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Keir Starmer offers Donald Trump ‘fond’ and ‘hearty’ congratulations in gushing phone call as he desperately tries to smooth over Labour backing Harris_Nhy

Keir Starmer has offered Donald Trump ‘hearty’ congratulations for his stunning election win as he scrambles to smooth over tensions. The PM paid gushing tribute in a phone call last night, including ‘fondly’ reminiscing about an introductory dinner they had in New York…

Foreign Office asks private schools to offer discounted fees for diplomats’ children following Labour’s VAT raid_Nhy

The Foreign Office has pleaded with private schools to offer discounted fees to diplomats’ children amid Labour’s tax raid. Many parents working for the department send their youngsters to British boarding schools while they undertake postings in other countries. Data…

Kemi stepped into the chamber with her Clint Eastwood gait – one small woman against a bawling horde: QUENTIN LETTS watches new Tory leader’s first PMQs_Nhy

Well that was different. At six minutes to noon the chamber’s rear double-doors were flung open and in stepped Clint Eastwood. In a manner of speaking. The gait was certainly the same, even if Clint never wore his hair in…

Keir Starmer fails to back disciplinary action against Labour MP Dawn Butler for sharing tweet saying new Tory leader Kemi Badenoch represents ‘white supremacy in blackface’_Nhy

Keir Starmer tried to distance himself today from a Labour backbencher who shared a tweet saying Kemi Badenoch ‘represents white supremacy in blackface’ – but refused to take any disciplinary action against her. Former minister Dawn Butler was widely criticised at the weekend…

Keir Starmer tightens rules on ministers accepting gifts after scandals over Taylor Swift tickets and clothes from a Labour donor – as PM gives up ability to veto ethics probes_Nhy

Keir Starmer today tightened rules governing freebies accepted by ministers in the wake of scandals involving Taylor Swift tickets and free clothes – but said that sometimes his team might have to accept gifts as part of their job. An update to the…

Desperate Keir Starmer congratulates Donald Trump in first phone call after Republican’s shock election win as he tries to repair ties_Nhy

A desperate Keir Starmer has congratulated Donald Trump in their first phone call since the Republican’s shock election win as he tries to repair ties. The premier sent his ‘hearty congratulations’ to the president-elect amid tensions over Labour activists campaigning for Trump’s rival Kamala…

Kemi Badenoch demands Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy say SORRY to Trump over ‘Neo-Nazi sympathiser’ jibes in brutal first PMQs clashes – accusing Labour of ‘student politics’_Nhy

Kemi Badenoch demanded that Keir Starmer apologises to Donald Trump for jibes by Labour figures today. The new Tory leader slammed Sir Keir, Foreign Secretary David Lammy and other senior figures for their comments about the president elect in her debut at PMQs. She insisted that Sir Keir must…

Sadiq Khan says Londoners will be ‘fearful’ over Donald Trump’s stunning US election win as long-running feud between mayor and new president revives_Nhy

Sadiq Khan insisted Londoners will be ‘fearful’ about the Donald Trump‘s stunning US election win today. The mayor risked stoking his long-running feud with the Republican president-elect as the historic results poured in from states. Mr Khan and Mr Trump clashed as recently…

Farmer took his own life ‘after Rachel Reeves’ inheritance tax raid’_Nhy

Rachel Reeves’ inheritance tax raid has been blasted by farmers (Image: Getty) A “kind hearted” farmer tragically took his own life after Rachel Reeves’ crushing inheritance tax raid, his son said. John Charlesworth, 78, was found dead at his 70-acre farm in Barnsley, Yorkshire, on…

Wetherspoon boss issues price rise warning after Labour’s tax raid budget – as hospitality industry goes into ‘survival mode’_Nhy

The boss of Wetherspoon has warned of price rises across the hospitality sector following Labour’s tax raid on businesses in the autumn Budget. Sir Tim Martin, the chairman of Wetherspoon, said his pub chain’s tax and business costs are expected to…