Reform UK's Pub Tax Plan: A Political Fantasy
Jonathan Liew critiques Reform UK's proposal for 5p off pints, arguing it's a flawed policy that misrepresents pubs as exclusive spaces for the hard right rather than diverse community hubs.
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Fox News Rejects Anti-ICE Ad with Rogan's 'Gestapo' Comment
Fox News has declined to air a political advertisement from the Jewish Democratic Council of America that uses Joe Rogan's comparison of ICE agents to the Gestapo to criticize Trump's immigration policies.
Ed Balls Silenced as Tory MP Snaps 'Let Me Answer' on GMB
A tense Good Morning Britain interview saw Conservative MP Richard Holden snap at Ed Balls with 'let me answer' before making a brutal swipe at his looks. The clash occurred as Holden defended his party loyalty amid Reform UK defections.
Tim Scott Breaks Silence After Trump's Racist Obama Ape Post
South Carolina Senator Tim Scott faces backlash from Trump loyalists after condemning a racist video and supporting Susan Collins, highlighting deep Republican divisions.
Cabinet Secretary Chris Wormald Set for £250k Exit Package
Cabinet Secretary Chris Wormald is reportedly negotiating a £250,000 payoff after just over a year in the role, as the exodus from Downing Street continues following the Mandelson scandal.
Vice-Signalling: How Hatred Poisons Politics
From Trump to Farage, vice-signalling breaks taboos to gain attention, normalising hate and shifting political discourse. Experts warn it degrades public debate and emboldens extremists.
Starmer Faces MPs at PMQs After Turbulent Week
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to face questions from MPs at PMQs following a week of internal party turmoil, including calls for his resignation from Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.
Lib Dems: Break Up Treasury and Move It to Birmingham
The Liberal Democrats have unveiled radical plans to replace the Treasury with a new 'Department for Growth' based in Birmingham, aiming to boost long-term prosperity and end the cost-of-living crisis.
Lib Dem MP 'Despairs' Over Plan to Scrap Treasury for Birmingham
A Liberal Democrat MP has expressed despair over their party's proposal to abolish the Treasury and replace it with a Birmingham-based 'Department for Growth', criticising the timing amid government turmoil.
Starmer Faces Pressure Over Ex-Comms Chief's Peerage Ties
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer confronts mounting pressure as demands grow for Lord Matthew Doyle to lose his peerage over links to a councillor charged with child offences, amid internal party turmoil.
Starmer Battles Left-Wing Demands as Leadership Crisis Deepens
Prime Minister Keir Starmer confronts a surge of left-wing policy demands from Labour MPs following the Mandelson scandal, with rivals circling and his grip on power weakening amid internal dissent.
No 10 Unaware of Aide's Paedophile Links Before Peerage
A minister confirms Downing Street did not know about Matthew Doyle's support for a convicted paedophile when granting his peerage, as Labour investigates the scandal.
Downing Street Unaware of Doyle's Paedophile Links Before Peerage
A minister has stated No 10 was unaware of Lord Matthew Doyle's campaign for a paedophile councillor before his peerage announcement, amid calls for improved vetting and transparency.
Angus Taylor and Sussan Ley Compete for Liberal Leadership
Senior Liberal MPs Angus Taylor and Sussan Ley are reportedly positioning themselves as potential successors to Peter Dutton, sparking internal party discussions about future direction.
Labour Peer Loses Whip Over Friendship with Sex Offender
Labour has removed the whip from peer Matthew Doyle after his friendship with a man convicted of child sex crimes. Keir Starmer faces questions at PMQs over the appointment.
Starmer Under Fire Over Peerage for Aide with Paedophile Ties
Keir Starmer's judgment is questioned as Labour removes whip from Lord Matthew Doyle over links to convicted paedophile councillor Sean Morton, with claims the PM knew before granting peerage.
Angus Taylor Resigns, Sparking Liberal Leadership Crisis
Shadow Defence Minister Angus Taylor has resigned, setting the stage for a leadership challenge against deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley. The move has plunged the Coalition into turmoil, with Prime Minister Albanese seizing on the chaos during Question Ti
Zelensky to Announce Ukrainian Elections and Peace Referendum Plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to announce a plan for presidential elections and a peace deal referendum on February 24, according to reports from the Financial Times and Reuters.
Starmer Leadership Crisis Grows as Senior Figures Resign
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to resign following the Mandelson-Epstein scandal, with key resignations and calls from within Labour raising questions about his future.
Starmer Crisis: Ex-Comms Chief Suspended Over Paedophile Ties
Sir Keir Starmer's leadership faces renewed turmoil as Lord Matthew Doyle, his former communications chief, is suspended from Labour over links to a convicted paedophile councillor, raising questions about the Prime Minister's judgment.
Starmer's Bandage Approach Risks Reopening Labour's Old Wounds
Keir Starmer's cautious leadership style, aimed at healing Labour's divisions, may inadvertently reopen old wounds by failing to address deep-seated ideological conflicts within the party.
French Activist Campaigns Despite Threats After Losing Brothers to Drugs
Amine Kessaci, a 22-year-old activist, runs for Marseille municipal elections despite death threats and losing two brothers to drug gang violence, championing community-focused solutions.
CFMEU Report: Victorian Government Ignored Union Corruption
A bombshell report alleges Victoria's Labor government turned a blind eye to CFMEU corruption, costing taxpayers over $15 billion. The full unredacted document has now been referred to police.
Mark Kelly Blasts Trump's 'Abuse of Power' Over Investigation
Senator Mark Kelly has denounced the Trump administration's reported push for criminal charges against Democratic lawmakers over a video urging military members to resist illegal orders.
Trump Dines with Murdoch Despite Ongoing WSJ Lawsuit
President Donald Trump reportedly held a private dinner with media mogul Rupert Murdoch at the White House, despite an ongoing $10 billion lawsuit against Murdoch's Wall Street Journal over Epstein allegations.
Grand Jury Clears Democrats Over Military Orders Video
A Washington grand jury has refused to indict six Democratic lawmakers who urged military members to resist illegal orders in a controversial video, marking another rebuke of prosecutors.
Senate Clash: Price Accuses Hanson-Young of 'Whitesplaining'
A heated Senate Estimates debate erupted over an ABC Australia Day satire program, with Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price accusing Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young of 'whitesplaining' and condemning the broadcast as racist.
Democrats Accuse Trump of Hijacking US 250th Anniversary
Democrats allege the Trump administration is using the National Park Foundation to fund pet projects and obscure donor identities ahead of America's 250th anniversary celebrations.
Minister's Deleted 'Smash Liberals' Post Sparks Backlash
Housing Minister Clare O'Neil faced criticism after posting and quickly deleting a social media message about 'smashing' the Liberal Party, drawing rebukes from opponents and highlighting parliamentary decorum concerns.
Sir Keir Starmer's Energised Hertfordshire Performance Amid Crisis
Sir Keir Starmer delivered a notably animated speech in Hertfordshire, displaying uncharacteristic energy following internal party challenges, while Labour figures like Andy Burnham and Ed Miliband pushed leftward agendas.
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