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Cabinet must unite around a new leader to take fight to Reform, Labour MP says
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Another disastrous day for Labour as party loses Lewisham and Lambeth in second round of election losses
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One killed in Gaza as Turkish FM talks peace efforts with Hamas official
Israel continues to violate a 'ceasefire' agreed to in October with hundreds more killed across the Strip.
Labour MPs 'ready to defect to Greens': As many as ten 'jumpy' backbenchers may make the switch after party's poor showing in local elections
Labour MPs 'ready to defect to Greens': As many as ten 'jumpy' backbenchers may make the switch after party's poor showing in local electionsGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By GABRIEL MILLARD-CLOTHIER, POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 22:04, 9 May 2026 | Updated: 22:05, 9 May 2026 e-mail View comments
IN BRIEF: Special military op nearing completion, POW exchange stalled: Putin’s statements
The Russian leader also said he is ready to meet with Vladimir Zelensky in any country, but only for the purpose of signing a final settlement agreement
Nigel Farage calls Reform 'largest unionist party in the country' and says they will be robust in tackling threat from separatists like SNP and Plaid Cymru
Nigel Farage calls Reform 'largest unionist party in the country' and says they will be robust in tackling threat from separatists like SNP and Plaid CymruGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By GLEN OWEN Published: 22:03, 9 May 2026 | Updated: 22:03, 9 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Rachel Reeves had 'almighty row' with younger sister and fellow Labour minister Ellie 'to stop her voting to let Andy Burnham return to Westminster'
Rachel Reeves had 'almighty row' with younger sister and fellow Labour minister Ellie 'to stop her voting to let Andy Burnham return to Westminster' Follow the twists and turns of the local elections on the Daily Mail live blogGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By GABRIEL MILLARD-CLOTHIER, POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 22:01, 9 May 2026 | Updated: 22:01, 9 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Inside Reform's election war room with Richard Tice and the ex-Tory MP masterminding efforts to tear down the establishment
"Tactical planning starts now," Richard Tice told Reform staff inside the party's Birmingham war room early on Friday morning.Reform UK's deputy leader was buoyant following early signs of success in his push to take down Labour and the Tories in the West Midlands.Results from Dudley, Redditch and Tamworth painted a pretty picture for Reform UK, although turquoise remained missing from the map as blotches of grey illustrated the challenge posed by chunks of wards going up for grabs.Mr Tice's att...
Pak-China expert Lt Gen Subramani named next CDS; Vice Admiral Swaminathan new Navy chief
Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani (retd) has been appointed the new Chief of Defence Staff, tasked with implementing the theaterisation model. Vice-Admiral Krishna Swaminathan will take over as the next chief of the Indian Navy, focusing on modernization. Both appointments are effective from May 30 and May 31 respectively.
Hearts squander chance to move clear of Celtic after draw at Motherwell
Hearts squandered the chance to move six points clear of Celtic in the Scottish Premiership title race after being held to a 1-1 draw against Motherwell at Fir Park. Their lead at the top of the table stands at four points ahead of Celtic hosting Rangers in the Old Firm, live on Sky Sports on Sunday.
For the first time, Putin says he’s open to meeting Zelensky outside Russia
Vladimir Putin changes tone, says for first time he will meet Zelenskyy in a third nation.
Television Academy Endorses Post-Production Tax Credit Bill as Assemblyman Nick Schultz Rallies Support in Burbank: ‘We Should Have Done This a Decade Ago’
The drive to pass a post-production tax credit bill in the California legislature received a boost Friday night when the California Post Alliance announced that the Television Academy has joined the fight. News of the TV Academy’s decision was revealed at the California Post Alliance (CAPA) town hall that featured California Assemblyman Nick Schultz, who […]
Green gains see Labour lose control of Lewisham and Lambeth
Green gains see Labour lose control of Lewisham and LambethJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBecky MortonPolitical reporterEPAIn Lewisham, Green Party supporters celebrated gaining 40 seatsThe Green Party of England and Wales has made huge gains in former Labour strongholds in south London, with Sir Keir Starmer's party losing control of Lewisham and Lambeth.Hailing the result in Lewisham, where the Greens won a majority, Leader Zack Polanski said his party was "replacing"...
BSF fires 'in self-defence', kills 2 Bangladeshis on Tripura border
Two suspected Bangladeshi smugglers were killed by BSF fire along the Tripura border on Friday night. The incident occurred near Kamalasagar border outpost when a group of smugglers, allegedly aided by villagers, began pelting stones at troops after being challenged during a smuggling attempt. The deceased were identified and their bodies handed over to the Border Guard Bangladesh.
Starmer gives ‘full-throated’ backing for closer EU ties as he fights for job
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Local elections deadlock: What happens at the 7 London councils where no party won a majority?
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Challenge Starmer by Monday or I will, Labour MP tells cabinet
Challenge Starmer by Monday or I will, Labour MP tells cabinet24 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBecky Morton,Political reporterandHenry Zeffman,Chief political correspondentGetty ImagesLabour MP Catherine West has said if a cabinet minister does not challenge Sir Keir Starmer as party leader by Monday, she will attempt to trigger a leadership contest herself.In an exclusive interview with the BBC, she said her preferred option would be for the cabinet to "reorganise themselve...
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodriguez heads to The Hague for land dispute case
Trip to be first time Rodriguez has left Caribbean since Maduro abduction, will attend ICJ case on Guyana land dispute.
Military hardware not at Victory Day parade due to security, focus on special op — Putin
This was not only for security reasons, but primarily because the armed forces must focus their attention on the final defeat of the enemy in the special military operation, Russian president said
Israeli army reports new strikes on southern Lebanon
According to the statement, the strikes targeted a weapons depot and a drone launch site