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Labour’s Left warns Andy Burnham they will revive their revolt against ‘punitive’ benefits cuts
Left-wing Labour MPs have warned Prime Minister Andy Burnham that they are prepared to revive their rebellion against welfare reforms they regard as “punitive”, according to the report. The warning signals continuing internal party tension over benefits policy, suggesting that divisions within Labour over the direction of welfare cuts have not been resolved despite the…
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Far-left Senate hopeful explains ‘ogre on a pike’ remark after getting torched by his own party
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed refused to apologise during a primary debate for his controversial “ogre on a pike” remark, after the comment drew criticism from figures on both sides of the political aisle who called it violent and, in some instances, sexist. When pressed on whether he regretted the rhetoric, El-Sayed instead clarified…
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Democrats lose patience with embattled DNC chair
The article text was unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its reporting cannot be summarised reliably. The headline indicates that some Democrats are becoming frustrated with Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin ahead of the midterm elections. No further details, quotations, evidence or context were provided in the accessible material. Any account…
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Democrats still suffering from Bernie burnout
The article argues that Bernie Sanders’s influence continues to shape the Democratic Party, despite his limited legislative record and unsuccessful presidential campaigns. It suggests this legacy remains important because disagreements over the party’s direction, particularly its nomination rules and ideological priorities, still reflect divisions associated with Sanders’s rise. It centres on a meeting of the…
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Trump, Thune clash over canceling August recess to debate SAVE America Act
President Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the August recess until the Senate passes the SAVE America Act, escalating their dispute over the stalled voting legislation. Thune resisted the demand, saying supporters must show a realistic route to success before senators remain in Washington, highlighting a widening tactical divide within the Republican…
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France turn to ‘legend’ Zinedine Zidane as head coach in long-awaited homecoming
Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as France’s new head coach, taking over from Didier Deschamps and returning to the national team he captained to World Cup glory as a player. The French Football Federation (FFF) president, Philippe Diallo, confirmed the four-year appointment at a press conference in Paris, calling Zidane one of the “legends” of…
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Lindsey Graham’s final mission nears finish line as world leaders gather to honor him
Senator Lindsey Graham, the veteran South Carolina Republican, died suddenly at the age of 71 earlier this month, and Washington is now preparing to bid him farewell as his body begins its journey home for burial. Lawmakers and world leaders are gathering in the capital to honour him, reflecting his long-standing influence on foreign policy…
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CNN’s Kaitlan Collins Was ‘Not Surprised’ Trump Insulted Her in White House Correspondents’ Dinner Speech: ‘That Happens Pretty Regularly Inside the Oval Office’
CNN chief White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins has said she was unsurprised when US President Donald Trump insulted her during his speech at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, telling “The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart that such treatment is routine “inside the Oval Office” and that the dinner was “just a bigger venue” for it.…
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Low number of Sheffield council staff use whistleblowing policy to report wrongdoing
Sheffield Council has reported that relatively few employees have used its whistleblowing policy to raise concerns about wrongdoing. The finding matters because whistleblowing procedures are intended to help organisations identify misconduct, protect staff who report it and maintain public confidence in local government. The report concerns formal use of the council’s policy, rather than necessarily…
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Reform UK reports Green leader Zack Polanski to police over guillotine post
Reform UK formally reported Green Party leader Zack Polanski to police after he shared a now-deleted social media post pairing guillotine imagery with references to Nigel Farage, including a T-shirt bearing the phrase “We’re only making plans for Nigel”. Reform’s home affairs spokesperson branded the post incitement to murder, and the row drew in a…