Barnaby Joyce defects to One Nation party
Former deputy PM Barnaby Joyce stuns colleagues by joining Pauline Hanson's One Nation, signalling a major rightward shift in Australian politics. Read the full story.
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Labour's biggest union backer eyes party split
Unite, Labour's largest union backer, is reportedly considering a formal split from the party, marking a historic fracture and posing a severe challenge to Keir Starmer's leadership. Read the full story.
Tory Peer Malcolm Offord Defects to Reform UK
Reform UK secures its first member of the House of Lords as Conservative peer Malcolm Offord defects. The former Scotland Office minister will stand for the party in next year's Holyrood elections.
Labour candidate defects after 'wrong ethnicity' claim
Fiona Mulaisho quits Labour, alleging a 'toxic culture' and discriminatory remark about her ethnicity. She will now stand for the Liberal Democrats in Queen's Park. Read the full story.
Barnaby Joyce to defect from Nationals to One Nation
Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce is expected to announce his defection to One Nation on Thursday, with colleagues making last-ditch appeals. Follow the latest political developments.
Barnaby Joyce defection & UK deepfake firm blocked
Barnaby Joyce may defect to One Nation as a UK deepfake company is blocked in Australia for generating child exploitation material. Follow our live politics blog.
Four Labour Figures Could Beat Starmer in Poll
New polling shows four senior Labour politicians could defeat Keir Starmer in a leadership contest. Discover who leads the potential challenge and what it means for Labour's future.
Danny Kruger: Why I Joined Reform UK
Former Conservative MP Danny Kruger explains his defection to Reform UK, sharing controversial views on family policy, flags, and why Nigel Farage is 'top dog'. Read his startling theories.
Second Tory Councillor Defects to Reform UK
Westminster City Councillor Alan Mendoza defects to Reform UK, citing 'abject crisis'. He will advise Nigel Farage on foreign policy. Read the latest political shift.
Wes Streeting: Labour Leadership Contender Emerges
Westminster is rife with speculation about Wes Streeting's leadership ambitions after a chaotic week for Labour. Discover the inside story of the party's internal tensions and what it means for the future.
Labour Party Infighting: Starmer Faces Internal Rebellion
Keir Starmer confronts growing Labour Party infighting as internal divisions threaten government stability. Analysis of the political cartoon depicting Labour's internal conflicts.
Wes Streeting Denies Plotting Against Keir Starmer
Health Secretary Wes Streeting forced to deny leadership ambitions as No 10 briefings reveal tensions within Labour government. Read the full analysis of the potential coup plot.
Labour Leadership Crisis: Streeting vs Starmer
As Labour faces internal turmoil, Wes Streeting emerges as potential leadership contender. Could replacing Keir Starmer solve the party's fundamental problems? Analysis of the political manoeuvring.
Starmer apologises to Streeting in Labour rift
Keir Starmer has apologised to health secretary Wes Streeting following damaging briefings from allies. The Labour turmoil reveals deepening tensions within the party leadership.
Starmer denies authorising attacks on Wes Streeting
Sir Keir Starmer has stated he 'never authorised attacks' on Health Secretary Wes Streeting following coup allegations. Read the latest from Westminster.
Starmer calls No 10 briefings against ministers 'unacceptable'
Keir Starmer defends Wes Streeting amid reports of a toxic culture in Downing Street and potential leadership challenge. Read the latest from PMQs.
Brent Conservative leader de-selected ahead of elections
The leader and deputy leader of Brent Conservatives have been blocked from standing in the 2026 local elections, following a similar purge of eight Labour councillors. Discover the political upheaval in this North London borough.
ONS cuts reports by 10% to improve data reliability
UK statistics agency announces major overhaul to prioritise core data quality after Treasury concerns. 10% reduction in reports planned for 2026 to address reliability issues.
Starmer grilled over No 10 briefings against Streeting
Keir Starmer defends 'united team' amid accusations of toxic briefing war against Health Secretary Wes Streeting. PM faces opposition fire during heated PMQs session.
Starmer aides warn against 'reckless' leadership challenge
Keir Starmer's senior aides are briefing against potential rivals as fears grow over an imminent leadership challenge. Health Secretary Wes Streeting denies plotting against the PM.
Streeting denies plotting to oust Starmer as PM
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has emphatically denied rumours of a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer, dismissing claims as 'self-defeating' conspiracy theories. Read the full story.
Labour's Tax Pledge Crisis Threatens Trust
Keir Starmer's government considers breaking its core election promise on taxes, risking irreversible damage to public trust and fuelling far-right populism across Britain.
Skilled Labour Crisis Threatens £725bn UK Infrastructure
Britain's £725bn infrastructure investment faces a skilled labour bottleneck. Discover how workforce shortages could impact major projects and which company is positioned to benefit.
Streeting denies Keir Starmer leadership challenge
Health Secretary Wes Streeting insists he will not attempt to oust Sir Keir Starmer, dismissing briefings about a post-budget leadership challenge as untrue.
Starmer Vows to Fight Labour Leadership Challenge
Sir Keir Starmer pledges to fight any plot to oust him as Labour MPs fear budget backlash. Read the latest Westminster developments and analysis.
Labour leadership crisis as Starmer faces challenge
Keir Starmer's allies warn against 'reckless' leadership challenge amid growing discontent within Labour party. Read the latest Westminster developments.
Starmer faces Labour rebellion after month without press conference
Keir Starmer hasn't held a press conference in over a month as Labour MPs consider leadership change amid party turmoil. Read the full analysis of the growing crisis.
Labour's fiscal rules create budget crisis pressure
Rachel Reeves faces criticism over self-imposed fiscal rules forcing tax rise debates. Experts suggest alternatives as Labour navigates economic challenges. Read analysis.
Keir Starmer's TikTok Dilemma: Political Necessity?
Labour leader Keir Starmer faces the challenge of connecting with younger voters through TikTok while maintaining political credibility. Can he master the platform?
UK unemployment hits four-year high of 5%
UK unemployment rate surges to 5%, the highest level since February 2021. Payroll numbers fall as wage growth slows. What this means for the economy and interest rates.
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