37 minutes ago UK is ‘waging’ war against Russia by giving weapons to Ukraine, ambassador says

Andrei Kelin, Russia’s ambassador to the UK, told the BBC: ‘I think you are aggressive and waging a proxy war against Russia.’

Events

76 minutes ago Bard blood! Sir Keir Starmer sparks row after removing Shakespeare portrait from No 10 wall

The premier has been accused of consigning the Bard 'to the dustbin' after the 18th century painting by Louis Francois Roubiliac was reportedly placed in storage.

Events

1 hour ago Keir Starmer warned that trans conversion therapy ban could lead to 'criminalisation' of parents opposed to their child's gender swap

More than 140 people including peers, MPs, doctors and psychotherapists have signed an open letter to the Prime Minister with 'grave concerns about the government's plan.

Events

1 hour ago Father of baby who drowned in Channel says she ‘slipped’ from hands when dinghy burst

The father of a 40-day old baby who drowned in the English Channel after their dinghy burst has told the story of how she “slipped” from his hands.

Events

13 hours ago UK faces ‘make or break moment’ in Budget as Swinney calls for spending

The Chancellor will present the Budget on October 30.

Economics

14 hours ago Nigel Farage lining up 'high profile' candidate to contest Rishi Sunak's seat if he stands down after Tory leadership contest

Sources told The Mail on Sunday that the Reform UK leader had received 'intelligence' that both Mr Sunak, and his former deputy Sir Oliver Dowden are planning to step down next month.

Politics

15 hours ago 'Election caution has left Chancellor with no rabbit to pull out of the hat'

The Mirror's Assistant Editor, Jason Beattie, says the Labour Party could be re-wiring the state if Prime Minister Keir Starmer had been bolder and more adventurous

Politics

22 hours ago ‘Abrasive’ Kemi Badenoch urged to play nice to secure Conservative leadership

Supporters offer advice to get the favourite over the line, gambling she can unite the party and restore Tory fortunesSupporters of Kemi Badenoch have urged her to rein in her confrontational style to clinch the Tory leadership, with some Conservative MPs concluding they need to take “a big gamble” to restore their party’s fortunes as they replace Rishi Sunak.The shadow communities secretary emerged from the only scheduled televised debate on GB News last week with most MPs believing she is still the favourite in what remains a close contest with Robert Jenrick. Party members have until the end of the month to cast their vote. Continue reading...

Politics

23 hours ago Sir Keir Starmer sparks backlash after 'removing Shakespeare portrait from No 10 wall'

The 18th-century portrait of the Bard has been put into storage triggering criticism from conservatives

Politics