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PM Defends Defence Spending Amid Cabinet Resignations and Leadership Pressure

Sir Keir Starmer has defended his government's defence spending choices and maintained he has a "duty" to stay as prime minister, speaking just hours after...

Jun 7, 2026 · admin

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Labour’s Defence Crisis Deepens as Starmer Faces Fresh Ministerial Exodus

Sir Keir Starmer's Labour government is grappling with a serious crisis in the defence ministry after Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday, referencing inadequate...

Jun 6, 2026 · admin

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Government faces mounting pressure over delayed defence spending blueprint

The government faces mounting pressure over its postponed defence spending blueprint as senior figures clash over how to fund a vital funding programme for the...

Jun 5, 2026 · admin

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UK Government Demands Tech Giants Block Explicit Content on Children’s Devices

The UK government has demanded that major tech companies Apple and Google restrict access to explicit images on devices used by children, with Prime Minister...

Jun 3, 2026 · admin

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Lammy Rebukes Vance Over Migration Link to Nowak Murder

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has rebuked US Vice-President JD Vance over remarks connecting the murder of British teenager Henry Nowak to large-scale immigration. Lammy...

Jun 2, 2026 · admin

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Starmer Vows to Fight Leadership Challenge as Labour Tensions Escalate

Sir Keir Starmer has strengthened his position on a possible Labour leadership contest, informing supporters this weekend that he will oppose any contest that is...

Jun 1, 2026 · admin

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Downing Street Condemns US Vice-President’s Remarks on Student Death

Downing Street has criticised comments from US Vice-President JD Vance concerning the death of Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old British student who was fatally stabbed in...

May 31, 2026 · admin

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Burnham Signals Leadership Ambitions Ahead of Makerfield By-Election

Andy Burnham has expressed his ambitions to mount a Labour leadership contest, stating he would seek to enter any potential contest should he secure victory...

May 30, 2026 · admin

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NHS to ban political badges in uniform under new antisemitism measures

NHS staff may be barred from wearing political badges on their uniforms, including pro-Palestinian symbols, under proposed measures designed to tackle antisemitism within the NHS....

May 29, 2026 · admin

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Nowak death sparks fierce debate over police impartiality claims

The passing of 18-year-old Henry Nowak has sparked a fierce political dispute over police impartiality, with bodycam footage revealing officers failing to provide immediate aid...

May 28, 2026 · admin