Politics

"Tim Allan, ex-Blair aide and ‘smoother,’ returns to Downing Street"

"Tim Allan, ex-Blair aide and ‘smoother,’ returns to Downing Street"

Tim Allan Returns to Downing Street as Starmer Seeks Communications Overhaul Tim Allan once admitted that during Tony Blair’s time in office, it was an error that strategists handling media relations became the focus of attention. Now, more than 25 years later, he is returning to Downing Street at

"Congress reconvenes amid looming government shutdown threat – US politics updates"

"Congress reconvenes amid looming government shutdown threat – US politics updates"

Trump’s Upcoming Announcement Tied to Defense Department Donald Trump is expected to make a significant announcement today at 2pm ET, which White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt described as being "related to the Department of Defense." Epstein Case Draws More Congressional Attention Lawmakers Thomas Massie and Ro

U.S. halts visa approvals for majority of Palestinian passport holders

U.S. halts visa approvals for majority of Palestinian passport holders

The United States has halted visa approvals for most holders of Palestinian passports, according to a report by the New York Times on Sunday. The new measures extend beyond earlier restrictions imposed by Donald Trump’s administration on visitors from Gaza. They will block Palestinians from entering the U.S.

"Reform UK council takes down St George and Union flags citing safety concerns"

"Reform UK council takes down St George and Union flags citing safety concerns"

A council led by Reform has begun taking down displays of the St George’s cross and the Union flag after worries were raised about potential safety hazards. Durham County Council released a statement on X on Friday, explaining that while they "recognize and value the community’s wish

"Reform UK councillor barred from Home Office asylum role"

"Reform UK councillor barred from Home Office asylum role"

A Reform UK councillor who works for the Home Office handling asylum and immigration cases has been suspended from his position amid an ongoing investigation, CuriosityNews has learned. Paul Bean, the councillor for Crook ward at Durham County Council, listed his employment as a civil servant in the Home Office

"Beyond flag disputes: What policies have Reform councils delivered in 100 days?"

"Beyond flag disputes: What policies have Reform councils delivered in 100 days?"

In Doncaster, the debate over flag displays continued as a Reform proposal sought to restrict town hall flagpoles to only the Union Jack. A Labour councillor called the idea "bizarre," arguing it would prevent the town from celebrating Yorkshire Day with the white rose flag, honoring local football

"Bridget Phillipson: Angela Rayner complied with rules in Hove flat purchase"

"Bridget Phillipson: Angela Rayner complied with rules in Hove flat purchase"

Bridget Phillipson has supported her colleague Angela Rayner following claims the deputy prime minister minimized tax obligations when purchasing a seaside property in East Sussex. The education secretary stated that Rayner was entitled to acquire the £800,000 flat in Hove “as long as she complied with all regulations,” after