insert_link World UK Prime Minister fires Washington ambassador UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Washington ambassador Peter Mendelson (Photo: The Guardian) United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has dismissed his ambassador to Washington just days before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Britain. Peter Mandelson, the outgoing ambassador, was previously friends with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The decision has drawn attention amid growing scrutiny over the ambassador’s past connections. Stuart Smith reports from London. today11 September, 2025
insert_link World Starmer Stresses Ukraine’s Role in Future Talks Ahead of Trump Meeting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed on Sunday that discussions about Ukraine’s future cannot take place without Ukraine’s direct involvement. And according to Reuters, while speaking at the Scottish Labour Party conference in Glasgow, Starmer emphasized that while no one wants the war to continue—especially the Ukrainians themselves—it is essential that their voices shape the outcome. Ahead of a Trump meeting, he underscored that after enduring immense suffering and fighting […] today24 February, 2025
insert_link World UK Parliament To vote on whether to launch an inquiry into ‘grooming gangs The UK Parliament will vote on whether to launch an inquiry into 'grooming gangs'. Leader of the opposition Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, said there was "still work to be done" to uncover the full extent of "historical child sexual exploitation." as Stuart Smith reports: today9 January, 2025
insert_link World British Billionaire Appointed as Treasurer of Farage’s Reform UK Party A British billionaire and former Conservative Party member will become the treasurer of political party 'Reform UK'. After his appointment was announced, Nick Candy said he had "exchanged messages" with the world's richest man, Elon Musk -- though said they didn't discuss donations. Stuart Smith is in London and now reports. today11 December, 2024
insert_link World Voters cast ballot in UK general election Voting has begun across the United Kingdom in a general election which polling suggests could bring an end to 14 years of the Conservative Party in government. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced snap elections in May. Voters in 650 constituencies will elect members of Parliament to the lower chamber and the House of Commons. Throughout Thursday, tens of millions of voters have the chance to choose who they would like […] today4 July, 2024
insert_link World Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives face backlash in upcoming election The United Kingdom will hold its first national election in almost five years on Thursday, with opinion polls suggesting that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party will be punished for failing to deliver on promises made during 14 years in power. Conservative minister Mel Stride says Labour are on course for victory by a wide margin. Sunak is trying to persuade voters that a landslide victory for the opposition […] today3 July, 2024
insert_link World Two day’s to go to United Kingdom elections It's just two days until Britain votes in a general election. The centre-left Labour Party looks set to take power for the first time in thirteen years. Olly Barratt reports from London. The United Kingdom will have its first national election in nearly five years on Thursday, with polls indicating that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party may face backlash for unfulfilled promises during their 14-year tenure. The center-right […] today2 July, 2024
insert_link Environment UK’s opposition Labour Party scraps environmental pledge The UK's opposition Labour Party is scrapping a flagship environmental pledge after months of uncertainty. It's stepping back from a promise to spend £28bn a year on green investment. Here’s Deputy political editor at the Financial Times Jim Pickard. today8 February, 2024
insert_link World United Kingdom and Rwanda asylum Bill sparks political tensions As UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces scrutiny and Tory revolt over the Rwanda asylum seekers Bill, Sir Keir Starmer says Sunak was originally against the Rwanda plan. today11 January, 2024
