How Olly Robbins’ knightly charm glossed over burning questions on Mandelson vetting
Mandelson received two ‘clearance denied’ red ticks yet top Foreign Office civil servant says he did not have access to file – which he later readUK politics live – latest updatesThe verdict on Olly Robbins’ parliamentary testimony, among fellow knights of the civil service realm at least, was unanimous. Lord Sedwill, a former Cabinet secretary, called on the prime minister to “retract his accusations against Olly Robbins and reinstate him”.Simon McDonald, who once held Robbins’ job as top civil...
Trump approval slips as polls show warning signs for Republicans ahead of midterms
Reuters-Ipsos, AP-NORC and NBC polls show approval in mid-30s, with economy, Iran and immigration concernsUS politics live – latest updatesA trio of political polls indicate public approval of Donald Trump’s management of the US economy, immigration and the Iran conflict is slipping, flashing warning lights for Trump-aligned Republican candidates with six months to go until the US midterm elections.Polls by Reuters-Ipsos poll, Strength in Numbers-Verasight and AP-NORC had the president’s approva...
More than a quarter of Scots trust no parties to fix housing crisis – poll
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Keir Starmer does not deny No 10 considered giving Lord Doyle diplomatic job
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What's Happening In Iran War? Trump Extends Truce with Talks In Limbo | The Pulse 4/22
"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Mohit Kumar, Jefferies, Chief European Economist & Strategist; Odile Renaud-Basso, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, President; Marc Weller, University of Cambridge, Professor & Chatham House Global Gov...
Greens signal free buses and childcare as price for SNP deal at Holyrood
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Morgan McSweeney to take questions from MPs amid Lord Mandelson vetting scandal
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Lara Trump accuses Ivanka of giving the president ‘unsolicited advice’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsLara Trump accuses Ivanka of giving the president ‘unsolicited advice’Sister-in-law says Donald Trump’s favorite daughter is most likely to offer unasked-for counselJoe Sommerlad Wednesday 22 April 2026 13:21 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":tr...
STV journalists to strike on day of Holyrood election count
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Keir Starmer fails to deny Lord linked to paedophile was considered for top diplomatic job during fiery PMQs
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Morgan McSweeney, Starmer’s former chief of staff, to be questioned by MPs
Exclusive: McSweeney summoned by foreign affairs select committee in rare step, as Mandelson vetting row continuesUK politics live – latest updatesMorgan McSweeney, the prime minister’s former chief of staff, has been summoned before the foreign affairs select committee as the Peter Mandelson vetting row continued to undermine Keir Starmer’s premiership.As MPs attempt to unravel the facts, McSweeney is to appear next Tuesday to respond to allegations that Downing Street put huge pressure on the...
Hakeem Jeffries says Virginia redistricting assures a 'free and fair midterm'
Politics Hakeem Jeffries says Virginia redistricting assures a 'free and fair midterm' April 22, 20266:42 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition By Michel Martin , Destinee Adams Hakeem Jeffries on implications of Virginia's Democrat-backed redistricting effort Listen · 7:34 7:34 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5794699/nx-s1-9739900" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player...
Swinney skipping TV debate to avoid it being ‘group of blokes talking politics’
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Virginia congressional map vote could embolden Florida Republicans to push for boundary changes, says Jeffries – US politics live
House Democratic leader says result should serve as a warning to Ron DeSantis after latest blow to Donald Trump’s redistricting battleHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.The vote to approve new congressional maps in Virgina could embolden Florida’s Republican-controlled state assembly to consider tit-for-tat changes to its own map, the House Democratic leader has said.If Florida Republicans proceed with this illegal scheme, they will only create more prime-pick up opportunities for De...
'70-80% of politicians watch ...':Pappu Yadav stokes fresh controversy, day after 'bedroom' sexist remark
Bihar MP Pappu Yadav courted fresh controversy by claiming 70-80% of politicians watch porn, while defending his earlier sexist remarks about women in politics. The Bihar State Women's Commission has sought an explanation from Yadav for his offensive statements, which have drawn widespread criticism.
Republican strategist on Trump's Cabinet turnover and how it could affect his agenda
Politics Republican strategist on Trump's Cabinet turnover and how it could affect his agenda April 22, 20264:41 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Michel Martin Republican strategist on Trump's cabinet turnover and how it could affect his agenda Listen · 4:10 4:10 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5793900/nx-s1-9739712" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Starmer to face MPs for first time since Olly Robbins’ Mandelson evidence – UK politics live
Former cabinet secretary Mark Sedwill has called for Robbins to be reinstated at the Foreign Office after his evidence to MPsGood morning. Keir Starmer faces PMQs today with the Peter Mandelson vetting row still dominating the Westminster agenda and – in the view of most observers familiar with the views of Labour MPs – the wagons of doom circling in, ever closer, on the Starmer premiership. In an ideal world, the fate of prime ministers would be decided by the big issues, not arcane scandals an...
Trump Extends Ceasefire But Hormuz Stays Closed | Insight with Haslinda Amin 04/22/2026
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FBI scrambles to rebuild after surprise wave of retirements and resignations
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsFBI scrambles to rebuild after surprise wave of retirements and resignationsThe FBI has launched social media campaigns to attract applicantsEric Tucker & Alanna Durkin RicherWednesday 22 April 2026 08:11 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"CF1:29605...
Sidhu & Sidhu send out mixed signals as Kaur goes aggressive, Navjot keeps Punjab guessing
While Kaur has re-entered the political arena with renewed intensity, her husband and former Punjab Congress chief, continues to maintain a formal distance from active politics. Yet, his recent public appearances and cryptic messaging hint that he may not be entirely out of the game.