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Top-Paid Special Adviser Revealed as Starmer’s Chief of Staff

The UK’s top-paid special adviser is Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney. Government data shows he earns between £155,000 and £159,999 annually. Nine other...

Labour Leadership Dispute Deepens as Abbott Suspension Sparks Backlash

The Labour leadership dispute has flared up again after veteran MP Diane Abbott was suspended for the second time. Treasury Minister James Murray denied claims that...

Asylum Hotel Costs Fall by 30% as UK Government Cuts Spending

The UK government has slashed asylum hotel costs by nearly a third in the past year. According to newly released Home Office accounts, spending dropped from...

UK Government Pledges to Protect Charity Protest Rights in New Agreement

The UK government will formally protect charity protest rights in a new "civil society covenant." This agreement aims to rebuild trust between ministers and nonprofits after...

UK Government Moves to Strengthen Election Integrity with Stricter Donation Rules

Ministers are taking action to strengthen UK election integrity by closing loopholes in political funding. New measures will prevent foreign money from influencing elections through shell...

Pressure Mounts to Overhaul Carer’s Allowance as Unpaid Carers Struggle

The government faces growing calls to overhaul carer’s allowance after a damning report revealed unpaid carers lose up to £7,000 annually. Experts warn current rules push...

Modest Income Tax Pledge Sparks Clash Between Badenoch and PM

The modest income tax pledge has ignited a fierce political battle. Kemi Badenoch and Sir Keir Starmer clashed over who should be shielded from tax hikes....

Lib Dems Push Radical Energy Reform to Slash Household Bills

The Lib Dem energy bills plan aims to cut costs by overhauling how renewable energy projects get paid. Backing a "pot zero" proposal from energy researchers,...

Diane Abbott Defends Controversial Racism Comments in Explosive Interview

The Diane Abbott racism row has erupted again after the veteran MP refused to express regret for comments that saw her suspended from Labour for a...

Labour Suspends Four MPs After Welfare Reform Rebellion

The Labour Party rebellion has triggered a major disciplinary crackdown. Prime Minister Keir Starmer suspended four MPs for defying the government’s welfare reform bill. Neil Duncan-Jordan,...

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