Author: Dave Carter

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has consented to hold a face-to-face discussion with First Minister John Swinney next month. Swinney welcomed the development, describing it as “particularly welcome” that the prime minister agreed to meet to talk about a referendum on Scottish independence. Despite this, Downing Street clarified that the meeting is intended to cover… Continue reading Starmer agrees to meet Swinney in face-to-face meeting

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to meet with Health Secretary Wes Streeting on Wednesday morning amid escalating tensions within the Labour Party, where a significant faction of MPs is pushing for his removal from leadership. This meeting gains added significance as Streeting has been identified as a potential contender to replace Starmer. The… Continue reading Keir Starmer to meet Wes Streeting as leadership crisis divides Labour

Rhun ap Iorwerth of Plaid Cymru has been appointed as the first minister of Wales, marking a historic moment as the first time the Welsh government is led by a party other than Labour. Describing the role as “the greatest privilege of my life,” ap Iorwerth expressed his eagerness to honor the trust placed in… Continue reading Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth sworn in as Welsh first minister

The United Kingdom has confirmed its commitment to a multinational mission designed to protect maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. This initiative, which involves over 40 countries, is set to deploy a combination of drones, fighter jets, and a Royal Navy warship to enhance security in this strategically vital region. Defence Minister John Healey… Continue reading UK promises jets, drones and warship for Strait of Hormuz defence mission

Rapper Stormzy’s film company is set to produce a new biopic about the early life of Ian Wright, the former footballer and well-known Match of the Day commentator. Wright’s journey into professional football didn’t begin until his early twenties, but he eventually became one of Arsenal’s leading goal scorers. Although he has previously discussed the… Continue reading Stormzy's film company to co-produce Ian Wright biopic

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In Bedford, a man was fatally shot by police following an extended overnight standoff. The incident began late on Monday evening when Bedfordshire Police responded to reports of damage to vehicles on Aylesbury Road at around 22:40 BST. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man in his 40s barricaded inside a property, reportedly making threats. Specialist… Continue reading Man shot dead by police in Bedford after overnight stand-off

The phrase “How many children were left without a safety net in the time we dilly dallied and worried about tech bosses?” comes from Jess Phillips’ resignation letter to Labour leader Keir Starmer, where she criticizes the slow and cautious approach taken by the leadership, especially concerning legislation to protect children from online sexual abuse.… Continue reading Read all the ministers' resignation letters in full

During a routine weekly cabinet meeting held earlier today, Sir Keir Starmer delivered a pointed message that seemed to challenge the resolve of one of his ministers. Speaking before all 28 cabinet members, the prime minister’s statement appeared to be aimed specifically at Health Secretary Wes Streeting. Streeting has expressed for several months that he… Continue reading Henry Zeffman: Starmer fights back for now

A Scottish individual who initially worked as a military instructor in Ukraine has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison for espionage activities on behalf of Russia. Ross David Cutmore, originally from Dunfermline in Fife, admitted to revealing unauthorized information regarding the positions of Ukrainian military units, as well as details about… Continue reading Scottish military instructor who spied for Russia jailed in Ukraine