‘Have less fancy conferences and get in a boat’, Hegseth tells UK and allies
[{"id":1279841,"path":"/news/politics/sadiq-khan-local-election-polls-labour-london-scare-me-b1279841.html","title":"Sadiq Khan admits he’s ‘scared’ by local election polls showing Labour being decimated in London","imageUrl":"https://static.standard.co.uk/2026/04/24/11/34/Sadiq-Khan-Mayor-London.jpeg","standfirst":"Exclusive: The Mayor of London tells the Standard he is ‘so angry’ about ‘the omnishambles’ of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador and the ‘distraction’ it has caused ahea...
Pentagon floats suspending Spain from Nato and punishing other allies over perceived lack of support in Iran war
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsPentagon floats suspending Spain from Nato and punishing other allies over perceived lack of support in Iran warSpain’s prime minister has dismissed the report Menelaos Hadjicostis & Lorne CookFriday 24 April 2026 14:53 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articl...
Emmanuel Macron to Leave Politics After Departing Élysée in 2027
Marrakech – French President Emmanuel Macron declared Thursday that he will not pursue any political activity after his presidency ends in 2027. “I didn’t do politics before and I won’t do it after,” he told students at the Franco-Cypriot school in Nicosia during a visit ahead of an informal European summit. Macron was responding to a student who asked when he first wanted to become president and whether he was still motivated to advance France’s interests. “I have always loved my country...
Movement for Scottish independence ‘unstoppable’, says Polanski
[{"id":1279841,"path":"/news/politics/sadiq-khan-local-election-polls-labour-london-scare-me-b1279841.html","title":"Sadiq Khan admits he’s ‘scared’ by local election polls showing Labour being decimated in London","imageUrl":"https://static.standard.co.uk/2026/04/24/11/34/Sadiq-Khan-Mayor-London.jpeg","standfirst":"Exclusive: The Mayor of London tells the Standard he is ‘so angry’ about ‘the omnishambles’ of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador and the ‘distraction’ it has caused ahea...
Hegseth Says Navy Blockade Will Continue ‘As Long As It Takes’ But War Won’t Be ‘Endless’
BreakingBusinessHegseth Says Navy Blockade Will Continue ‘As Long As It Takes’ But War Won’t Be ‘Endless’BySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorApr 24, 2026, 09:30am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday the U.S. will continue its naval blockade of Iran-linked ships “as long as it takes” to accomplish its obj...
Marathi proficiency row: Law vs politics as driver rule faces legal hurdle
Marathi proficiency row Law vs politics as driver rule faces legal hurdle
Four in court over arson attack on Jewish community ambulances
[{"id":1279841,"path":"/news/politics/sadiq-khan-local-election-polls-labour-london-scare-me-b1279841.html","title":"Sadiq Khan admits he’s ‘scared’ by local election polls showing Labour being decimated in London","imageUrl":"https://static.standard.co.uk/2026/04/24/11/34/Sadiq-Khan-Mayor-London.jpeg","standfirst":"Exclusive: The Mayor of London tells the Standard he is ‘so angry’ about ‘the omnishambles’ of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador and the ‘distraction’ it has caused ahea...
Trump brands Southern Poverty Law Center ‘one of the greatest political scams in American history’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump brands Southern Poverty Law Center ‘one of the greatest political scams in American history’President Donald Trump blasts civil rights organization after his DOJ charges it with concealing the payment of at least $3 million to informants embedded with domestic extremist groupsJoe Sommerlad Friday 24 April 2026 14:20 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","co...
UK position on Falklands will not change, No 10 says after leaked Pentagon memo
Internal email proposes US should reassess support for UK claim to islands because of lack of support for Iran warUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK’s position on the Falklands is resolute and unchanging, Downing Street has insisted, after a leaked Pentagon internal email proposed the US should reassess its support for Britain’s claim to the islands because of a lack of support over Iran.Keir Starmer’s spokesperson did not push back against the likely veracity of the email but insisted that...
'Armed forces should be kept away from politics': Ex-army chief MM Naravane
Former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane emphasized keeping armed forces away from political narratives, while acknowledging individual democratic rights. His remarks followed a controversy where excerpts from his unpublished memoir were cited in Parliament, sparking debates on national security and civil-military relations.
Trump rushes a SECOND warship to enforce Hormuz blockade as Iran taunts 'meaningless' ceasefire
Trump rushes a SECOND warship to enforce Hormuz blockade as Iran taunts 'meaningless' ceasefire Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to American politics... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HEREBy PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 13:34, 24 April 2026 | Updated: 13:41, 24 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Hegseth says Iran war is Trump’s ‘gift to the world’ as he berates Europe and Asia for ‘freeriding’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsHegseth says Iran war is Trump’s ‘gift to the world’ as he berates Europe and Asia for ‘freeriding’Pentagon boss echoes President Donald Trump’s complaints about U.S. allies’ reluctance to be dragged into warAndrew Feinberg in Washington, D.C. Friday 24 April 2026 13:41 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBook...
Polanski calls for ‘unhinged’ Trump to be stripped of Scottish golf courses
[{"id":1279841,"path":"/news/politics/sadiq-khan-local-election-polls-labour-london-scare-me-b1279841.html","title":"Sadiq Khan admits he’s ‘scared’ by local election polls showing Labour being decimated in London","imageUrl":"https://static.standard.co.uk/2026/04/24/11/34/Sadiq-Khan-Mayor-London.jpeg","standfirst":"Exclusive: The Mayor of London tells the Standard he is ‘so angry’ about ‘the omnishambles’ of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador and the ‘distraction’ it has caused ahea...
Scholars, writers and artists defy ban on Palestine Action in letter to judges
Exclusive: Prominent figures risk arrest with message of support for proscribed group before next week’s appeal hearingUK politics live – latest updatesSally Rooney, Greta Thunberg, and Brian Eno have written to the court of appeal in support of Palestine Action before next week’s hearing to determine the lawfulness of the ban on the direct action protest group. Continue reading...
Keir Starmer will be Prime Minister beyond this Parliament, Downing Street says
[{"id":1279841,"path":"/news/politics/sadiq-khan-local-election-polls-labour-london-scare-me-b1279841.html","title":"Sadiq Khan admits he’s ‘scared’ by local election polls showing Labour being decimated in London","imageUrl":"https://static.standard.co.uk/2026/04/24/11/34/Sadiq-Khan-Mayor-London.jpeg","standfirst":"Exclusive: The Mayor of London tells the Standard he is ‘so angry’ about ‘the omnishambles’ of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador and the ‘distraction’ it has caused ahea...
Downing Street hits back at Donald Trump over US Falkland Islands threat
[{"id":1279841,"path":"/news/politics/sadiq-khan-local-election-polls-labour-london-scare-me-b1279841.html","title":"Sadiq Khan admits he’s ‘scared’ by local election polls showing Labour being decimated in London","imageUrl":"https://static.standard.co.uk/2026/03/13/10/85307c320160cf7572e1c6d02cccf955Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzczNDg0Mjg0-2.83189834.jpg","standfirst":"Exclusive: The Mayor of London tells the Standard he is ‘so angry’ about ‘the omnishambles’ of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US...
As U.S. re-arms during ceasefire, long-term concerns about munitions supplies
Politics As U.S. re-arms during Iran ceasefire, long-term concerns emerge about advanced munitions supplies By James LaPorta, James LaPorta National security coordinating producer James LaPorta is the national security coordinating producer for the CBS News' Washington bureau. He is a former U.S. Marine veteran infantryman and veteran of the Afghanistan war. Read Full Bio James LaPorta, Eleanor Watson Eleanor Watson CBS News Reporter Eleanor Watson is a CBS News multi-platform reporter and produ...
No 10: Falklands sovereignty ‘not in question’ amid fears over US stance
[{"id":1279841,"path":"/news/politics/sadiq-khan-local-election-polls-labour-london-scare-me-b1279841.html","title":"Sadiq Khan admits he’s ‘scared’ by local election polls showing Labour being decimated in London","imageUrl":"https://static.standard.co.uk/2026/03/13/10/85307c320160cf7572e1c6d02cccf955Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzczNDg0Mjg0-2.83189834.jpg","standfirst":"Exclusive: The Mayor of London tells the Standard he is ‘so angry’ about ‘the omnishambles’ of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US...
Terminally ill ‘bewildered’ at failure of assisted dying Bill, says chief backer
[{"id":1279841,"path":"/news/politics/sadiq-khan-local-election-polls-labour-london-scare-me-b1279841.html","title":"Sadiq Khan admits he’s ‘scared’ by local election polls showing Labour being decimated in London","imageUrl":"https://static.standard.co.uk/2026/03/13/10/85307c320160cf7572e1c6d02cccf955Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzczNDg0Mjg0-2.83189834.jpg","standfirst":"Exclusive: The Mayor of London tells the Standard he is ‘so angry’ about ‘the omnishambles’ of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US...
McSweeney denies bullying civil servants into appointing Mandelson
Starmer’s former chief of staff says he does not recognise media’s portrayal of him before evidence hearing with MPs• UK politics live – latest updatesMorgan McSweeney has denied claims he bullied civil servants into appointing Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the UK, before an evidence hearing with MPs next week.Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff resigned in February over his role in the hiring of Mandelson, but the move failed to end the crisis over the peer’s appointment. On Thursday, Mc...