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Labour Leadership Rivals Caught Up In Debate Over EU Ties

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Labour Leadership Rivals Caught Up In Debate Over EU Ties

Two of the men hoping to oust Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister have been caught up in a debate over whether Labour should seek to take Britain back into the European Union. Wes Streeting, the former health secretary, on Saturday set out his desire for a “new special relationship” with the EU, and to eventually rejoin the trade bloc. Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, was meanwhile probed over his support for returning to the EU […]

today17 May 2026

Xabi Alonso Appointed Chelsea Manager On Four Year Deal

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Xabi Alonso Appointed Chelsea Manager On Four Year Deal

Xabi Alonso’s appointment as Chelsea manager has been confirmed on a four-year deal. The former Real Madrid boss will take charge of the Blues from July 1 in what is his first managerial role in the Premier League. Callum McFarlane has been in interim charge since the sacking of Liam Rosenior last month and was on the touchline for Chelsea’s FA Cup final loss to Manchester City on Saturday. It emerged soon after the 1-0 defeat that Chelsea […]

today17 May 2026

Labour Woman Leader Long Overdue Lisa Nandy Says But Rules Out Running

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Labour Woman Leader Long Overdue Lisa Nandy Says But Rules Out Running

A woman leader of the Labour Party is “long overdue”, Lisa Nandy said, expressing frustration that those jostling to oust Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer are all men. But the Culture Secretary also warned Labour against turning inwards, and said the public had been “completely” cut out of the conversation over the last week amid rumours of a leadership challenge. She also ruled out standing should there be a Labour leadership contest. Ms Nandy, the MP for Wigan, […]

today17 May 2026

Officers At Windsor Castle Investigated Over Allegations Of Sleeping On Duty

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Officers At Windsor Castle Investigated Over Allegations Of Sleeping On Duty

Police officers protecting the royal family at Windsor Castle are under investigation over allegations they slept while on duty. A number of officers on protective duties from the Metropolitan Police’s Royalty and Specialist Protection team are being investigated after concerns were raised, The Sun reported. Allegations include officers leaving posts unattended and sleeping while on duty. The Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards (DPS) has launched an investigation and the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has been informed, […]

today17 May 2026

Scotland Rugby Great Scott Hastings Dies Aged 61

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Scotland Rugby Great Scott Hastings Dies Aged 61

The British and Irish Lions centre won 65 caps in an 11-year Test career that began in 1986 and was part of the most recent Scotland team to win the Grand Slam in 1990. A statement released by his son Corey and daughter Kerry-Anne revealed that he died due to complications arising from cancer treatment. Hastings announced in 2022 that he had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. “We are saddened to inform you that Scott passed away peacefully […]

today17 May 2026

England Secure Fifth Consecutive Grand Slam With Victory Over France In Bordeaux

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England Secure Fifth Consecutive Grand Slam With Victory Over France In Bordeaux

England clinched a fifth successive Grand Slam as Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach ran in two tries each in a 43-28 triumph over France in Bordeaux. Hot on the heels of last year’s World Cup triumph, the Red Roses secured their eighth consecutive Guinness Women’s Six Nations title while extending their winning run to 38 Tests. Meg Jones’ team had to fight for their victory, with France – inspired by their dynamic scrum-half Pauline Bourdon […]

today17 May 2026

Pressure On Starmer Ramps Up As Burnham One Step Closer To Challenge

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Pressure On Starmer Ramps Up As Burnham One Step Closer To Challenge

The prospect of a leadership challenge to Sir Keir Starmer is looming closer after Andy Burnham was cleared to run for selection in the Makerfield by-election. The Greater Manchester mayor is seeking to replace Josh Simons, who is standing down as an MP to make way for Mr Burnham to return to Parliament. Labour’s ruling body, the National Executive Committee (NEC), has granted Mr Burnham permission to stand in the selection process. Applications close on Monday and the […]

today16 May 2026

Unprecedented Police Operation In Capital As Tens Of Thousands To Protest

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Unprecedented Police Operation In Capital As Tens Of Thousands To Protest

Tens of thousands of people are expected to descend on the capital on Saturday for two major demonstrations amid a huge £4.5 million police operation. Armoured vehicles, police horses, dogs, drones and helicopters will be deployed along with thousands of officers as the Met aims to avoid clashes between Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom march and the pro-Palestine Nakba Day rally. Prosecutors have been told to consider whether protest placards, banners and chants viewed on social media may […]

today16 May 2026

Hearts And Celtic Fans Get Ready For Pivotal League Title Clash

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Hearts And Celtic Fans Get Ready For Pivotal League Title Clash

Hearts and Celtic fans are eagerly awaiting the league title clash The Scottish Premiership decider, taking place at Celtic Park in Glasgow, kicks off at 12.30 and if Hearts win it would mark the first time for 66 years that they have taken the trophy. Should they win, Hearts are expected to celebrate on the streets of Edinburgh on Sunday. Celtic have no official event if they win, with Police Scotland stating on Friday the team had not […]

today16 May 2026

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