Talks Start to Remove Mandelson from Lords Amid Fury
Health Minister Karin Smyth confirms cross-party discussions have opened to create legislation that would remove Peter Mandelson from the House of Lords following serious allegations.
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Coalition in Disarray as Opposition Shrinks to Crossbench Size
The Australian parliament witnessed unprecedented scenes as the Liberal-National coalition fractured, leaving the opposition reduced to the size of the crossbench. With leadership tensions simmering and procedural chaos looming, the government faces minim
Police Review Mandelson-Epstein Allegations as Starmer Chairs Cabinet
Prime Minister Keir Starmer chairs Cabinet as police assess reports alleging Lord Mandelson leaked sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein during the financial crisis.
Kate Pickett's The Good Society: Inequality Debate Revisited
Kate Pickett's latest work, The Good Society, builds on her earlier arguments about inequality's impact on social issues, offering a broad policy tour but facing critiques on evidence and practicality.
Badenoch Mocks Starmer's 'Supine' China Trip
Kemi Badenoch criticised Keir Starmer's 'supine and short-termist' approach to China in Parliament, mocking his Beijing visit as a 'dream come true' for a 'virtual Communist'.
Reeves: Scrapping Two-Child Benefit Limit Just the Beginning
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Parliament's vote to abolish the two-child benefit cap, a move set to lift over half a million children from poverty by 2030.
MPs Vote on Scrapping Two-Child Benefit Limit Today
Chancellor Rachel Reeves calls today's parliamentary vote on ending the two-child benefit limit a crucial step in tackling child poverty, with the policy blamed for depriving thousands of essentials.
Albanese Attacks Coalition as Labor Targets Opposition Rifts
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese launched a blistering assault on the Coalition during Question Time, as Labor seized on internal Liberal-National tensions to divert attention from the Reserve Bank's interest rate hike.
Mandelson Backed Campaign Against Australian Mining Tax
Newly released Epstein documents reveal Lord Peter Mandelson supported efforts to undermine Kevin Rudd's mining super profits tax in 2010, urging industry to maintain pressure on the Australian government.
Police Review Mandelson-Epstein Reports as Lords Reform Looms
The Metropolitan Police will assess reports of alleged misconduct by Lord Mandelson following leaked emails to Jeffrey Epstein, as government considers tougher Lords disciplinary rules.
Clintons Agree to Testify in Epstein Probe
Bill and Hillary Clinton have agreed to give depositions in a House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, following threats of criminal contempt of Congress charges from Rep. James Comer.
MPs Vote to End Two-Child Benefit Cap After Reeves Pledge
MPs are voting on legislation to lift the two-child benefit cap, a policy shift announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves that could reduce child poverty by 400,000.
Albanese's Chance Amid Coalition Chaos
Analysis of whether Australian PM Anthony Albanese can exploit the opposition's internal turmoil to advance his agenda, amid political instability.
Thorpe Storms Out Over Herzog Invitation Debate
Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe dramatically exited the Senate during a heated debate on a Greens motion condemning the Albanese Government's invitation to Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
Clintons Agree to Testify in House Epstein Probe
Bill and Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in the House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, potentially averting contempt charges that could lead to fines or jail time.
Reform UK's Jenkyns Threatens Walkout on TV Show
Reform UK politician Andrea Jenkyns threatened to leave The Jeremy Vine Show during a heated debate about the Jeffrey Epstein files and Donald Trump allegations.
Coalition Peace Deal: Nationals Defectors Face Backbench Ban
Sussan Ley's proposed peace deal with the Nationals would see three senators who defied shadow cabinet forced to sit on the backbench for six months, as Coalition reunification talks continue.
MPs Vote on Lifting Two-Child Benefit Cap After Reeves Pledge
MPs are set for a crucial vote on legislation to end the two-child benefit cap, a policy change announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves that could lift 400,000 children out of poverty.
Clintons Agree to Testify in Epstein Probe After Contempt Threat
Bill and Hillary Clinton will testify before the House Oversight Committee, reversing their refusal days before a contempt vote. Their decision follows bipartisan support for prosecution referral.
Trump's $10bn IRS Lawsuit Raises Conflict Concerns
Legal experts question President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax information, citing conflict of interest and ethical issues.
Starmer Pressured to Expel Mandelson Over Epstein
Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to remove Peter Mandelson from the House of Lords amid revelations about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, with MPs demanding emergency legislation.
Trump Video Message at Aide's Star-Studded Miami Wedding
Former President Donald Trump sent a personalised video address to the wedding of campaign advisor Alex Bruesewitz, which featured celebrity guests including Mike Tyson and Nicki Minaj at his Miami resort.
Gabbard Facilitated Trump Call to Georgia Raid Agents
Tulsi Gabbard reportedly connected Donald Trump directly with FBI agents conducting a raid on a Georgia election office, raising questions about her unusual field presence.
Police Probe Mandelson Over Epstein Government Leaks
Scotland Yard is reviewing allegations that Lord Mandelson leaked confidential Treasury advice and Eurozone bailout details to Jeffrey Epstein while serving in Gordon Brown's government.
Trump Takes Air Force One Stairs Slowly After Biden Stumbles
Former President Donald Trump revealed he now boards Air Force One cautiously, citing Joe Biden's repeated stumbles. He discussed the issue on Dan Bongino's podcast.
Starmer Exits Commons as Mandelson Lords Debate Erupts
Sir Keir Starmer made a rapid departure from Parliament following his China statement, avoiding a heated debate on Lord Mandelson's Epstein links and calls for his removal from the Lords.
Police Review Mandelson Reports in Epstein Scandal
Metropolitan Police are examining misconduct reports against Peter Mandelson following revelations in Epstein documents, as Keir Starmer pushes for Lords reform.
Trump's Pardon Czar Ed Martin Demoted at Justice Department
Ed Martin, Donald Trump's pardon attorney, has been demoted and relocated from the Justice Department's DC headquarters, losing his role chairing the Weaponization Working Group.
Guardian Issues Corrections and Clarifications (02.02.2026)
The Guardian newspaper has published its latest round of corrections and clarifications, addressing factual inaccuracies and providing updates across various news stories from recent reporting.
Reform UK's Five-Point Plan to Save British Pubs
Reform UK unveils a five-point plan to rescue Britain's pubs, including VAT cuts and business rate abolition, funded by reinstating the two-child benefit limit for most families.
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