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Keir Starmer's Time As PM Is Nearing Its End – He Just Doesn't Seem To Realise It Yet

Keir Starmer could hardly have been more unequivocal when asked yet again whether he would fight any Labour leadership contest.

yesterday 10

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Reform UK Reinstate Councillor Who Said Nigerians 'Should Be Melted Down'

Reform UK have reinstated a councillor who said Nigerians should be meted down to fill potholes.

yesterday 9

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'Your Party Isn't Serious': Reform's Richard Clashes With GB News Reporter Over Defence

Reform’s deputy leader was left squirming by a GB News journalist over the party’s record on defence.

yesterday 8

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Exclusive: Andy Burnham Heading For Labour Leadership 'Coronation', Says Former Starmer Aide

Andy Burnham is likely to become Labour leader and prime minister without a contest if he wins next week’s Makerfield by-election, a former aide to...

yesterday 10

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Exclusive: How A Visa Row Nearly Ended Scotland's World Cup Dream

Ministers and government officials had to solve a last-minute visa row to keep alive Scotland’s hopes of reaching their first World Cup in 28 years,...

yesterday 8

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Exclusive: How A Belarus Visa Row Nearly Ended Scotland's World Cup Dream

Ministers and government officials had to solve a last-minute visa row to keep alive Scotland’s hopes of reaching their first World Cup in 28 years,...

yesterday 10

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Dan Jarvis Appointed Defence Secretary After John Healey Quits

Dan Jarvis has been appointed the new defence secretary following John Healey’s resignation.

yesterday 10

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Keir Starmer Insists Government Is Spending Enough On Defence After John Healey Quits

Keir Starmer has hit back at John Healey by insisting the government’s spending plans will provide enough cash for the UK’s armed forces.

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Analysis: John Healey's Brutal Resignation Is The Final Nail In Keir Starmer's Coffin

If there were any lingering doubts that Keir Starmer is in the final throes of his time in No.10, they were extinguished this morning.

previous day 10

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Defence Secretary John Healey Resigns After Spending Bust-Up With Keir Starmer

Defence secretary John Healey has resigned following a bust-up with Keir Starmer over spending on Britain’s armed forces.

previous day 10

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'Racist Thuggery': Minister Condemns Violence In Wake Of Belfast Knife Attack

A minister has condemned the “racist thuggery” which erupted in the wake of a knife attack in Belfast.

previous day 10

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Andy Burnham Says He Agrees With Nigel Farage On Housing Asylum Seekers

Andy Burnham has said he agrees with Nigel Farage in opposing the government on housing asylum seekers.

previous day 10

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'So What?': Nigel Farage Dismisses Reform By-Election Candidate's Sexist Comments

Nigel Farage has dismissed sexist and misogynistic comments made by Reform UK’s candidate in next week’s Makerfield by-election.

previous day 10

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Belfast Knife Attack Victim's Family Praise Migrants' 'Valuable Contribution' As Violence Erupts Again

The family of the Belfast knife attack victim have praised migrants’ “deeply valuable contribution” to society as violence once again erupted in...

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'Let's Call This What It Is': Labour MP Nails What The Belfast Riots Are Really All About

A Labour MP nailed the real reasons for the riots which have taken place in Belfast over the past 48 hours.

previous day 10

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'A 21st Century Pogrom': Migrant Families Burned Out Of Their Homes After Belfast Knife Attack

Keir Starmer has said racist rioters “will feel the full force of the law” after migrant families were burned out of their Belfast homes in a...

wednesday 10

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Reform Accused Of 'Dragging Politics Into Gutter' After Councillor Posts Fake Makerfield Poll

Reform UK have been accused of “dragging politics into the gutter” after one of the party’s councillors posted a fake opinion poll about the...

wednesday 10

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Elon Musk Condemned For Trying To 'Whip Up Unrest' In UK After Belfast Knife Attack

Elon Musk has been accused of trying to “whip up unrest” in the UK in the wake of the Belfast knife attack.

wednesday 10

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BBC Middle East Expert Says Donald Trump Has 'Lost Control' Of The Iran War

A BBC Middle East expert has said Donald Trump “has lost control” of the war in Iran as America struggles to reach a deal to end the conflict.

wednesday 10

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Robert Jenrick Hit With Brutal X Community Note Over His Response To Belfast Knife Attack

Robert Jenrick was hit with a brutal community note on X after he gave his reaction to the Belfast knife attack.

wednesday 9

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'Outright Thuggery': Politicians Condemn Violent Disorder Following Belfast Knife Attack

Politicians have condemned the “outright thuggery” which erupted in Belfast following protests in the wake of a knife attack in the city.

wednesday 10

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Union Leaders Reject Nigel Farage’s Call For Them To Back Reform UK

Union leaders have slammed Nigel Farage after he called on them to ditch Labour and back Reform UK instead.

09.06.2026 10

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'Breathtaking Arrogance': Lisa Nandy Slaps Down Labour MP As Pair Clash Over Andy Burnham

Culture secretary Lisa Nandy has accused a fellow Labour MP of “breathtaking arrogance” as the pair clashed over the crunch Makerfield by-election.

09.06.2026 10

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy Calls On Reform Councils To Fly Ukraine Flag Again

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Reform-run councils which have taken down the Ukraine flag from their buildings to “put it back”.

09.06.2026 10

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Starmer 'Getting On With The Job' As Andy Burnham Prepares To Oust Him As PM

Downing Street insists Keir Starmer is is “getting on with the job” as he tries to push through major policies in what could be his final weeks in...

08.06.2026 10

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'Lacking In Class': Minister Roasts Pete Hegseth Over D-Day Commemoration Attack On Europe

A government minister has accused Pete Hegseth of “lacking in class” after he used a D-Day commemoration speech to attack European countries’...

08.06.2026 10

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'Stop Shooting': Donald Trump In Desperate Plea To Israel And Iran As Peace Hopes Crumble

Donald Trump has urged Israel and Iran to “stop shooting” at one another as he tries to keep his Middle East peace plans on track.

08.06.2026 10

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'Absolute Strategic Failure': Middle East Expert's Damning Verdict On Trump's Decision To Launch Iran War

A leading Middle East expert has branded Donald Trump’s decision to go to war in Iran “an absolute strategic failure”.

08.06.2026 10

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BBC Expert Says Donald Trump 'Will Be Furious' That Israel Has Bombed Iran Again

Donald Trump “will be furious” that Israel has defied him to launch retaliatory strikes on Iran, according to a BBC expert.

08.06.2026 10

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Benjamin Netanyahu Defies Trump To Launch Israeli Air Strikes On Iran

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defied Donald Trump to launch retaliatory air strikes on Iran.

08.06.2026 10

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Labour Minister Says Pete Hegseth's D-Day Attack On Europe Over Immigration Left Him 'Horrified'

A government minister says he was left “horrified” by Pete Hegseth after he used a D-Day commemoration to accuse Nato countries of not doing...

07.06.2026 10

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Reform's Nadhim Zahawi Slammed Over 'Disgraceful' Defence Of Kemi Badenoch Attack Ad

Nadhim Zahawi has been condemned over his “disgraceful” attempts to defend a Reform UK ad attacking Kemi Badenoch which has been widely criticised...

07.06.2026 10

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David Lammy Says He Told JD Vance He Was 'Wrong' To Blame Immigration For Henry Nowak's Murder

David Lammy told JD Vance he was “wrong” to blame immigration for Henry Nowak’s murder.

07.06.2026 10

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Pete Hegseth Branded 'Absolute Bum' Over Attack On Nato Countries At D-Day Commemoration

Pete Hegseth has been condemned after he used a D-Day commemoration to accuse Nato countries of not doing enough to tackle illegal immigration.

07.06.2026 10

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No.10 Accuses JD Vance Of 'Interfering In Our Democracy' In War Of Words Over Henry Nowak Murder

Downing Street has accused JD Vance of “interference in our democracy” as an extraordinary war of words erupted over the murder of Henry Nowak.

06.06.2026 10

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JD Vance Blames 'Mass Invasion Of Migrants' For Henry Nowak's Murder

JD Vance has blamed “the mass invasion of migrants” for the murder of Henry Nowak.

05.06.2026 10

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Andy Burnham Is On Course To Win In Makerfield – But Big Problems Lie Ahead For Labour

First, we’ll start of with good news for Andy Burnham. It looks as though he is all-but certain to win the Makerfield by-election.

05.06.2026 10

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Wes Streeting Compares Reform UK To The Nazis Over Kemi Badenoch Attack Ad

Wes Streeting has compared Reform UK to the Nazis over a controversial advert attacking Kemi Badenoch.

05.06.2026 10

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Question Times Audience Member Savages 'Sexist' Reform By-Election Candidate

A BBC Question Time audience member savaged the Reform UK candidate in a crunch by-election over his “sexist” views.

05.06.2026 9

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David Lammy Hits Back At Trump Government's Claim There Is 'Two-Tier Policing' In The UK

David Lammy has hit back at Donald Trump’s government’s claim that there is “two-tier policing” in the UK.

05.06.2026 10

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'Shove Your Division': Trump Government Sparks Angry Backlash By Wading Into Henry Nowak Row

Donald Trump’s government has triggered a furious backlash after wading into the political row following the murder of Henry Nowak.

05.06.2026 9

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Andy Burnham Confirms He Will Challenge Keir Starmer If He Wins Makerfield By-Election

Andy Burnham has confirmed he will challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership if he wins the Makerfield by-election.

05.06.2026 10

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Keir Starmer Accuses Elon Musk Of 'Trying To Whip Up Division' In UK Over Henry Nowak Murder

Keir Starmer has accused Elon Musk of “trying to whip up division” in the UK over the murder of Henry Nowak.

04.06.2026 10

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Keir Starmer Accuses Elon Musk Of 'Trying To Whip Up Division' In UK Over Henry Nowak Murder

Keir Starmer has accused Elon Musk of “trying to whip up division” in the UK over the murder of Henry Nowak.

04.06.2026 10

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Ukrainian MP Savages Labour Government's Decision To Ease Russian Oil Sanctions

A Ukrainian MP has savaged the UK government’s decision to ease sanctions on oil produced in Russia.

04.06.2026 10

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BBC Reporter Says Trump's Decision To Go To War In Iran Is 'Coming Back To Haunt Him'

A BBC reporter has said Donald Trump’s decision to go to war in Iran is “coming back to haunt him” as crunch elections loom in November.

04.06.2026 10

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'That Is A Travesty': ITV's Robert Peston Roasts Jenrick Over Misleading Badenoch Attack Ad

ITV’s political editor roasted Robert Jenrick over a misleading Reform UK advert attacking Kemi Badenoch’s stance on racism.

04.06.2026 10

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Keir Starmer Launches Direct Attack On Nigel Farage's Call For 'Rage' After Henry Nowak Murder

Keir Starmer has launched a direct attack on Nigel Farage’s call for “pure, cold rage” in the wake of Henry Nowak’s murder.

03.06.2026 8

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'What is Wrong With You?': Zia Yusuf Monstered Over Prostate Cancer Screening Complaint

Zia Yusuf has been monstered after he complained about black men being offered screening for prostate cancer.

03.06.2026 8

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Shabana Mahmood Condemns 'Violence And Disorder' At Henry Nowak Murder Protest

Shabana Mahmood has condemned the “violence and disorder” which erupted at a protest following Henry Nowak’s murder.

03.06.2026 7

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