Reform activists urged to switch focus from Manchester to Farage’s Clacton contest
Exclusive: Party hoped to mount serious challenge in mayoral race but attention has been diverted to EssexUK politics live – latest updatesReform UK activists have been urged to divert from the Greater Manchester mayoral byelection to support Nigel Farage’s “fake” contest 250 miles away in Clacton.A WhatsApp message shared with party members in northwest England said: “The message could not be more clear. We now need all of our fantastic activists, branch officers and councillors to come and hel...
Reform activists urged to switch focus from Manchester to Farage’s Clacton contest
Exclusive: Party hoped to mount serious challenge in mayoral race but attention has been diverted to EssexUK politics live – latest updatesReform UK activists have been urged to divert from the Greater Manchester mayoral byelection to support Nigel Farage’s “fake” contest 250 miles away in Clacton.A WhatsApp message shared with party members in northwest England said: “The message could not be more clear. We now need all of our fantastic activists, branch officers and councillors to come and hel...
Democrats search for new candidate after Platner announces he's suspending campaign
Politics Democrats search for new candidate after Platner announces he's suspending campaign July 9, 20264:58 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition By Elena Moore , A Martínez Democrats search for new candidate after Platner announces he's suspending campaign Listen · 3:19 3:19 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed
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Burnham calls for ‘more open’ public debate about defence spending – UK politics live
Next Labour leader, who is set to be elected unopposed, sets out foreign policy principles largely in line with StarmerBurnham promises he will not use party discipline to stifle debateGood morning. Andy Burnham is due to become Labour leader a week tomorrow and, as nominations open for a leadership election that will not happen because Burnham is set to be elected unopposed, we are learning a bit more about how he intends to lead his party and his country.Yesterday, in a letter to Labour MPs, B...
Burnham calls for ‘more open’ public debate about defence spending – UK politics live
Next Labour leader, who is set to be elected unopposed, sets out foreign policy principles largely in line with StarmerBurnham promises he will not use party discipline to stifle debateGood morning. Andy Burnham is due to become Labour leader a week tomorrow and, as nominations open for a leadership election that will not happen because Burnham is set to be elected unopposed, we are learning a bit more about how he intends to lead his party and his country.Yesterday, in a letter to Labour MPs, B...
New U.S. passports with Trump's image are available. Here's how to get (or avoid) one
Politics New U.S. passports with Trump's image are available. Here's how to get (or avoid) one July 8, 20261:27 PM ET Michele Kelemen Commemorative passports featuring Trump draw both delight and ire Listen · 2:04 2:04 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed Transcript
Trump administration threatens states with criminal charges in elections fight
State officials call federal demands for voter data ‘truly bizarre behavior’ amid unproven noncitizen voting claimsUS politics live – latest updatesThe US Department of Justice sent letters to election officials in every state threatening potential criminal charges for officials if noncitizens vote, an escalation in an ongoing push by the federal government.As Donald Trump’s administration pushes to exert greater control over elections, the justice department confirmed letters went out to all 50...
Trump administration threatens states with criminal charges in elections fight
State officials call federal demands for voter data ‘truly bizarre behavior’ amid unproven noncitizen voting claimsUS politics live – latest updatesThe US Department of Justice sent letters to election officials in every state threatening potential criminal charges for officials if noncitizens vote, an escalation in an ongoing push by the federal government.As Donald Trump’s administration pushes to exert greater control over elections, the justice department confirmed letters went out to all 50...
MARK PENN: Democrats ignored every warning sign in Graham Platner’s Senate disaster
Federalist No. 62, written by James Madison, outlines the nature of the Senate and the qualifications of senators — they were older, more removed from politics, with six-year staggered terms, and meant to cool the hot-tempered passions of the House of Representatives. Guess Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner and the party organizers didn’t read that one.They are recruiting senators with exactly the opposite qualifications — inexperienced, reckless, flamboyant and unstable. Platner...
Bank of England governor says he is ‘able to spot’ lobbying after Farage crypto meeting
Exclusive: Andrew Bailey says no policy changes were made as a result of pressure from crypto tycoon-backed Reform leaderUK politics live – latest updatesThe governor of the Bank of England has broken his silence about the pressure Nigel Farage put on him to drop a cryptocurrency policy that could be costly for Reform UK’s billionaire backer, saying he is “able to spot” and resist lobbying.Andrew Bailey’s comments, in a letter seen by the Guardian, come as Farage’s decision not to disclose a £5m...
Ruth Ellis, last woman hanged in UK, granted posthumous conditional pardon
Ellis, 28, was executed in 1955 after fatally shooting her abusive partner David BlakelyUK politics live – latest updatesRuth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in the UK, has been granted a conditional pardon in light of evidence that she was a victim of domestic abuse and coercive and controlling behaviour.Ellis was executed in 1955, aged 28, after she shot and killed her partner, David Blakely, who she met two years earlier while working in the nightclub she managed. Continue reading...
John Fetterman defends Trump supporters, condemns fellow Democrats' 'f--- Trump' strategy
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., who has broken with far-left Democrats numerous times, spoke out on Tuesday’s episode of the "Impaulsive" podcast about how his party needs to change its strategy.Fetterman lamented the modern state of politics as a polarized mess between two parties engaged in a "race to the bottom." He, however, made the case that he is working to serve Americans as a Democratic Party senator in a state that ultimately voted for President Donald Trump’s reelection in 2024."Some Demo...
Succession fight under way as Bernie Sanders calls for Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race – US politics live
Vermont senator is latest figure to call for Democratic nominee to step down after sexual assault allegationsHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.The fight to replace Graham Platner is already under way as Bernie Sanders became the latest key figure to call for the scandal-hit Democratic nominee to step down.Donald Trump has revived his bid for the US to acquire Greenland, threatening to pull all American armed forces out of Europe after the continent repeatedly pushed back. Arriving a...
Labour calls on Farage to ‘come clean’ over £5m gift and work with crime agency over money laundering concerns - UK politics live
Lib Dems tell Reform UK leader ‘the game is up’ as political rivals vow to boycott ‘stunt’ Clacton byelectionRevealed: Farage’s £5m gift reported to UK crime agency over money laundering concernsGood morning. In a surprise announcement, yesterday Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, said he would resign from the Commons so that he could fight a byelection in the hope of being re-elected as MP for Clacton. He thought a resounding win would somehow invalidate the parliamentary inquiry into claims t...
Sunny Hostin called out by fellow 'View' co-host for prior support of Platner in tense exchange
"The View" co-host Sunny Hostin was called out on Tuesday by fellow co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin for instances where she has stood by her initial support for embattled Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner. During a discussion of the most recent Platner allegations, co-host Sara Haines slammed liberals for backing him because he's a Democrat. "It is a disgusting time in politics where we decide what we're willing to morally accept based on the jersey you're wearing, and if you are one of those p...
Democrats look to oust Graham Platner over sex assault allegation as Senate hopeful weighs dropping out and Fetterman leads chorus for him to step aside
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RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Andy Capp's playing Fantasy Football politics in a very undemocratic coup
RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Andy Capp's playing Fantasy Football politics in a very undemocratic coupREAD MORE: Jitters across Whitehall as Andy Burnham refuses to name his new cabinet See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy RICHARD LITTLEJOHN Published: 22:49, 6 July 2026 | Updated: 23:57, 6 July 2026 e-mail 4 View comments
STEPHEN GLOVER: Andy Burnham said himself a mansion tax symbolised the 'politics of envy'. Now he's planning to clobber the hard-working to fund his disastrous experiments
STEPHEN GLOVER: Andy Burnham said himself a mansion tax symbolised the ‘politics of envy’. Now he's planning to clobber the hard-working to fund his disastrous experimentsBy STEPHEN GLOVER, DAILY MAIL COLUMNIST Published: 01:00, 6 July 2026 | Updated: 09:22, 6 July 2026 e-mail 131 View comments
Iowa representative who paints herself as 'working-class mom' spent $50,000 of taxpayer money on luxury DC apartment, and got gifted $100,000 of foreign vacations, all while sitting on huge net worth
Iowa representative who paints herself as 'working-class mom' spent $50,000 of taxpayer money on luxury DC apartment, and got gifted $100,000 of foreign vacations, all while sitting on huge net worthSign up here to our free, weekly DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to US politics See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ALYSSA GUZMAN, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 14:56, 5 July 2026 | Updated: 14:58, 5 July 2026 e-mail View comments