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2026 elections mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directions

The Guardian - Politics

Keir Starmer’s party lost out to Reform and the Greens, with no respite in Scotland, Wales or England. These maps show the scale of the historic res...

Angela Rayner calls blocking Andy Burnham’s return to parliament a mistake as pressure mounts on Keir Starmer – as it happened

The Guardian - Politics

Catherine West issues ultimatum for PM as ex-minister Josh Simons joins calls for prime minister to quitAt the start of her programme Laura Kuenssberg...

As leader of the UK’s largest union, I want Labour to succeed – but that means radical change | Andrea Egan

The Guardian - Politics

If this isn’t to be the last ever Labour government, the party is going to need to reconnect with the labour movementAndrea Egan is the general secr...

Britain’s visceral dislike of Keir Starmer illuminates a problem for his successor | Samuel Earle

The Guardian - Politics

There are many good reasons to not like the prime minister. But ours is an age in which hatred is a remarkably popular currency – leaders need a str...

Can Starmer survive as PM? Seven scenarios for what might happen next

BBC News - Politics

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to fight on despite growing calls for him stand down from his own MPs and the threat of a leadership contest.

Congress likely to pass Republicans' plan to fund ICE

NPR Politics

Congress is back after a week-long break and is poised to move ahead with Republicans' plan to fund immigration enforcement for the next three years.

Councillor under investigation over racism allegations

BBC News - Politics

Reform UK investigate Glenn Gibbins after his Sunderland election win on Thursday.

Ex-Israeli PM: Hezbollah is the enemy of Lebanon and must be disarmed

Al Jazeera - Politics

Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert speaks to Redi Tlhabi on Lebanon, the 2006 war, Hezbollah, and the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Fans celebrate as Barcelona clinches LaLiga title

Al Jazeera - Politics

Barcelona fans filled the streets in wild celebration after a convincing 2-0 El Clasico win over Real Madrid.

From fringe issue to the heart of politics: the UK Living Wage campaign marks 25 years of success | Heather Stewart

The Guardian - Politics

The group’s latest triumph won over the Department for Business and Trade, now it is eyeing private care providers and supermarketsA paragon of the ...

Full nationalisation of British Steel expected in king’s speech

The Guardian - Politics

Officials reportedly drafting legislation likely to safeguard Britain’s last blast furnaces and save thousands of jobs The full nationalisation of B...

Gas, groceries and getting by: How voters in one Ohio district see affordability

NPR Politics

Ohio voters headed to the polls last week for primary elections, and in competitive districts like the one where Toledo is primarily located, the mess...

Gaza documentary dropped by the BBC wins BAFTA

Al Jazeera - Politics

A documentary exposing Israel's attacks on Gaza's health system and personnel won Best Current Affairs at the BAFTAs.

Gaza filmmakers slam BBC after shelved documentary wins Bafta

Al Jazeera - Politics

'We refuse to be silenced and censored,' journalist and presenter Ramita Navai says while accepting the award.

Green gains see Labour lose control of Lewisham and Lambeth

BBC News - Politics

The Greens become the largest party in two former Labour strongholds in south London.

How Reform won votes from Swansea to Sunderland

BBC News - Politics

Many voters have turned to Reform UK with devastating consequences for the main two parties, Labour and the Conservatives.

How the winner-takes-all voting system has turned on Labour and the Tories

BBC News - Politics

The first-past-the-post system favoured Reform in this English local elections

Iran ceasefire tested as cargo ship catches fire after being hit off Qatar's coast

NPR Politics

A cargo ship caught fire Sunday after being hit by an unknown projectile off Qatar's coast, the British military said.

Iran war day 73: Trump and Tehran clash over latest peace proposals

Al Jazeera - Politics

Brent crude rises amid a continuing deadlock as Trump describes Iran's response as 'totally unacceptable'.

Is the Vatican standing up to Trump?

Al Jazeera - Politics

Redi Tlhabi speaks with Kim Daniels on the growing strain between the Vatican and Donald Trump.