Labour
18 articles · Jan 2026 — Feb 2026
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Britain's Mixed Bag: Profits, Politics, and Protests
Rolls-Royce soars, Labour faces Scottish slump, and Ocado cuts jobs, while Palestinian solidarity faces repression
Can Sir Keir Starmer Recover from Labour's By-Election Blow?
Party faces crisis after Gorton and Denton losses spark leadership questions
Greens Win Big in UK Byelections, Sparking Labour Crisis
Gorton and Denton results fuel speculation about Keir Starmer's future
Warner Bros Deal Sparks Unlikely Alliance
Paramount's surprise win over Netflix for the Warner Bros deal has pleased both Hollywood and Maga figures, while Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer faces criticism after a by-election defeat, and other news from the
UK News Roundup: Trust in Youth, Criticism of Tech Regulation, and SEND Services Under Scrutiny
A mixed bag of news from the UK, where Manchester United's caretaker manager Michael Carrick is putting his trust in young academy graduate Kobbie Mainoo, while Labour leader Keir Starmer is facing criticism for his approach to regulating big tech firms. Meanwhile, the Liberal Democrats are speaking out against the commercialization of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities services.
Trump's Reversal on Chagos Islands Deal Sparks International Concern
The US has withdrawn its support for a UN resolution on the Chagos Islands, a move that has significant implications for the UK and the international community. The decision has been met with criticism, with some drawing parallels to the appeasement of Nazi Germany in 1936. Meanwhile, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to increase military spending in response to the escalating situation.
Mixed Fortunes: England's Rugby Hopes Rise as Labour and Scotland Suffer Setbacks
While England's rugby team gears up for a crucial Six Nations match against Ireland with a revamped lineup, Labour's leadership faces a U-turn on local elections, and Scotland's cricket team suffers a disappointing loss to Nepal in the T20 World Cup.
Reform Party Names Robert Jenrick as Chancellor Pick Amid Met's Freemasons Policy Ruling
The Reform Party has unveiled its new top team, naming Robert Jenrick as its pick for chancellor, while a separate legal challenge to the Metropolitan Police's Freemasons policy has been thrown out. Leader Nigel Farage says Reform is "the voice of opposition" to Labour. The Met's policy requiring officers to declare membership of the Freemasons or similar organisations remains in place.
Reform Unveils New Leadership, While Met's Freemasons Policy Stands Unchallenged
Nigel Farage's Reform party reveals Robert Jenrick as its pick for chancellor, as the party positions itself as the voice of opposition to Labour. Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Police's policy on Freemasons membership has been upheld, following a failed legal challenge.
Government Probes Labour Think Tank Over Alleged Investigation into Journalists
The government has launched an investigation into claims that a Labour think tank ordered an investigation into journalists. The think tank allegedly paid a company at least £30,000 to uncover the origins of a story about undeclared donations. The controversy raises questions about the use of private investigators and the potential intimidation of journalists.
UK News Roundup: Politics, Sports, and Crime Make Headlines
A Labour think tank's investigation of a journalist sparks controversy, the PM addresses European security, and British athletes shine in the Winter Olympics, while a shocking crime story unfolds and Scotland's rugby team secures a thrilling win.
Harry Styles Breaks Wembley Record, Ghanaian Passport for IShowSpeed, and Music Venues' Business Rate Crisis
Harry Styles will play 12 shows at Wembley Stadium in 2023. The singer has donated £750,000 to support small music venues. Labour MPs have called for a halt to business rate rises for music venue. IShowSpeed has been granted a Ghanaian passport.
Trump's Midterm Push, Global Politics, and Tragedy in the UK
As the US midterm elections approach, President Trump is kicking off the Republican campaign in Iowa, while across the globe, UK Labour leader Keir Starmer meets with China's Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, in the world of sports, Arsenal is in talks to sign Barcelona's Ona Batlle, and British tennis star Emma Raducanu splits with her coach after a disappointing Australian Open exit. In a tragic turn of events, a teenager in the UK is found to have attacked others before murdering a 12-year-old schoolboy.