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PM Defends Defence Spending Amid Cabinet Resignations and Leadership Pressure

Sir Keir Starmer has justified his government's defence spending plans 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 confronts a worsening crisis in the defence ministry after Defence Secretary John Healey stepped down on Thursday, citing insufficient defence...

Jun 6, 2026 · admin

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Government faces mounting pressure over delayed defence spending blueprint

The government confronts growing scrutiny over its delayed defence spending blueprint as senior figures clash over how to fund a crucial investment plan 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 technology giants Apple and Google block access to sexually explicit material on children's devices, with Prime Minister 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 rebuked US Vice-President JD Vance over statements tying 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 hardened his position on a possible Labour leadership contest, telling supporters this weekend that he will contest 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 rebuked comments from US Vice-President JD Vance regarding the killing 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 indicated his ambitions to mount a Labour leadership challenge, stating he would stand in any forthcoming race should he win the Makerfield...

May 30, 2026 · admin

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NHS to ban political badges in uniform under new antisemitism measures

NHS staff could be barred from wearing partisan insignia on their uniforms, including pro-Palestinian symbols, under proposed measures designed to address 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 intense political row over police impartiality, with bodycam footage showing officers failing to provide urgent assistance...

May 28, 2026 · admin