U.K. Politics - Page 2

April 11, 2026

John Cleese blasts world's silence on Easter massacre of Nigerian Christians by Islamist terrorists

Monty Python's John Cleese blasts the political landscape for failing to condemn radical Islam after reported Easter attacks on Nigerian Christians.

April 8, 2026

UK's NATO show of force ends with docked destroyer in Mediterranean after 'technical' issue

The U.K. docked its sole naval warship in the Mediterranean due to technical issues amid growing criticism of PM Starmer's response to the Iran war.

April 5, 2026

Surging UK Green Party pushes church-state split, critics warn of break from Britain’s Christian roots

Critics slam the Green Party's vow to separate the Church of England from the state, calling it a direct assault on the nation's Christian heritage.

March 18, 2026

Pro-life leader criticizes 'insane' UK bill that would decriminalize certain abortions up until birth

Shawn Carney, CEO of 40 Days for Life, expressed concern over a U.K. bill aimed at shielding women from criminal liability for abortions up until birth, describing it as "insane."

March 12, 2026

Departing BBC boss warns network on 'knife edge' amid Trump documentary lawsuit, trust crisis

BBC director-general acknowledges “knife edge" moment as financial pressures grow following Trump speech editing dispute.

March 4, 2026

Stealth bombers landing at UK bases 'in days' after Trump pressures Starmer: report

B-2 stealth bombers deployment to U.K. military bases signals escalation in U.S.-Israel operations against Iran. RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia prepared for strategic bombers.

March 3, 2026

UK deploying warship, helicopters to Cyprus after drone strike

The U.K. deployed warship HMS Dragon to Cyprus after an Iranian drone allegedly struck a British Royal Air Force base. The prime minister vowed to protect 200,000 Britons in the region.

March 1, 2026

US cleared to use British bases for limited strikes on Iranian missile capabilities

The U.K. has authorized American use of its bases for Iran missile operations, while the Royal Air Force intercepts Iranian drones threatening Qatar and Cyprus.

February 25, 2026

US military base at Diego Garcia thrown back into uncertainty amid Chagos deal turmoil

U.K. Parliament ratification of Chagos Islands sovereignty transfer to Mauritius remains uncertain as House of Lords considers legislation amid transatlantic tensions.

February 23, 2026

UK government to unseal former ambassador Mandelson documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein probe

Former U.S. ambassador Peter Mandelson faces police investigation over allegations he shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as business secretary.