Politics

The Government's proposal to use RAF Barnham, a military base near the small village of Barnham close to Thetford, to house asylum seekers has sparked strong opposition from local councillors and residents. The site is one of three former military bases being considered to accommodate up to 3,750 asylum seekers,...

Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville has admitted that he now regrets one of the most famous political slogans in American history because he believes the political landscape has changed dramatically under President Donald Trump. Speaking on an episode of the Politics War Room podcast, Carville reflected on the famous phrase he created...

Donald Trump's newly unveiled $400 million Air Force One has sparked plenty of discussion, but not for the reason many people expected. While the luxurious aircraft was designed to impress with its size, technology, and high-end interior, many social media users have become fixated on one surprisingly small detail that...

Andy Burnham has said Labour should stick to its promise to keep the state pension triple lock, describing the commitment as "important" amid growing speculation over whether it could be changed if he becomes Prime Minister. The triple lock guarantees that the state pension increases every year by whichever is...

Donald Trump came under fresh scrutiny after giving a speech at the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, on July 1. The 80-year-old president stood alone at the podium as the audience listened closely, but many viewers later said they struggled to follow parts of...

President Donald Trump sparked fresh attention during a speech on Wednesday after joking about awarding himself and his two sons the nation's highest military honour. While speaking at a public event, Trump made a light-hearted remark that quickly spread across social media because of one particular word he used. During...

Since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump and members of his family have continued to face questions over whether their business interests are becoming too closely linked with government decisions. Fresh reports published over the last day have added to those concerns, with new allegations involving a major...

President Donald Trump has defended his Great American State Fair after the event faced widespread criticism and online mockery, using social media to praise the gathering while taking fresh shots at former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday, Trump claimed...

Andy Burnham has announced a major plan that could completely change the way the UK is run if he becomes the next prime minister. Speaking in a key speech today, the Labour leadership frontrunner revealed his proposal to create a new "No 10 North" in Manchester, saying it would bring...

Questions about President Donald Trump's physical and mental health have continued to grow, with fresh claims now suggesting that even some people working closely with him are privately worried about whether he will be able to complete his second term in office. According to a report published by Salon columnist...