Jenrick's Defection to Reform UK Satirised in Cartoon
Ben Jennings' cartoon skewers Robert Jenrick's defection from the Conservatives to Reform UK, highlighting the political turmoil and ideological shifts. See the sharp commentary.
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Jenrick defects to Reform after Tory sacking
Former Conservative minister Robert Jenrick joins Reform UK in a dramatic defection, launching a scathing attack on his old party. Get the latest breaking political news.
Jenrick sacked and defects to Nigel Farage's Reform UK
Robert Jenrick has been sacked from the shadow cabinet and suspended from the Conservative Party, defecting to Nigel Farage's Reform UK after Kemi Badenoch received 'irrefutable evidence' of his plans.
Robert Jenrick defects to Reform UK after Tory sacking
Former shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick joins Nigel Farage's Reform UK after being sacked by Kemi Badenoch over 'irrefutable evidence' of defection plans. Read the latest political fallout.
Former nuns sentenced for historic children's home abuse
Three women, including two ex-nuns, have been sentenced for cruel and unnatural treatment of vulnerable children at Nazareth House homes in Scotland over 40 years ago. Read the full report.
Hitman disguised as Deliveroo rider jailed for 38 years
A suspected contract killer who shot an eight-year-old girl and her father while disguised as a food delivery rider has been sentenced to 38 years in prison at the Old Bailey. Read the full story.
Feltham raises £9k for family of stabbed teen Maliki Sharma
The West London community has donated thousands to support the family of 18-year-old Maliki Sharma, fatally stabbed in Feltham. A 19-year-old man has been charged.
Range Rover killer jailed for 35 years after feud murder
Zoe Treadwell hunted down and killed Joey Johnstone in Bournemouth. She was sentenced to life with a 35-year minimum term. Read the full shocking details.
Man admits murdering wife and burying her in garden
Alireza Askari pleaded guilty to murdering Paria Veisi and concealing her body in his Penylan garden. The 42-year-old will be sentenced next month at Cardiff Crown Court.
X limits Grok AI image editing after UK backlash
Elon Musk's X platform restricts Grok AI from creating sexualised images, responding to UK government pressure and an ongoing Ofcom investigation. What does it mean for users?
Badenoch sacks Jenrick over secret defection plot
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has sacked Robert Jenrick from the shadow cabinet after uncovering evidence of a planned defection. Read the full details of the political drama.
SFO Director Nick Ephgrave Announces Surprise Early Retirement
Nick Ephgrave, the first non-lawyer to lead the Serious Fraud Office, steps down two and a half years early. Discover his impact and legacy on UK law enforcement.
Badenoch sacks Jenrick in Tory defection row
Kemi Badenoch has dramatically expelled Robert Jenrick from the Conservative Party. We analyse the fallout for the Tories and the battle for the right-wing vote. Listen to the full Politics Weekly UK podcast.
Joe Rogan Compares ICE Raids to Gestapo
Podcaster Joe Rogan's comparison of US immigration raids to Gestapo tactics fuels debate over his support for Trump. Analysis of his influence as 'America's most famous swing voter'. Read more.
FBI Raid on Journalist's Home Shows Press Freedom Erosion
The recent FBI raid on a journalist's home is not an isolated incident but the culmination of decades of backsliding on press freedoms in the US, enabled by laws like the Espionage Act. Explore the alarming trend.
Murder probe after woman, 68, stabbed in Hampshire village
Police launch a murder investigation after Gilly Livie, 68, was found with fatal stab wounds at a Cheriton home. A man known to her was also injured. No other suspects are sought.
Boy, 16, admits manslaughter in Kent beach stoning
A 16-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to manslaughter after stoning a man to death on a Kent beach, having lured him by posing as a teenage girl. The trial of three teens for murder continues.
Grok AI changes fail to stop deepfake nudes, UK ban urged
X's new measures to curb Grok AI's ability to create non-consensual explicit imagery are branded insufficient. A survivor of image-based abuse demands a UK platform ban.
Jenrick sacked from Tory shadow cabinet for plotting to defect
Kemi Badenoch sacks Robert Jenrick after evidence he was secretly planning to defect. Senior Tories brand him a 'dishonest snake'. Read the full story.
Jenrick sacked over 'damaging' defection plot
Kemi Badenoch sacks Robert Jenrick from the shadow cabinet after 'irrefutable evidence' he planned to defect to Reform UK. The Tory leader vows to end party psychodrama.
Analysing Trump's Motives for Venezuelan Oil
We examine the complex reasons behind Donald Trump's focus on Venezuela's oil reserves, from economic pressures to personal fantasies. Discover the potential impact.
Four-day sleet forecast for London from January 25
London faces a grim four-day spell of sleet from January 25-28, following weeks of rain. Get the full BBC Weather forecast and long-range outlook for the capital.
Robert Jenrick sacked from Tory shadow cabinet
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch sacks Robert Jenrick as shadow justice secretary over 'irrefutable evidence' of a plot to defect. Follow the latest Westminster fallout.
Mahmood Seeks Power to Sack Police Chiefs
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood moves to take direct control over sacking police chiefs following a controversial ban on football fans based on flawed AI intelligence. Read the full investigation.
Podcast reveals Starmer's three major political woes
A new podcast details Prime Minister Keir Starmer's three key challenges: internal Labour anger over jury reform, the assisted dying bill, and a potential Gaza role for a former PM. Listen for the full analysis.
Feltham stabbing: Teenager Maliki Sharma named as victim
An 18-year-old man, Maliki Sharma, was fatally stabbed in Feltham, West London. Two 16-year-olds are on bail, and a 19-year-old is charged. The community mourns a 'lovely lad'.
Labor's Hate Speech Bill Faces Parliamentary Defeat
Anthony Albanese expresses shock as the Coalition and Greens oppose Labor's hate speech legislation. The bill's potential failure is labelled a 'retrograde step' by Jewish leaders.
Learning from the 1980s: How Britain Can Navigate Today's Crisis
As national morale plummets, Guardian columnist Martin Kettle argues that Britain has faced similar despair before. Drawing parallels with the divisive 1980s, he finds hope in historical lessons of cooperation and political renewal to overcome today's cha
Labour's U-turn strategy aims to refocus on cost of living
Keir Starmer is accused of weekly policy U-turns, but allies say it's a deliberate 'barnacle scraping' strategy to refocus on the cost of living crisis. Analysis inside.
Labour MP 'ashamed' of Starmer in jury trial rebellion
Labour MP Karl Turner says he is 'ashamed' of Sir Keir Starmer over plans to scrap jury trials for some offences. The rebellion escalates as ministers confirm the changes could apply retrospectively.
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