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Badenoch says Tories will battle for soul of nation in tax-cutting speech

Badenoch says Tories will battle for soul of nation in tax-cutting speech

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has used a keynote speech in Birmingham to advocate for tax cuts and a smaller state, drawing sharp criticism from Labour.

Politics ·7 Oct 2026, 15:17 ·Clara West 3 min read
Reform UK becomes most popular party among gay and bisexual men

Reform UK becomes most popular party among gay and bisexual men

New polling data reveals Reform UK has emerged as the most popular political party among gay and bisexual men in Britain, pulling ahead of both Labour and the Greens.

Politics ·7 Oct 2026, 10:48 ·Clara West 3 min read
Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged over Nigel Farage terror plot

Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged over Nigel Farage terror plot

The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe now faces a new charge of preparing terrorist acts relating to an alleged plot targeting Nigel Farage.

Politics ·7 Oct 2026, 09:09 ·Clara West 3 min read
Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi missile near Riyadh as Yemen fighting surges

Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi missile near Riyadh as Yemen fighting surges

The Saudi-led coalition intercepted a ballistic missile near Riyadh amid a major escalation involving Houthi drone and missile attacks targeting Aden International Airport.

Politics ·7 Oct 2026, 06:10 ·Clara West 3 min read
Oil rises above $100 a barrel amid Houthi attacks and US storm fears

Oil rises above $100 a barrel amid Houthi attacks and US storm fears

Oil prices pushed back above the $100 a barrel threshold as energy markets confronted supply disruptions, Middle East escalations, and US storm threats.

Politics ·7 Oct 2026, 04:42 ·Clara West 3 min read
Yemen condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and Mecca attempt

Yemen condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and Mecca attempt

Yemen's foreign ministry has strongly condemned Iran-backed Houthi strikes targeting Saudi airports and the holy sites of Mecca and Medina amid rising regional tensions.

Politics ·6 Oct 2026, 23:19 ·Clara West 5 min read
Three Iranians on trial in UK for spying on dissident journalists

Three Iranians on trial in UK for spying on dissident journalists

Three Iranian men went on trial at Woolwich Crown Court facing accusations that they spied on British-based dissident journalists for Tehran.

Politics ·6 Oct 2026, 16:42 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham urged to include compulsory voting in electoral reform plans

Andy Burnham urged to include compulsory voting in electoral reform plans

Campaigners and senior political figures are urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to embed compulsory voting within his administration's electoral reforms.

Politics ·6 Oct 2026, 10:36 ·Clara West 4 min read
Conservatives pledge Removals Force to deport 150000 a year

Conservatives pledge Removals Force to deport 150000 a year

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has announced Conservative plans to establish a Removals Force targeting 150,000 deportations a year.

Politics ·6 Oct 2026, 08:34 ·Clara West 3 min read
Conservatives to abolish Environment Agency and Natural England in deregulation plan

Conservatives to abolish Environment Agency and Natural England in deregulation plan

The Conservative Party has announced plans to abolish the Environment Agency and Natural England, absorbing their duties into Defra as part of a sweeping deregulation drive.

Politics ·5 Oct 2026, 14:38 ·Clara West 4 min read
Protesters gather as migrants brought ashore at Gosport

Protesters gather as migrants brought ashore at Gosport

Tensions boiled over in Gosport as an anti-migrant demonstration met a small boat carrying migrants ashore, prompting sharp criticism of the Home Office.

Politics ·5 Oct 2026, 09:39 ·Clara West 4 min read
Tories unveil major deregulation plan to slash taxes and axe quangos

Tories unveil major deregulation plan to slash taxes and axe quangos

The Conservative Party has launched an ambitious deregulation package aimed at slashing environmental rules, cutting business levies, and lowering housing costs by up to £50,000.

Politics ·5 Oct 2026, 08:35 ·Clara West 4 min read
DeSantis says Florida will rewrite Amendment 3 after court ruling

DeSantis says Florida will rewrite Amendment 3 after court ruling

Florida will rewrite Amendment 3 rather than appeal a court ruling that struck down its original ballot summary as defective political rhetoric.

Politics ·5 Oct 2026, 06:06 ·Clara West 4 min read
Gosport protesters gather as migrant dinghy arrives on south coast

Gosport protesters gather as migrant dinghy arrives on south coast

Tensions boiled over along the south coast of England after a migrant dinghy diverted to Portsmouth, sparking chaotic protests and police clashes.

Politics ·5 Oct 2026, 00:09 ·Clara West 3 min read
David Reuben leaves UK for Monaco amid Labour tax crackdown

David Reuben leaves UK for Monaco amid Labour tax crackdown

Property tycoon David Reuben has relocated from the UK to Monaco, joining a growing line of high-net-worth individuals relocating abroad.

Politics ·4 Oct 2026, 19:09 ·Clara West 3 min read
Drumcree standoff continues as court appeal looms over Garvaghy Road parade

Drumcree standoff continues as court appeal looms over Garvaghy Road parade

The Drumcree parading dispute enters a tense second week as legal teams prepare for a crucial Court of Appeal challenge following unnotified protests.

Politics ·4 Oct 2026, 11:02 ·Clara West 4 min read
Kneecap expected to visit Garvaghy Road amid Drumcree parade dispute

Kneecap expected to visit Garvaghy Road amid Drumcree parade dispute

Irish rap trio Kneecap and folk singer Radie Peat are expected to visit Garvaghy Road as a contentious parading dispute enters its second week.

Politics ·4 Oct 2026, 10:05 ·Clara West 3 min read
Reform UK leads polls as Nigel Farage targets Brexit vote for election win

Reform UK leads polls as Nigel Farage targets Brexit vote for election win

Reform UK is shaking up British politics by capturing a major share of the 2016 Brexit coalition, though recent polling reveals potential vulnerabilities for Nigel Farage.

Politics ·4 Oct 2026, 06:09 ·Clara West 4 min read
World leaders at UN General Assembly demand multilateral reform and veto overhaul

World leaders at UN General Assembly demand multilateral reform and veto overhaul

Global leaders at the UN General Assembly demanded urgent multilateral reform and an overhaul of the Security Council's veto structure, while UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham signaled a potential path to EU re-entry.

Politics ·4 Oct 2026, 04:12 ·Clara West 3 min read
Richard Tice says Nigel Farage safety concerns ignored after terror plot charge

Richard Tice says Nigel Farage safety concerns ignored after terror plot charge

Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice has criticized the historical handling of security threats against Nigel Farage following a new terror charge against the man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe.

Politics ·3 Oct 2026, 19:37 ·Clara West 3 min read