Chancellor would ‘prefer not’ to hike tax again, amid calls for defence cash

The Chancellor said she “would prefer not to have to do that again”. The Labour Cabinet minister also insisted she had “provided the biggest uplift of defence spending since ...

Keir Starmer accused of misleading MPs after Lord Mandelson ‘failed vetting’

The peer was not given clearance by security officials, but the Foreign Office overruled the recommendation before he was sent to Washington.

Starmer ‘not aware’ Foreign Office overruled Mandelson vetting ‘until this week’

Sir Keir Starmer was not aware that the Foreign Office overruled a security vetting process for Lord Peter Mandelson to become UK ambassador to Washington “until earlier this week”, the Government has ...

Consent granted for England flag painted across Wiltshire pub

A giant England flag painted across a historic Wiltshire pub will remain, after councillors voted to grant permission for the decoration. Landlord Jerry Kunkler adorned his pub, The Moonrakers Inn in ...

National hero I Am Maximus takes the plaudits in Leighlinbridge

I Am Maximus was once again the star of the show as the dual Randox Grand National hero enjoyed his homecoming parade on Thursday evening. Such events have become regular occurrences in Leighlinbridge ...

David Seaman remembers ‘great friend’ Alex Manninger following his death aged 48

David Seaman said his “great friend” and former team-mate Alex Manninger will be remembered as a “massive player” in Arsenal’s history following his death at the age of 48. Manninger, who made 64 ...

Calls for Keir Starmer to resign over Mandelson scandal

Today, Keir Starmer faces fresh calls to resign after a report suggested Lord Mandelson failed his security vetting for the role of US ambassador.

‘We’re going to miss him dearly’ says Steve Davis at John Virgo memorial service

John Virgo was described as “part of snooker’s furniture and history” as many of the sport’s greats descended on Sheffield Cathedral for a memorial service for the former player and commentator. Virgo ...

Members of City of London Corporation to ask Andrew to give up freedom of city

Elected members of the City of London Corporation have agreed to write to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor inviting him to relinquish his freedom of the city. The former prince received the honour in 2012, ...

Appleby sounds Classic warning over Talk Of New York

Charlie Appleby has warned that Betfred 2000 Guineas second-favourite Talk Of New York is not certain to “join the party” as Godolphin plans became clearer following an informative three days at ...

Kemi Badenoch voices hope for Tory first minister in Scotland after May election

Mrs Badenoch said she hopes Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay will instead become first minister after May 7. She hailed Mr Findlay as being “better and braver”, adding he “stands up to the SNP ...

New Forest councillors mark colleagues death

COUNCILLORS have stood for a minute in silence to mark the death of St Leonards & St Ives Conservative councillor, Barry Goringe, who died ...