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Chris Mason: Trump calls Starmer as US and Europe diverge on Iran strikes

The UK was not involved in, nor has it endorsed, the strikes on Iran by Israel and the US.

Where have Nepal's 'nepo kids' gone as corruption takes centre stage in election?

The excess of politicians' children was front and centre of the anger that drove protests that toppled the government last year.

Starmer speaks to Trump after UK joins defensive operation in Middle East

Sir Keir Starmer says protections for British bases and personnel have been stepped up to their highest level.

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Starmer is cautious on Iran because he knows the chaos Trump's strikes could trigger

Sir Keir Starmer is treading a characteristically cautious diplomatic path in his response to the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel.

Minister Josh Simons resigns after Labour Together claims

Simons faced claims the think tank he used to run commissioned a report which looked into the background of journalists.

Labour minister Josh Simons resigns after falsely linking journalists to ‘pro-Kremlin’ network

Makerfield MP had been under pressure concerning thinktank’s commissioning of PR firm to investigate reportersThe Labour minister Josh Simons has resigned from the government after the Guardian reveal...

British planes 'in the sky' in Middle East, says Starmer

In a televised statement, Sir Keir Starmer has said British planes 'are in the sky today' in the Middle East 'as part of coordinated regional defensive operations to protect our people, our interests...

Burnham would probably have won by-election, Labour deputy leader says

Lucy Powell tells the BBC that Labour needs to make more use of the Greater Manchester mayor.

Burnham would ‘probably’ have won byelection, says Labour deputy leader

Lucy Powell calls for party to make more use of Greater Manchester mayor after Gorton and Denton defeatAndy Burnham would have won the Gorton and Denton byelection, Labour’s deputy leader said as she...

Rhun ap Iorwerth: Plaid Cymru is ready to ‘lead the charge’ in Wales

Leader launches ‘roadmap’ of first 100 days in power to show party is ready to govern if it wins Senedd electionsThe leader of Plaid Cymru has described the prospect of leading the next government in...

RAF jets flying defensive missions after US-Israeli attack on Iran, Starmer says

PM says British planes ‘in the sky today’ to protect allies in Middle East from retaliatory strikes by TehranUS-Israeli attack on Iran – live updatesUS and Israel strikes on Iran: what we know so farK...

Man charged with criminal damage after Churchill statue sprayed with graffiti

Caspar San Giorgio to appear in court after defacing London statue with slogans including ‘Zionist war criminal’A 38-year-old man has been charged with criminal damage after Winston Churchill’s statue...

Mahmood to press on with immigration reforms despite by-election defeat

The home secretary is to double down on plans for Danish-style restrictions on asylum seekers.

Labour anxiety and accusations after big shift in Muslim vote to Greens

PM criticises ‘sectarian politics’ in byelection but party may fear Greens’ nascent leftwing political machineThe Green party’s success at winning Muslim votes in Gorton and Denton has sent tremors th...

The Papers: 'Starmer on ropes' and 'nightmare for Labour'

The results of the Gorton and Denton by-election and the fallout for Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour party dominate Saturday's papers.

Starmer vows to fight on after historic Green by-election win

The result - in a seat Labour has held for nearly 100 years - heaps further pressure on the PM's position.

‘Our own people hate us’: reality check for Labour as 13,000 majority vanishes

Party billed it as a two-horse race with Reform but Greens’ Hannah Spencer connected with voters in a way it could notFrom the outset of the Gorton and Denton byelection, Labour strategists were despe...

Reform UK reports by-election 'family voting' concerns to police

It comes after election observers raised concerns about "extremely high" levels of family voting.

PM vows to ‘keep fighting’ after Greens sweep past Labour and Reform to win byelection – as it happened

This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story here:Report: Labour MPs demand Starmer change directionAnalysis: clock is ticking for StarmerProfile: who is Hannah Spencer, new Green MP?Refor...