As parties harden their stance on borders, minority politicians have become political cover against racism accusations.

It comes after a swathe of Conservatives defected to the right-wing party.

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp accuses the government of trading "national security for economic crumbs off the Chinese ...

From her exile in India, Bangladesh’s ousted leader Sheikh Hasina has slammed the country’s upcoming election after her party was barred from the polls, remarks that could deepen tensions ahead of the ...

Human rights groups and some western countries have denounced the election, the first held since the 2021 coup, describing it as neither free nor fair ...

Sanae Takaichi is betting on her high approval ratings to secure a clearer mandate. If she wins, Japan’s first female prime ...

The failed vice presidential nominee started 2026 trying to run for a third term as governor of the reliably Democrat-leaning ...

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Jim Wallace, later known as Baron Wallace of Tankerness, enjoyed the unique historical achievement of stepping into the role ...

The chairman of a Reform -run council was branded a “rogue landlord” after two of his rental properties were deemed illegal and forcibly closed for being unsafe. Cllr Edward Harris has been accused of ...

Sir Keir Starmer has opened the door to Xi Jinping visiting the UK following talks in China. On the second day of his visit ...

Paul Hutcheon and Chris McCall profile 10 Holyrood candidates under the age of 40 whose parties believe will hit the ground ...