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UK politics

Will Keir Starmer resign?

UK politics

Starmer would have blocked Mandelson role over vetting failure, says Lammy

UK politics

Starmer was kept in dark about Mandelson's vetting by two other top civil servants

UK politics

Starmer rejects calls to quit as pressure mounts over Mandelson vetting

Almost like a Bond villain': why Labour MPs expect Starmer to cling on as PM

Keir Starmer's leadership faces scrutiny amid local election concerns, but many Labour MPs believe a leadership challenge is unlikely despite recent controversies.

16 hours ago

Ministers rally around Keir Starmer as leadership questions grow over Mandelson saga UK politics live

Keir Starmer's appointment of Peter Mandelson should not cost him his job, as he has made the right decisions on key national issues.

Will Keir Starmer resign?

Keir Starmer faces backlash for appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador despite security clearance failure and links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Starmer would have blocked Mandelson role over vetting failure, says Lammy

Keir Starmer would have blocked Peter Mandelson's ambassador appointment if he had known about the failed security vetting.

Starmer was kept in dark about Mandelson's vetting by two other top civil servants

Keir Starmer was not informed about Peter Mandelson's security vetting failure by senior civil servants, raising concerns about government transparency.

Starmer rejects calls to quit as pressure mounts over Mandelson vetting

Keir Starmer expresses outrage over the Foreign Office's failure to inform him about Peter Mandelson's security vetting results before his appointment.

Almost like a Bond villain': why Labour MPs expect Starmer to cling on as PM

Keir Starmer's leadership faces scrutiny amid local election concerns, but many Labour MPs believe a leadership challenge is unlikely despite recent controversies.

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13 hours ago

Does the world need new leaders? Varsha Gandikota & Naledi Pandor

Naledi Pandor emphasizes that the Global South has the potential to unite and provide a counterbalance to the US, which currently holds significant power in the international order. She believes that solidarity among nations in the Global South is crucial for achieving this goal.

World politics

Election winner Peter Magyar sets new course for Hungary

Peter Magyar promises democratic renewal, closer ties with Europe, and national unity after a significant electoral victory in Hungary.

fromwww.dw.com

After his landslide victory, what will Peter Magyar do next?

Peter Magyar aims to dismantle the Orban system and restore democracy in Hungary after winning the election.

Peter Magyar vows to pursue those who plundered' Hungary, after election win

Peter Magyar pledges to restore democracy and combat corruption after winning Hungary's election, promising a new era of governance.

fromwww.npr.org

Election winner Peter Magyar sets new course for Hungary

Peter Magyar promises democratic renewal, closer ties with Europe, and national unity after a significant electoral victory in Hungary.

fromwww.dw.com

After his landslide victory, what will Peter Magyar do next?

Peter Magyar aims to dismantle the Orban system and restore democracy in Hungary after winning the election.

Peter Magyar vows to pursue those who plundered' Hungary, after election win

Peter Magyar pledges to restore democracy and combat corruption after winning Hungary's election, promising a new era of governance.

Democrats Warned Not to Upset Multi-Million Dollar AI Lobbyists, Even Though It'd Be a Slam Dunk With Voters

The Democratic party's strategy to appeal to conservative voters failed, leading to criticism of prioritizing donors over constituents.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Trump Officials Are Openly Discussing' Kash Patel's Replacement as FBI Director: Report

Kash Patel panicked after being locked out of an FBI computer system, believing he had been fired by President Trump. This incident was later attributed to a technical issue.

Media industry

SF politics

fromNextgov.com

Gruenbaum heading for the exit from GSA

Josh Gruenbaum is leaving the GSA after leading procurement reform and contract spending scrutiny since January 2025.

fromSecuritymagazine

ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons to Resign

We wish him luck on his next opportunity in the private sector.

Washington DC

fromemptywheel

Democrats Need to Solve the Tactical Problems with Impeachment before Relying on It - emptywheel

Peter Magyar demands resignations and anti-corruption measures following his victory, aiming to unlock EU funds while warning of document shredding by Viktor Orbán's team.

#fianna-fail

US Elections

As Micheal Martin faces down potential heave, here are the runners and riders who could replace him as Fianna Fail leader

Taoiseach insists his position not under threat 'in any shape or form' as Fianna Fail TDs sound out senior ministers to lead heave against him

TDs are seeking support for a no-confidence motion against Micheál Martin's leadership of Fianna Fáil.

US Elections

As Micheal Martin faces down potential heave, here are the runners and riders who could replace him as Fianna Fail leader

Taoiseach insists his position not under threat 'in any shape or form' as Fianna Fail TDs sound out senior ministers to lead heave against him

TDs are seeking support for a no-confidence motion against Micheál Martin's leadership of Fianna Fáil.

GOP Senator Argues His Party Deserves to Lose the Majority: We've Gotten One Bill Passed'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized Republicans for failing to maintain their majority in Congress and highlighted issues affecting rural communities.

Education

fromFortune

I was a government official in the 1990s and watched the economy get turned upside-down. It's happening again | Fortune

Today's economy faces labor market disruption from AI, echoing the challenges of the 1990s with significant job losses and the need for effective worker support.

Non-profit organizations

fromLGBTQ Nation

1 year ago

Gay Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent may have helped create a constitutional crisis - LGBTQ Nation

Elon Musk's team gained unauthorized access to the federal payment system, threatening USAID operations and raising concerns about national security and economic stability.

Canada news

fromThe Walrus

What I Learned at the Liberal Convention as Carney Clinches His Majority | The Walrus

The Liberal Party of Canada, under Mark Carney, emphasizes pragmatism and has secured a majority government following the 2025 election.

London politics

Lib Dems 'local champions who get things done'

Sir Ed Davey expresses confidence in the Liberal Democrats' chances of gaining more councillors in London elections.

#reproductive-rights

14 hours ago

I'm voting Reform it can't get any worse': Starmer's election nightmare in Swindon

The Independent provides crucial journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting.

6 hours ago

Judgement day for Starmer over Mandelson vetting scandal

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.

Starmer's Mandelson nightmare never ends. This time, it may cost him his job as UK leader

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change while emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.

Keir Starmer threw Olly Robbins under the bus' in wake of Mandelson vetting row

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting for all Americans.

Readers react as Conservatives close gap on Reform in latest poll

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.

Mandelson failed US ambassador vetting but was given the job anyway

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.

14 hours ago

I'm voting Reform it can't get any worse': Starmer's election nightmare in Swindon

The Independent provides crucial journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting.

6 hours ago

Judgement day for Starmer over Mandelson vetting scandal

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.

Starmer's Mandelson nightmare never ends. This time, it may cost him his job as UK leader

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change while emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.

Keir Starmer threw Olly Robbins under the bus' in wake of Mandelson vetting row

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting for all Americans.

Readers react as Conservatives close gap on Reform in latest poll

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.

Mandelson failed US ambassador vetting but was given the job anyway

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.

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3 hours ago

Who will shape the global agenda the left or far right?

Left-leaning leaders in Barcelona and far-right figures in Milan represent opposing political perspectives on democracy and regulation in Europe.

fromSlate Magazine

For Better or for Worse, the House Is Changing the Way It Deals With Its Worst Members

Luna and Leger Fernández worked in tandem to push Reps. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell into involuntary retirement, using social media to update the public on their progress.

SF politics

Left-wing politics

fromAbove the Law

The Trump Administration Has Fired Over 100 Immigration Judges Without Explanation - Above the Law

The Trump administration has fired immigration judges who upheld due process in deportation cases, undermining the Fourteenth Amendment.

Washington DC

fromNextgov.com

House Dems: OPM 'omitted' employee departures from retirement backlog investigation

House Democrats criticize OPM for incomplete responses regarding the federal retirement backlog, which has exceeded 50,000 pending cases.

Non-profit organizations

fromFast Company

What good AI in government actually looks like

Artificial intelligence can be used to eliminate federal grants or to help communities access them effectively.

#trump-administration

fromwww.mediaite.com

US politics

Trump Purged About 75 People Charged With Safeguarding Elections and Replaced Some With 2020 Deniers: Report

fromTruthout

US politics

Plurality of Americans Back Firing Multiple Trump Cabinet Members

fromwww.mediaite.com

Trump Purged About 75 People Charged With Safeguarding Elections and Replaced Some With 2020 Deniers: Report

Trump's administration replaced key election officials with loyalists, undermining election safeguards ahead of the midterm elections.

fromTruthout

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Plurality of Americans Back Firing Multiple Trump Cabinet Members

A majority of voters support President Trump's firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, with 55% approving and 15% disapproving, amid scandals including FEMA gutting, court order violations, and misuse of taxpayer funds for personal advertising.

SF politics

fromwww.npr.org

Why Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales chose to resign

Rep. Eric Swalwell faced multiple sexual assault allegations, leading to his campaign suspension and calls for resignation from Congress amid due process concerns.

#peter-mandelson

7 hours ago

Ministers urged to share Mandelson vetting files with intelligence committee

Ministers face pressure to disclose Peter Mandelson's vetting documents to a parliamentary committee following a binding motion for transparency.

Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs

Sir Olly Robbins faces scrutiny over Peter Mandelson's security clearance amid claims of unfair dismissal and lack of transparency in the vetting process.

Five unanswered questions on Keir Starmer's Mandelson debacle

Peter Mandelson's failed security vetting raises questions about Downing Street's knowledge and the Foreign Office's actions.

Starmer accused of 'misleading Parliament' as Foreign Office overruled security vetting to appoint Mandelson - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Peter Mandelson's security clearance denial was overruled by the Foreign Office for his appointment as UK ambassador to the US.

7 hours ago

Ministers urged to share Mandelson vetting files with intelligence committee

Ministers face pressure to disclose Peter Mandelson's vetting documents to a parliamentary committee following a binding motion for transparency.

Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs

Sir Olly Robbins faces scrutiny over Peter Mandelson's security clearance amid claims of unfair dismissal and lack of transparency in the vetting process.

Five unanswered questions on Keir Starmer's Mandelson debacle

Peter Mandelson's failed security vetting raises questions about Downing Street's knowledge and the Foreign Office's actions.

Starmer accused of 'misleading Parliament' as Foreign Office overruled security vetting to appoint Mandelson - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Peter Mandelson's security clearance denial was overruled by the Foreign Office for his appointment as UK ambassador to the US.

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.

#uk-politics

Pressure on Starmer grows over Mandelson vetting despite ousting of Foreign Office official UK politics live

Keir Starmer faces scrutiny over Peter Mandelson's vetting failures, with potential consequences for his leadership.

fromIntelligencer

UK news

How Political Parties Die

UK politics

Britain's top civil servant quits in another exit from Starmer's team

Pressure on Starmer grows over Mandelson vetting despite ousting of Foreign Office official UK politics live

Keir Starmer faces scrutiny over Peter Mandelson's vetting failures, with potential consequences for his leadership.

fromIntelligencer

UK news

How Political Parties Die

UK politics

Britain's top civil servant quits in another exit from Starmer's team

This Democracy Expert is Warning that ICE at the Airports is Absolutely a Dry Run for the Midterms

The United States is experiencing a rapid decline in democratic norms and institutions, with significant threats to upcoming elections.

Social justice

fromemptywheel

The New Regime - emptywheel

Liberalism creates separation between economic winners and losers, breeding mutual resentment and social division that destabilizes society.

SF politics

fromPadailypost

2 weeks ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.

Why Starmer still can't move on from the Mandelson mess

The political fallout from Peter Mandelson's appointment continues, highlighting failures in security checks and public trust in leadership.

fromIrish Independent

UK politics

Keir Starmer says it is 'unforgivable' he was not told Mandelson failed security vetting for US ambassador role; Calls for him to resign over scandal

UK politics

Olly Robbins is just the latest: a guide to the high-profile exits under Starmer's tenure

Angela Rayner and Josh Simons resigned from government positions due to breaches of ethics and integrity issues, impacting the prime minister's authority.

Chris Mason: Mandelson nightmare haunts Starmer again, as senior figure effectively sacked

The prime minister's handling of Lord Mandelson's security vetting has led to significant political fallout, including job losses and potential consequences for his position.

Why Starmer still can't move on from the Mandelson mess

The political fallout from Peter Mandelson's appointment continues, highlighting failures in security checks and public trust in leadership.

fromIrish Independent

Keir Starmer says it is 'unforgivable' he was not told Mandelson failed security vetting for US ambassador role; Calls for him to resign over scandal

The prime minister expressed anger over not being informed about the Foreign Office overruling security vetting recommendations.

Olly Robbins is just the latest: a guide to the high-profile exits under Starmer's tenure

Angela Rayner and Josh Simons resigned from government positions due to breaches of ethics and integrity issues, impacting the prime minister's authority.

Chris Mason: Mandelson nightmare haunts Starmer again, as senior figure effectively sacked

The prime minister's handling of Lord Mandelson's security vetting has led to significant political fallout, including job losses and potential consequences for his position.

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Mandelson scandal is biggest crisis for diplomatic service in decades, says ex-Foreign Office chief

The Peter Mandelson security vetting scandal represents a significant crisis for the diplomatic service, with implications for leadership accountability.

Mandelson saga is a messy palaver - and the questions continue to swirl

The Lord Mandelson saga has caused significant turmoil for the prime minister, revealing internal conflicts over vetting processes and public accountability.

Key questions facing government over Mandelson vetting

Lord Mandelson failed security vetting for ambassador role, raising questions about the Prime Minister's knowledge and the Foreign Office's decision-making.

Minister defends Starmer amid Mandelson revelations, saying vetting decision utterly unacceptable' UK politics live

Darren Jones ordered a review after the Foreign Office overruled security vetting findings, calling the situation unacceptable and suspending their rights to do so.

Key questions facing government over Mandelson vetting

Lord Mandelson failed security vetting for ambassador role, raising questions about the Prime Minister's knowledge and the Foreign Office's decision-making.

Minister defends Starmer amid Mandelson revelations, saying vetting decision utterly unacceptable' UK politics live

Darren Jones ordered a review after the Foreign Office overruled security vetting findings, calling the situation unacceptable and suspending their rights to do so.

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Birmingham is awash with local election candidates but will result be a coalition of chaos'?

Birmingham's local elections face fragmentation with no party expected to win a majority, amid Labour's declining dominance and various candidate challenges.

Parties urged to act over candidates' racist posts

Both the Green Party and Reform UK face pressure to sever ties with candidates who made racist and offensive online posts.

Left-wing politics

The Your Party committee election was chaos. Why break the habit of a lifetime?

Your Party's internal dysfunction, marked by leadership conflicts, financial misconduct allegations, and organizational chaos, has become embedded in its corporate culture, exemplified by a failed livestreamed election results announcement.

Labour claims Reform UK won't protect women, as poll suggests Farage's party heading for seismic' wins in May UK politics live

Wes Streeting is publishing a revised women's health strategy, highlighting failures of the male-dominated medical establishment and Labour's political strategy against Reform UK.

#labour-party

Take heart, Keir Starmer Australia's PM faced similarly dim prospects, and he triumphed | Tim Soutphommasane

Labour faces significant challenges, but the success of Australia's Labor Party under Albanese offers a potential model for recovery.

UK politics

Labour MP calls for a clearout' of advisers in Downing Street amid Mandelson scandal - UK politics live

Take heart, Keir Starmer Australia's PM faced similarly dim prospects, and he triumphed | Tim Soutphommasane

Labour faces significant challenges, but the success of Australia's Labor Party under Albanese offers a potential model for recovery.

UK politics

Labour MP calls for a clearout' of advisers in Downing Street amid Mandelson scandal - UK politics live

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fromThe Atlantic

Purge the Public Servants

In this new season, I'm asking how the Trump White House is rewriting the rules of U.S. politics, and talking to Americans whose lives have been changed as a result. Today's episode examines the destruction of the civil service: the removal of professionals, and their replacement with loyalists. I've seen this kind of transformation before, in other failing democracies. Everyone suffers from the degradation of public services.

US politics

1 week ago

Labour's 'Jobs Police' granted sweeping powers under new employment law - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Fair Work Agency will enforce employment rights with powers to arrest, conduct inspections, and seize materials under the new Employment Rights Act.

New Trump administration rule makes it easier to fire career civil servants

OPM will reclassify about 50,000 senior career federal employees as at-will, allowing expedited removal for misconduct or intentionally subverting Presidential directives.

2 weeks ago

Drip feed of Reform UK controversies puts party's policy drive in shade

Reform UK faces significant internal issues, including high attrition rates and controversial statements from candidates.

fromAxios

Trump admin green lights rule making it easier to fire thousands of federal employees

The new Schedule Policy/Career rule enables faster removal of senior federal employees and shifts whistleblower oversight to agencies, increasing risks of politicization and turnover.

fromLGBTQ Nation

Democrats keep chasing moderation, doubling down on their past failures - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump is escalating authoritarianism through paramilitary tactics, election interference, and overt racism while Democratic leadership responds inadequately.

3 weeks ago

Ministers hope red tape cuts will speed-up decision making

The government aims to expedite decision-making by eliminating outdated regulations and overlapping consultations to reduce red tape.

4 weeks ago

How Starmer still hopes to save his premiership ahead of make-or-break elections

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.

Reform UK government would replace top civil servants with policy believers'

Reform UK plans to dismiss permanent secretaries across all government departments and replace them with outsiders or officials deemed more aligned with party priorities, risking civil service politicization and loss of institutional expertise.

Top civil servant could become third key No 10 departure in days

Chris Wormald, the cabinet secretary, is negotiating his exit from No 10 amid a wider senior staff shakeup in Keir Starmer's operation.

Labour Together making clean break' after former director resigns as minister

Labour Together's former director Josh Simons resigned as Cabinet Office minister after commissioning a report that falsely linked journalists to pro-Kremlin networks while investigating the thinktank's undeclared donations.

#cabinet-secretary

UK politics

Starmer appoints Romeo as head of UK civil service

UK politics

Starmer appoints Antonia Romeo as top UK civil servant - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK politics

Starmer appoints Romeo as head of UK civil service

UK politics

Starmer appoints Antonia Romeo as top UK civil servant - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

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