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GOVERNMENT WILL BE JUDGED ON ACTIONS, NOT WORDS – Rayner says delivery will define Labour’s credibility in office  Former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has said the government will ultimately be judged on its actions rather than its words, as pressure continues to mount on Labour following recent political setbacks. Speaking during a public engagement, she stressed that voters are focused on delivery, not political messaging or promises. Rayner said the government’s priority must be to show tangible improvements in people’s lives, particularly on issues such as the cost of living, public services and economic growth. She acknowledged that trust…

STARMER SIGNALS CLOSER UK-EU TIES – Critics accuse Prime Minister of weakening Brexit settlement  Prime Minister Keir Starmer has also said he wants to build a closer relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union, prompting fresh political debate over the future direction of Brexit. Speaking ahead of talks with European leaders, Starmer said stronger cooperation with the EU was in Britain’s national interest, particularly on trade, security and energy. The Prime Minister insisted his government was not seeking to reverse Brexit or rejoin the European Union, single market or customs union. However, critics argue the proposals amount to…

STARMER VOWS TO FIGHT ON – After Labour suffers staggering defeat in elections (EA) Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to fight on, after his party suffered a staggering defeat in the local elections. Starmer described his government as a “10-year project” despite mounting calls for him to quit after his party’s drubbing in local elections earlier this week. Labour’s defeat is reportedly dubbed as the worst local election losses for a governing party in more than three decades, while the populist Reform UK party made significant gains – prompting a growing number of Labour lawmakers to call for his…

UK’S PRINCESS OF WALES TO VISIT ITALY -As part of her work focusing on early childhood development Kensington Palace said Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, is set to travel to Italy next week for her first official overseas visit in a while. The wife of heir-to-the-throne Prince William will carry out a two-day visit to Reggio Emilia in northern Italy, as part of her work focusing on early childhood development, the central theme of her public work. The visit will centre on the “Reggio Emilia approach,” which places relationships, the environment and community at the heart of a child’s development…

OIL PRICES RISE – Trump rejects Iranian response to US peace proposal Oil prices jumped $3 a barrel as the United States and Iran failed to agree to a peace proposal drafted by Washington while the Strait of Hormuz remained largely closed, keeping global energy supplies tight. Brent crude futures climbed 3.14% to $104.47 a barrel extending a 1.23% gain on Friday. U.S. West Texas Intermediate was up 3.24%, after settling 0.64% higher in the previous session. Hopes for an imminent end to the 10-week-old U.S.-Iran conflict that would allow oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz were dashed after…

MANDATORY SINGLE PATIENT RECORDS UNVEILLED – To be officially announced in the King’s Speech this Wednesday The UK government is set to mandate the sharing of patient data between GPs and hospitals as part of a landmark £10 billion digitisation of the healthcare system. To be officially announced in the King’s Speech this Wednesday, May 13, the legislation will establish a Single Patient Record (SPR) for every individual. This move aims to eliminate the fragmentation of medical histories across different providers, ensuring that critical health information follows the patient seamlessly through every stage of care. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has…

UK TO CRIMINALISE TICKET TOUTING – The move is being made head of the 2028 UEFA European Championship The UK Government is preparing a significant legislative crackdown on ticket touting, proposing to make the unauthorised resale of tickets for major events—such as the 2028 UEFA European Championship—a criminal offence. This initiative is a central component of a broader national strategy to eliminate exploitative secondary markets and protect supporters from inflated prices.  Lead by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), a new sporting framework is under development to simplify the process of bidding for and delivering international events. The…

PRESIDENT TRUMP ISSUES EU ULTIMATUM – Trump is giving the EU until July 4 to fulfill trade deal or U.S. will raise tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a “great call” with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and would give the EU until July 4th to fulfill its side of the trade deal before hiking U.S. tariffs to higher levels. In a post on Truth Social the President said “I’ve been waiting patiently for the EU to fulfill their side of the Historic Trade Deal we agreed in Turnberry, Scotland, the largest Trade Deal, ever!”, adding…

RUSSIA’S VICTORY DAY CEASEFIRE – The ceasefire with Ukraine is to last from May 8 to May 10 Russia declared a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict during the Victory Day celebrations from midnight on May 8 to May 10. The Russian Ministry of Defense said in a statement that all Russian military groupings in the conflict zone would completely halt combat operations during the designated period. The statement added that Russia would also suspend missile and artillery strikes, as well as the use of long-range precision weapons launched from air and sea platforms and combat drones targeting Ukrainian military positions…

STARMER SAYS HE WILL NOT RESIGN – Reform UK surge deals Labour Party local election defeat Prime Minister Keir Starmer is said to be facing a significant leadership crisis following a night of heavy losses for the Labour Party in the 2026 local elections. Initial results across 136 English council areas, alongside key contests in Scotland and Wales, indicate a shift in voter sentiment as Nigel Farage’s Reform UK captured dozens of seats in traditional Labour heartlands.  With early tallies showing Reform gaining over 100 seats while Labour shed at least 80, political analysts suggest these results could signal a…