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Starmer defends Iran response as Badenoch calls for more action

It comes after Trump criticised the PM for refusing to allow the use of UK bases in the initial US-Israel strikes.

Labour MP says she had no reason to suspect her husband may have broken law after his arrest on suspicion of spying for China – as it happened

Joani Reid asks for privacy after it was revealed her husband David Taylor was one of the three men arrestedStarmer begins PMQs by telling the Commons that his thoughts are with Sarah Everard “on this...

Partner of sitting Labour MP among three arrested on suspicion of spying for China

Exclusive: David Taylor, the husband of Joani Reid, MP for East Kilbride and Strathaven, named as one of those arrestedA former Labour adviser who is married to a Labour MP is among three men who hav...

Hanging on to Trump’s latest words ‘is not the special relationship’, Starmer tells MPs

Prime minister says getting British nationals to safety is his priority as Badenoch attacks his approach at PMQsMiddle East crisis – live updatesUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has told...

Ex-Nato commander defends Starmer after Trump’s ‘no Winston Churchill’ jibe

Gen Sir Richard Shirreff says US president has launched war of choice in Iran with no clear grasp of how it will endUK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesBritain cannot bec...

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Can Shabana Mahmood save Labour?

We may be three years away from the next general election, but the battle lines are already being drawn.

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Husband of Labour MP among three arrested on suspicion of spying for China

The husband of a Labour member of parliament is one of three men arrested on suspicion of spying for China.

The Papers: 'Trump mocks Starmer' and 'Middle East energy shock for markets'

Many of the papers focus on the deteriorating relationship between Donald Trump and Sir Keir.

MPs say Starmer’s UK-EU reset lacks ‘direction, definition and drive’

Foreign affairs committee report finds summit improved political relationship but efforts lack ‘strategic priorities’Keir Starmer’s efforts to reset the UK’s relationship with the EU are lacking in “d...

Most Reform members believe non-white UK citizens born abroad should be forced or encouraged to leave, poll finds

Nigel Farage’s recent efforts to woo centre-ground voters may cause tension in party’s right flank, says Hope Not HateMore than half of Reform UK members believe non-white British citizens born abroad...

UK parliament to debate whether all suicides linked to domestic abuse to be investigated as homicide

Lib Dems table amendment to crime and policing bill, saying system ‘simply not doing enough to protect women’Parliament is to debate whether all suicides in cases involving victims of domestic abuse s...

Trump says Starmer is 'no Winston Churchill' over Iran strikes

Sir Keir Starmer had refused to grant the US permission to use the Diego Garcia military base.

Trump rebukes Starmer again for not letting US attack Iran from UK bases

US president criticises prime minister for third time 24 hours, describing him as ‘not Churchill’ over initial refusalTrump’s latest claims about the UK factcheckedMiddle East crisis – live updatesDon...

Shadow of Iraq war lies over Westminster as MPs consider US-Israeli attack on Iran

Despite rebukes from Donald Trump, many MPs back Keir Starmer’s stance so far, and say lessons from conflict in Iraq must not be forgotten Calvin Bailey keeps his Iraq medal, issued to members of the...

Trump 'Not Happy' With Starmer Over Iran

Trump criticises Starmer saying “This is not Winston Churchill we’re dealing with”.

Schools in England sidelining dressing-up for World Book Day, MPs hear

Literacy experts say move comes over cost concerns and fears costumes can detract from reading for pleasureSchools in England are moving away from pupils dressing up as their favourite literary charac...

Spring forecast: Reeves insists Labour has ‘right economic plan’ as 2026 growth downgraded

Unemployment predicted to continue rising to 5.3% as chancellor says she is meeting energy firms amid soaring oil and gas pricesAnalysis: Talk of stability may be misplaced amid Iran war turmoilBusine...

Labour to scrap government power over elections watchdog amid fears of abuse

MPs and campaigners had warned law imposed by Tories could be used by future leaders to ‘undermine democracy’UK politics live – latest updatesMinisters are to repeal powers imposed by the Conservative...

Trump rebukes Starmer over UK refusal to back strikes on Iran

US president says ‘relationship is not what it was’ after PM defends decision not to allow use of British basesMiddle East crisis – live updatesUS-Israel war on Iran: what we know on day fourDonald Tr...

Chris Mason: Starmer at odds with Trump in biggest disagreement yet

The prime minister told MPs that the government "does not believe in regime change from the skies".