Keir Starmer needs his authority back. Can a Blairite veteran help?
After suspending four leftwingers, the PM wants to hire a controversial lobbyist to polish his reputation. Heโll have his work cut out
Tim Allan โ Tony Blairโs former director of communications has been shortlisted for major No10 role
Keir Starmer hopes to appoint him as new permanent secretary for communications
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
19.07.2025 20:20 โ ๐ 63 ๐ 16 ๐ฌ 25 ๐ 3
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
Video emerges of Deputy PM,Defence Secretary & other Ministers BACKING compensation for Nuclear Vets
NOW 361 DAYS since our nuclear test veterans - national heroes in their eighties - requested a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss how he will honour the commitment Labour made to their campaign for justice & compensation in opposition
youtu.be/hSQNLn2Ocr8?...
19.07.2025 06:29 โ ๐ 178 ๐ 69 ๐ฌ 7 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
Video emerges of Deputy PM,Defence Secretary & other Ministers BACKING compensation for Nuclear Vets
NOW 361 DAYS since our nuclear test veterans - national heroes in their eighties - requested a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss how he will honour the commitment Labour made to their campaign for justice & compensation in opposition
youtu.be/hSQNLn2Ocr8?...
19.07.2025 06:29 โ ๐ 178 ๐ 69 ๐ฌ 7 ๐ 0
Trump orders Epstein court documents release - live updates
The US president threatens to sue media tycoon Rupert Murdoch and his โpile of garbageโ newspaper.
Donald Trump threatens to sue Rupert Murdoch after the Wall Street Journal reports allegations that Trump's name appeared on a "bawdy" 2003 birthday card to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
โจThe US president says the story is "false, malicious, and defamatory"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c7...
18.07.2025 17:30 โ ๐ 110 ๐ 34 ๐ฌ 27 ๐ 2
More than 78 million cigarettes are smoked in Britain every day
A new analysis reveals people in Britain smoke more than 78 million cigarettes a day. Our latest study, conducted by UCL, highlights the stark health inequalities linked to tobacco and how creating a smokefree future is crucial to improving public health.
18.07.2025 14:26 โ ๐ 33 ๐ 19 ๐ฌ 5 ๐ 2
Suspended MP Chris Hinchliff speaks for the first time since losing the whip.
'There's things for us all to reflect on from this experience - but I hope that in the future we can avoid confrontation,' he says.
Hinchliff says he remains a 'proud member of the Labour movementโ
18.07.2025 16:42 โ ๐ 70 ๐ 15 ๐ฌ 14 ๐ 4
Ofwat could be scrapped in water reforms
Sir Jon Cunliffe's final report is expected to include a recommendation that the government consider a new regulator which combines Ofwat's economic regulatory powers with the water-facing responsibil...
An independent review of the water industry is to recommend sweeping changes to the way the sector is managed, including the potential replacement of Ofwat with a strengthened body combining economic and environmental regulation
news.sky.com/story/ofwat-...
18.07.2025 16:19 โ ๐ 141 ๐ 45 ๐ฌ 15 ๐ 4
The government has changed its flagship planning bill to add better environmental protections in response to a campaign spearheaded by suspended MP Chris Hinchliff
www.itv.com/news/2025-07...
18.07.2025 13:53 โ ๐ 149 ๐ 22 ๐ฌ 7 ๐ 3
City under orange sky- headline reads wealth inequality and heatwaves
In our new report out today, we look at how wealth inequality worsens the impact of extreme heat events in the UK, especially for the most vulnerable, and shapes how we can respond.
Read more here ๐ fairnessfoundation.com/inequality-k...
18.07.2025 12:54 โ ๐ 48 ๐ 19 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 2
Serious water pollution incidents up 60% last year, watchdog reveals
The EA data is released as a major review of the water sector is expected to recommend a big shake-up of regulation.
The number of most serious water pollution incidents rose by 60% last year, according to data covering England, with three companies responsible for the bulk of them
news.sky.com/story/sewage...
18.07.2025 07:57 โ ๐ 316 ๐ 176 ๐ฌ 20 ๐ 8
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
Video emerges of Deputy PM,Defence Secretary & other Ministers BACKING compensation for Nuclear Vets
NOW 360 DAYS since our nuclear test veterans - national heroes in their eighties - requested a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss how he will honour the commitment Labour made to their campaign for justice & compensation in opposition
youtu.be/hSQNLn2Ocr8?...
18.07.2025 06:18 โ ๐ 110 ๐ 39 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 1
UK agrees first ever major treaty with Germany - what it means for you
Keir Starmer has branded a new deal with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz a 'statement of intent and ambition' as the nations agreed on transport, e-visas and small boats
Deal could see new direct train line linking countries within a decade, as well as allowing millions of Brits access to e-gates at airports. Starmer & German Chancellor Friedrich Merz also agreed to beef up defence & work together more closely to tackle small boats
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
17.07.2025 18:22 โ ๐ 380 ๐ 76 ๐ฌ 23 ๐ 2
Revealed: The huge financial impact of Elon Musk's row with Donald Trump
Sky News analysis reveals the carmaker's benefit from state subsidies is threatened after its founderโs row with the president.
Elon Musk's Tesla faces the loss of billions of dollars in government subsidies, following his explosive fallout with Donald Trump, after the president cut state support for green industries
news.sky.com/story/elons-...
17.07.2025 18:17 โ ๐ 109 ๐ 29 ๐ฌ 16 ๐ 4
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
Its scarcely believable the shocking #IPPscandal continues under a Labour government
If you are not yet familiar with the shocking IPP scandal watch this jaw dropping update
youtu.be/GCj0El53pF4?...
17.07.2025 15:25 โ ๐ 38 ๐ 13 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
HMPPS annual report on the IPP sentence 2024 to 25
This is the second annual report on the imprisonment for public protection (IPP) sentence which includes a refreshed action plan.
Today the updated IPP action plan was released, yet again it completely misses the mark on the urgency thats needed to end this 20 year long injustice. This is evident by the complete lack of any real measurable targets that would lead to a significant change.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
17.07.2025 15:06 โ ๐ 13 ๐ 7 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
This is a huge achievement for the Labour government in its first year. Number of children accessing funded early education & childcare has increased by 33% in a year, reaching 1.7 million, an increase likely related to government initiatives aimed at expanding access to early education & childcare
17.07.2025 15:01 โ ๐ 845 ๐ 219 ๐ฌ 26 ๐ 11
Starmer and Merz sign major new UK-German treaty in boost for travellers
Post-Brexit agreement includes defence, investment, moves to tackle small boats and will also allow some British travelllers to use e-gates at German airports
Starmer and Merz sign biggest UK-German treaty since WW2 with deals on migration, trade & security
Post-Brexit agreement includes defence, investment, moves to tackle small boats & will allow some British travelllers to use e-gates at German airports
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
17.07.2025 13:40 โ ๐ 182 ๐ 36 ๐ฌ 13 ๐ 6
'It's really important that 16 and 17 year olds have the vote'
Keir Starmer tells ITV News that he will lower the voting age to 16 by the next general election
17.07.2025 10:17 โ ๐ 305 ๐ 46 ๐ฌ 55 ๐ 18
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