David Lynch
Politics
Fear of being called racist meant authorities did not stop tragedies – Badenoch
The Conservative leader said her party would seek to abolish a duty for teachers, nurses and police officers to consider equalities law.
By David Lynch
9 Jun 2026
Politics
Keir Starmer to meet Danish PM after Donald Trump calls off Greenland tariff war
The US president on Wednesday evening said he and Nato chief Mark Rutte had ‘formed the framework of a future deal’ for security in the Arctic region.
By David Lynch
22 Jan 2026
Politics
Trump rows back on Greenland tariff threats after ‘deal’ talks with Nato chief
The US president had only earlier on Wednesday doubled down on his threats to secure the Arctic island, but ruled out the use of force to do so.
By David Lynch
21 Jan 2026
Politics
Tories lost Jenrick because of ‘personal ambition’, Badenoch tells party
Ex-shadow justice minister Robert Jenrick defected to Reform UK on Thursday, describing Britain as ‘broken’.
By David Lynch
21 Jan 2026
Politics
Darren Jones brands reports he is source of Streeting briefing ‘total nonsense’
There have been reports of Cabinet-level infighting over the Health Secretary’s position in recent weeks.
By David Lynch
20 Jan 2026
Politics
Trump maintains pressure on UK and other European allies over Greenland
Donald Trump posted a series of messages on his Truth Social network underlining his desire to take control of Greenland.
By David Lynch
20 Jan 2026
Politics
UK’s ‘stupid’ Chagos deal among reasons Trump says he wants Greenland
The US president made the claim as he ramped up his rhetoric on acquiring the Arctic territory in a flurry of posts on his Truth Social platform.
By David Lynch
20 Jan 2026
Politics
Blair 'honoured' after appointment to Trump's Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
Former Prime Minister named alongside high-profile Trump administration officials as a founding member of board to lead long-term peace efforts in the Middle East
By David Lynch
17 Jan 2026
Politics
Badenoch insists ‘Britain is not broken’ in rebuke of defector Jenrick
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is attempting to offer a more positive message from the political right than her one-time shadow justice secretary.
By David Lynch
16 Jan 2026
Politics
Streeting allies call for unity amid reports Cabinet colleagues want him sacked
Sir Keir Starmer is facing growing calls within the Cabinet to remove Mr Streeting from his post, according to The Times.
By David Lynch
16 Jan 2026
Politics
Britain and Ukraine stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’, Lammy says on Kyiv visit
The Deputy Prime Minister visited Ukraine’s capital to mark the first anniversary of a 100-year partnership agreement between the two countries.
By David Lynch
16 Jan 2026
Politics
Streeting piles pressure on West Midlands Police chief to stand down
Wes Streeting said he was ‘absolutely shocked’ that Craig Guildford remained in his post after the Maccabi Tel Aviv ban controversy.
By David Lynch
15 Jan 2026
Politics
Keir Starmer defends digital ID work check plans amid accusations of new U-turn
The Government appears poised to backtrack on its plans to introduce a new mandatory digital identification for right to work checks.
By David Lynch
14 Jan 2026
Tech
Musk ‘ideologically committed’ to pushing free speech boundaries – Louise Haigh
The former minister also said the British lawmaking process is not fit for purpose when it comes to regulating new technology.
By David Lynch
13 Jan 2026
Politics
Lord Mandelson apologises for continuing friendship with Epstein
Former UK ambassador to the US’s apology to Epstein’s victims comes after he declined to do so in an interview over the weekend
By David Lynch
13 Jan 2026
Tech
Ofcom to investigate Musk’s Grok over ‘deeply disturbing’ nude images
The investigation was welcomed by Technology Secretary Liz Kendall.
By David Lynch
12 Jan 2026
Politics
No 10 defends military funding amid warnings of £28bn black hole
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton reportedly told the Prime Minister last year about a £28 billion shortfall between now and 2030.
By David Lynch
9 Jan 2026
Business News
Government wants to help pubs, minister insists amid worries for sector
The Government is facing growing Labour backbench concerns over the pub sector, amid the withdrawal of a Covid-era tax break announced at the budget.
By David Lynch
8 Jan 2026
Politics
US a ‘reliable ally’, minister says, amid Trump’s Greenland threats
Pat McFadden made the claim after Sir Keir Starmer ‘set out his position on Greenland’ in a phone call with Donald Trump on Wednesday.
By David Lynch
8 Jan 2026
Politics
British armed forces were involved in US seizure of oil tanker, MoD reveals
The Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera was seized by US forces on Wednesday.
By David Lynch
7 Jan 2026
Politics
Nigel Farage announces Reform UK candidate for London mayor
The Reform UK leader said the candidate will be the figurehead for the party’s campaign ahead of May’s elections.
By David Lynch
7 Jan 2026