‘I’m not going away,’ says Keir Starmer despite defence secretary’s exit
PM promises to fight any leadership challenge, saying any successor would face same problems as himUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has said he knows he has to “turn things around” after a series of crises culminating in the resignation of John Healey, the defence secretary, but warned that any successor would face the same set of difficult decisions.In an interview with the BBC after Healey’s departure in a row over defence spending, Starmer promised again to fight any leadership c...
Reeves grudgingly resorts to departmental salami slicing to fund UK defence budget
Starmer shows no will to pursue the main options for rising commitments: spending cuts, tax rises or borrowingUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesWhen Keir Starmer wanted to promise Donald Trump that the UK would increase defence spending, he decided to fund it by slashing the UK’s aid budget – losing a cabinet minister, Anneliese Dodds, in the process.This time around, with John Healey’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) demanding an additional £18.5bn over four years to fund...
France followed to World Cup by home politics after Mbappé’s swipe at far right
Platini among former players to accuse captain of creating distraction as Deschamps defends captain’s right to speak“If there’s one wish I have, it’s for you to ask my players about the opponents, about football,” Didier Deschamps told journalists after announcing France’s World Cup squad. “I understand that you might feel obliged to ask other questions, but they’re not there to answer them.”Deschamps has found himself batting away questions about off-pitch issues beyond his scope before his fin...
Fisa spy powers almost certain to expire after Congress fails to act – US politics live
Law due to expire at midnight tonight following unhappiness over Trump’s pick for intelligence chiefHello and welcome to the US live blog.A key surveillance tool that allows the US to collect intelligence abroad appears certain to expire after Congress failed to temporarily extend the program.Pulte has to go. He cannot be in the DNI role. It’s too important.Donald Trump declared “a great settlement” with Iran, which could be signed soon “maybe in Europe, over the weekend”.Trump’s hand-picked boa...
China arrests US researcher it says is suspected of ‘spying’
Beijing's Foreign Ministry confirms US reports about detention of scholar focusing on politics of neighbouring Myanmar.
LA politicians want to mandate prosperity. The $30 minimum wage proves they can’t
If you want to understand why businesses are leaving California, investors are looking elsewhere and common-sense economics seems to have disappeared from public policy, look no further than Los Angeles.In a move that should surprise absolutely no one familiar with California politics, Los Angeles leaders approved a plan to push hotel and airport worker wages to $30 per hour. Supporters call it the "Olympic Wage," arguing that workers should benefit from the economic activity generated by the 20...
The anti-Reform agenda within Greater Manchester Fire Service is utterlly Orwellian
The speed at which the axis in British politics is shifting is startling. I have spent over three decades as a foot soldier on the political Left – much of it as an activist in the Fire Brigades Union (FBU).While right-wing parties have always been able to attract the support of a layer of trade union members, it was the Left – and usually the Labour Party – which traditionally commanded their loyalty, especially those who, like me, worked in the public sector.But I have recently begun to witnes...
UK’s defence plan is underfunded and outdated, says Al Carns after resignation
Former armed forces minister, who quit hours after John Healey, heavily hints he would run for Labour leadershipUK politics live – latest updatesAl Carns has delivered a withering assessment of the government’s defence plans after quitting as defence minister, accusing ministers of not spending enough money on the military and spending it on the wrong weapons.Carns quit the government on Thursday night, hours after the resignation of his boss, John Healey, after a protracted row over the defence...
Starmer’s leadership under further pressure after defence ministers quit – UK politics live
Both John Healey and Al Cairns resigned from their ministerial positions on Thursday over the government’s defence investment planGood morning. This time yesterday Keir Starmer’s leadership was already in peril, with many in his party assuming that he will be replaced by Andy Burnham at some point later this year, but there was a consensus that, on defence and international security, his record was impressive. John Healey’s surprise resignation as defence secretary blew that apart. Later, after...
Pope Leo’s visit lays bare Spain’s tangled politics of faith and migration
The American pope's message underlines the rift between his Catholicism and that of Spain's far right.
Pro-Palestine activists believe ‘sea change’ coming in Labour’s approach to Middle East
Green surge in local elections and recent polling of Labour members may cause government to toughen stance on IsraelUK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesPro-Palestine activists believe there could be a “sea change” in the Labour party’s approach to the crisis in the Middle East which could result in the government taking a tougher stance on Israel.Campaigners have pointed to the threat posed to Labour by the Green surge in the local elections, the likely departure of...
Trump demands his two impeachments are 'expunged' from the record as White House calls them 'phony attacks by deranged Democrats'
Trump demands his two impeachments are 'expunged' from the record as White House calls them 'phony attacks by deranged Democrats'Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to Washington... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 04:30, 12 June 2026 | Updated: 04:30, 12 June 2026 e-mail View comments
USA Today columnist says United States has already 'lost' the World Cup because of politics, Donald Trump
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway, with Canada, the United States, and Mexico jointly hosting the 48-team tournament.As of Thursday afternoon, there's been just one match completed, with the Mexican National Team dominating South Africa in a 2-0 win at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. There are 103 matches left to be completed, and the World Cup will head to some spectacular venues across the country.But if you ask left-wing sports media columnists, the outcome has already been decide...
Why the economics makes this the craziest world cup ever
Why the economics makes this the craziest world cup everJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleFaisal IslamEconomics editorBBCFootball World Cups are rarely completely politics-free but never has the beautiful game navigated a geopolitical high-wire act of this kind. The main host is at war with a participant, whose team must commute in on match days from another country.Add to that the quite astonishing coincidence of the US, Canada and Mexico, the three co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, bein...
When the World Cup and war collide: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskWhen the World Cup and war collide: From the Politics DeskPlus, the House Republicans who bucked Trump on the Epstein files meet their political fates. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleTrump calls off planned strikes on Iran amid progress towards a deal03:56Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 11, 2026, 5:00 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Poli...
Trump's explosive secret call with Charlie Kirk over Epstein just weeks before TPUSA boss' assassination
Trump's explosive secret call with Charlie Kirk over Epstein just weeks before TPUSA boss' assassinationSPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to 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: 21:24, 11 June 2026 | Updated: 21:25, 11 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Stephen and Katie Miller's newborn son had Washington whispering about a beloved haunt. His mother sets the record straight
Stephen and Katie Miller's newborn son had Washington whispering about a beloved haunt. His mother sets the record straightSPECIAL 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 NIKKI SCHWAB, CHIEF CAMPAIGN CORRESPONDENT and RAVEN SAUNT, US LIFESTYLE EDITOR Published: 21:19, 11 June 2026 | Updated: 21:20, 11 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Swirling rumors about scandal-plagued Republican who could ruin Trump's nearly-flawless record sparks panic: 'We can't have another f*** up
Swirling rumors about scandal-plagued Republican who could ruin Trump's nearly-flawless record sparks panic: 'We can't have another f*** upSPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to 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: 21:18, 11 June 2026 | Updated: 21:18, 11 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Three US Presidents are turning 80 this summer... who do you think will throw the best birthday bash? Have your say in the DC Insider poll
Three US Presidents are turning 80 this summer... who do you think will throw the best birthday bash? Have your say in the DC Insider pollSPECIAL 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: 21:04, 11 June 2026 | Updated: 21:05, 11 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Gennifer Flowers' message for Bill Clinton 34 years on, why she supports Trump...and her new life as the 'Blonde Bombshell of the Big Easy'
Gennifer Flowers' message for Bill Clinton 34 years on, why she supports Trump...and her new life as the 'Blonde Bombshell of the Big Easy'SPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter HERE and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy NICK ALLEN, US NEWS EDITOR (POLITICS) Published: 20:40, 11 June 2026 | Updated: 20:45, 11 June 2026 e-mail View comments