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Labour Party/Britain

British spy chiefs warn political parties on foreign interference

The move comes amid growing concerns about the vulnerability to foreign donations and bribes.
The move comes amid growing concerns about the vulnerability to foreign donations and bribes.

Six Labour figures queuing up to replace a weakened British PM Starmer

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer  had repeatedly batted away speculation about his leadership.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer  had repeatedly batted away speculation about his leadership.

Ex-British minister Mandelson appeared to have leaked government information to Epstein, files show

Former Britain minister Peter Mandelson quit the Labour Party over the weekend to avoid causing it "further embarrassment".
Former Britain minister Peter Mandelson quit the Labour Party over the weekend to avoid causing it "further embarrassment".

Former UK minister Mandelson quits Labour after new Epstein revelations, media say

Mr Peter Mandelson said he believed allegations about financial payments to him by Epstein were false.
Mr Peter Mandelson said he believed allegations about financial payments to him by Epstein were false.

British PM’s rival for Labour Party leadership blocked from contesting by-election

FILE PHOTO: Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham talks at the 'Convention of the North' conference in Manchester, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Phil Noble/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham talks at the 'Convention of the North' conference in Manchester, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Phil Noble/ File Photo

UK appears to lay groundwork for approval of controversial Chinese embassy

he British government's decision on whether to grant planning permission for a new Chinese embassy at the Royal Mint Court in London is due to be announced on Jan 20.
he British government's decision on whether to grant planning permission for a new Chinese embassy at the Royal Mint Court in London is due to be announced on Jan 20.

Ex-British ambassador Mandelson apologises to Epstein victims

Peter Mandelson had maintained contact with Epstein even after HE was convicted of child sex offences.
Peter Mandelson had maintained contact with Epstein even after HE was convicted of child sex offences.

Britain passes law to strengthen workers’ rights and reshape economy in show of left’s might

The Employment Rights Bill includes an expansion of parental leave and the introduction of greater protections against unfair dismissal.
The Employment Rights Bill includes an expansion of parental leave and the introduction of greater protections against unfair dismissal.

British PM Starmer grapples with Ukraine crisis as threats swirl over his own political future

Many Labour Members of Parliament are talking about who should replace party leader and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and when.
Many Labour Members of Parliament are talking about who should replace party leader and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and when.

British MP Tulip Siddiq sentenced to two years in prison in Bangladesh graft case

Former minister Tulip Siddiq told the Guardian newspaper the trial process was “flawed and farcical”.
Former minister Tulip Siddiq told the Guardian newspaper the trial process was “flawed and farcical”.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.