U.K. Politics - Page 3

Trump ally Nigel Farage deals major blow to Starmer in local UK elections as resignation calls mount

May 8, 2026

Trump ally Nigel Farage deals major blow to Starmer in local UK elections as resignation calls mount

Labour suffers major losses in British local elections as Reform UK surges, prompting multiple Labour MPs to call for PM Keir Starmer's resignation.

200,000 small boat arrivals loom amid UK raising threat level to ‘severe’ following recent terror attack

May 6, 2026

200,000 small boat arrivals loom amid UK raising threat level to ‘severe’ following recent terror attack

The U.K. is approaching 200,000 small boat arrivals across the English Channel since 2018, according to official figures cited by British media reports.

Leaked audio shocker: UK envoy says US ‘special relationship’ not with Britain, but another ally

April 29, 2026

Leaked audio shocker: UK envoy says US ‘special relationship’ not with Britain, but another ally

Britain's ambassador to Washington reportedly said America's special relationship is probably with Israel, igniting diplomatic controversy in London.

US embassy in London warns to 'exercise increased caution' near Jewish sites in UK, Europe after attacks

April 25, 2026

US embassy in London warns to 'exercise increased caution' near Jewish sites in UK, Europe after attacks

Americans in the U.K. and Europe are urged to exercise caution after the U.S. Embassy in London cited rising threats to Jewish and American areas.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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."

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

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.

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

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.