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Kemi Badenoch Faces Backlash Over North Sea Oil Plans - Badenoch Criticised For ‘peddling Dangerous Fantasy’ About North Sea Oil Drilling

Kemi Badenoch faces backlash for her push to reverse the North Sea oil drilling ban, with critics calling it a 'dangerous fantasy' that won't lower energy bills.

March 29, 2026

Gerry Adams Accused of IRA Leadership in Court Testimony - Gerry Adams Was Leader Of IRA, Ex-police Officers Tell High Court

Gerry Adams faces accusations of IRA leadership in court, with former police officers claiming his involvement in bombings that injured them.

March 29, 2026

Starmer's Controversial Appointment of Mandelson Sparks Outcry - Why The Hell Did Starmer Pick Mandelson? The Latest Mug On The Media Round Had No Idea

Keir Starmer's appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador has sparked significant controversy, leaving ministers scrambling to manage the fallout.

March 28, 2026

UK Review Proposes Ban on Cryptocurrency Donations in Politics - Review Of Foreign Financial Interference In UK Politics To Be Published, With Ban On Crypto Donations Expected – UK Politics Live

The UK government is set to unveil a review on foreign financial interference in politics, proposing a ban on cryptocurrency donations to safeguard democracy.

March 25, 2026

Adams' Alleged IRA Ties Questioned in High Court Testimony - ‘Inconceivable’ Gerry Adams Was Not Involved In IRA Bombings, Claims Former British Army Commander

In high court testimony, Richard Kemp claims it's 'inconceivable' Gerry Adams wasn't involved in IRA bombings. Three victims are suing for symbolic damages.

March 25, 2026

Kemi Badenoch's Leadership Under Fire as PMQs Reveal Flaws - A Clever Person Knows Their Limitations … Kemi Believes She Has None

Kemi Badenoch faces increasing pressure from Tory MPs as her leadership falters, highlighted by a disastrous performance at PMQs this week.

March 25, 2026

Starmer Criticizes Badenoch and Farage Over Iran War Stance - Starmer Attacks Badenoch And Farage Over Iran War Support U-turns At Raucous PMQs

Keir Starmer accused Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage of U-turning on their Iran war stances during a heated session of Prime Minister's Questions.

March 24, 2026

UK Government Explores Fuel Duty Suspension Amid Energy Crisis - ‘Nothing Off The Table’ As Rachel Reeves Considers ‘targeted Support’ Over Energy Costs

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers options for energy cost support, including a potential suspension of the planned fuel duty increase in September.

March 23, 2026

Mandelson Documents Set for Release Amid Political Tensions - Mandelson Documents To Be Released After PMQs – UK Politics Live

Hundreds of documents regarding Peter Mandelson's US ambassador appointment will be released today, raising political tensions and accountability questions.

March 22, 2026

Experts Warn UK Junk Food Ad Ban Lacks Real Impact - UK Junk Food Ad Ban So Diluted It May Be Largely Ineffective, Experts Say

Experts criticize the UK's new junk food ad ban for being largely ineffective, impacting only 1% of the total advertising spend.

March 22, 2026

Labour Minister Faces Scrutiny Over £3,000 Video Expenses - Minister Claimed Thousands Of Pounds On Expenses For Promotional Videos

Labour Minister Al Carns faces scrutiny for claiming £3,000 in expenses for promotional videos, including a pull-up challenge with a firefighter.

March 21, 2026

Farage's Remarks on Public Muslim Prayer Stir Controversy - Nigel Farage Condemned Over Call To Ban Public Prayer For Muslims In The UK

Nigel Farage's call to ban public Muslim prayer has sparked condemnation and highlighted growing tensions regarding religious expression in the UK.

March 20, 2026

Starmer Considers Immigration Policy Changes Amid Backlash - Starmer Plans To Ease Impact Of Immigration Policy Changes After Backlash From Labour MPs

Keir Starmer seeks to ease backlash over immigration policy changes, considering exemptions for certain groups amid significant dissent from Labour MPs.

March 19, 2026

Tech Secretary Calls for Urgent Action Against Deepfakes - Ministers Must Act More Quickly On Deepfakes To Protect Women And Girls, Kendall Says

Technology Secretary Liz Kendall urges faster action against deepfakes and online threats to women and girls, calling for regular reviews of tech regulations.

March 19, 2026

Angela Rayner Urges Labour to Act Amid Declining Support - Rayner: Government ‘cannot Just Go Through The Motions In The Face Of Decline’

Angela Rayner warns Labour's survival is at stake as she urges Keir Starmer to act decisively amid declining public support and critiques immigration policies.

March 18, 2026

Rising Oil Prices Prompt Concerns Over UK Inflation Surge - UK Inflation Likely To Rise Because Of Middle East War, Says Rachel Reeves

UK inflation is set to rise due to the US-Iran conflict, with oil prices surpassing $100 a barrel. The government is ready to intervene to protect households.

March 18, 2026

UK Evacuates 100,000 Nationals from Middle East Amid Conflict - UK Has Flown 100,000 Nationals Out Of Middle East Since Iran Conflict Began

The UK has evacuated 100,000 nationals from the Middle East amid the Iran conflict, with many still stranded as airspace remains closed.

March 17, 2026

Pressure Mounts to Delay King's US Visit Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict - Pressure Grows To Postpone King’s State Visit To US Amid Iran War And Trump’s Jibes At Allies – UK Politics Live

Pressure is mounting on the UK to postpone King Charles III's state visit to the US next month amid the ongoing war in Iran and political tensions.

March 17, 2026

Gerry Adams Faces Civil Trial Over IRA Bombing Allegations - Gerry Adams ‘as Culpable As Those Who Planted IRA Bombs’, High Court Hears

Gerry Adams is facing a civil trial, accused of being as culpable for IRA bombings as those who executed the attacks, as claimants seek symbolic damages.

March 17, 2026

UK Minister Downplays Trump's NATO Withdrawal Threat - Minister Plays Down Trump’s Nato Threat, Arguing US Alliance Strong Enough To ‘outlast’ Current Issues – UK Politics Live

UK Minister Pat McFadden downplays Trump's NATO withdrawal threat, emphasizing the strength of US-UK relations amidst rising tensions in the Gulf region.

March 16, 2026

Investigation Reveals Discrepancies in UK AI Investments - Missing Money, Shipped Chips And A 350,000% Profit: Key Takeaways On AI ‘phantom Investments’

A Guardian investigation reveals significant discrepancies in the UK government’s AI investments, raising questions about their real economic impact.

March 16, 2026

Starmer Promises Support Amid Soaring Oil Prices and Inflation - Starmer Seeks To Reassure Public Over Cost Of Living As Oil Surges Above $100 A Barrel - UK Politics Live

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reassures the public as oil prices exceed $100 a barrel amid rising geopolitical tensions, promising support for struggling families.

March 16, 2026

Phil Woolas, Former Labour Minister, Passes Away at 66 - Phil Woolas, Former Labour MP And Minister, Dies Of Brain Cancer Aged 66

Phil Woolas, former Labour MP and minister, has died at 66 after battling brain cancer, leaving behind a legacy of public service and advocacy.

March 14, 2026

UK Nationals Seek Tax Refuge Amid Gulf Conflict - Wealthy British Nationals Fleeing Gulf Conflict Bypass UK To Avoid Tax Bills

Wealthy British nationals are fleeing the Gulf conflict, seeking refuge in Ireland and France to avoid hefty tax bills from HMRC upon their return.

March 14, 2026

UK Defense Secretary Links Iran to Russia Amid Rising Tensions - In Linking Iran To Russia, Healey Could Be Laying Ground For Hard Choices Ahead

UK Defense Secretary John Healey raises concerns about a potential link between Iran and Russia amid escalating tensions following drone attacks in Iraq.

March 13, 2026

Mandelson's Due Diligence Report Sparks Political Controversy - Mandelson Due Diligence Report Raised ‘serious Questions’, Labour Minister Says – UK Politics Live

Peter Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein raise serious questions for Labour as minister admits due diligence report highlighted troubling connections.

March 12, 2026

Chancellor Reeves Braces for MPs' Questions Amid Cost Crisis - Reeves To Face MPs’ Grilling Over Cost-of-living Pressures – UK Politics Live

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces MPs today over rising energy prices and inflation, as the government considers interventions to protect UK households.

March 10, 2026

UK Ministers Seek Public Input on Digital ID Initiative - Ministers To Ask 100 UK Citizens To Advise On Digital ID Plans

UK ministers are engaging 100 citizens in a consultation on digital ID plans to address public skepticism and misinformation surrounding the initiative.

March 10, 2026

Divided Opinions Emerge Over Potential Iran Conflict - So Badenoch, Farage And Blair Think The Iran War Is A Great Idea? Hmm …

Political leaders in the UK are sharply divided over support for military action against Iran, with rising oil prices adding urgency to the debate.

March 10, 2026

Zac Goldsmith Launches New Sports Radio Station Ahead of World Cup - Former Tory Minister Zac Goldsmith To Launch New Sports Radio Station

Zac Goldsmith is launching a new sports radio station, trkradio, ahead of the men's football World Cup this summer, with diverse programming planned.

March 9, 2026

UK Defence Secretary Calls Khamenei's Death Unmourned - Few Will Mourn Leader Of ‘evil’ Regime Ali Khamenei, Says UK Defence Secretary

UK Defence Secretary John Healey states few will mourn Khamenei's death, labeling Iran's regime as 'evil' amidst rising tensions in the Middle East.

March 8, 2026

Rushanara Ali Advocates for Crypto Donation Ban in UK Politics - Ex-minister Adds To UK Calls For Ban On Political Donations In Cryptocurrency

Rushanara Ali urges a ban on political donations in cryptocurrency, amplifying concerns about foreign interference in UK elections as new legislation approaches.

March 8, 2026

Green Party's Mothin Ali Demands Apology from Starmer - Greens Deputy Leader Calls For Apology From Starmer Over False Claims That Led To Death Threats

Green Party deputy leader Mothin Ali demands an apology from Keir Starmer after receiving death threats linked to false claims about his protest activities.

March 8, 2026

UK Asylum Seekers Awaiting Claims May Soon Work - Asylum Seekers Waiting Over A Year For Claim In UK May Be Allowed To Work Under New Measures

The UK may allow 21,000 asylum seekers to work after a year of waiting, amidst new measures aimed at addressing the backlog and reducing reliance on state support.

March 8, 2026

Badenoch's PMQs Performance Under Fire Amid Iran Tensions - Badenoch Gives A Borderline Disgraceful Performance At PMQs On Iran

Kemi Badenoch faced criticism during PMQs for her handling of Iran tensions, contrasting sharply with Keir Starmer's more serious approach.

March 8, 2026

Starmer Dismisses Trump's Criticism Amidst Iran Tensions - ‘He’s No Winston Churchill’: Why Starmer Can Shrug Off Trump’s Insults Over Iran

Keir Starmer rebuffs Donald Trump's criticism over Iran, asserting the strength of UK-US ties amid shifting public opinion and diplomatic challenges.

March 8, 2026

Andy Burnham Slams Labour's Campaigning Strategies After Loss - Andy Burnham Criticises ‘bankruptcy’ Of Labour Approach To Campaigning

Andy Burnham criticizes Keir Starmer's Labour leadership, calling its campaigning approach 'bankrupt' after the party's loss in Gorton and Denton.

March 8, 2026

Labour MP Joani Reid Defends Husband Amid Spying Allegations

Labour MP Joani Reid defends her husband amid spying allegations, while UK political tensions rise over the Iran conflict and domestic issues.

March 8, 2026

Former NATO Chief Backs Starmer Amid Trump Criticism - Ex-Nato Commander Defends Starmer After Trump’s ‘no Winston Churchill’ Jibe

General Sir Richard Shirreff defends Keir Starmer amid Trump's criticism, emphasizing the need for clarity in military involvement as tensions rise in the Middle East.

March 8, 2026