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PM Defends Defence Spending Amid Cabinet Resignations and Leadership Pressure

Sir Keir Starmer has backed his government's defence spending choices and maintained he has a "duty" to remain 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 confronts a worsening crisis in the defence ministry after Defence Secretary John Healey quit on Thursday, pointing to inadequate spending...

Jun 6, 2026 · admin

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Government faces mounting pressure over delayed defence spending blueprint

The government confronts growing scrutiny over its postponed defence spending blueprint as leading politicians 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 authorities has required that major tech companies Apple and Google restrict access to sexually explicit material on children's devices, with PM Sir Keir...

Jun 3, 2026 · admin

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Lammy Rebukes Vance Over Migration Link to Nowak Murder

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has criticised US Vice-President JD Vance over comments linking 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 stance on a possible Labour leadership challenge, informing party members this coming weekend that he will oppose any challenge...

Jun 1, 2026 · admin

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

Downing Street has condemned remarks made by US Vice-President JD Vance regarding the death of Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old British student who was fatally stabbed...

May 31, 2026 · admin

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Burnham Signals Leadership Ambitions Ahead of Makerfield By-Election

Andy Burnham has signalled his ambitions to mount a Labour leadership contest, announcing he would stand in any potential contest should he secure victory in...

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 displaying political badges on their uniforms, including pro-Palestinian symbols, under proposed measures aimed at tackle antisemitism within the health...

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 intense political dispute over police neutrality, with bodycam footage revealing officers failing to provide immediate aid...

May 28, 2026 · admin