Ditching Net Zero 'would be best gain from Brexit' as staying in EU would have left Britain 'trapped by green politics'
Ditching Net Zero would deliver the biggest Brexit dividend of all, an energy consultant has said, ten years after the historic referendum to leave the EU. Rupert Darwall believes the former consensus on climate targets has been shattered and says the race to power AI will further widen these fault lines. Staying in the EU would have left Britain “trapped by green politics”, he says. But, on the outside, the country would be able to ditch Net Zero targets with a single Act of Parliament. This me...
Australia politics live: NSW to lower road toll cap and Queensland to promise infrastructure in today’s state budgets
Weekly toll cap in NSW to fall from $60 to $50 for one year. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live news blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then it will be Krishani Dhanji with the main action.It’s a busy day for political types. Canberra is hurtling towards its winter break as Labor scrambles to do deals to get its major tax and NDIS reforms through the Senate. Continue reading...
Judge dismisses DoJ subpoenas against Walz and other Minnesota officials
Federal judge rules subpoenas linked to immigration crackdown ‘issued for unlawful reasons’US politics live – latest updatesA federal judge agreed to quash the US federal government’s subpoenas of leaders in Minnesota issued during the Trump administration’s controversial immigration crackdown on the state earlier this year.The US Department of Justice issued subpoenas to the Minnesota governor, Tim Walz, the attorney general, Keith Ellison, the Minneapolis mayor, Jacob Frey, and other local off...
Keir Starmer has quit as prime minister – what will happen next in UK politics?
Britain will soon have its fifth prime minister in four years. The Guardian explains how we got here and what challenges await Starmer’s successorUK politics live – latest updatesBritain is to get its fifth prime minister in four years after the current incumbent of Downing Street, Keir Starmer, announced on Monday that he would resign.It was widely expected and comes after months of mounting pressure on Starmer, who led the Labour party to a landslide victory in the 2024 UK general election but...
Trump warns of 10-year jail time for attack on his $15 million Reflecting Pool renovation
Trump warns of 10-year jail time for attack on his $15 million Reflecting Pool renovation SPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERESee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy CHASE HOPE, POLITICAL REPORTER FOR THE DAILY MAIL Published: 16:19, 22 June 2026 | Updated: 16:20, 22 June 2026 e-mail View comments
From Parliament to prison - the fall of Jeffrey Donaldson
Jeffrey Donaldson's life in politics: From DUP leader to convicted child sex abuser10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJayne McCormackPolitical correspondent, BBC News NIPA MediaSir Jeffrey Donaldson's political career is a tale of two Good Fridays – the first a pivotal turning point, the second a shocking end.It was in 1998, the day the peace deal - the Good Friday Agreement - was signed, bringing an end to decades of conflict in Northern Ireland, that he walked out of talks over t...
Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister, leadership contest awaits
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, with a new leader to be in place by the time parliament returns in September, paving the way for Britain to have its seventh leader in 10 years.Less than two years after he won a landslide election victory that promised to end chaos in British politics, Starmer said it was clear that his party wanted him to go.He said nominations for anyone to replace him would open on July 9."The question my party is asking now is whether I am...
JD Vance fires back after Iran's 'trash talk' and threat to walk out of talks after Trump's chilling midnight warning
JD Vance fires back after Iran's 'trash talk' and threat to walk out of talks after Trump's chilling midnight warningSPECIAL OFFER: Sign up for our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JON MICHAEL RAASCH, WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT Published: 14:16, 22 June 2026 | Updated: 14:16, 22 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Sir Keir Starmer: Top lawyer whose 'Mr Rules' approach failed to connect with the public
Sir Keir Starmer: Top lawyer whose 'Mr Rules' approach failed to connect with the public8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBecky MortonandBrian Wheeler,political reportersGetty ImagesFew politicians have endured a more dramatic fall from grace than Sir Keir Starmer.Less than two years ago, he was celebrating a landslide general election victory and was seemingly set to dominate British politics for years to come. Now he has been ejected from power by his own party and instead of ush...
British parliament to debate Israeli influence on UK politics: What we know
The debate comes after a petition expressed concern over Israeli lobbies' influence in the UK.
Badruddin Ajmal Takes Oath As MLA, Returns To Assam Assembly After 2 Decades
After taking oath, Badruddin Ajmal addressed the media and said that he had decided to return to state politics after discussions with his party.
Explained: Who Is Fighting Whom In Lebanon
The latest violence in southern Lebanon is rooted in a long-running rivalry that continues to shape Middle East politics.
Trump's Recent Moves: From Iran Talks Stalling to Electoral Influence in Colombia
Recent developments highlight former President Trump's continuing influence on international relations and domestic politics. As tensions with Iran escalate and a Trump-backed candidate leads in Colombia, the political landscape remains charged.
Sen. Cory Booker says people should be ‘very worried’ about Trump and Israel upending peace in the Middle East
Politics NewsSen. Cory Booker says people should be ‘very worried’ about Trump and Israel upending peace in the Middle EastThe New Jersey Democrat criticized President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling them both “criminal” leaders.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleCory Booker says ‘we have capitulated to the enemy’ with Trump’s Iran deal: Full interview11:44Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 21, 2026, 10:41...
Giorgia Meloni Criticizes Donald Trump for Alleged Support of Western Adversaries
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has publicly accused former U.S. President Donald Trump of catering to the enemies of the West. Her remarks come amidst heightened tensions in global politics and signal a growing divide among Western leaders.
Burnham allies confident of No 10 ‘coronation’ after surge in backers
Some Labour MPs still want former mayor to face the ‘scrutiny’ of ideas through a contested leadership contestUK politics live – latest updatesAllies of Andy Burnham are increasingly confident of a coronation-style transfer of power after the number of MPs backing his planned leadership bid surged following his by-election victory.Burnham and his team are understood to have spent the last few days enlisting the support of MPs and ministers, as he prepares to challenge Keir Starmer in the coming...
JD Vance reveals secret White House dress code Trump expects from confidants and the footwear he hates
READ: Humiliating new joke about Trump that's the talk of Washington SPECIALOFFER: Sign up for our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy SOPHIE GABLE, US REPORTER Published: 15:33, 20 June 2026 | Updated: 15:33, 20 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump's 250-foot vanity arch may be just the beginning as White House seizes power to shatter DC's skyline
Trump's 250-foot vanity arch may be just the beginning as White House seizes power to shatter DC's skylineSPECIAL OFFER: Sign up for our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy NIKKI SCHWAB, CHIEF CAMPAIGN CORRESPONDENT Published: 15:20, 20 June 2026 | Updated: 15:23, 20 June 2026 e-mail View comments
The spectacular implosion of mercurial firebrand Nancy Mace as she crashed and burned in her own backyard
The spectacular implosion of mercurial firebrand Nancy Mace as she crashed and burned in her own backyardSPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERESee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy CHASE HOPE, POLITICAL REPORTER FOR THE DAILY MAIL Published: 13:55, 20 June 2026 | Updated: 13:55, 20 June 2026 e-mail View comments
A California town bet big on socialism. Is it coming to more American cities?
For years, Richmond, Calif., has served as a testing ground in the debate over whether democratic socialist policies can be successful in the U.S. Much of the city's politics have been shaped by the Richmond Progressive Alliance (RPA), a powerful progressive coalition whose members and allies have championed policies associated with the democratic socialist movement.Supporters say Richmond is demonstrating how ordinary citizens can challenge corporate influence and build a more community-focused...