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Kemi Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch
The latest news on Kemi Badenoch, member of parliament of the United Kingdom, leader of the opposition and leader of the Conservative party, including UK politics news.
Police confront demonstrators in Southampton amid outrage over the case of handcuffed student Henry Nowak. Photo: Reuters
Britain

Clashes erupt in UK city over racially charged case of handcuffed dying student

Police face investigation for handcuffing 18-year-old Henry Nowak as he lay ⁠dying due to a racism accusation.

Britain

UK raises terror threat level to ‘severe’ after Jewish-targeted stabbings

Britain

UK PM Starmer avoids parliament probe over Epstein associate Peter Mandelson

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Britain

UK PM Starmer faces vote on possible probe over Mandelson

Starmer’s Labour Party has ‌a large majority in parliament and could vote down the launch of an inquiry.

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This handout photograph taken and released by the UK Parliament’s House of Commons on April 20, 2026 shows Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes a statement on the vetting procedure undertaken for the former UK ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, on April 20. Photo: AFP/House of Commons
Britain

Argentina again calls for UK talks on Falklands, US confirms neutrality

Earlier, a leaked Pentagon email had set out options for the US to punish Nato allies for refusing to join US-Israeli strikes against Iran.

Britain

UK PM insists he won’t resign over Mandelson scandal

Starmer’s remarks in parliament came as he faced fresh calls to step down over his admitted error of judgment in appointing Mandelson.

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Starmer admits mistake appointing Epstein’s friend as ambassador as leadership teeters

UK prime minister, under pressure to resign by opponents, says officials did not tell him about Peter Mandelson’s failed vetting.

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaving 10 Downing Street for a showdown in Parliament. Photo: AP
Britain

Allies back Starmer as Mandelson saga leaves UK leader fighting for his job

The British PM will address Parliament to defend his job amid growing calls to resign over the Mandelson scandal.

Britain

UK’s Starmer faces calls to resign as Mandelson scandal reignites

Crisis deepens as the UK government admits Starmer’s former ambassador to US was appointed despite failing security vetting.

Britain

Epstein scandal: UK foreign ministry chief out over Mandelson vetting failure

PM Starmer is also facing calls to resign after it was revealed that his US envoy was appointed despite a failed security check.

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Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to the media at the airport in Doha, Qatar, on April 10. Photo: Reuters
Britain

UK PM Starmer admits his ‘mistake’ in appointing Mandelson as US ambassador

Starmer faces fresh questions about his judgment over the appointment despite being warned of Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, right, with Britain’s former US ambassador Peter Mandelson in 2025. Photo: Pool Photo via AP
US, Israel war on Iran

4 US bombers land in UK as Iran war continues

British PM Keir Starmer has granted permission for ‘defensive’ US action against Iranian missile sites from UK bases.

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Britain

Defiant Starmer rejects calls to quit as crisis deepens over Epstein fallout

Despite losing two top aides in 48 hours and a demand to resign from the Scottish Labour leader, Britain’s prime minister vows to fight on for his ‘mandate’.

China-UK relations

UK’s Starmer faces backlash over China trip amid claims he was ‘tricked’

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accused the UK prime minister of adopting a ‘supine and short-termist approach’ to China.

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Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer visiting the Forbidden City in Beijing. Photo: AFP
Britain

UK’s former US ambassador faces scrutiny over Epstein ties, leaked briefing

UK police review reports of alleged misconduct by Peter Mandelson after the latest Epstein files release by the US Justice Department.

Peter Mandelson, Britain’s former ambassador to the US. Photo: BBC via Reuters
Britain

Britain’s surging Reform UK party draws big-name Tory defector

Robert Jenrick joins Nigel Farage’s Reform party as the Conservatives descend into civil war.

My Take

My Take | A national flag should be a symbol of unity not of prejudice and divisiveness

Sadly it is difficult to dissociate the flags flying across England from a political position that in its most extreme embraces racism and hate speech.

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UK’s Starmer to release security statements after China spying case collapse

The UK prime minister pledged full disclosure of China spying case evidence, blaming past government policy for the trial’s collapse.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street for Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) at Parliament in London, Britain on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
Britain

UK to launch mandatory digital ID to curb illegal migration

The plan faced immediate criticism for potentially infringing on civil liberties and failing to deter illegal immigration.

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Opinion | Protests can’t paper over rich countries’ need for foreign workers

Despite an uptick in anti-immigration protests, many politicians sympathetic to the protesters are still loosening labour laws.

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Britain

UK PM condemns Musk’s ‘fight or die’ comments during anti-immigration rally

However, Keir Starmer’s government has resisted calls to sanction the billionaire for his remarks while supporting the far-right.

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Police officers stand guard between an anti-fascist group and anti-immigration supporters during a far-right rally organised by the activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, in London on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
Britain

UK PM Starmer defends self over Epstein links of ex-diplomat Mandelson

Starmer said he would not have appointed Mandelson as US envoy had he known the extent of the envoy’s relationship with the sex offender.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Photo: PA Wire/dpa
Britain

Britain fires Mandelson as US ambassador over links to Jeffrey Epstein

Emails published this week show Peter Mandelson urging Epstein to fight for early release when he faced charges over soliciting a minor.

Britain

Kneecap play Glastonbury despite criticism from politicians

Singer Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh has been charged under the Terrorism Act for allegedly waving a Hezbollah flag at a concert in London in November.

Sexual harassment and assault

UK to hold inquiry into ‘grooming gangs’ that abused thousands of girls

The scandal involving groups of mostly Pakistani men was thrust back into the spotlight after criticism from billionaire Elon Musk.

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech at 10 Downing Street on June 10. The PM had previously resisted calls for a statutory review. Photo: AFP
Britain

UK’s new Conservative Party leader to name shadow cabinet in days

Kemi Badenoch has signalled her willingness to work with leadership rivals and pledged to hold the ruling Labour Party to account.

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Kemi Badenoch gives a speech after becoming the new leader of the Conservative party on Saturday, November 2, in London. Photo: TNS
Britain

Badenoch elected new leader of UK Conservative Party

Badenoch came out on top in the two-horse race with former immigration minister Robert Jenrick with 57 per cent of the vote.

Britain

UK teen accused of killing 3 girls also had ricin, al-Qaeda manual, police say

Axel Rudakubana, 18, is allegedly behind murders at a Taylor Swift dance event in Southport that shocked Britain and provoked days of riots.

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