Guardian UK Politics
Pro-Palestine activists believe ‘sea change’ coming in Labour’s approach to Middle East
Labour's pro-Palestine activists are sensing a shift in the party's Middle East policy, driven by the Greens' strong local election performance eating into Labour's vote share. Internal polling of party members is adding further pressure on the government to harden its stance toward Israel. The combination of electoral threat and grassroots discontent could force Keir Starmer's hand on an issue he has so far navigated cautiously.
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Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens
Britain's armed forces minister Al Carns has resigned, citing inadequate military funding, as the defence reshuffle sees Dan Jarvis step in as the new defence secretary. His departure amplifies growing tensions within government over defence spending at a moment of heightened global instability. The public break with official policy from a serving minister signals the funding dispute is far from resolved.
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Sky News UK
'Massive body blow' as PM loses his defence secretary - and more resignations follow
Sir Keir Starmer's government has been rocked by the simultaneous resignations of Defence Secretary [Name] and the Armed Forces Minister, stripping the Prime Minister of two senior figures overseeing national security. The dual departures represent a significant test of his authority and will raise immediate questions about stability within the Cabinet. With more resignations reportedly following, the political fallout could deepen further in the hours ahead.
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Armed forces minister called for ‘new way of governing’ in resignation letter to Starmer – UK politics live
Two senior defence ministers resigned Thursday, with armed forces minister Al Carns delivering a pointed critique of the government's defence investment plan in his resignation letter. Carns argued the plan was doubly flawed — inadequate in funding and misaligned in its focus on military capability. The resignations signal a serious internal rift over Britain's defence strategy at a moment when the security landscape is rapidly shifting.
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UK to ban under-16s from ‘high risk’ social media apps
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce plans to ban under-16s from high-risk social media platforms, while imposing restrictions on safer alternatives. The crackdown will also prohibit under-18s from accessing romantic or sexual AI chatbots. Legal challenges are expected, as critics question the government's selective approach to which platforms face outright bans.
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