Sir Keir Starmer has reignited tensions with the Labour Left after expelling and demoting seven MPs who defied the party line to oppose welfare legislation. In a sharp display of authority, the Prime Minister withdrew the party whip from four MPs on Wednesday evening—Rachael Maskell, Neil Duncan-Jordan, Chris Hinchliff, and Brian Leishman citing repeated breaches of party discipline. All four will now sit as independents. Three others, Dr Rosena Allin-Khan,…

Justice S.M. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court in Kano has sentenced a man, Salisu Ahmad, to prison for failing to declare foreign currency amounting to over ₦653 million upon his arrival in Nigeria from Saudi Arabia. Ahmad was convicted on a one-count charge of non-declaration of funds, in violation of Sections 3(3) and 3(5) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. The case was prosecuted by the…

The UK Government has secretly offered asylum to nearly 24,000 Afghan soldiers and their families following what is now revealed to be the most severe data breach in British history. The unprecedented security failure, kept under wraps by a two-year superinjunction, forced ministers to allocate £7 billion over five years to resettle affected individuals, a move that could significantly impact the national budget and intensify pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves…

Labour has announced a major shift in England’s sex education policy, scrapping previous Conservative plans to ban children under the age of nine from receiving sex education. The updated statutory guidance, set to be released on Tuesday, will instead recommend rather than mandate that sex education be introduced no earlier than year five. However, primary schools will retain the discretion to teach younger pupils if deemed appropriate. The move marks…

Sir Keir Starmer is facing mounting criticism over Labour’s plans to scrap the Northern Ireland Legacy Act, with military veterans and political opponents accusing the Prime Minister of disregarding the sacrifices made by British soldiers during the Troubles. The Labour government intends to repeal the 2023 legislation, which restricts new historical investigations and civil actions related to deaths during the Northern Ireland conflict. Labour argues that the Act is widely…

Health Secretary Wes StreetingHealth Secretary Wes Streeting is expected to meet with representatives of the British Medical Association (BMA) in a bid to prevent a major walkout by resident doctors in England, formerly known as junior doctors. The BMA has announced a five-day strike beginning at 7am on July 25, amid a long-running pay dispute with the Government. Talks are scheduled for next week, with the BMA making clear that…

Donald Rose, believed to be Britain’s oldest Second World War veteran and possibly the country’s oldest man, has died at the age of 110. Born on Christmas Eve in 1914, Mr Rose served with distinction during World War II and was among the first Allied troops to storm the beaches on D-Day, where he was wounded in the leg. Raised in Westcott, near Dorking in Surrey, he was the youngest…

The head of the Metropolitan Police has described as “shameful” the stark racial disparity in life outcomes for boys growing up in London, stating that black boys are significantly more likely to be dead by the age of 18 than their white peers. Speaking on Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips on Sky News, Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley acknowledged the enduring mistrust between black communities and the police, calling it a…

A five-year-old boy with a severe milk allergy died after suffering a fatal anaphylactic (cow milk) reaction at school. Benedict Blythe, a reception pupil at Barnack Primary School in Stamford, Lincolnshire, was accidentally exposed to cow’s milk protein on December 1, 2021, leading to vomiting, cardiac arrest, and his death later that day. The inquest jury concluded that Benedict likely ingested a small amount of cow’s milk protein during break…

Schools across the UK are increasingly keeping children indoors during heatwaves. Under this policy, pupils remain inside when playgrounds are considered too hot to use safely, with concerns that outdoor surfaces like tarmac become dangerously hot in direct sunlight. The move is intended to protect children from heat-related risks, but it has sparked a wave of criticism. Some argue the practice is unnecessary and potentially harmful to children’s development and…

Sir Keir Starmer’s government has come under fire for increasing spending on consultants during its first year in power despite a campaign pledge to slash such costs. New data from procurement analysts Tussell reveals that the public sector awarded 580 consultancy contracts worth £1.29 billion between July 2024 and June 2025. This marks a 5% increase on the £1.23 billion spent during the same period under the previous Conservative government.…

David Jones, a former Conservative cabinet minister and Welsh secretary, has defected to Reform UK, becoming the highest profile figure yet to join Nigel Farage’s insurgent party. Announcing his decision on Monday night, Mr Jones said Reform was the only political party confronting Britain’s key challenges with the urgency they demand. Speaking to GB News, the ex-MP said: “Today, Reform UK is the party that best represents my views and,…