Politics

Politics shapes the decisions that affect our daily lives, from the policies governing public services and the economy to local initiatives and international relations. Whether it's developments in Westminster, devolved governments, or local councils, political news influences everything from employment and healthcare to housing and education. Understanding the political landscape helps readers make informed choices about the issues and figures that matter to them.

This section covers the full spectrum of political activity: major policy announcements, electoral developments, parliamentary business, and the people driving change across the country. It includes analysis of how political decisions impact communities and the broader implications of governance at every level, from central government to local authorities.

For many readers, staying informed about politics is essential to understanding current events and their potential consequences. Whether you're interested in mainstream political developments, emerging controversies, or the human stories behind policy decisions, this topic provides the context and reporting needed to follow the political story as it unfolds.

Trump to honor Artemis II astronauts who traveled farther from Earth than any humans in history

August 22, 2026

President Donald Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission, which is carrying humans further from Earth than anyone in history. The recognition marks a significant moment for NASA’s renewed push towards deep space exploration, coming as the mission conducts a lunar flyby that pushes…
ANDREW LOWNIE: The question is no longer how the Monarchy deals with its bad apples, but whether it can survive so many of them

August 22, 2026

In a Daily Mail comment piece, royal biographer Andrew Lownie argues that the British monarchy faces an unprecedented crisis due to the sheer number of troubled family members surrounding King Charles III. He highlights Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as the worst offender, facing further misconduct allegations, alongside his daughters Beatrice and Eugenie, whose names have been…
Israel-Gaza film sparks boycott row as Tesla joins mass China recall

August 22, 2026

Pro-Palestinian campaigners in Lebanon, Jordan and other Arab countries have called for a boycott of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day, arguing that ticket sales would support producer Avi Arad, whom they say has publicly backed Israel during the Gaza war. The campaign centres on Arad’s political statements and past Israeli military service, rather than the…
Florida Democrat Senate nominee Angie Nixon insists ‘I’m not a socialist’ after joining DSA

August 22, 2026

Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon rejected accusations of being a “socialist” during a “Meet the Press NOW” interview on Thursday, after host Kristen Welker questioned her membership of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), a group whose national programme calls for abolishing the very Senate seat she is seeking. Nixon said she joined the…
Afghans who risked their lives alongside British troops hit by ANOTHER personal data breach – the 50th in five years

August 22, 2026

Afghans who worked alongside British forces and were resettled in the UK have reportedly suffered another breach of their personal data, described as the 50th such incident in five years. The recurrence highlights ongoing failures in how sensitive information about this vulnerable group is handled, raising renewed concerns for the safety of those who aided…
President makes final push for Darline Graham in trip to ‘Trump country’

August 22, 2026

Myrtle Beach, S.C. — President Trump travelled south to rally support for Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) on Friday ahead of next week’s primary runoff and urged Republicans to turn out in November’s midterm elections. “I think Lindsey respected Darline more than any other person he knows including me, and that does not make me happy,”…
Teen drops high-profile social media addiction lawsuit

August 22, 2026

A teenager has dropped her lawsuit against Meta, YouTube and Snapchat, which was set to go to trial later this year as part of a broader series of cases accusing social media giants of designing addictive platforms. The teen, referred to as P.M.Y., previously settled with TikTok and “chose to dismiss the remainder so she…
White House rips Rosie O’Donnell for Trump, Harp jokes: She’s ‘a total slob’

August 22, 2026

The White House responded Thursday to comments made by comedian Rosie O’Donnell while hosting “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” concerning President Trump and his administration. Davis Ingle, a representative for the White House, said in a statement to news outlets that “Rosie O’Donnell is a nasty woman and a total slob whose brain has been completely destroyed…
Log Cabin Republicans removes ‘T’ from LGBT advocacy, says ‘radical’ trans activists are eroding gay support

August 22, 2026

The Log Cabin Republicans, the United States’ most prominent gay conservative advocacy group, has announced it is distancing itself from transgender advocacy to focus solely on gay, lesbian and bisexual (LGB) rights. The group argues that “radical” transgender activism has become a liability, eroding public and political support for the broader gay rights movement, and…
Another Aussie territory signs up for Albanese’s gun buyback scheme after Bondi Beach shooting

August 22, 2026

The Australian Capital Territory has become the latest Australian jurisdiction to join a national gun buyback scheme championed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, following a mass shooting at Bondi Beach. The move reflects a renewed push by federal and state governments to tighten firearms laws and reduce weapons in circulation in the wake of the…