UK politics

UK politics

The government's response to West Midlands police's ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans was clumsy, late and did little more than inflame tensions, a group of MPs has found. A report by the home affairs select committee, published on Sunday, analysed the original decision to ban away fans from a Europa League fixture with Aston Villa in November, as well as the advice that led to it. The report concluded West Midlands police (WMP) relied on inaccurate information and failed to do even basic due diligence on its intelligence.

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Sir Ed Davey has urged Sir Keir Starmer to sue Donald Trump for $100 billion, claiming the former US President has "damaged our country". Speaking at the Scottish Liberal Democrat conference in Edinburgh, the Kingston & Surbiton MP launched a blistering attack on Donald Trump - branding him "the most dangerous, damaging US President of modern times". My advice to Keir Starmer is to sue Donald Trump for $100billion for the damage he's caused to Scotland and our country. It's the only language he understands.

The Prime Minister has been told he is making Britain look "unreliable and weak" after reportedly denying US forces access to British bases. This move could impact potential strikes on Iran and influence international perceptions. Military leaders' warning about the decision underscores the seriousness of the situation, encouraging the audience to recognise the importance of strong defence policies for national safety.

Speaking ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion, Johnson suggested the West could 'flip a switch' in Putin's thinking by demonstrating military commitment, emphasizing the significance of timely action for global stability. He said the UK and its allies were working within a 'coalition of the willing' framework, but argued deployment should not be delayed until after a peace agreement, inviting readers to consider their role in shaping future decisions.

Hundreds of Britain First protesters faced larger antifascist crowds in a tense Manchester city centre standoff. Manchester, United Kingdom Chants of send them back echoed through a damp underpass as hundreds of far-right anti-Islam protesters prepared to march through the streets. Union Jacks fluttered in the wind as protesters some visibly under the influence of alcohol chanted a series of anti-immigration slogans and derisive comments about British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

More than 200,000 people living legally in the UK are on the 10-year route to settled status, which requires legal migrants to renew 30-month visas four times at a cost of 3,908.50 including healthcare costs per renewal before they can apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR). Under proposals by the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, if people have used public funds, even in work, the wait would double to 20 years.

Last year, No 10 took an unprecedented step: it invited content creators to cross the threshold of Downing Street. Naturally, the creators all filmed themselves outside the famous door. Once inside, their most treasured possessions, their phones, were taken from them and exchanged for government-approved devices, so they could continue to take photos and record video without breaching security guidelines.

Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, authorities said. In a statement about the arrest, police cited emails allegedly showing that the former prince may have forwarded confidential trade documents to Epstein. The latest batch of Epstein files include photos that show Mountbatten-Windsor kneeling over a woman lying on the floor. Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied wrongdoing in connection with his relationship with Epstein.

The party's newly-appointed Shadow Chancellor, Robert Jenrick, delivered a keynote speech in London outlining policies aimed at tackling what he described as the "ballooning benefits bill" and the "managed decline" under Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Jenrick said Reform UK would reinstate in-person assessments and require clinical diagnoses to prevent misuse of disability benefits.

No-one in this borough is more angry with this prime minister than me.

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