Politics
Sturgeon tells BBC: I'm serving a sentence for crime I didn't commit
Nicola Sturgeon told the BBC she feels punished for her ex-husband’s embezzlement, refusing to apologize for crimes she didn’t commit.
Streeting suggests NI cut and North Sea drilling
Wes Streeting proposes cutting employer National Insurance to hire youth and allowing North Sea drilling for tax revenue, diverging from Labour’s current fiscal policy.
Sturgeon 'will not apologise for the crimes' of former husband
Nicola Sturgeon refuses to apologize for her ex-husband’s crimes, sparking debate on accountability and the separation of personal and public life in politics.
Labour reports Farage's alleged Russian phone hack to police
Labour alerted police to alleged Russian hacking of Nigel Farage’s phone, following Reform UK’s unreported claims. Anna Turley urged an investigation into the potential foreign interference affecting political integrity.
Badenoch tells Blair not to waste his time calling for Labour to change
Kemi Badenoch warns Tony Blair not to waste time trying to change Labour, urging him to vote Conservative instead. She dismisses Labour reforms, citing Blair’s own legacy as flawed.
Donaldson letter to sex abuse accuser had 'nothing to do with allegations', court hears
Newry Crown Court heard that Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s letter to a sex abuse accuser was unrelated to the claims. His lawyer argued the correspondence apologized for other behavior, not the alleged misconduct.
Council remains leaderless after 2nd failed election
Kirklees Council remains leaderless after a second electoral deadlock, with candidates Sarah Wood and Andrew Cooper tied at 29 votes each. An interim leader will serve until a new vote on July 15.
Will the new Welsh first minister complete the journey to delivering M4 relief?
New Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth faces challenges delivering M4 relief without a majority. He must negotiate cross-party support for alternatives like improved public transport, as the controversial "black route" remains politically and financially unviable.
Pharmacies in England to prescribe more medication from autumn
English pharmacies will prescribe more meds this autumn under the Pharmacy First initiative, adding five new conditions. This aims to ease GP pressure and boost local patient access.
AI will be used to estimate age of asylum seekers from next year
The UK will use AI to estimate asylum seekers' ages starting next year, aiming to identify adults falsely claiming to be children. However, human rights groups strongly oppose the unproven technology, citing risks to vulnerable migrants.
Starmer defends policy decisions as he hits back at Blair
Starmer rejects Blair’s critique of his policies, citing the inherited economic crisis and recent successes like reduced NHS waits. He defends his strategic choices as justified despite Blair’s call for a coherent plan.
Sturgeon says she was deceived and betrayed over Murrell embezzlement
Nicola Sturgeon claims she was deceived by her estranged husband, Peter Murrell, who pleaded guilty to embezzling ÂŁ400,000 from the SNP. She described the betrayal as the worst week of her life and admitted she is not emotionally okay.
Lib Dems can deliver actual savings, Makerfield candidate says
Lib Dem candidate Jake Austin promises 50% energy bill cuts and economic relief in Makerfield, while criticizing Labour and Reform UK.
Swinney rejects call for Holyrood inquiry into Murrell
First Minister John Swinney rejected calls for a Holyrood inquiry into Peter Murrell’s embezzlement, citing a thorough police investigation. Labour leader Anas Sarwar argued the probe was needed to address the SNP’s culture of secrecy.
Council pays ÂŁ470k for own Clean Air Zone breaches
Birmingham Council paid ÂŁ472k in self-imposed Clean Air Zone fines, a sum 20 times higher than other UK councils. This cost arises despite ongoing efforts to replace non-compliant vehicles.
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'Makerfield is suddenly at the epicentre of British politics'
Makerfield, a historic Labour stronghold in Wigan, has become a political flashpoint as Reform UK swept local elections, potentially influencing the next prime minister.
Legal bid to block UK-backed French migrant detention centre
A legal challenge threatens the UK-funded French migrant detention centre, potentially delaying its opening and withholding ÂŁ660m in British aid.
Starmer warns of Russian aggression as UK agrees new treaty with Poland
UK PM Starmer and Polish PM Tusk signed a new defence treaty, citing Russian aggression as the primary threat. While Starmer hailed the pact as a "generational uplift," experts remain skeptical about its tangible impact.
'A serious country' can't keep changing leaders - Blair
Tony Blair warns that a "serious country" cannot sustain frequent leadership changes, arguing that political stability is essential for effective governance and global credibility.