The UK government is increasingly using social media influencers to communicate policy directly to the public, a strategy critics say avoids tough journalistic scrutiny. Discover how this new approach is reshaping political communication.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood condemns the 'unedifying' Labour briefing war over Keir Starmer's leadership as 'deeply embarrassing'. Read the latest on the internal crisis.
Deputy Labour Leader Lucy Powell condemns 'horrible personal briefings' and calls for a 'cultural reset' in politics following a week of internal party strife. Discover what needs to change.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting declines to deny PM ambitions as internal Labour briefing war erupts. Keir Starmer faces leadership speculation after a difficult week.
PM Keir Starmer clears his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney over 'toxic' briefings against Wes Streeting, sparking internal Labour Party turmoil and leadership speculation.
Sir Keir Starmer resists calls to sack top aide Morgan McSweeney over anonymous briefings against ministers. PM vows to deal with 'toxic' culture as Labour faces polling slump.
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says the Downing Street briefing war is 'unhelpful' and undermines the Government. He urges focus on the upcoming Scottish elections.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting ignores Westminster 'soap opera' over coup rumours, focusing instead on falling NHS waiting lists and patient care. Read the latest.
Keir Starmer scrambles to support his chief aide amid a Labour Party crisis over alleged briefing against Health Secretary Wes Streeting. Read the latest Westminster developments.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband claims PM Keir Starmer 'hates' negative briefings and will sack the source of the Wes Streeting leadership row if identified. Read the latest from Westminster.
Keir Starmer has apologised to Wes Streeting after anti-briefing by allies backfired, exposing Labour leadership tensions. Read the latest Westminster developments.
PM Keir Starmer has apologised to Health Secretary Wes Streeting for 'unacceptable' briefings and launched an investigation. Read the latest on the Labour Party's internal tensions.
Keir Starmer's chief of staff faces calls to resign after Labour MPs blame him for botched briefing against Health Secretary Wes Streeting. Read the latest Westminster drama.
A misjudged briefing from Keir Starmer's aides aimed at Wes Streeting has backfired, boosting the health secretary's profile and making him look like a prime minister in waiting. Read the full analysis.
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A scheduled White House press briefing collapsed into disarray as pro-Trump protesters disrupted proceedings, shouting down reporters and creating a hostile environment that forced early termination.
Karine Jean-Pierre sparks controversy after cutting off journalist Abigail Jackson during White House briefing, raising concerns about press freedom and transparency.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes daring frontline visit to troops defending the strategic Pokrovsk axis as Russia intensifies offensive operations in the Donetsk region.
Kyiv receives crucial US-made Patriot missile systems while Ukrainian troops maintain defensive positions in embattled Pokrovsk amid intense Russian assaults.
Democratic newcomer Graham Platner defies expectations to claim Maine's Senate seat, dealing a significant blow to Republican ambitions and reshaping the political landscape ahead of key legislative battles.
Ukrainian forces mount determined defence of strategic Pokrovsk sector as Russian offensive intensifies. Latest battlefield updates and military analysis.
Former President Donald Trump demands elimination of Senate filibuster, calling it 'death wish' for Republicans as internal party tensions escalate over legislative strategy.
In a dramatic display of political theatre, Donald Trump returned to the White House press briefing room for an impromptu appearance, coinciding with new polling data showing Joe Biden gaining ground in key battleground states ahead of the presidential el
Tensions flared in the White House briefing room as Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre shut down a reporter's line of questioning about a colleague's medical condition, calling it 'inappropriate' and 'unfair'.
Federal court nominee Paul Ingrassia's confirmation hangs in balance as Senate Democrats investigate his participation in controversial online forums discussing conspiracy theories and political attacks.
Biden administration escalates war of words with press corps, dismissing criticism of upcoming Putin meeting as 'middle school' behaviour in explosive briefing room clash.
In an unprecedented display of dissent, the entire Pentagon press corps walked out during a briefing by Fox News contributor Pete Hegseth, protesting what they deemed an inappropriate choice for a military spokesperson.
Dozens of journalists made a powerful statement by exiting the Pentagon briefing room as controversial Fox & Friends host Pete Hegseth began speaking, protesting his appointment to a military advisory board.
Former state health director Abdul El-Sayed enters Michigan's crowded Democratic Senate primary, bringing his progressive agenda and grassroots appeal to a pivotal battleground contest.
In a bold strategic shift, Ukrainian drones strike deep inside Russian territory, hitting multiple oil refineries and proving Moscow's defensive vulnerabilities. Latest intelligence reveals significant damage to Russia's energy infrastructure.