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Burnham calls it ‘reform’, but it’s really the abolition of proper British elections: PETER HITCHENS
Peter Hitchens has criticised Labour’s Andrew Burnham for proposing proportional representation, arguing this amounts to “the abolition of proper British elections”. Hitchens contends that PR would fundamentally change British democracy by removing voters’ ability to decisively unseat governments and would eliminate a strong parliamentary opposition that scrutinises governments. Hitchens argues the current two-party system acts…
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Trump Appoints Intelligence Director Jay Clayton to Lead New White House AI Coordination Office
Donald Trump has appointed Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to lead a new White House office coordinating the federal government’s engagement with artificial intelligence. The appointment adds the role to Clayton’s intelligence post and places a senior official with law enforcement and financial regulation experience at the centre of the administration’s AI policy. Trump…
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Conservatives vow to reverse Labour’s EU reset; Marquez cuts MotoGP title gap
The Conservatives pledge to reverse Labour’s EU approach as Marquez cuts the MotoGP championship gap. Concerns raised over fish slaughterhouse inspections.
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Three hospitals and hundreds quarantined after plague death in Russia
A laboratory technician has died of pneumonic plague in Siberia, with reports suggesting she broke a test tube containing live bacteria at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute. Darya Shipilova, 28, was admitted to hospital on 29 September and died two days later. The incident has prompted a major public health response, with approximately 200 contacts quarantined,…
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The Guardian view on trapped leaseholders: Labour must keep its promise to set them free | Editorial
The Labour government has announced reforms to regulate the leasehold system, including plans for an independent regulator and consultation on capping “rip-off” administrative fees. However, these measures fall significantly short of Labour’s manifesto promise to “finally bring the feudal leasehold system to an end”. The leasehold system, which turns homes into income streams for freeholders,…
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Delhi police face harassment allegations from journalists at voter roll protests
Three female journalists have accused Delhi police officers of sexual harassment during protests against changes to India’s voter rolls. Police say the complaint has been referred to the crime branch for an impartial inquiry, while opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has called on the home ministry to answer for women’s safety. Thousands of people gathered in…
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Trump begs voters to pretend he’s on the Midterms ballot otherwise Democrats will ‘impeach me’
Donald Trump urged supporters at a rally in Durant, Oklahoma, to treat him as if he were on the ballot in November’s midterm elections, warning that Democrats would impeach him if Republicans lost. The appeal ties the vote to his own political future and comes as Democrats signal plans to investigate members of his family…
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Yemen government launches operations to retake Houthi-held territory
Yemen’s internationally recognised government has announced military operations to retake all territory held by the Iran-backed Houthis, following renewed exchanges of strikes between the two sides. This escalation raises significant risks for regional stability, global oil supplies, and shipping through the strategically vital Bab al-Mandab Strait. President Rashad al-Alimi made the announcement on Sunday as…
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Green members approve motion describing Zionism as racism, sparking dispute
The Green Party members have approved a motion describing Zionism as racism, with 1,022 voting in favour and 813 against. The decision has triggered significant controversy, with three former party leaders—Caroline Lucas, Adrian Ramsay and Carla Denyer—warning it would alienate Jewish members and divide the party. The motion also calls for Israel to be treated…