Labour peer Lord Alli under investigation for alleged breach of conduct_l
We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. The Labour peer at the centre of a row over donations to Sir Keir Starmer is under investigation by the Lords’ standards watchdog over an alleged…
Nigel Farage’s Reform plot ‘exposed’ as he deals huge blow to Tory party_l
Nigel Farage’s Reform plot was to split the right-leaning vote in the 2024 general election. Nigel Farage ‘knew full well’ what he was doing by splitting the right-leaning vote (Image: Getty) Nigel Farage “knew full well” what he was doing by splitting…
Sadiq Khan’s freebies exposed – including free Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen tickets_l
It’s reported the Mayor of London has received more than £100,000 in gifts and hospitality since taking office. The London Mayor is said to have enjoyed free concert tickets (Image: Getty ) London Mayor Sadiq Khan has received more than £100,000…
What just happened at Tory conference could swing the balance of power in the election_l
The Tory leadership race has been blown wide open after today’s speeches by the four contenders. The four speeches we saw at Tory conference today have rather unhelpfully made the outcome of the upcoming leadership election even more difficult to predict. None…
Brazen EU makes urgent demand of Keir Starmer to ‘bring 30,000 migrants over to UK’_l
Sir Keir Starmer has met with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen as he seeks to develop a framework of cooperation in “dangerous times”. The Prime Minister hopes to re-establish relations with the EU, but it is likely to…
Stranded luxury cruise ship still stuck off coast of Northern Ireland_P
Villa Vie Odyssey set sail on three-and-a-half-year voyage on Monday after repairs but departure delayed again The Villa Vie Odyssey, which has been marooned in Belfast for four months due to repair works, is expected to depart on Wednesday afternoon. Photograph:…
I’m 27 and dying of cancer, but my friends are ‘ghosting’ me in my final days! B
Josh Cullen has very little time left to live – but due to a dispiriting feature of human nature, finds himself almost alone in the world Josh Cullen has been shocked at the unwillingness of his friends to visit or…
Not the time for an apprentice to lead the Conservative party, Cleverly warns! B
James Cleverly cited his track record as foreign secretary and cast himself as a safe pair of hands in a world growing increasingly volatile James Cleverly told party members that he had done the ‘tough apprenticeship’ needed to succeed Rishi…
The row over Labour’s “freebies” will carry on.H
Handouts stick with voters inured to thinking of politicians as greedy. Even before Rosie Duffield’s flaming resignation letter, the Labour “freebies” row was running out of control. So what, you ask? Here’s what: if ever there was a moment…
Streeting considers reviving dedicated cancer strategy after Tories axed it! B
Health secretary is examining case for a comprehensive plan for England to tackle UK’s second-biggest killer Wes Streeting, the health secretary. A new plan for cancer would come as reported cases reach record levels. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images Wes Streeting may…