Politics

From Earlier Starmer Highlights Success of Centre-Left Amid Global Elections Starmer pointed to the attendance at today’s summit (see 9.40am) as evidence that centre-left parties remain resilient against the rise of rightwing populism. The gathering “challenges the often-repeated narrative in the media that our political movement is fading

Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted on Charges of False Statements and Obstruction The focus today is on the indictment of James Comey, the former FBI director, who faces charges of making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding. These allegations stem from his testimony in September 2020

Bridget Phillipson has accused Nigel Farage of "endangering women’s health" by refusing to reject Donald Trump’s claims that paracetamol use in pregnancy leads to autism. The education secretary and minister for women disclosed that she relied on the painkiller during her second pregnancy and cautioned that

Menzies Campbell, the veteran Liberal Democrat MP who led the party for a year and a half, has passed away at the age of 84, his family announced. Lord Campbell, widely known as Ming, died in London after a period of respite care, his grandson Gregor Grant-Suttie confirmed. He had

Progressive Leaders Must Challenge Populist Falsehoods, Says Starmer Progressive politicians must directly counter the false claims spread by populists and oppose what Keir Starmer called an "industrialised infrastructure of grievance." The remarks, delivered in a speech, included indirect criticism of rhetoric used by Donald Trump. Speaking at the

Labour Faces Criticism Over Deputy Leadership Contest as Louise Haigh Calls for "Economic Reset" The Labour Party has seen 18 deputy leaders in its history, but only two have also held the role of deputy prime minister—one of them being Angela Rayner, who stepped down last week.