David Lynch
Politics
Farage says Reform ‘unapologetic’ about Robert Kenyon’s past social media use
Mr Kenyon, who is standing against Andy Burnham in the Makerfield by-election, supported an offensive post about Carol Vorderman on X.
By David Lynch
10 Jun 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
Politics
US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker off British waters
American forces boarded the Marinera, a Russian-flagged vessel previously known as Bella-1, on Wednesday.
By David Lynch
7 Jan 2026
Politics
No 10 refuses to comment as US reportedly seizing Venezuela-linked oil tanker
US forces are reportedly attempting to seize the Marinera, a Russian-flagged vessel previously known as Bella-1.
By David Lynch
7 Jan 2026
Politics
Trump discussing ‘range of options’ to acquire Greenland - White House
Using the US military is ‘always an option’ for the president to consider, a statement released by the White House also said.
By David Lynch
7 Jan 2026
Politics
Starmer to face first PMQs of 2026 after pledging boots on the ground in Ukraine
The Prime Minister said British forces would be placed in ‘military hubs’ in Ukraine as part of peacekeeping efforts once the war is over.
By David Lynch
7 Jan 2026
World6 Jan 2026
Britain commits to boots on the ground in Ukraine if ceasefire reached
Sir Keir Starmer made the announcement alongside Emmanuel Macron and Volodymyr Zelensky
Politics
RAF spy plane flies over path of oil tanker pursued by America through Atlantic
The Marinera has been making its way north through the Atlantic, with media reports suggesting it had avoided a naval blockade of Venezuela.
By David Lynch
6 Jan 2026
Business News
Spring statement to take place on March 3, Rachel Reeves tells MPs
The Chancellor said the Government only plans to deliver ‘one major fiscal event a year’.
By David Lynch
5 Jan 2026
Politics
Starmer says he ‘stands’ with Denmark amid Trump’s Greenland threat
The Prime Minister added that his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen was ‘right’ to refuse the US president any claim to the territory.
By David Lynch
5 Jan 2026
Politics
Foreign Secretary expected to address MPs on US operation in Venezuela
Yvette Cooper is expected to update the Commons on the US removal of Nicolas Maduro as president of Venezuela.
By David Lynch
5 Jan 2026
Politics
No 10 defends approach to Alaa Abd El-Fattah’s case amid calls for deportation
The activist, recently released after years of detention in Egypt, wrote tweets which appeared to show him calling for violence against Zionists.
By David Lynch
29 Dec 2025
Politics
Labour ‘optimistic’ about 2026 as other parties prepare for local elections
Opposition parties at Westminster all said their main priority for the coming year were the local and devolved elections in May.
By David Lynch
29 Dec 2025
Politics
Ban on shock collars and trail hunting among Government’s animal welfare plans
The animal welfare strategy, launched on Monday, includes plans to ban trail hunting, for fear it is being used as cover for chasing live foxes.
By David Lynch
22 Dec 2025
Money
Half of Britons cutting back spending on presents this year, polling suggests
Rising prices for household goods have influenced 51% of Britons to buy fewer gifts this year, the Savanta polling revealed.
By David Lynch
22 Dec 2025
Politics
Streeting faces criticism as he appears to back joining customs union with EU
Opposition parties accused Wes Streeting of putting ‘political pitch-making’ above his role as Health Secretary.
By David Lynch
21 Dec 2025
Politics
Starmer and Trump discuss Ukraine and Gaza in pre-Christmas call
The two leaders discussed the war in Ukraine, the ongoing humanitarian situation in Gaza and the appointment of a new ambassador to Washington DC.
By David Lynch
21 Dec 2025
Politics
More than 41,000 people have now crossed Channel in small boats this year
Some 803 people made the dangerous journey in 13 dinghies from northern France, starting overnight on Friday and into Saturday.
By David Lynch
21 Dec 2025
Politics
Elections watchdog will not investigate Nigel Farage’s constituency spending
Labour had called for an investigation into spending in the Clacton constituency, after raising questions about whether it breached a spending limit.
By David Lynch
21 Dec 2025
Politics
Keir Starmer will ‘absolutely’ be PM next Christmas, Labour chairwoman says
Anna Turley also insisted people would start to feel the change promised by the Government ‘in their pockets’ over the next year.
By David Lynch
21 Dec 2025