Politics

'Terrorism has changed': Southport attack a sign the country faces a new threat, PM says

Sir Keir Starmer has said "Britain faces a new threat" and terrorism has changed in light of the Southport attack last summer.

Online conspiracy theories could become a threat to Starmer's government

It presented Sir Keir Starmer with his first big challenge in office, and the Southport stabbings - followed by riots - look set to colour the early…

No one is safe in Trumpland - even the Prince of Darkness

It was a small signifier - one which could be over-interpreted - but nevertheless provoked angst among some in government at a time when there isn't…

Former child sex abuse inquiry chair Professor Alexis Jay criticises 'weaponisation' of issue by Tory…

Professor Alexis Jay has criticised the "weaponisation" of child sexual abuse by the Conservatives and accused the previous government of an "awful"…

Chancellor swerves question over 'catastrophic' Heathrow runway expansion plans

The chancellor has failed to say whether she supports the construction of a third runway at Heathrow, which campaign groups have called "catastrophic"…

Almost half of 40 hospitals promised by Conservatives delayed, says health secretary

Almost half of the 40 hospitals promised by the previous Conservative government have been delayed, the health secretary has said.

A not so special relationship? 7 key challenges faced by Starmer in dealing with Trump

There's a deep, transatlantic contrast between the bombastic billionaire Donald Trump and the bespectacled human rights lawyer Sir Keir Starmer, on…

Jeremy Corbyn interviewed by police after pro-Palestine rally, Sky News understands

Jeremy Corbyn has been interviewed under caution by police following a pro-Palestinian rally in central London, Sky News understands.

Was Tusk doing Brussels's bidding with his 'Breturn' plea?

When Nigel Farage's Reform UK is just one point behind you in the opinion polls, the last thing you want to be reminded about is Brexit.

No phones, a drone threat and strict rules: Beth Rigby on what it's like to join the prime minister…

No phones or other devices, strict reporting rules, bombed-out buildings, and a drone threat - Beth Rigby shares what it's like to join the prime minister…

Polish PM says he 'dreams' of a 'Breturn' as UK seeks new defence pact with ally

Poland's prime minister has said he hopes for the "Breturn" of the UK as a member of the European Union - as he discussed a defence treaty with Sir…

Sir Keir Starmer says Auschwitz visit 'utterly harrowing' as he vows to fight 'poison of antisemitism'

Sir Keir Starmer has called his visit to Auschwitz "utterly harrowing" and said he was determined to fight the "poison of antisemitism".

Kemi Badenoch hits back at claims she would means test pensions triple lock

Kemi Badenoch has denied the Conservatives would consider means testing the pensions triple lock, as she accused her opponents of trying to "scare…

Starmer is warned British Army too small to deploy troops for Ukraine peacekeeping

Sir Keir Starmer has been warned the British Army may be too small to deploy troops to Ukraine for peacekeeping.

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