Labour Leadership Race: Rayner Ready as Starmer Stumbles
Angela Rayner emerges as the frontrunner to replace Keir Starmer, while Wes Streeting battles controversies and Ed Miliband hints at ambitions in a tense Labour power struggle.
Category : Westminster
Cabinet Secretary Chris Wormald Set to Quit in Starmer Crisis
Cabinet Secretary Sir Chris Wormald is widely expected to resign as part of the Downing Street exodus following the Mandelson scandal. Home Office mandarin Antonia Romeo is now tipped to replace him.
Burnham Backs Starmer, Urges Labour Party Stability
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has publicly declared his support for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer while calling for unity and stability within the Labour Party following his blocked by-election bid.
Sarwar Supports Starmer as Labour Leadership Rumours Swirl
Anas Sarwar, Scottish Labour leader, has publicly endorsed Keir Starmer, dismissing any leadership challenge and emphasising unity ahead of the next general election.
Starmer Thanks Cabinet After Day of Labour Turmoil
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has thanked his 'strong and united' Cabinet after ministers rallied around him with public support, despite Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar calling for his resignation.
Congressional Exodus Nears Century Record Ahead of Midterms
The number of US Congress members retiring in 2026 approaches a century-long high, with 60 lawmakers departing amid toxic political climate and Trump influence.
Labor Demands Inquiry Into Police at Sydney Anti-Herzog Protest
Labor Friends of Palestine calls for independent investigation into NSW police actions during Sydney rally against Israeli president's visit, citing civil liberties erosion.
Queensland Gun Laws Ignore Mental Health Check Calls
Queensland's state government has introduced new gun control and hate speech laws, but faces criticism for ignoring coronial recommendations on mental health assessments for firearm applicants.
AI 'Slop' Report Used to Lobby for $20M Gambling Funding
Independent Senator David Pocock expresses deep concern over an AI-generated evidence review used by the OurFutures Institute to seek $20 million in gambling education funding, citing fabricated references and false claims.
Trump's Ballroom Project at Risk Over Donor Funding
A federal judge may block Trump's plan to fund a $400 million White House ballroom through private donations, raising transparency and legal concerns.
Cherie Blair: Tony 'Lost Touch With Reality' Before 2007 Exit
In a new Channel 4 documentary, Cherie Blair reveals her husband Tony had 'lost contact with reality' after a decade in power, while insiders discuss his isolation and legacy.
Badenoch Told 'Too Slow' in McDonald's Kitchen Return
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch returned to the McDonald's where she worked 30 years ago, preparing meals but being warned she was 'too slow' by staff during the nostalgic visit.
Badenoch Told 'Too Slow' at McDonald's Return
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch returned to the McDonald's where she worked 30 years ago, preparing a sausage McMuffin while staff said she was 'too slow'.
Burnham Backs Starmer After Leadership Crisis, Calls for Unity
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, publicly supports Sir Keir Starmer following a failed attempt to oust the Prime Minister, urging stability and focus on upcoming by-elections.
Sydney Protests Erupt During Israeli President Visit
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hosted Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Sydney, sparking consecutive nights of intense pro-Palestine protests that turned violent with multiple arrests and hospitalisations.
Starmer's Leadership Crisis Amid Cabinet Turmoil and Resignations
Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure as communications chiefs resign and internal dissent grows, with Labour's unity fraying over alleged briefings and leadership challenges.
Burnham Urges Starmer to Lead Activist Government to Survive
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham calls for Keir Starmer to adopt radical left-wing policies, including building 500,000 social homes, as Labour faces internal turmoil and leadership challenges.
Badenoch: Labour MPs 'Too Scared' to Trigger Election by Ousting Starmer
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch ridiculed Labour MPs for fearing job losses if they force Sir Keir Starmer out, warning the PM remains in a 'very dangerous place' despite surviving a coup attempt.
Burnham Supports Starmer, Calls for Labour Unity in By-Election
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham declares his support for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, urging greater unity within the Labour Party following recent scandals and ahead of a critical by-election.
Ministers Warned Not to Publish Mandelson Messages
Cabinet Office warns ministers not to follow Wes Streeting's lead in publishing messages with Peter Mandelson during police investigation into alleged misconduct.
France's Pronatalist Push: Letters to Boost Birth Rates
France is sending letters to 29-year-olds about fertility windows as birth rates plummet globally. From free egg freezing to Reform UK's childless tax proposals, governments grapple with demographic decline.
French Far-Right's Cultural War: RN Aims to Slash Arts Subsidies
Marine Le Pen's National Rally proposes eliminating cinema subsidies and privatising media, shifting focus to heritage over contemporary art, risking France's global soft power.
Newsom's Presidential Bid Built on Failed Pledges and Hypocrisy
California Governor Gavin Newsom's likely 2028 presidential campaign is under fire as his record reveals a trail of broken promises on housing, healthcare, and leadership, raising questions about his authenticity and strength.
Starmer's Cabinet Smiles After Leadership Crisis Meeting
Keir Starmer thanked his Cabinet for their support during a perilous leadership challenge, as ministers were photographed smiling entering and leaving No10. The Prime Minister emphasized unity and focus on public priorities.
Police Warn Ministers After Streeting Shares Mandelson Messages
Scotland Yard cautions against publishing material that could compromise investigation into Lord Mandelson's alleged misconduct in public office and links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Police Warn Ministers Not to Publish Mandelson Texts in Probe
The Metropolitan Police has cautioned ministers that releasing Peter Mandelson's messages could harm its misconduct investigation, as Starmer faces cabinet pressure.
Raskin Questions DoJ Over Epstein Document Redactions
Top House Democrat Jamie Raskin criticises the Justice Department for 'puzzling, inexplicable redactions' in Jeffrey Epstein documents, alleging a cover-up that protects abusers while exposing victims.
Farage's Hypocrisy on Remote Working While He Works From Home
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage condemns remote working as unproductive while frequently working from home himself, exposing contradictions in his party's policies.
Badenoch Returns to McDonald's Kitchen After 30 Years
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch returned to a McDonald's kitchen, where she worked as a teenager, and prepared a sausage McMuffin while sharing fond memories of her time there.
Labour Leadership Crisis: Potential Replacements for Keir Starmer
As Sir Keir Starmer faces intense pressure to resign over the Epstein scandal, speculation mounts over who could succeed him as Labour leader, with senior figures and MPs openly questioning his future.
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