secretary was the latest Government figure to say the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending Villa Park next month must be overturned.
By David Lynch
19 Oct 2025
Politics
Anti-Muslim hate definition reportedly rehashed amid free speech concerns
Critics of efforts to define Islamophobia had raised concerns that doing so could create backdoor blasphemy laws, and curtail speech about extremism.
By David Lynch
18 Oct 2025
Politics
Tory MP George Freeman reports deepfake Reform defection video to police
George Freeman, the Tory MP for Mid Norfolk, said he had ‘no intention of joining Reform or any other party’.
By David Lynch
18 Oct 2025
Politics
Small boats spotted crossing Channel overnight
More than 36,000 people have made the journey so far this year, around a third higher than at the same point in 2024.
By David Lynch
18 Oct 2025
Politics
Rupert Lowe to be given Tory spot on influential parliamentary committee
The MP for Great Yarmouth will get a Conservative seat on the Public Accounts Committee because he shares the party’s values of ‘cutting waste’.
By David Lynch
17 Oct 2025
Politics
No 10 pledges action on Israeli fans ban a week after police warned of risk
Discussions are happening ‘at pace, across Government’ to overturn the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending the Aston Villa match, No 10 said.
By David Lynch
17 Oct 2025
Politics
Discussions to overturn ban on Israeli team’s fans happening ‘at pace’ – No 10
Sir Keir Starmer wants to do ‘everything in his power’ to ensure Jewish people feel safe in the UK, a No 10 spokesman added.
By David Lynch
17 Oct 2025
Politics
Birmingham authorities facing mounting pressure over Israeli football fans ban
The West Midlands’ police and crime commissioner has called for a review of the decision.
By David Lynch
17 Oct 2025
Politics
Senior Government figures will meet in bid to overturn Israeli football fans ban
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and Home Office officials will be among those attempting to reverse the decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters.
By David Lynch
17 Oct 2025
Politics
MI5 chief ‘frustrated’ by China spy case as No 10 defends Starmer’s approach
Sir Ken McCallum warned ‘Chinese state actors’ present a national security threat to the UK ‘every day’.
By David Lynch
16 Oct 2025
Business News
Reeves takes aim at ‘blockers’ using judicial review to halt major projects
The Government will cut the amount of time it takes for judicial reviews to move through the system, Rachel Reeves announced.
By David Lynch
16 Oct 2025