Irish leaders condemn Israel’s detention of president’s sister
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Labour likely to win next election with Burnham as leader, say party members – UK politics live
YouGov polling reveals support for prospective challenger, with members believing Starmer could not secure another victory Good morning. A week ago, at cabinet, Keir Starmer delivered a “put up or shut up” message to his critics. Wes Streeting, his leading opponent, decided to do neither – declining to launch a leadership bid, but going public with his lack of confidence in the PM and resigning. And then Andy Burnham found a potential seat, meaning that, if Burnham can win the byelection, a lead...
London set to sizzle in heatwave over Bank Holiday weekend as temperatures to soar to 29C
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Punter's Politics accuses 'podcast bro' Karl Stefanovic of 'stitching him up' before a VERY awkward interview
Punter's Politics has accused Karl Stefanovic of setting him up after he walked into what he thought would be a one-on-one interview - only to find himself facing off against a political rival.
Keir Starmer to chair first Cabinet meeting since Wes Streeting’s resignation
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Reality documentaries starring Tyson Fury and Gordon Ramsay up for TV awards
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Racist abuse of NHS nurses rising amid ‘normalisation’ of extreme views, RCN warns
Figures disclosed by nursing union show big rise on reported incidents which may only be ‘tip of the iceberg’Racist abuse of NHS nurses has jumped by 86% in the last few years, which their union’s boss has blamed on the normalisation of extreme views in politics and the media.One nurse was called a monkey by a colleague, a patient threw a hot drink at a nurse and followed up with racial abuse, and in several cases others were called the N-word, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) disclosed. Conti...
Grandfather receives pioneering UK-first operation to treat brain issue
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James Graham calls Sir Gareth Southgate a ‘hero for the ages’
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Fan spending on Harry Styles Wembley gigs set to top £1bn
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SNP urges Reeves to go ‘much further’ to aid families amid cost-of-living crisis
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One in four children manipulated into online sexual interactions – study
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MSPs to elect new first minister after Scottish elections
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15 million across UK under-saving for retirement, warns Pensions Commission
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Drug-drive repeat offending nearly five times more common than drink-driving
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World ‘sleepwalking into food crisis’, Cooper warns amid Iran disruption
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‘Catastrophic rise’ in racial abuse against nursing staff – RCN
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Ginny Weasley role to be recast for second season of new Harry Potter series
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Trump’s crusade to oust disloyal Republicans underscores the party’s dilemma: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskTrump’s crusade to oust disloyal Republicans underscores the party’s dilemma: From the Politics DeskPlus, surveying GOP officials for a vibe check ahead of the midterms. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleMassie ‘unbothered’ as Trump tries to oust him in Kentucky GOP primary16:14Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 18, 2026, 6:03 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings yo...
Trump's top nemesis slept with 'hottest woman in Congress' claims jilted ex-lover on eve of bitter election showdown
Trump's top nemesis slept with 'hottest woman in Congress' claims jilted ex-lover on eve of bitter election showdown Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to Washington... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HEREBy VICTORIA CHURCHILL, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 22:54, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 22:54, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments