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Labour supporters think Andy Burnham is a better PM than Tony Blair and Gordon Brown
A new Opinium poll has revealed that 56 per cent of Labour supporters believe the current government under Andy Burnham is performing as well as or better than the New Labour governments of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. This finding comes as Burnham prepares for his first Labour Party conference as leader, just days after…
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Rahm Emanuel touts what separates himself from other Dems as he mulls 2028 presidential bid
Former US Ambassador Rahm Emanuel said “candour, authenticity and strength” would distinguish him from other potential Democratic presidential candidates if he decides to run in 2028. Speaking at the Texas Tribune Festival, he highlighted his experience in Congress, the Clinton and Obama administrations, as Chicago mayor and as ambassador to Japan, arguing that he would…
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US government asks EU court to intervene in X fine case
The US Department of Justice, supported by the State Department, has applied to intervene in Elon Musk and X’s legal challenge against a €120 million fine imposed by the European Commission. The EU’s General Court will determine whether the United States government has the right to participate in the case. Washington argues that intervention is…
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Trump to conclude Xi’s visit with National Archives tour
Donald Trump is due to conclude Chinese president Xi Jinping’s three-day state visit by taking him to the National Archives in Washington. The tour is intended to showcase the Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights during the US’s 250th anniversary celebrations, while also highlighting historical links between the two countries. Xi will begin…
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Low-income universal credit claimants urged to join matched savings scheme
The UK government is encouraging low-income earners on universal credit to sign up for “Help to Save”, a matched savings scheme that provides a 50p bonus for every £1 saved over four years. The promotion comes as debt charities warn that millions of eligible people are missing out on this opportunity to build a financial…
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‘Castro’s playbook’: Ex-AG warns dozens of congressional bills are pushing socialist ideas
A conservative business group led by former Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has launched “Socialism Watch”, tracking 32 congressional bills it says promote socialist policies. The proposals cover healthcare, energy, housing, labour, taxation and infrastructure, while Miyares argues they would weaken private enterprise and draw lessons from his family’s experience under Cuba’s communist government. The…
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BBC Studios Names Mediawan’s Sally Habbershaw President Of Global Distribution
Sally Habbershaw will become President of Global Distribution at BBC Studios, overseeing its worldwide content sales operation from London. Starting on 29 September, she will report to Global Content CEO and Chief Creative Officer Zai Bennett, filling a leadership gap after Janet Brown left in January. The appointment reflects BBC Studios’ efforts to strengthen and…
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Ed Miliband condemned for shaking hands with Iran minister at ‘propaganda win’ UN meeting as British couple are ‘held hostage’
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has faced criticism after shaking hands with Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, during talks in New York. Conservative MP Alicia Kearns called the meeting a “propaganda win” for Tehran, while the Foreign Office said Miliband warned Iran that Britain would not tolerate intimidation, threats or hostile activity on UK soil. The…
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Early election speculation clouds Labour as trade deficit soars to twenty-year peak
Downing Street advisers urge PM to call spring election amid police reform tensions and record trade deficit. Also in the bulletin: Trump-Xi state dinner and Waymo’s driverless expansion milestone.
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Frontline NATO ally shares shocking take on Russian invasion threat
Estonia’s foreign minister has stated that his country’s intelligence detects no evidence of Russia preparing for a full-scale military invasion of NATO, contrary to growing European fears. Though Estonia shares a 180-mile border with Russia and has historically been vocal about Moscow’s threat, Margus Tsahkna distinguished between conventional military preparations and the intensifying campaign of…