Politics

A UK-conducted fatal drone strike confirmed for first time since Starmer became PM

A fatal drone strike carried out by the UK has been publicly acknowledged by the government for the first time since Labour came to power.

Robert Jenrick says new sentencing guidelines have 'blatant bias against Christians and straight white…

Shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick has accused new sentencing guidelines of having "blatant bias" against Christians and straight white men.

What are pre-sentence reports and what are the controversial changes to them?

A row over pre-sentence reports has erupted after guidelines were changed to recommend them for criminals from an ethnic, cultural or faith minority.

Starmer pays tribute to 'sacrifice' of UK armed forces after Vance's 'British troops' comments

Sir Keir Starmer has paid tribute to the "sacrifice" of the UK's armed forces after US vice president JD Vance was accused of "disrespecting" British…

JD Vance denies insulting British troops over 'random country' jibe

JD Vance has hit back at criticism after saying a potential peacekeeping force in Ukraine would be "20,000 troops from some random country that hasn't…

UK investigators may assist with Bangladeshi probes into alleged corruption

UK-based investigators are looking at how they can assist with probes into alleged grand corruption in Bangladesh, Sky News understands.

Budget 2025: Welsh government plans approved - but what do they mean for Wales?

The Welsh government's budget has been approved by Senedd members in a vote on Tuesday.

Who's in, who's out? The 'coalition of the willing' that could secure peace in Ukraine

A "coalition of the willing" could provide boots on the ground in Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire. 

Everything you need to know about Sir Keir Starmer's four-point peace plan for Ukraine

Sir Keir Starmer has declared that a "coalition of the willing" will come together and draw up a peace plan to end the war in Ukraine.

Labour MP goes public to oppose family farms tax - and more could follow

A newly elected Labour MP has gone public with his objections to the government's proposed farm tax, saying it would "penalise" small farms in rural…

Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells Sky News 'I am exchangeable for NATO membership' after PM announces missile…

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he is "exchangeable" for Ukrainian membership of NATO, indicating he would be prepared to step down as president if his…

Symbolism and substance as European leaders take small steps towards peace in Ukraine

There was both symbolism and substance on Sunday as European leaders and NATO allies gathered in London to try to pick up the pieces after a shattering…

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