Councils to watch in the 2024 local elections
Where might the main political parties make gains and losses in the local elections on 2 May? Source link
Starmer challenges Sunak over Truss’ book of memoirs
The Labour leader asked the PM about his predecessor claiming her Budget was the "happiest moment of her premiership".Sir Keir Starmer was asking about Liz…
Sunak: Our plan is working, delivering brighter Britain
Sir Keir Starmer has questioned how the PM will fund the planned end of National Insurance.Rishi Sunak told Sir Keir Starmer that taxes were being…
New carpets got rid of Downing Street fleas – Hunt
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says he replaced the No 11 carpets Liz Truss claimed were infested with fleas. Source link
Starmer accuses PM of 'smearing' working-class Rayner
The Labour leader rushes to his deputy's defence after Rishi Sunak makes a jibe about her tax affairs. Source link
Cheap booze prices to rise as MSPs vote to increase minimum cost
MSPs increase the cost of alcohol but opinions remain split over the policy's effectiveness. Source link
Senate impeachment trial begins for Homeland Security Secretary
WASHINGTON — Senators were sworn in Wednesday for their third impeachment trial in four years, this time of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas. House Republicans,…
Scotland to ditch key climate change target
The Scottish government is to scrap its flagship target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030. Source link
Journalist who accused NPR of bias resigns from the network
Uri Berliner, the veteran NPR journalist who publicly accused his employer of liberal bias, has resigned from the network. Berliner posted a message Wednesday on…
Are taxes going up or down?
The government talks about taxes coming down but other talk about them going up. Who is right? Source link
Ministers rule out concessions on Rwanda bill
Legislation to enable asylum seekers to be sent to the African nation could pass its final stages later. Source link
I told Truss her policies were wrong – Sunak
The prime minister and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer clash over ex PM at Prime Minister's Questions. Source link
What a trans author found on a tour of red-state libraries
The small brick plaza in front of the Pella, Iowa, public library was teeming with people. A gray-haired woman in a T-shirt stood stoically beside…
SNP Westminster leader asks PM about Brown’s Scotland claims
Rishi Sunak was asked if he backed predecessor Gordon Brown who spoke of Scotland's role inside, or outside, the UK.Stephen Flynn was told by Rishi…
Abortion ban supercharges Arizona politics, challenging GOP
PHOENIX — Abortion politics and policy are clashing here like in no other state as the Republican-led Legislature convenes Wednesday to sort out the aftermath of…
Will the Rwanda plan finally become law?
The House of Lords has made changes to the bill - will the government make concessions? Source link
Why do straights hate gays?
LARRY KRAMER is the founder of the protest group ACT UP and the author of "The Tragedy of Today's Gays." DEAR STRAIGHT PEOPLE, Why do…
Cameron lands in Israel for talks over Iran attack
The UK foreign secretary is expected to urge the Israeli government to avoid further escalation. Source link
‘Sliving’ in Sacramento with Paris Hilton
SACRAMENTO — Hello and happy Tuesday. There are 202 days until the election and today we are #slivingforacause with Paris Hilton at the Capitol. For those…
Bob Graham, former U.S. senator and Florida governor, dies at 87
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Former U.S. senator and two-term Florida Gov. Bob Graham, who gained national prominence as chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee in the aftermath…