U.K. Politics - Page 3

Donald Trump September 15

Trump heads to UK for rare second state visit, then to Arizona for Charlie Kirk's funeral

Trump and Melania visit U.K. for state dinner with King Charles III and Queen Camilla, followed by meetings with Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers.

World September 11

UK ambassador to US fired over Epstein ties

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has fired U.S. Ambassador Peter Mandelson after emails revealed closer ties to Jeffrey Epstein than previously known.

Media August 26

Singer rips 'very privileged' Matty Healy for wanting to stay away from politics as he is 'White and straight'

Jade Thirlwall responded to Matty Healy's comments about staying out of politics, saying it's easy for privileged artists to avoid political topics in music.

World August 23

England flag displays powerful symbol in immigration fight as Trump-style populism sweeps through UK

Operation "Raise the Colours" has spread the St. George’s Cross and Union Jack flags across public spaces in the U.K., hailed by supporters as patriotism and condemned by critics as extremism.

Israel July 31

Douglas Murray slams NY mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, London’s Sadiq Khan: ‘Stay out of foreign policy’

Douglas Murray slams Zohran Mamdani and Sadiq Khan over their Gaza positions, saying local officials should avoid international affairs at Israel summit.

Brexit June 28

Rod Stewart says he backs Brexit leader Nigel Farage in wide-ranging political discussion

Rock legend Rod Stewart voiced support for Reform UK leader Nigel Farage while criticizing American leadership on Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict.

U.K. Politics June 18

British parliament takes first step toward decriminalizing late-term abortions

The House of Commons approved an amendment preventing criminal prosecution of women who have abortions after the legal 24-week limit in England and Wales.

Jeffrey Epstein February 7, 2025

Question on Jeffrey Epstein ties prompts reported foul-mouthed response from new UK ambassador to US

Newly minted U.K. Ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson had a terse response to a reporter's question about his prior ties to trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

U.K. Politics January 8, 2025

UK lawmakers vote against inquiry into 'rape gang scandal' as Musk keeps up pressure

British lawmakers voted against an amendment to hold a national inquiry into the U.K. grooming scandal, amid international pressure from Elon Musk and others.

United Kingdom January 6, 2025

UK PM Starmer hits back against Musk attacks on child grooming gangs: 'Lies and misinformation'

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is pushing back against attacks from Elon Musk and conservatives in his own country about the handling of the child grooming scandal.

United Kingdom January 3, 2025

Elon Musk demands UK act on grooming gang scandal amid growing calls for probe: 'National inquiry now!'

Elon Musk is ramping up pressure on the United Kingdom to launch a national inquiry into the scandal of grooming gangs abusing children throughout the U.K.