Author: Dave Carter

The recent developments within the Labour Party have dominated media coverage, focusing heavily on Sir Keir Starmer’s ongoing struggle to maintain his position as prime minister. The resignation of Health Secretary Wes Streeting from the Cabinet marked a significant moment, although he did not pursue a leadership challenge. The Financial Times depicted the situation as… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Starmer's battle begins' and 'Rivals'

Andy Burnham is making significant progress towards a return to Parliament, as two major obstacles have recently been overcome. A Labour Member of Parliament has stepped down, creating an opportunity for Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, to stand for a parliamentary seat. This development contrasts with an earlier situation before the Gorton and Denton by-election… Continue reading Analysis: Andy Burnham's route back to the Commons is clearer – but one big hurdle remains

Sam Battle, known to fans as Look Mum No Computer, is set to perform for the United Kingdom at the upcoming 70th Eurovision Song Contest this Saturday. Despite the high stakes and public spotlight surrounding the competition, Sam approaches the event with a notably relaxed attitude. “It could go well or completely wrong – I’m… Continue reading UK Eurovision act Look Mum No Computer: The BBC gave me a stress test to check I could cope under pressure

The Leicester Comedy Festival, one of the UK’s largest comedy events, is facing significant financial difficulties that have left many performers unpaid. This year’s festival, held from 4 to 22 February, attracted around 100,000 attendees and featured over 500 acts, including well-known names such as Sir Stephen Fry, Sara Pascoe, and Rosie Holt. Despite its… Continue reading Hundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivals

Amie Donaghey, a world champion Irish dancer, found herself unintentionally involved in criminal proceedings after purchasing a fraudulent car insurance policy from a so-called “ghost broker.” This scam, which specifically targets young drivers, has ensnared thousands across the UK, according to the City of London Police. The 21-year-old mother of two believed she had paid… Continue reading Fake insurance: Driver from Londonderry warns of ghost broker scam

Andy Burnham plans to make a return to the House of Commons as a Member of Parliament following Wes Streeting’s resignation from his position as health secretary. Streeting stepped down citing a loss of confidence in Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership. Burnham, currently serving as the mayor of Greater Manchester, intends to seek the… Continue reading Andy Burnham to make bid to return to Commons as pressure mounts on Starmer

Over the past five years, Scottish councils have paid out over £2 million in compensation related to vehicle damage caused by potholes, according to a BBC investigation. During the period spanning 2020/21 to 2024/25, local authorities across Scotland handled more than 18,600 claims connected to pothole damage, with just about a quarter of these resulting… Continue reading Councils pay out £2m in pothole damage to drivers across Scotland

Zack Polanski, the leader of the Green Party, did not cast a vote in the recent local elections held in London, according to a party spokesperson. The explanation given was that Polanski was unable to update his electoral registration in time after relocating as a lodger in rented accommodation, following a change in his intended… Continue reading Zack Polanski did not vote in local elections, Green Party says

Sir Keir Starmer has expressed his willingness to engage in discussions about extending the powers of the Senedd following a phone call with Wales’ newly appointed First Minister, Rhun ap Iorwerth. The call took place shortly after ap Iorwerth became the first Plaid Cymru leader to hold the position. According to the Welsh government, the… Continue reading Starmer tells Plaid first minister he's 'open' to discussing more Senedd powers

Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) have taken their oaths and convened at Holyrood to begin the new parliamentary term, during which they elected Kenneth Gibson as the new presiding officer. Representing Ayrshire, Gibson, a member of the Scottish National Party (SNP), will step down from his party duties to undertake the impartial responsibilities of… Continue reading MSPs are sworn in and elect SNP's Kenneth Gibson as presiding officer