Politics

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Badenoch likens Starmer government to ‘bad Game of Thrones episode’ as PM fights for survival
Kemi Badenoch has compared Keir Starmer’s government to a "bad episode of Game Of Thrones" as the Prime Minister fights for his political survival.
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Starmer refuses to back Reeves as reshuffle rumours swirl and Labour revolt deepens
Keir Starmer dodged saying that Rachel Reeves is safe from a rumoured reshuffle today as he reels from the latest Mandelson scandal revolt.
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King Charles mocks Trump at White House dinner with sharp jabs over war and ego
King Charles took on the role of comedian last night at a State Dinner with Donald Trump, the First Lady, and Queen Camilla.
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King Charles urges Trump to end “America First” era in call for renewed UK–US alliance
The King has urged Donald Trump to abandon his America First policy and commit to a new alliance with Britain for the good of the world.
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Iranian embassy in London summoned over calls for expats to “sacrifice lives for homeland”
The Iranian Ambassador to London has been summoned to the Foreign Office after Metro revealed that Tehran’s embassy is recruiting expats to’sacrifice their lives for the Homeland’.
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Awkward White House moment as King Charles resists Trump’s trademark handshake grip
King Charles and Donald Trump tried to outdo each other during the battle of the handshakes to kick off the monarch’s high-stakes trip to the US.
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King receives 12 standing ovations as he hails “special relationship” in historic US speech
KING Charles III charmed lawmakers in his historic address to Congress but warned that the US and the UK must come together to face a new “dangerous era.”
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Keir Starmer dodges sleaze probe in Mandelson vetting row after Commons vote despite MP rebellion
Sir Keir Starmer might have avoided a sleaze investigation into his handling of the Mandelson vetting scandal following a vote in the House of Commons - but 15 Labour MPs went against him as pressure remains.
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Starmer faces parliamentary scrutiny over “rushed” Mandelson US ambassador appointment
ir Keir Starmer’s handling of the Lord Peter Mandelson affair will come under intense parliamentary scrutiny on Tuesday.
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Trump’s awkward royal moment as he reveals mother’s “crush” on young Charles
Donald Trump has claimed that his mother had a "crush" on the King when he was younger during a speech in front of Charles and Camilla at the White House.
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Keir Starmer’s former Chief of Staff takes the fall for Mandelson scandal as PM faces crucial vote tonight
Sir Keir Starmer’s former top adviser today admitted a “serious error of judgement” in pushing Peter Mandelson for US ambassador.
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David Lammy dismisses Mandelson inquiry vote as “Conservative political stunt” ahead of local elections
A vote on whether Sir Keir Starmer should face an inquiry for allegedly misleading the House of Commons over the Mandelson vetting scandal is a “political stunt by the Conservatives”, David Lammy has told LBC.
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Labour revolt fears grow as Starmer battles probe over alleged misconduct and secrecy
Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly preparing plans to ensure Labour MPs vote against any move to refer him to a parliamentary sleaze inquiry over the appointment of Lord Mandelson.
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Once-fuelled empire now struggling as Wales faces poverty, stagnation and political revolt
Wales was once the powerhouse of the Industrial Revolution. By the 1820s, it was responsible for 40 per cent of Britain’s iron exports.
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Security fears surge for King Charles US visit after gunman sparks chaos at Trump gala
Security concerns over King Charles and Queen Camilla’s upcoming state visit are high after another attempted shooting saw President Trump rushed from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night.
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Starmer faces Commons vote that could trigger probe into Mandelson vetting row
Sir Keir Starmer is expected to face a Commons vote as early as next week that could spark an inquiry into his handling of the Peter Mandelson vetting saga.
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Energy chief warns trust in oil is collapsing after Iran conflict shock
The oil crisis triggered by the Iran war has changed the fossil fuel industry forever, turning countries away from fossil fuels to secure energy supplies.
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Sadiq Khan says Labour collapse in London polls “scares me” amid backlash over Starmer government
Sir Sadiq Khan has said polls suggesting Labour is set to be decimated in London at the upcoming local elections “scare me” as he made a heartfelt plea to voters not to take their frustrations with central government out on councils.
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Nigel Farage says he is “starting to worry” about Donald Trump’s judgment amid Middle East tensions
Nigel Farage says he is "starting to worry slightly" about the judgment of Donald Trump amid mounting UK-US tensions over the conflict in the Middle East.
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Mandelson vetting scandal deepens as refusal to release security files revealed
The Foreign Office refused to hand over key files about Lord Mandelson’s vetting, one of Britain’s most senior civil servants has revealed.
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MPs demand sanctions over Israeli charity ‘helping Brits move to illegal West Bank settlements’
MPs have urged for sanctions against an Israeli charity after it was recorded on camera by Declassified offering assistance to UK citizens for relocating to an illegal settlement in the West Bank.
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“F*** right off!”: Shabana Mahmood explodes at heckler in fiery immigration clash
Shabana Mahmood has told "white liberals" to "f*** right off" after she was targeted by a heckler accusing her of mimicking right-wing immigration policies.
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Keir Starmer isolated as cabinet splits over Mandelson row and Olly Robbins sacking
Keir Starmer is looking increasingly isolated over his handling of the Peter Mandelson scandal with divisions emerging in cabinet over his decision to sack the Foreign Office civil servant Olly Robbins.
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Pressure mounts on Starmer after Robbins testimony sparks Labour backlash over Mandelson appointment
Cabinet allies and Labour heavyweights are turning against Sir Keir Starmer following Sir Olly Robbins’s explosive testimony before the Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday.
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Mandelson appointment faced ‘constant pressure’ from No 10, ex-foreign office chief says
Parts of Keir Starmer’s government believed there was “no need” to obtain full security vetting for Peter Mandelson before making him Britain’s ambassador to the U.S. in late 2024, a former top civil servant alleged Tuesday.