Angela Rayner says Starmer should ‘reflect on’ stepping aside after HMRC clears her over tax affairs - UK politics live
The former deputy prime minister said she should be keen to ‘play my part’ in the event of a leadership contestFull report: Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC over tax affairs paving the way for potential leadership bidGood morning. Today it looks as though the phoney Labour leadership contest that has been bubbling away at least since Sunday may finally turn into a real one. Westminster is braced for Wes Streeting, the health secretary, to announce that he is standing – although journalists are not...
Angela Rayner cleared in HMRC tax dodge investigation paving way for Labour leadership run
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Why Anthony Albanese should be wary of One Nation's rising influence - as Pauline Hanson sets her sights on Labor heartland seats
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Kathy Hochul issues brutal comeback after Laura Loomer claims governor and NYC Mayor Mamdani will order cops to 'stand down' for Israel Parade
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I’ll never regret what I did – Palestine Action activist cleared over Elbit raid
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MSPs take oaths and Presiding Officer elected on day one of new Holyrood term
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Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district
Politics Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district May 13, 20268:59 PM ET By Jason Breslow Denise Powell, candidate for the Democratic nomination to the House of Representatives in Nebraska's second district, right, hugs pollster Madeline Conway during an election night watch party Wednesday in Omaha, Neb. Rebecca S. Gratz/AP hide caption toggle caption Rebecca S. Gratz/AP Political organizer Denise Powell has defeated State Sen. John Cavanaugh to win the D...
Denise Powell projected to win Democratic primary in key Nebraska district
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Refusal by allies to back US in war against Iran ‘unconscionable’, says Hegseth
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Labour turmoil continues as Streeting mulls leadership challenge
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Back our attempt to oust Keir Starmer, SNP urges Scottish Labour MPs
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Van Hollen posts his alcohol test results after Patel exchange
On Tuesday, Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland challenged FBI Director Kash Patel to take a test to determine whether he has a drinking problem. Patel said he would if Van Hollen would, and on Wednesday, the senator posted his results. Nicholas Wu, congressional reporter for Semafor, and Daniella Diaz, politics reporter for NOTUS, join to discuss.
Lutnick testified he knew little about Epstein, his next-door neighbor
Politics Lutnick testified he knew little about Epstein, his next-door neighbor By Graham Kates Graham Kates Reporter Graham Kates is an investigative reporter covering criminal justice, privacy issues and information security for CBS News Digital. Contact Graham at KatesG@cbsnews.com or grahamkates@protonmail.com Read Full Bio Graham Kates May 13, 2026 / 6:41 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said he was unaware for years that his next-door neighbor Jeff...
Trump's plan to hold 30,000 migrants at Guantanamo yet to materialize after 1 year, documents show
President Trump promised to hold 30,000 migrants facing deportation at Guantanamo Bay. A year later, it's mostly empty. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
Louisiana lawmakers advance new 5-1 congressional map that favors Republicans
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Inside Jeffery Epstein's Network of Power
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Australia politics live: Albanese denies tax reforms aimed at courting votes from growing gen Z cohort
Angus Taylor to give budget reply speech tonight. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live politics blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then Nick Visser will take the helm (with Krishani Dhanji ready to take over this afternoon in the lead-up to tonight’s budget reply speech from Angus Taylor).Anthony Albanese has denied that the additional 700,000 gen Z voters being added to the electoral roll...
Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions overturned by South Carolina supreme court
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Lawmakers seek crackdown on China-owned U.S. farmland
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Wes Streeting prepares to launch leadership challenge against Keir Starmer
Health secretary’s move to force race sparks scramble on left of Labour for candidate to oppose himUK politics live – latest updatesWes Streeting is preparing to launch a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer on Thursday if the health secretary can secure the support of enough MPs to trigger a contest.Streeting’s move to force a race has sparked a frantic scramble on the left of Labour to find a candidate to oppose him, with Ed Miliband and Angela Rayner both possible contenders. Continue re...