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🇬🇧 Mirror
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Minister responds to Donald Trump sharing SNL clip mocking Keir Starmer ahead of call

A UK minister commented on Donald Trump sharing a Saturday Night Live clip that mocked Prime Minister Keir Starmer, suggesting that Starmer would find it humorous.

Mar 23 • 08:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Small swings, high drama: why UK polls are less volatile than they seem – in charts

The article discusses how, despite perceptions of volatility in UK politics, recent polling data shows small and stable shifts in party support leading up to the local elections.

Mar 23 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Anyone but Labour’ or ‘anyone but Reform’? Clash of animosities likely to define May local elections

The upcoming local elections in the UK are expected to be dominated by negative sentiments towards both Labour and Reform UK, with voters feeling compelled to prevent the other from gaining power rather than supporting any candidate positively.

Mar 23 • 07:00 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Trump shares comedy skit portraying Starmer as terrified of him (VIDEO)

Donald Trump has shared a comedy skit from Saturday Night Live UK featuring Keir Starmer appearing fearful of speaking with him.

Mar 23 • 05:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Funding for populist-right ‘media-political complex’ exceeded £170m in five years, research finds

Research by Labour MP Liam Byrne reveals that over £170 million was allocated to the UK’s populist right, involving media and political entities funded by billionaires.

Mar 23 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Senate advances Mullin nomination to lead DHS, paving way for confirmation

The US Senate has moved forward with the nomination of Markwayne Mullin as the new head of the Department of Homeland Security after a decisive vote to limit debate.

Mar 22 • 20:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Politics live: new standards for datacentres being built in Australia; report warns of drone threat

The Australian government is under pressure over oil supply issues while introducing new regulations for datacentres and facing rising concerns about drone threats.

Mar 22 • 20:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Donald Trump shares Saturday Night Live UK sketch mocking Keir Starmer

Donald Trump shared a sketch from Saturday Night Live UK that humorously mocks UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Mar 22 • 17:04 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

KLÕPS ⟩ Scandalous Anna-Maria Galojan shows off a slim figure in a red costume

Former politician Anna-Maria Galojan shares glimpses of her glamorous life in Britain while hinting at a possible return to politics.

Mar 22 • 15:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

James Cleverly disagrees with Nick Timothy about Islamic public prayer ceremony

James Cleverly publicly disagrees with Nick Timothy's characterization of public Muslim prayers as domination, highlighting a divide within the Conservative Party over religious expression.

Mar 22 • 15:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Trump announces new 'greatest enemy to America' after 'death of Iran'

Donald Trump has declared the Democrats as America's greatest enemy following his claim of eliminating the Iranian threat.

Mar 22 • 14:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer to hold emergency COBR meeting as Iran war cost of living concerns grow

Keir Starmer will chair an emergency COBR meeting to address the rising cost of living amid the ongoing US-Israeli conflict involving Iran.

Mar 22 • 11:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Evgeny Lebedev and Ian Botham have lowest Lords attendance, records show

Evgeny Lebedev and Ian Botham have recorded the lowest attendance rates in the House of Lords at 1.12% over the past four years, attending only seven out of 625 sessions.

Mar 22 • 09:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Slovenia goes to polls in election marked by claims of anti-Romany rhetoric

Slovenia's upcoming elections are overshadowed by rising anti-Romany rhetoric and accusations against both prime ministerial candidates regarding their treatment of the marginalized community.

Mar 22 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

SNL UK viewers spot same issue minutes into broadcast and fans are divided

The launch of SNL UK, hosted by Tina Fey, has sparked mixed reactions from viewers regarding the audience laughter during the show.

Mar 21 • 22:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Vile’ Trump condemned for gloating over Robert Mueller death

Donald Trump faced widespread condemnation after he expressed gladness at the death of former FBI director Robert Mueller.

Mar 21 • 20:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Former FBI director who investigated Trump's campaign ties with Russia dies

Robert Mueller, former FBI director known for his investigation into Donald Trump's campaign ties with Russia, has passed away at the age of 81, prompting a controversial reaction from the current US president.

Mar 21 • 17:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Robert Mueller, special counsel who investigated Trump-Russia ties, dies at 81

Robert Mueller, the former special counsel known for his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election, has passed away at the age of 81.

Mar 21 • 17:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Republican says he lied about racist posts on porn site to protect Trump

Mark Robinson, former North Carolina lieutenant governor, admitted misleading voters about racist comments he posted online in a bid to protect Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

Mar 21 • 17:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Minister claimed thousands of pounds on expenses for promotional videos

Labour minister Al Carns claimed around £3,000 in expenses for promotional videos, including a video of him doing pull-ups at a fire station.

Mar 21 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

US counter-terrorism chief who resigned says he fears retaliation but has no regrets

A former US counter-terrorism official expresses fear of political retaliation following his resignation over the US-Israel conflict with Iran but maintains he has no regrets about his actions.

Mar 21 • 14:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Donald Trump's unhinged 24 hours as he parties at Mar A Lago while his Iran war rages on

Donald Trump partied at Mar A Lago and played golf amid ongoing conflict in Iran, which he claims is winding down.

Mar 21 • 14:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

TOM WATSON: 'Trump's Iran invasion like a teenager with the nuclear codes'

Tom Watson criticizes Donald Trump's approach to Iran, contrasting it with Keir Starmer's more cautious and responsible leadership.

Mar 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

SA state election 2026: Labor confident but all eyes on One Nation vote as polls close in South Australia

In South Australia, polls for the state election closed with Labor expecting a landslide victory, while the performance of One Nation is being closely monitored by both parties.

Mar 21 • 07:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Has Trump given his biggest indication he's done with the Iran war? Don't take anything for certain

President Trump appears to signal a potential withdrawal from the Iran conflict, describing military achievements more definitively than before.

Mar 20 • 23:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

US judge blocks Pentagon’s press access policy after New York Times lawsuit

A federal judge has halted a restrictive Pentagon press access policy following a lawsuit from the New York Times, which claimed the policy infringed upon constitutional rights.

Mar 20 • 21:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Democrats outraged as Fetterman votes to advance Markwayne Mullin nomination

Democratic leaders express their outrage over Senator John Fetterman's decisive vote to advance the nomination of Republican Markwayne Mullin as homeland security secretary.

Mar 20 • 20:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Top US Fema official claims to have teleported to a Waffle House before

A high-ranking official from FEMA, Gregg Phillips, claims to have experienced teleportation incidents, including one to a Waffle House in Georgia.

Mar 20 • 19:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Fiona Bruce forced to intervene over fiery Question Time row

Fiona Bruce had to step in to control the heated discussion among panellists during BBC's Question Time amid rising tensions over a question regarding US military action in Iran.

Mar 20 • 17:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

MAGA TV star Tucker Carlson praises Britain's most notorious fascist in deranged video

Tucker Carlson, a prominent right-wing host, has released a video praising wartime fascist Oswald Mosley, misrepresenting historical facts about him and attacking Winston Churchill.

Mar 20 • 16:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Cabinet ministers look at blueprint for how Labour could cut taxes

Cabinet ministers are reviewing a Labour Growth Group report proposing significant tax cuts and reforms in response to the cost of living crisis, amidst potential leadership challenges for Sir Keir Starmer.

Mar 20 • 16:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Keir Starmer: Almost like Boris Johnson

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces increasing scrutiny over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US, with rising criticism even from within his own party.

Mar 20 • 15:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Reform UK suspends Scottish candidate less than a day after announcing him

Reform UK suspended Stuart Niven, a candidate for Dundee West, due to revelations about his disqualification as a company director and concerns over other candidates' controversial remarks.

Mar 20 • 14:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Yes to fields of wheat, no to fields of iron’: how the world’s greenest country soured on solar

Denmark's increasing backlash against solar energy reveals deep-seated rural concerns about the sustainability and aesthetics of green energy projects.

Mar 20 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Trump aides tried to block appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to US, reports say – US politics live

Donald Trump's aides reportedly intervened in Keir Starmer's decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as the UK ambassador to the US, preferring the previous ambassador instead.

Mar 20 • 11:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Madagascar’s military ruler decrees that ministers must pass lie detector tests

Madagascar's military president has mandated that all new ministers must undergo lie detector tests to identify and eliminate corruption within his administration.

Mar 20 • 10:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Reform UK success in local elections could endanger national climate targets, report says – UK politics live

Reform UK's anticipated success in the upcoming local elections may compromise the UK's national climate objectives, according to a new report.

Mar 20 • 10:03 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Brexit: After the words of the Mayor of London to Repubblica: 'The national psychodrama returns'

Sadiq Khan's recent interview has sparked political controversy and reactions from various factions in the UK.

Mar 20 • 09:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Attorney general asks if Kemi Badenoch would object to Jewish public prayer

Attorney General Richard Hermer has challenged Kemi Badenoch on her views about public prayer after her support for a comment criticizing an Islamic prayer event as intimidating.

Mar 20 • 07:05 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

One Nation candidate wanted in UK on sexual touching charge

Aoi Baxter, an Australian candidate for the One Nation party, is wanted in the UK for failing to attend court regarding a charge of sexual touching without consent.

Mar 20 • 04:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC Question Time crowd laugh as Wes Streeting skewers Conservative panellist

Health Secretary Wes Streeting humorously critiques Conservative MP Helen Whately during a BBC Question Time event, prompting laughter from the audience.

Mar 19 • 22:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Sturgeon's farewell advice: 'Don't live life on social media'

Nicola Sturgeon delivered an emotional farewell speech to the Scottish parliament, advising future leaders to foster cross-party friendships and avoid living through social media.

Mar 19 • 21:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Mayor of London seeks for the United Kingdom to rejoin the European Union amid the rise of Reform UK

London Mayor Sadiq Khan calls for the Labour Party to promise rejoining the European Union in their 2029 election campaign.

Mar 19 • 20:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Donald Trump's unhinged 24 hours as Oval Office meeting descends into humiliating farce

Donald Trump faced backlash after making an inappropriate joke during a meeting with Japan's Prime Minister, highlighting ongoing chaos in his administration.

Mar 19 • 20:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Nigel Farage condemned over call to ban public prayer for Muslims in the UK

Muslim leaders condemn Nigel Farage for his call to ban public prayers by Muslims, deeming it a sign of growing intolerance in the UK.

Mar 19 • 19:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Cryptocurrency firms suffer heavy losses in Illinois primaries after spending big

The cryptocurrency sector faced significant defeats in the Illinois primaries despite substantial financial investments aiming to influence political outcomes in favor of pro-crypto candidates.

Mar 19 • 18:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Reform MP blasted after saying she would wear a 'tartan burka'

Reform MP Sarah Pochin faces backlash after making controversial remarks about a 'tartan burka' during a political event.

Mar 19 • 17:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Nigel Farage stops accepting Cameo requests after revelations about his use of platform

Nigel Farage has halted his use of the Cameo platform following an investigation revealing questionable videos he recorded for the service.

Mar 19 • 16:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Badenoch supports Nick Timothy after he labels Islamic public prayers as 'act of domination'

Kemi Badenoch backed Nick Timothy after his controversial remarks about Islamic public prayers, igniting a political debate about religious expression and British values.

Mar 19 • 15:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Donald Trump's Inner Circle Crumbles as Fiercely Loyal Allies 'Betray' Him Over Iran War

Donald Trump's inner circle is fracturing as his allies express dissent over his approach to the Iran conflict.

Mar 19 • 15:24 UTC

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