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The latest news on Kemi Badenoch, member of parliament of the United Kingdom, leader of the opposition and leader of the Conservative party, including UK politics news.
Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Photo: AFP
English Premier League

UK PM to publish Manchester City dealings after intervention draws criticism

Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch urged the PM to publish ‘everything’ related to his work with the club when he was Greater Manchester mayor.

Britain

UK’s Burnham pledges to restore hope as he makes House of Commons debut as PM

Britain

UK Conservatives defend picking former neo-Nazi as election candidate

Britain

‘End of my political journey’: UK’s Starmer takes last questions session

The prime minister, who steps down next week, says he is leaving Britain ‘in better shape than I found it’.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons on Wednesday. Photo: UK Parliament/dpa
Britain

Farage vs Binface: how UK hard-right leader’s poll gambit could backfire

Nigel Farage triggers a by-election for his own parliamentary seat – but his only rival may be ⁠man who wears trash can on his head.

Britain

UK’s Starmer gives Apple, Google 3 months to stop kids sending nude images

If firms do not act, the PM said, ‘we will change the law … when it comes to the safety of our children, standing by is not an option’.

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Britain

Clashes erupt in UK city over racially charged case of handcuffed dying student

Police face investigation for handcuffing 18-year-old Henry Nowak as he lay ⁠dying due to a racism accusation.

Police confront demonstrators in Southampton amid outrage over the case of handcuffed student Henry Nowak. Photo: Reuters
Britain

UK raises terror threat level to ‘severe’ after Jewish-targeted stabbings

UK declares an ‘antisemitism emergency’ and police probe potential Iranian proxy links to Golders Green attack.

Britain

UK PM Starmer avoids parliament probe over Epstein associate Peter Mandelson

The scandal over the controversial appointment of Mandelson as envoy to the US has plagued Starmer’s government for months.

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Britain

UK PM Starmer faces vote on possible probe over Mandelson

Starmer’s Labour Party has ‌a large majority in parliament and could vote down the launch of an inquiry.

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This handout photograph taken and released by the UK Parliament’s House of Commons on April 20, 2026 shows Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes a statement on the vetting procedure undertaken for the former UK ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, on April 20. Photo: AFP/House of Commons
Britain

Argentina again calls for UK talks on Falklands, US confirms neutrality

Earlier, a leaked Pentagon email had set out options for the US to punish Nato allies for refusing to join US-Israeli strikes against Iran.

US President Donald Trump greets Argentina’s President Javier Milei at the White House in October. Photo: AP
Britain

UK PM insists he won’t resign over Mandelson scandal

Starmer’s remarks in parliament came as he faced fresh calls to step down over his admitted error of judgment in appointing Mandelson.

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Britain

Starmer admits mistake appointing Epstein’s friend as ambassador as leadership teeters

UK prime minister, under pressure to resign by opponents, says officials did not tell him about Peter Mandelson’s failed vetting.

Britain

Allies back Starmer as Mandelson saga leaves UK leader fighting for his job

The British PM will address Parliament to defend his job amid growing calls to resign over the Mandelson scandal.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Photo: Reuters
Britain

UK’s Starmer faces calls to resign as Mandelson scandal reignites

Crisis deepens as the UK government admits Starmer’s former ambassador to US was appointed despite failing security vetting.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (right) and his then-ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, in February 2025. Photo: Reuters
Britain

Epstein scandal: UK foreign ministry chief out over Mandelson vetting failure

PM Starmer is also facing calls to resign after it was revealed that his US envoy was appointed despite a failed security check.

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Britain

UK PM Starmer admits his ‘mistake’ in appointing Mandelson as US ambassador

Starmer faces fresh questions about his judgment over the appointment despite being warned of Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

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US, Israel war on Iran

4 US bombers land in UK as Iran war continues

British PM Keir Starmer has granted permission for ‘defensive’ US action against Iranian missile sites from UK bases.

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A US Air Force bomber comes in to land at RAF Fairford in south west England on Saturday. Photo: AFP
Britain

Defiant Starmer rejects calls to quit as crisis deepens over Epstein fallout

Despite losing two top aides in 48 hours and a demand to resign from the Scottish Labour leader, Britain’s prime minister vows to fight on for his ‘mandate’.

China-UK relations

UK’s Starmer faces backlash over China trip amid claims he was ‘tricked’

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accused the UK prime minister of adopting a ‘supine and short-termist approach’ to China.

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Britain

UK’s former US ambassador faces scrutiny over Epstein ties, leaked briefing

UK police review reports of alleged misconduct by Peter Mandelson after the latest Epstein files release by the US Justice Department.

Peter Mandelson, Britain’s former ambassador to the US. Photo: BBC via Reuters
Britain

Britain’s surging Reform UK party draws big-name Tory defector

Robert Jenrick joins Nigel Farage’s Reform party as the Conservatives descend into civil war.

Former Conservative Party member Robert Jenrick with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Photo: Reuters
My Take

My Take | A national flag should be a symbol of unity not of prejudice and divisiveness

Sadly it is difficult to dissociate the flags flying across England from a political position that in its most extreme embraces racism and hate speech.

Britain

UK’s Starmer to release security statements after China spying case collapse

The UK prime minister pledged full disclosure of China spying case evidence, blaming past government policy for the trial’s collapse.

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Britain

UK to launch mandatory digital ID to curb illegal migration

The plan faced immediate criticism for potentially infringing on civil liberties and failing to deter illegal immigration.

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The UK announced plans for a new nationwide digital ID in a bid to curb illegal migration. Photo: Getty Images
Protests around the world

Opinion | Protests can’t paper over rich countries’ need for foreign workers

Despite an uptick in anti-immigration protests, many politicians sympathetic to the protesters are still loosening labour laws.

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Protesters hold a banner during a “March for Australia” anti-immigration rally in Melbourne on August 31. Photo: AFP
Britain

UK PM condemns Musk’s ‘fight or die’ comments during anti-immigration rally

However, Keir Starmer’s government has resisted calls to sanction the billionaire for his remarks while supporting the far-right.

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Britain

UK PM Starmer defends self over Epstein links of ex-diplomat Mandelson

Starmer said he would not have appointed Mandelson as US envoy had he known the extent of the envoy’s relationship with the sex offender.

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