Author: James Carter

The Culture Secretary has been accused by the Conservatives of using commemorations to make a case for closer EU ties. She has rejected the criticism, saying it is her critics who are politicising the day. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is at the centre of a political row on Remembrance Sunday after her department linked the return of the Erasmus+ student exchange scheme to the legacy of Britain’s war veterans. Conservative Party chairman Kevin Hollinrake accused her of making an “EU membership pitch” on a day meant for national unity. Ms Nandy told Sky News the criticism was itself an act…

The UFC chief, 57, confirmed he will meet the President on Monday but would not say whether he will accept. Reports conflict over whether he is considering the role or has already turned it down. Dana White has broken his silence over Donald Trump’s offer of the White House press secretary job, saying he is flying to Washington DC to meet the President on Monday. The UFC chief, 57, laughed when a reporter asked him about it at a press conference in London on Saturday. “I’m flying to Washington DC right now,” he said. He would not say whether he…

Judge Tanya Chutkan issued a 14-day restraining order after the National Capital Planning Commission voted 8-4 in favour of the monument near Arlington National Cemetery. A federal judge has halted construction of Donald Trump’s planned 250ft “Triumphal Arch” in Washington, only hours after his administration said work could begin immediately. Judge Tanya Chutkan granted a temporary restraining order on Thursday night, barring the government from any “construction-related activity” for 14 days while the legal challenge continues. The ruling followed a vote by the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) to approve the structure, which would stand near Arlington National Cemetery. Mr…

A senior aide says Downing Street briefed the Palace on the Prime Minister’s Guardian article in advance, as the King expressed “sorrow” for historic slavery at the Commonwealth summit in Antigua without issuing an apology. Buckingham Palace has denied being caught off guard by Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s suggestion that he is “open” to Britain formally apologising for its role in the transatlantic slave trade. Mr Burnham made the comments in an opinion piece in the Guardian at the weekend. GB News understands that Downing Street told the Palace about the article beforehand. A senior palace aide told the broadcaster…

Incoming Oversight Committee chairman Robert Garcia has promised to target “the most corrupt family ever to occupy the White House”, as Democrats claim the President’s family has gained nearly $4.5bn. The White House has repeatedly denied wrongdoing. Democrats preparing to take charge of Congress have warned Donald Trump to “lawyer up”, signalling a wave of investigations into the President, his family and his associates. Robert Garcia, the incoming chairman of the House Oversight Committee, issued the two-word message after Democrats won back both the House of Representatives and the Senate in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Corruption ranked near the top of…

Republican Nino Mangione, who campaigned on backing police and tougher sentences, won District 5 by four points. His first cousin Luigi pleaded guilty in August to killing UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson. Nino Mangione, a Republican, has won a seat on Baltimore County Council, narrowly defeating Democrat Shawn McIntosh in the District 5 contest on Tuesday. He took the race by four points, according to TMZ. Mr Mangione is the first cousin of Luigi Mangione, who admitted in court in August to killing the UnitedHealthcare boss. He ran on a platform of support for law enforcement and harsher punishments for…

The world’s richest man was the largest single-cycle donor in modern US political history, yet Democrats won both the House and the Senate, including in his adopted home state of Texas. Elon Musk put at least $445.7m into Republican-aligned political action committees and candidates for the midterms, but Democrats still won control of the House of Representatives and the Senate on Tuesday. According to Federal Election Commission data, the figure was accurate as of 29 October. The Tesla and SpaceX founder had become the Republican Party’s most prominent financial backer, and his spending rose sharply as polling day approached. Afterwards,…

The Democrat claimed victory in a tight contest with Republican Mike Rogers, although the race had not been called, after a late endorsement of his opponent by a former party rival. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has declared victory in Michigan’s Senate race against Republican Mike Rogers, even though the contest remained too close to call. Speaking to supporters shortly after 1.30am Eastern Time, the 41-year-old told the crowd: “Michigan, we did it.” He held a six-point lead with 78 per cent of the vote counted. If the result stands, Mr El-Sayed, who has never held elected office, would become the first…

The two-term Republican congressman, who denies all claims and has not been charged, was beaten by Democrat Brian Poindexter in a district Donald Trump won by about 11 points in 2024. Republican Congressman Max Miller has lost his bid for a third term representing Ohio’s 7th District, with Democrat Brian Poindexter taking the seat, according to the Associated Press. Mr Miller, a former Trump aide who held the endorsement of the President, had been engulfed in controversy after allegations of abuse made by his ex-wife were reported by the Daily Mail. He has not been charged and denies every claim…

Democrats have won both chambers of Congress after a string of Republican losses in states including Texas, South Carolina and Kansas, leaving the President facing congressional investigations and a narrowed legislative agenda. Democrats have taken control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the midterm elections, delivering a significant setback to President Donald Trump. A series of traditionally Republican states elected Democratic senators, among them Texas, South Carolina and Kansas. Victories in Iowa and Ohio came in states that Mr Trump won by more than 10 points in the 2024 presidential election. Although he was not on…