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Iran intensifies Strait of Hormuz surveillance as oil flows crash

Iran intensifies Strait of Hormuz surveillance as oil flows crash

Iran has stepped up surveillance and altered attack patterns in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a sharp fall in oil transit and escalating military tensions with the US.

Politics ·16 Oct 2026, 11:39 ·Clara West 3 min read
US faces missile defence shortage until 2030 due to Iran war

US faces missile defence shortage until 2030 due to Iran war

Internal Pentagon assessments reveal that US strategic air defence stockpiles will remain critically low until 2030, driven by heavy consumption during the Iran war.

Politics ·16 Oct 2026, 10:12 ·Clara West 3 min read
Nigel Farage accused of protecting candidate his own team called a racist over posts

Nigel Farage accused of protecting candidate his own team called a racist over posts

Nigel Farage is facing scrutiny after undercover footage revealed he intervened to keep a Reform UK candidate whom his staff privately called racist.

Politics ·16 Oct 2026, 09:07 ·Clara West 3 min read
John Swinney branded 'clueless' on achieving independence as SNP gathers in Aberdeen

John Swinney branded 'clueless' on achieving independence as SNP gathers in Aberdeen

As the SNP gathers in Aberdeen, First Minister John Swinney faces internal criticism over independence strategy and unveils the new Choose Scotland campaign.

Politics ·16 Oct 2026, 03:38 ·Clara West 4 min read
John Healey poised to raise taxes on banks in budget

John Healey poised to raise taxes on banks in budget

Chancellor John Healey is widely expected to target the financial sector for increased levies in his forthcoming budget to stabilize public finances.

Politics ·15 Oct 2026, 20:40 ·Clara West 3 min read
Labour asks its councils to scrap coalitions with the Greens over Zionism policy

Labour asks its councils to scrap coalitions with the Greens over Zionism policy

Labour has instructed its local councillors to end power-sharing agreements with the Green Party unless local groups reject a contentious national conference motion defining Zionism as a form of racism.

Politics ·15 Oct 2026, 11:37 ·Clara West 4 min read
Kemi Badenoch attacked by White House over Nigel Farage Chagos row

Kemi Badenoch attacked by White House over Nigel Farage Chagos row

A political storm erupted after the White House accused Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch of peddling fake news following her clashes with Nigel Farage.

Politics ·15 Oct 2026, 10:34 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham risks plunging Britain into darkness - terrifying winter

Andy Burnham risks plunging Britain into darkness - terrifying winter

Whitehall insiders warn that Prime Minister Andy Burnham's political priorities and delayed energy decisions threaten Britain with winter blackouts and food shortages.

Politics ·15 Oct 2026, 09:05 ·Clara West 3 min read
Reform UK suspends councillors over racist and violent threats caught by ITV

Reform UK suspends councillors over racist and violent threats caught by ITV

An undercover ITV investigation has plunged Reform UK into crisis after capturing councillors and candidates making violent threats and racist remarks.

Politics ·15 Oct 2026, 07:10 ·Clara West 4 min read
Nearly two million foreign nationals 'receiving benefits or state pension

Nearly two million foreign nationals 'receiving benefits or state pension

A landmark Centre for Social Justice report reveals that nearly two million foreign nationals accessed UK welfare support or state pensions last year, sparking a fierce political debate over public spending.

Politics ·15 Oct 2026, 03:10 ·Clara West 3 min read
SNP challenges Andy Burnham to allow second Scottish independence vote

SNP challenges Andy Burnham to allow second Scottish independence vote

The SNP has ratcheted up a constitutional showdown with Westminster by challenging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to permit a second Scottish independence referendum.

Politics ·15 Oct 2026, 00:40 ·Clara West 3 min read
Reform UK investigates councillors and candidates over extreme racist remarks

Reform UK investigates councillors and candidates over extreme racist remarks

An undercover media investigation has exposed multiple Reform UK councillors and candidates making extreme racist remarks, violent threats, and misogynistic comments, triggering suspensions and high-profile resignations.

Politics ·14 Oct 2026, 21:37 ·Clara West 4 min read
Democrats hold strong lead over Republicans in 2026 congressional polls

Democrats hold strong lead over Republicans in 2026 congressional polls

Democrats hold a robust lead over Republicans in the latest 2026 congressional polls amid voter discontent over inflation and foreign conflicts. President Trump's approval rating has dropped to a career-low 32%, creating a drag on down-ballot GOP candidates.

Politics ·14 Oct 2026, 16:41 ·Clara West 3 min read
Burnham rules out coalition with Greens after 'Zionism is racism' motion

Burnham rules out coalition with Greens after 'Zionism is racism' motion

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has rejected any future national partnership with the Green Party following its controversial conference vote on Zionism.

Politics ·14 Oct 2026, 14:13 ·Clara West 4 min read
Andy Burnham pledges increased UK support for Ukraine as Zelenskyy visits London

Andy Burnham pledges increased UK support for Ukraine as Zelenskyy visits London

Prime Minister Andy Burnham hosts Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Downing Street, pledging accelerated military aid and a £45 million missile package.

Politics ·14 Oct 2026, 00:43 ·Clara West 4 min read
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill faces Commons debate alongside carry-over motion

Northern Ireland Troubles Bill faces Commons debate alongside carry-over motion

The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill faces a House of Commons carry-over debate as Westminster navigates government amendments requiring Attorney General consent for serious prosecutions.

Politics ·13 Oct 2026, 08:10 ·Clara West 3 min read
Shabana Mahmood orders urgent security review after Ann Widdecombe murder

Shabana Mahmood orders urgent security review after Ann Widdecombe murder

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has launched an urgent independent security review following the murder of Ann Widdecombe, expanding police protection to non-parliamentary political figures.

Politics ·13 Oct 2026, 02:43 ·Clara West 4 min read
Andy Burnham faces cabinet backlash over claim Russia interfered in Brexit vote

Andy Burnham faces cabinet backlash over claim Russia interfered in Brexit vote

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has sparked an internal cabinet row after claiming that Russia meddled in the historic European Union membership vote.

Politics ·12 Oct 2026, 22:45 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham announces serious dialogue over UK relations with EU

Andy Burnham announces serious dialogue over UK relations with EU

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for a serious dialogue on UK-EU relations, confirming a bilateral summit in Brussels as a domestic political storm erupts over Russian Brexit interference.

Politics ·12 Oct 2026, 19:47 ·Clara West 4 min read
Security of politicians and royals to be urgently reviewed, Shabana Mahmood says

Security of politicians and royals to be urgently reviewed, Shabana Mahmood says

Britain's protective security arrangements for politicians and royals are undergoing an urgent overhaul led by Sir Stephen Lovegrove following the killing of Ann Widdecombe.

Politics ·12 Oct 2026, 18:37 ·Clara West 4 min read