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UK-Iranian national bailed over suspected terror plot near RAF base

UK-Iranian national bailed over suspected terror plot near RAF base

A dual U.K.-Iranian national and five other suspects arrested following a security incident near RAF Fairford have been released on bail.

Politics ·3 Oct 2026, 11:40 ·Clara West 3 min read
Conservatives pledge to build 50,000 new prison places

Conservatives pledge to build 50,000 new prison places

The Conservative Party has pledged to build 50,000 new prison places in England and Wales, funded by cuts to foreign aid and the DCMS budget, to combat early prisoner releases.

Politics ·3 Oct 2026, 08:35 ·Clara West 3 min read
Joshua Kerry charged with preparing terrorist acts against Nigel Farage

Joshua Kerry charged with preparing terrorist acts against Nigel Farage

Joshua Kerry has been charged with preparing terrorist acts including an alleged plot against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, following an intensive police investigation.

Politics ·3 Oct 2026, 03:49 ·Clara West 3 min read
Inverness taxi driver speaks out over rising abuse and falling earnings

Inverness taxi driver speaks out over rising abuse and falling earnings

An anonymous Inverness taxi driver has spoken out about falling earnings, rising operational costs, and an increase in abuse amid frozen council tariffs.

Politics ·3 Oct 2026, 00:41 ·Clara West 3 min read
Two Iranian men charged over alleged terror plot targeting Manchester Jewish community

Two Iranian men charged over alleged terror plot targeting Manchester Jewish community

Two Iranian nationals living in northwest England have been charged with terrorism offences following an alleged bomb plot targeting the Manchester Jewish community.

Politics ·2 Oct 2026, 23:39 ·Clara West 3 min read
Kemi Badenoch leaves door open to Tory support for Plaid government budget

Kemi Badenoch leaves door open to Tory support for Plaid government budget

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has signaled a pragmatic approach to devolved spending by refusing to rule out supporting Plaid Cymru's supplementary budget in the Senedd, while firmly rejecting broader political deals with Reform UK.

Politics ·2 Oct 2026, 19:40 ·Clara West 3 min read
Zack Polanski calls for three year emergency brake on rents

Zack Polanski calls for three year emergency brake on rents

Green Party leader Zack Polanski proposed a three-year statutory emergency brake on private residential rents during his address in Brighton.

Politics ·2 Oct 2026, 18:37 ·Clara West 4 min read
Glasgow Caledonian University faces strikes over ideological job cuts

Glasgow Caledonian University faces strikes over ideological job cuts

Staff at Glasgow Caledonian University have initiated strike action over compulsory redundancies, which unions argue are unnecessary given the institution's cash reserves.

Politics ·2 Oct 2026, 18:08 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham considers axing Universal Credit health element for under-25s

Andy Burnham considers axing Universal Credit health element for under-25s

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is reportedly weighing plans to remove the Universal Credit health element for under-25s as part of a major welfare overhaul to tackle youth unemployment.

Politics ·2 Oct 2026, 13:39 ·Clara West 4 min read
Reform UK Treasury spokesman chases Greggs thief down south London street

Reform UK Treasury spokesman chases Greggs thief down south London street

A Reform UK Treasury spokesman pursued a bakery thief down a south London street in a viral incident as polling reveals deep public distrust facing the Prime Minister.

Politics ·2 Oct 2026, 12:37 ·Clara West 4 min read
Burnham to hold social care talks with Tories and Lib Dems

Burnham to hold social care talks with Tories and Lib Dems

Andy Burnham is convening urgent cross-party talks to reform England's struggling social care system amid warnings of a looming public services collapse.

Politics ·2 Oct 2026, 08:03 ·Clara West 3 min read
I’ve been warning about the Iran menace for years - Yahoo

I’ve been warning about the Iran menace for years - Yahoo

A friendly handshake between Labour Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and Iran's foreign minister at the UN has sparked a political storm over national security.

Politics ·2 Oct 2026, 01:34 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK police arrest British Iranian man over RAF Fairford terror plot

UK police arrest British Iranian man over RAF Fairford terror plot

British counter-terrorism police have arrested a dual UK-Iranian national in London amid a widening investigation into a security incident near RAF Fairford.

Politics ·2 Oct 2026, 00:39 ·Clara West 4 min read
Why the far-right is now a major contender in France's 2027 elections

Why the far-right is now a major contender in France's 2027 elections

As France's parliament faces gridlock and potential collapse, experts warn that the far-right Rassemblement National has evolved into a formidable political force with a realistic path to power.

Politics ·1 Oct 2026, 21:39 ·Clara West 4 min read
Trump's Agenda at Stake as 46 States Fight for State Power

Trump's Agenda at Stake as 46 States Fight for State Power

With legislative chambers and governorships up for grabs across 46 states, upcoming midterm elections threaten to empower or stymie major policy initiatives.

Politics ·1 Oct 2026, 19:37 ·Clara West 4 min read
Dual UK-Iranian national arrested over RAF Fairford incident

Dual UK-Iranian national arrested over RAF Fairford incident

British counter-terrorism police have arrested a dual UK-Iranian national in London as the security investigation into RAF Fairford intensifies. Authorities are examining potential foreign state involvement.

Politics ·1 Oct 2026, 18:37 ·Clara West 3 min read
Reigniting Brexit vote will open door to Reform

Reigniting Brexit vote will open door to Reform

Nigel Farage warns that reopening the Brexit debate will alienate voters and aid his party as the government launches an emergency prison early release scheme.

Politics ·1 Oct 2026, 18:06 ·Clara West 3 min read
Man City to argue sponsorship funds came from Abu Dhabi government

Man City to argue sponsorship funds came from Abu Dhabi government

Manchester City are preparing to mount a novel legal defense in their financial dispute by arguing that disputed sponsorship funds originated directly from the Abu Dhabi government.

Politics ·1 Oct 2026, 17:16 ·Clara West 3 min read
Politics defined as blend of conflict and cooperation in human society

Politics defined as blend of conflict and cooperation in human society

The UK prison system faces critical overcrowding pressures, triggering intense political debate, policy adjustments, and public scrutiny over early release schemes.

Politics ·1 Oct 2026, 13:04 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham's bounce stalls as women shift to Conservatives and Reform

Andy Burnham's bounce stalls as women shift to Conservatives and Reform

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's initial polling surge has stalled as fresh polling indicates that female voters are shifting toward the Conservative Party and Reform UK.

Politics ·1 Oct 2026, 04:37 ·Clara West 3 min read