Five Labour councillors defect to Greens on Brent Council as Polanski calls Labour ‘broken’
Five Labour councillors in Brent have resigned to join the Greens, prompting responses from both parties ahead of the May 2026 local elections.
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UK launches BBC charter review with 12-week consultation on mission, governance and funding
Ministers opened a 12-week consultation on the BBC’s next Charter, covering mission, governance and post-2027 funding ahead of a 2026 White Paper.
UK politicians urge Starmer to defend BBC after Trump files $10bn lawsuit over Panorama edit
UK MPs urge Keir Starmer to back the BBC after Donald Trump sued for up to $10bn over an edited Panorama clip of his 6 Jan 2021 speech.
Shocking Differences in Reporting of the Bondi Terror Attack… Or Was There? We Checked.
A terror attack at a Hanukkah event in Bondi drew near-universal coverage across left, centre and right—but the real divide was how outlets framed cause, blame and meaning.
UK plans securities-style crypto regulation by October 2027; ministers float curbs on crypto political donations
UK plans FCA-led, securities-style crypto rules by Oct 2027 and is considering restrictions or a ban on crypto political donations.
England resident doctors reject government offer, confirming five-day NHS strike from 17–22 December
BMA says resident doctors rejected a non-pay offer, confirming an NHS strike in England from 17–22 December amid winter pressures.
Reform UK’s ‘largest party’ membership claim relies on a live counter not directly comparable to Labour’s audited rolls
Reform UK cites a live ‘paid-up’ counter above 268,000, but differing definitions and verification mean it cannot be directly compared with Labour’s totals.
Sydney Bondi Beach Hanukkah event shooting kills at least 11, police say
At least 11 people were killed and 29 hospitalised after a shooting at a Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, NSW Police said.
Home Secretary calls rape policing a 'postcode lottery' and pledges specialist units in every force by 2029
Shabana Mahmood says rape investigations vary by area and pledges specialist teams in all 43 forces by 2029, amid low charge rates and funding questions.
Government to expand Clare’s Law and roll out specialist rape teams under new VAWG strategy
Ministers will widen Clare’s Law, add covert online teams and require specialist rape investigators in every force by 2029.
Report: Andy Burnham said to be lining up Commons return and sounding out Labour MPs
The Times reports Andy Burnham is identifying a seat and testing support ahead of May 2026 elections, as Labour MPs discuss leadership options.
English Channel small-boat crossings resume after 28-day pause, with about 160 picked up on 13 December
Border Force picked up about 160 people from two boats on 13 Dec, ending a 28-day stretch with no recorded Channel arrivals.