Keir Starmer says Angela Rayner will return to cabinet
Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives clearest signal yet that Angela Rayner will make a cabinet comeback, praising her as 'hugely talented'. Read the latest on UK politics.
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Starmer confirms Angela Rayner will return to cabinet
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces the return of 'hugely talented' former deputy PM Angela Rayner to his cabinet following her resignation over a stamp duty controversy. Follow the latest UK political developments.
Starmer: Angela Rayner will return to Cabinet
Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms former deputy Angela Rayner will rejoin his Cabinet, months after her resignation over a stamp duty breach. Read the full story.
Reeves avoids probe over £20bn 'black hole' claims
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will not face an investigation over claims she misled the public about a £20bn fiscal black hole before the Budget. Read the full story on the watchdog's decision.
Scottish Government wrongly withheld Sturgeon probe info
Information Commissioner rules Scottish Government unlawfully withheld evidence from Nicola Sturgeon ministerial code investigation. Read the full ruling details.
Minister's council tax error fuels Labour financial scrutiny
Defence Secretary John Healey underpaid £1500 in council tax due to Westminster Council error. Labour faces fresh scrutiny over ministers' financial affairs. Read the full details.
Sleaze Watchdog Rebukes Starmer Over Football Regulator
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a formal rebuke for involvement in a controversial football regulator appointment, despite a prior recusal agreement. Discover the details of this political scandal.
David Lammy in Ministerial Code breach row over prisoner comments
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy faces backlash after appearing to reveal sensitive prisoner release information during PMQs, raising serious questions about ministerial conduct.
Reeves defends ministerial car use for short trip
Chancellor Rachel Reeves addresses controversy after being spotted leaving Downing Street in official car for journey under one mile to LBC studio, defending transport efficiency.
Minister's police escort sparks security protocol debate
Mark Harper faces scrutiny after receiving police protection during Peterborough visit, raising questions about ministerial security arrangements and taxpayer funding.
Labour Minister Quits After Breaking Ministerial Code
A senior Labour cabinet minister has been compelled to step down after violating government laws, sparking accusations of preferential treatment and internal party turmoil.
McVey's 'Common Sense' Bill Sparks Commons Clash
Conservative MP Esther McVey faces parliamentary opposition as she introduces controversial legislation granting ministers new powers to override 'woke' civil service guidance, prompting heated debate about government overreach.
Ministerial power remains in new environment laws
Australia's environment minister will retain final approval power over contentious development projects under Labor's newly unveiled environmental protection legislation, sparking criticism from conservation groups.
Kemi Badenoch exposed in WhatsApp leak scandal
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch faces mounting pressure after leaked WhatsApp conversations show she misled the public about correspondence with former Post Office chairman Henry Staunton.
Jess Phillips confronts minister over 'disgusting' Commons conduct
Labour MP Jess Phillips demands answers from policing minister Chris Philp after he appeared to mock her during a debate about violence against women, sparking parliamentary outrage.
Labour's grooming gangs inquiry stalled by chair delay
The government's landmark inquiry into grooming gangs has hit a major roadblock as ministers struggle to find a chair months after promising urgent action. Critics accuse Labour of delaying crucial child protection reforms.
Speaker's Fury Over Collapsed China Spy Case
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle unleashes unprecedented anger as sensitive China spying prosecution collapses, raising national security concerns and ministerial accountability questions.
UK Scraps Ministerial Jobs Watchdog ACOBA
The UK government has abolished ACOBA, the watchdog regulating post-ministerial jobs, in a sweeping ethics reform that raises concerns about transparency and the 'revolving door' between politics and business.
Scottish Finance Secretary resigns over rules breach
Kate Forbes steps down as Scotland's Finance Secretary after breaking ministerial rules by failing to register husband's company interests, dealing another blow to John Swinney's government.
Tory Minister's Civil Service Comments Spark Constitutional Row
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride faces backlash after suggesting civil servants should implement Tory policies 'in a way that is consistent with their objectives' in major breach of ministerial code.
Police cleared in choking incident after car horn protest
A Metropolitan Police officer has been cleared of misconduct after allegedly choking a man who complained about officers blocking his street. The controversial incident, captured on viral video, sparked public outrage and calls for police accountability.
Kansas deputy charged in Black inmate's death case
A Kansas sheriff's deputy faces involuntary manslaughter charges after the death of a Black inmate, with the controversial 'excited delirium' diagnosis at the centre of the case.
Omaha police exposed for racist Facebook posts
Internal investigation reveals shocking racist content shared by Nebraska police officers on social media, prompting community outrage and calls for reform.
Lammy: Government 'running away from democracy'
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy delivers blistering critique of government's approach to Gaza ceasefire votes and democratic accountability in passionate Manchester address.
Optus Among Companies Paying Zero Tax Despite Billions
Shocking analysis reveals how major corporations including Optus, EnergyAustralia and Chevron legally paid zero income tax despite earning billions in revenue across Australia.
Corporate middlemen mask Australian fossil fuel profits
A groundbreaking report exposes how complex corporate structures are masking the real beneficiaries of Australia's lucrative fossil fuel industry, raising concerns about accountability and transparency.
UK's environmental justice under threat from convention exit
Environmental campaigners face a critical threat as the UK government considers abandoning the Aarhus Convention, a landmark agreement that guarantees public access to environmental justice and government accountability.
Tearful woman confronts Jim Chalmers over economic hardship
An emotional confrontation unfolded as a tearful woman interrupted Treasurer Jim Chalmers' media briefing, delivering a raw account of financial struggle that left officials stunned.
Glasgow University accused over student graduation day death
Glasgow University accused of systemic failures in supporting a vulnerable student who took his own life hours before his graduation ceremony, as parents demand accountability.
My Mother Shot By Police: The Bullet That Changed Everything
An exclusive interview with a daughter whose mother was critically injured in a police shooting, sparking urgent questions about police tactics and accountability in the UK.
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