6 h. ago Can Labour survive its identity crisis? Ask chief political commentator John Rentoul anything

The Independent’s chief political commentator, John Rentoul, is here to answer your questions as Labour grapples with a welfare reform crisis, mounting pressure on Keir Starmer’s leadership, and growing doubts over Rachel Reeves’s position

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26 h. ago John McEnroe picks up BBC commentator on Wimbledon comment – ‘Don’t think they’ll be happy'

BBC commentator Simon Reed was put in his place by tennis legend John McEnroe during Jack Draper's first round Wimbledon clash with Sebastian Baez on Tuesday afternoon

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34 h. ago Poorly led, strategically inept and shorn of democracy. Now I truly fear for this Labour government | John McDonnell

The welfare bill passed, but it was chaos. A party this dysfunctional and divided cannot escape the wrath of voters at the next electionThe welfare bill has gone through, but what is on the minds of most Labour MPs and supporters is how did we get into this appalling mess over disability benefits? A key factor has been the immense lack of judgment of the party’s real decision-makers, the team in the leader’s office, fuelled by their overweening arrogance. The egos of the young men cloistering Keir Starmer have clearly been inflated by the multitude of articles written by sycophantic commentators desperate to secure access to the new regime.However, the seeds of this debacle were sowed by the Treasury’s capture of the incoming government, enabling officials to bring back the same old austerity agenda of benefit cuts that they developed for George Osborne.John McDonnell is the independent MP for Hayes and Harlington. He was shadow chancellor for Labour from 2015 to 2020 Continue readi...

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35 h. ago Political cowardice hindering Europe’s climate efforts, says EU’s green chief

Teresa Ribera says effects of crisis are becoming increasingly obvious but not translating into proper actionPolitical cowardice is hindering European efforts to face up to the effects of the climate crisis, even as the continent is pummelled by a record-breaking heatwave, the EU’s green transition chief has warned.In an interview with the Guardian, Teresa Ribera said that although the effects of the climate emergency were becoming increasingly obvious, they were still not translating into proper action. Continue reading...

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44 h. ago Who IS running the country, Keir? Starmer humbled as Labour rebels force him to gut £5bn benefits crackdown AGAIN to survive vote

In 12 hours of carnage at Westminster, Keir Starmer's carefully-assembled truce with rebels dramatically disintegrated.

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57 h. ago Tennis fans only just realising John McEnroe’s astonishing BBC wages for Wimbledon job

John McEnroe is back in the commentary box for the BBC's Wimbledon coverage with the 2025 Championships now underway, and the debate over his salary has also returned

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57 h. ago Tennis fans can’t believe John McEnroe’s incredible BBC wages for working Wimbledon

John McEnroe is back on BBC commentary duties for Wimbledon, but not everyone is convinced the three-time singles champion justifies his hefty salary for two week's work

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3 d. ago These are the horrifying hidden signs of a coercive or abusive relationship

In July 2024, Kyle Clifford broke into the home of his ex-girlfriend Louise Hunt, stabbed her mother Carol - the wife of BBC racing commentator John Hunt - then killed his daughters Louise and Hannah.

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4 d. ago Inside Labour's identity crisis as party members and MPs speak their mind

More than two-thirds of Labour members want the party to shift to the left - as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces calls for a reset of the direction of his Government

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6 d. ago DWP chief Liz Kendall breaks silence following dramatic welfare climbdown

Labour's Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall said she hopes rebel Labour MPs will now support controversial legislation after a dramatic u-turn overnight

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6 d. ago BBC viewers 'in tears' as John Hunt breaks down in first interview since triple murder

BBC racing commentator John Hunt and his surviving daughter Amy appeared on the BBC Two show to discuss the lives of their late family members and the lead up to their tragic deaths

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7 d. ago Anas Sarwar brands John Swinney 'captain of the Titanic' as he blasts 'failing' NHS

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said the NHS is "fighting for survival" under the First Minister's watch.

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7 d. ago Kyle Clifford's secret vile texts to Louise found by devastated dad John Hunt

BBC commentator John Hunt has shared the unbearable reality of living without his wife, Carol, and two daughters, Hannah and Louise, for the first time, nearly a year on from 'crossbow killer' Kyle Clifford's despicable violence

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7 d. ago BBC star John Hunt's devastating 14 words to daughters murdered in horror crossbow attack

BBC racing commentator John Hunt has spoken for the first time since his wife Carol, 61, and daughters Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were killed in their home in July last year

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7 d. ago The Who meets ballet? A rousing revival of Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia brings mod culture to the stage

Paul Roberts’s adaptation of The Who’s 1973 double album brings themes of identity crisis and masculinity that are just as pertinent now as they were 50 years ago

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9 d. ago DWP chief Liz Kendall warned disability benefit cuts will lead to 'appalling poverty'

The warning came as the Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall prepared to defend the controversial measures at a behind-closed-doors meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party

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9 d. ago DWP disability benefit cuts rebellion as over 70 Labour MPs reject plans

The Mirror understands the Labour backbenchers - including 10 chairs of Commons committees - have signed an amendment rejecting the cuts to disability benefits

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9 d. ago DWP disability benefit cuts shock as plans rejected by over 70 Labour MPs

The Mirror understands the Labour backbenchers - including 10 chairs of Commons committees - have signed an amendment rejecting the cuts to disability benefits

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1 week ago Rangers accused of 'misleading comments' as SFA hit back in John Brown row

Governing body issue response to Ibrox club claims

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1 week ago SFA clamp Rangers 'misleading comments' as John Brown 'corruption' claim row escalates

The governing body have bit back with a lengthy statement of their own amid the controversy over John Brown's comments

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