Donald Trump’s campaign has filed a Federal Election Commission (FEC) complaint against the UK’s Labour Party, accusing it of “blatant foreign interference” in the US election in aid of the Harris-Walz campaign. The complaint cites media reports about contact between…
UK commitment to Falklands “unwavering” despite Chagos deal
The governor of the Falkland Islands has sought to calm concerns over the territory’s sovereignty following the UK’s deal to hand over the Chagos Islands. The UK has agreed to give up ownership of the tropical archipelago to Mauritius, after…
Tinubu congratulates Starmer on UK election victory
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the leader of the Labour Party in the United Kingdom (UK), Sir Keir Starmer, on his party’s victory in the country’s general election. In a statement issued on Friday, July 5, by his special adviser…
Rishi Sunak calls local election losses disappointing as Labour make gains
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called the overnight local elections results “disappointing” despite his party retaining the Tees Valley mayoralty. The Conservatives have lost over 400 council seats, while Labour won the Blackpool South by-election. Labour Leader Sir Keir…
Calls for Liz Truss to turn down £115k yearly allowance for ex-Prime Ministers
Labour has joined calls for Liz Truss to be barred from receiving the annual payment of up to £115,000 she will be entitled to as a former Prime Minister. The Public Duties Cost Allowance (PDCA) is designed to help former…