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UK bans support for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
PA MediaJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter13 July 2026, 12:47 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will be designated a threat to national security.Mahmood will use new government powers to...
UK bans support for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
PA MediaJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter13 July 2026Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will be designated a threat to national security.Mahmood will use new government powers to ban support for the group,...
Counter terrorism police take over investigation into Ann Widdecombe’s death
Getty Images/ BBCOlivia Ireland13 July 2026, 10:56 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoCounter terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe, after "new information and evidence", officers have said.A 28-year-old white British man from...
Former top official Robbins takes legal action over sacking
Getty ImagesPaul SeddonPolitical reporter7 hours agoThe top civil servant at the Foreign Office sacked by Sir Keir Starmer over Lord Mandelson's vetting to be US ambassador is taking legal action over his dismissal.Sir Olly Robbins was fired earlier this year, after...
Former top official Robbins takes legal action over sacking
Getty ImagesPaul SeddonPolitical reporter13 July 2026The top civil servant at the Foreign Office sacked by Sir Keir Starmer over Lord Mandelson's vetting to be US ambassador is taking legal action over his dismissal.Sir Olly Robbins was fired earlier this year, after...
Mahmood to set out plan to deport grooming gang leader
GMPIain Watson, Political correspondent and Ottilie Mitchell13 July 2026, 05:23 BSTUpdated 19 minutes agoHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood will set out on Monday the legal steps she will take to deport the freed ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang. Shabir Ahmed,...
Burnham set for No 10: BBC correspondents on what Trump, Putin and others will make of him
Dan Kitwood / Getty Images13 July 2026, 00:49 BSTAndy Burnham is set to be the UK's next prime minister. BBC correspondents in Europe, Russia, Ukraine and Asia reflect on what world leaders make of a Burnham premiership.US: Burnham has opportunity to win over...
Burnham set for No 10: BBC correspondents on what Trump, Putin and others will make of him
AP8 hours agoAndy Burnham is set to be the UK's next prime minister. BBC correspondents in Europe, Russia, Ukraine and Asia reflect on what world leaders make of a Burnham premiership.US: Burnham has opportunity to win over TrumpAnthony ZurcherNorth America...
Burnham set for No 10: BBC correspondents on what Trump, Putin and others will make of him
Dan Kitwood / Getty Images13 July 2026Andy Burnham is set to be the UK's next prime minister. BBC correspondents in Europe, Russia, Ukraine and Asia reflect on what world leaders make of a Burnham premiership.US: Burnham has opportunity to win over TrumpAnthony...
Which Labour MPs have come out against Starmer?
A growing number of Labour MPs are coming out against the prime minister. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnA growing number of Labour MPs are coming out against the prime...
The potential challengers to Keir Starmer
Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are all potential candidates for the top job. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnAndy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are all...
Watch: Resignations, drama and defiance at Downing Street
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will meet health secretary and likely leadership rival Wes Streeting on Wednesday after the number of ministers who resigned in protest at his leadership grew to four.They joined the 87 Labour MPs who have publicly called for Sir Keir...
Starmer prepares for King’s Speech as he faces leadership crisis
King Charles III will attend Parliament to deliver the speech outlining the government's agenda. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnKing Charles III will attend Parliament to deliver the...
Phillips among four ministers to quit as Starmer battles for premiership
Signing off her letter, Phillips said: "I want a Labour government to work and I will strive as I always have for its success and popularity, but I'm not seeing the change I think I, and the country expect, and so cannot continue to serve as a minister under the...
UK borrowing costs jump as uncertainty over PM’s future continues
The possibility of a change of leadership in the UK has unsettled some investors and sent bond yields higher. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe possibility of a change of leadership...
Henry Zeffman: Keir Starmer fights back for now
It was intriguing that Ed Miliband, the energy secretary, did not say anything as he left cabinet. He is politically close to Miatta Fahnbulleh, who quit as a government minister first thing this morning and called on the prime minister to consider his position. She...
At a glance: Starmer grapples with leadership crisis
The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10...
UK borrowing costs hit highest for 18 years as uncertainty over PM continues
The possibility of a change of leadership in the UK has unsettled some investors and sent bond yields higher. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe possibility of a change of leadership...
Jess Phillips’s resignation letter in full
Over a year ago I presented solutions, long worked on by brilliant civil servants that would end the ability for children in the UK to take naked images of themselves. 91% of online child sex abuse is self-generated by children groomed, tricked and exploited in to...
Reform councillor suspended for anti-Islam posts
Ben Rowe is suspended over a series of Islamophobic and antisemitic posts on social media. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnBen Rowe is suspended over a series of Islamophobic and...
Watch: Keir Starmer’s message of defiance to his own party
The prime minister tells the cabinet he will get on with governing in the face of growing calls for him to resign.The BBC's Henry Zeffman says Keir Starmer is putting out a "tough message" to Labour MPs that no leadership challenge has been triggered. Article...
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