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Starmer to meet key rival Streeting amid open revolt in Labour Party
Reports suggest the Health Secretary was backing down from launching an immediate leadership bid.
By
George Thompson
13 May 2026
Business News
UK steel manufacturers face ‘existential threat’ from EU tariff hikes
The European Commission plans to double tariffs on steel to 50% and reduce tariff-free import volumes.
By
George Thompson
7 Oct 2025
Politics
British parts found in Russian drones being used to bomb Ukraine – Zelensky
The Ukrainian president said microcomputers for flight control produced in the UK were found in drones used in an attack on Lviv on Sunday.
By
George Thompson
6 Oct 2025
UK
Prime Minister ‘appalled’ by suspected arson at seaside mosque
Sir Keir Starmer’s official spokesman said anti-Muslim hatred has no place in Britain.
By
George Thompson
6 Oct 2025
Politics
Green leader warns of authoritarian ‘alarm bells’ in conference speech
Zack Polanski, the newly elected leader of the Green Party, criticised Labour and Reform in conference speech on Friday.
By
George Thompson
3 Oct 2025
Politics
PM leaves gathering of European political leaders early after synagogue attack
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had been attending the European Political Community summit in Copenhagen, Denmark.
By
George Thompson
2 Oct 2025
Politics
Illegal migration and Ukraine ‘dominant issues’ as European leaders meet – PM
The Government announced plans to end automatic family union rights for those granted asylum in the UK.
By
George Thompson
2 Oct 2025
Politics
Sir Keir Starmer arrives in Denmark ahead of European leaders’ meeting
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has told reporters that Europe is in the middle of a ‘hybrid war’.
By
George Thompson
1 Oct 2025
Politics
Reform leader Nigel Farage is not a racist, says Prime Minister
The comments come after Sir Keir Starmer said Reform migration policy was ‘racist’ and ‘immoral’.
By
George Thompson
1 Oct 2025
Politics
Courts will sit for extra days to tackle growing backlog
The announcement comes as judges have apologised to defendants and victims for delays in bringing cases to trial.
By
George Thompson
1 Oct 2025
Politics
‘Prospect of chaos’ if Reform or Plaid win in Wales – Welsh First Minister
Baroness Eluned Morgan said jobs in Wales could be ‘on the line’ if the party loses the Caerphilly by-election and is unable to get a budget through.
By
George Thompson
28 Sept 2025
Politics
Andy Burnham has ‘legitimate concerns’ about Labour leadership – Sadiq Khan
Sir Sadiq said Andy Burnham was entitled to raise any concerns he has about Sir Keir Starmer.
By
George Thompson
26 Sept 2025
Politics
Assisted dying services should be available in Welsh, Plaid peer says
Baroness Smith Llanfaes said it was important for those using the service to be able to speak in their ‘mother tongue’.
By
George Thompson
19 Sept 2025
Politics
Bid to scrap two-child benefit cap supported by MPs
The SNP’s Kirsty Blackman branded the two-child benefit cap ‘cruel’.
By
George Thompson
16 Sept 2025
Politics
UK one ‘discarded ham sandwich’ away from food security disaster, Commons hears
Alistair Carmichael MP has warned illegal meat smuggling could be the ‘biggest threat to food security we have had for a long time’.
By
George Thompson
11 Sept 2025
Politics
SNP to force Commons vote on scrapping two-child benefit cap
Labour has faced consistent calls to scrap the limit since the party came to power last year.
By
George Thompson
10 Sept 2025
Politics
Tory peer criticises ‘fatuous actresses’ who buy dogs with health conditions
Shadow environment minister Lord Blencathra called for the Government to ‘stamp out’ breeders producing dogs with debilitating diseases.
By
George Thompson
5 Sept 2025
Politics
MP cries in Commons as she details alleged abuse by ex-husband
Apsana Begum spoke of the alleged abuse she has faced from her ex-husband during business questions on Thursday.
By
George Thompson
4 Sept 2025
Crime
Welsh Labour politician found dead at home, inquest opening hears
Hefin Wyn David, 47, was found dead at his home in Caerphilly.
By
George Thompson
26 Aug 2025
UK
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of woman in Cardiff
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident in the Riverside area on Thursday morning.
By
George Thompson
21 Aug 2025
Politics
Large drop in number of pupils studying Welsh at A-level since 2005, data shows
More than 500 fewer students studied Welsh to a high level this year than in 2005.
By
George Thompson
14 Aug 2025
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