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Getty Images Yes and No campaigners on the Scottish independence campaign trail in September 2014 in Blantyre.

Why Scottish Independence Remains a Deep Political Divide

The 2014 Referendum: A Defining Moment In the early hours of 19 September 2014 , the declaration from Glenrothes sealed
Reuters Lord Mandelson speaks into a microphone at the ambassador's residence in Washington. Behind him is a US flag, flowers and a painting on yellow wallpaper.

Inside the Rigorous Vetting of Lord Mandelson’s UK-US Ambassador Appointment

Lord Peter Mandelson secured the prestigious role of the UK’s ambassador to the United States in December 2024. Yet, his
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Starmer Crafts Unique UK Stance on Middle East Conflict

Starmer Crafts Unique UK Stance on Middle East Conflict 2 March 2026 Henry Zeffman Chief Political Correspondent “Engaging in armed
BBC Black and white photo of Prof Sir John Curtice who has a bald head with grey hair at the sides. He is wearing metal-rimmed glasses, a dark suit and tie and a light-coloured shirt. He is smiling at the camera. The background is a prism r triangle made up of different bright colours

Sir John Curtice : What Will Decide the 2026 Elections in Scotland and Wales ?

Key Issues Shaping Scotland and Wales Elections 2026 On 7 May 2026 , voters in Scotland and Wales head to

Is Angela Rayner Poised to Challenge for Prime Minister?

The Rising Ambition of Angela Rayner Angela Rayner , a prominent figure in British politics, has sparked intense speculation about
PA Media Sir Keir Starmer stands at a podium and raises his right hand. A large Union Jack is behind him.

Starmer Stands Firm on Iran Conflict Amid Trump’s Sharp Criticism

Starmer Stands Firm on Iran Conflict Amid Trump’s Sharp Criticism President Donald Trump has relentlessly criticized UK Prime Minister Sir
AFP via Getty Images Lord Mandelson stands next to Keir Starmer. Both are wearing suits.

Starmer Faces Storm Over Mandelson Epstein Files—Battle Rages On

Starmer Faces Storm Over Mandelson Epstein Files—Battle Rages On The clash between Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Lord Peter
AFP via Getty Images A motorist refuels a vehicle with unleaded petrol at a Jet petrol station, a subsidiary of Phillips 66, in Brentford, north west of London.

Cost of Living Crisis Intensifies Amid Middle East Conflict

Middle East War Sends Shockwaves Through UK Household Budgets The ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has thrust
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Europe’s Fragmented Response to Iran Crisis Exposes Deep Divides

Europe’s Fragmented Response to Iran Crisis Exposes Deep Divides Europe anticipated the storm. Weeks before the US-Israeli military strikes on
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Westminster’s Boys’ Club: Why Politics Still Feels Like a Man’s Domain

Westminster’s Boys' Club: Why Politics Still Feels Like a Man’s Domain Is Westminster truly a "boys' club"? The blunt answer
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China’s Strategic View on Starmer’s UK Visit

China’s Strategic View on Starmer’s UK Visit Beijing’s icy winter hasn’t deterred a wave of global leaders from flocking to
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Labour’s Ambitious Police Overhaul Faces ‘Everyday Crime’ Challenge

Labour's Ambitious Police Overhaul Faces 'Everyday Crime' Challenge January 24, 2026 Britain faces an alarming "epidemic of everyday crime," warns
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