Minister Praises Passengers for Stopping Train Guard Attack
Defence Procurement Minister Luke Pollard has commended fellow travelers who intervened to protect a train manager from a drunk couple's assault on a Bristol to Plymouth service.
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Mandelson Seen as Epstein and Russian Jet Scandals Intensify
Lord Peter Mandelson has been photographed for the first time since scandals involving Jeffrey Epstein and luxury flights with a Russian oligarch erupted, as he faces a congressional interview request and police raids.
Angela Rayner's Near Miss for Prime Minister Revealed
Exclusive polling data reveals Angela Rayner would defeat Keir Starmer in a Labour leadership contest, highlighting the fragile nature of Starmer's position and the party's internal democratic tensions.
Lammy Expands Women's Courts to Cut Reoffending
Justice Secretary David Lammy will unveil a major women's justice strategy next month, focusing on intensive supervision courts to address root causes of female offending and reduce prison numbers.
Harris's Social Media Rebrand Sparks Mockery and Leadership Questions
Former Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign social media rebrand faced ridicule after a clumsy account handover to a new digital group backed by George Soros donations.
Rahman Pledges Democracy After Bangladesh Election Victory
Bangladesh's incoming leader Tarique Rahman commits to strengthening democracy and addressing economic fragility following his party's decisive parliamentary win.
Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe Launches New Restore Britain Party
Rupert Lowe, the former Reform UK MP expelled after bullying allegations, has officially launched his new Restore Britain political party following a bitter feud with Nigel Farage.
Swinney: Murrell Hearing Timing is Court Matter
First Minister John Swinney declines to comment on the postponed embezzlement hearing for former SNP chief Peter Murrell, citing it as a live legal case.
DWP PIP 2026 Reforms May Affect Motability Scheme
The DWP has confirmed a review of PIP's mobility component, potentially affecting Motability Scheme users. Over 3 million claimants could see changes as part of welfare reforms.
Starmer Claims Strength After Week of Scandals and Resignations
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer insists he ended a week of political turmoil stronger, defending his leadership amid controversies over appointments and resignations.
Hazarika: Starmer Must Unite Labour and Showcase Britain's Fix
Former adviser Ayesha Hazarika calls on PM Keir Starmer to broaden Labour's tent, end internal conflicts, and articulate a clear narrative of the party's successes in addressing national issues like NHS waiting lists and energy infrastructure.
Zahawi Wants Army in London Despite Record Low Crime Stats
Reform UK MP Nadhim Zahawi says London doesn't feel safe and suggests deploying the army, despite official statistics showing homicides at a decade low. LBC host James O'Brien and Mayor Sadiq Khan strongly criticise his remarks.
WI Faces Mass Closures Over Transgender Membership Ban
At least 12 Women's Institute groups are closing or considering closure after the national federation barred transgender women from membership, with members warning of toxic culture and deterrence of younger women.
Starmer Survives Crisis But Key Challenges Remain
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has weathered his most difficult week in office following calls for his resignation, but faces significant upcoming electoral tests and cultural challenges within Downing Street.
Labour MPs Urge Government Not to Appeal Palestine Action Ruling
Labour MPs and peers have called on the Government not to appeal a High Court ruling that found banning Palestine Action as a terror group was unlawful and disproportionate.
Starmer: Reform and Green Votes Risk War in Munich Speech
Prime Minister Keir Starmer warns British voters that supporting Reform or Green parties could undermine national security and risk war in Europe, drawing parallels to pre-WW1 rhetoric.
Gramsci's 'Time of Monsters' Quote: Origins and Impact
Antonio Gramsci's misquoted line on monsters has gone viral, used by politicians and thinkers globally. This article explores its true origins and why his ideas remain influential today.
Labour MPs Urge Government to Accept Palestine Action Ruling
Labour MPs and peers have called on the Government not to appeal a High Court ruling that found banning Palestine Action as a terror group was unlawful and disproportionate.
Trump's BBC Attack Signals Dark Future for Media
Alan Rusbridger warns that Trump's libel suit against the BBC is a harbinger of media manipulation by billionaires, threatening democracy and public service news.
Trump Scolds CNN's Collins Over Epstein Question
CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins responds to Donald Trump deflecting her question about Epstein files by telling her to smile, calling his reaction 'revealing' about his attitude toward sex trafficking victims.
Albanese Taunts Taylor with 'Soufflé' Insult at Labor Conference
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese launched his first attack on new Liberal leader Angus Taylor, using a Paul Keating-inspired quip about a soufflé rising. The speech followed Taylor's ousting of Sussan Ley in a leadership spill.
White House Submits Detailed $400M Trump Ballroom Plans
The White House has submitted the most detailed plans yet for Donald Trump's $400 million ballroom project, titled the 'East Wing Modernization Project'. The 90,000 square-foot building faces criticism from architects and preservationists over design conc
Golfers Sue to Block Trump's Renovation of Historic DC Course
Two Washington golfers have filed a lawsuit against the federal government, alleging environmental violations and harm to a century-old public golf course as the Trump administration pushes forward with renovations.
Trump Lashes Out at GOP Senators Over Racist Obama Video
Donald Trump reportedly privately criticised Republican Senators Tim Scott and Katie Britt after they condemned a racist video depicting the Obamas as apes posted to his Truth Social account.
Mandelson's Secret Russian Jet Flights to Putin Summit Exposed
Peter Mandelson accepted luxury 'ghost flights' on a Russian oligarch's private jet to meet Vladimir Putin as EU trade commissioner, with the EU later slashing aluminium tariffs benefiting the oligarch.
Trump Threatens Voter ID Enforcement Without Congressional Approval
President Trump pledges to impose voter ID requirements for the midterm elections, bypassing Congress and directly addressing the Supreme Court in an escalation of election control efforts.
Sussan Ley's White Suit Exit Marks End of Political Career
Outgoing Liberal leader Sussan Ley wore a white power suit in a symbolic nod to suffragettes as she stepped down after 25 years, following a leadership ballot loss to Angus Taylor.
High Court Blocks Palestine Action Terror Ban Over Rights
Judges ruled the Home Office's proscription of Palestine Action was disproportionate, citing human rights law, while acknowledging some actions amounted to terrorism.
Democrats Demand Mandelson Testify Over Epstein Links
Democrats urge former UK minister Peter Mandelson to testify before Congress following DOJ revelations of his extensive communications with Jeffrey Epstein during the 2008 financial crisis.
Labour MPs Urge Government to Accept Court Ruling on Palestine Action
Labour MPs and peers call on the Government not to appeal a High Court ruling that deemed the ban on Palestine Action as a terror group unlawful and disproportionate.
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