What are the hurdles facing Michael Gove's extremism plans?
Mr Gove says he was driven to action because the UK's values are "under challenge" from extremists. Source link
Fani Willis’ Trump prosecution is alive but not well
Special prosecutor Nathan Wade’s resignation Friday from the Georgia racketeering prosecution of Donald Trump and others was the right decision and, indeed, a virtually forced…
Diane Abbott ‘one of the bravest people I know’ – Chakrabarti
A Labour peer has called on Rishi Sunak and Michael Gove to root out racism in their party after comments by a Tory donor about…
Judge delays Trump’s hush-money criminal trial 30 days
NEW YORK — A judge on Friday delayed former President Trump’s hush-money criminal trial until at least mid-April after his lawyers said they needed more time…
Norfolk County Council beats Apple in iPhone row
The local authority - and others - had accused the tech giant of misleading shareholders. Source link
U.S., G-7 allies warn Iran to drop plan to give Russia missiles
WASHINGTON — The United States and allies warned Iran on Friday that major Western economies will pile new sanctions on Tehran if it moves forward with…
Drakeford blames drunks for missed A&E target
The outgoing first minister says "many people" in hospital are there because they have drunk too much. Source link
Biden backs Schumer after senator calls for new elections in Israel
WASHINGTON — President Biden expressed support Friday for Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer after the senator called for new elections in Israel, the latest sign…
Starmer: PM proud to be bankrolled by man using racist words?
The Labour leader presses Rishi Sunak about the Tories getting £10m from a donor who is accused of using racist and misogynist language.With Diane Abbott…
Willis can stay on Trump election case in Georgia, judge says
ATLANTA — A judge delivered a significant victory Friday to Fulton County Dist. Atty. Fani Willis, ruling that she would not be disqualified from leading the…
General election: When is the next one and who decides?
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Middle East conflicts revive clash between president, Congress
WASHINGTON — A major deadline under the half-century-old War Powers Resolution came this week for President Biden to obtain Congress’ approval to keep waging his military…
Only 10% of levelling up funds spent, say MPs
The government's key policy to tackle inequality is being held up by "astonishing delays", a report says. Source link
Opinion: Apocalypse now, but not in Santa Monica
In December, an atheistic, pro-choice, anti-gun, environmental activist — a.k.a. a resident of Santa Monica — asked me, “So how do you plan to ring…
Armed forces minister to stand down at next election
The MP for Wells James Heappey says he wants to prioritise family and pursue another career. Source link
Column: Polls get it right most of the time. Here’s what to be wary of
WASHINGTON — Without polls, you can’t understand politics; with them, you can misunderstand a lot. With both major party presidential nominations sewn up, we’re deep into…
SNP: Sunak puts ‘money before morals’ over Hester donations
Stephen Flynn claimed the PM should be worried about extremism after a Tory donor reportedly claimed an MP “should be shot”.Rishi Sunak said the “remorse…
Shapps's plane GPS 'jammed' near Russian territory
The satellite signal of an RAF aircraft carrying the defence secretary was interfered with on Wednesday. Source link
Why Biden can’t get California gig worker law to go national
WASHINGTON — San Francisco’s city attorney last month reached the kind of settlement many gig workers have been seeking for years: An app-based hospitality company called…
MPs' pay will increase by 5.5% from April
Parliament's independent pay body has decided the salary should rise in line with senior civil servants. Source link