The Latest Breaking News on Politics

East London council issues 'lane rental scheme' in bid to tackle roadworks at busy times

The scheme will be considered by the new Reform cabinet next week

Evening Standard · Oct 8

Ohio Blogger Goes on Trial After Calling Senator 'Young Mussolini' and Allegedly Sending Naked Shrek Image

Political blogger D.J. Byrnes has pleaded not guilty to telecommunications harassment after allegedly sending an Ohio senator insulting messages and an altered Shrek image.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

French minister invites UK to ‘come all the way back’ to the EU

Finance minister, Roland Lescure, welcomes Burnham’s pledge to explore closer ties with bloc

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8

Rebel TMC MPs seek 15 more days to reply to LS notices on disqualification plea

Twenty rebel Trinamool Congress MPs have requested an additional 15 days to reply to disqualification notices. The original deadline granted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was set for October 8. Their legal team requires more time to prepare a comprehensive response to the notices. An urgent meeting is scheduled…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

UK Forensic Student Obsessed With 'Dexter' Prepared Plastic-Lined Room for Woman He Stabbed 78 Times

Benjamin William Day admitted murdering Maria Saceanu after preparing a plastic-lined room in Tividale, prosecutors said. He is due to be sentenced in December 2026.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

UK withdraws staff and families from Jerusalem consulate

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the building itself would not be shuttered and would instead be known as the UK Mission.

Evening Standard · Oct 8

Tracey Nix Hot Car Death Trial Update: Judge Blocks Evidence of Another Grandchild's Drowning

A Florida judge barred jurors from hearing that Tracey Nix's grandson drowned in her care months before her granddaughter died in a hot car. Here is why the judge blocked the evidence.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

French Mayor Bally Bagayoko Slams Donald Trump Over Mass Student Protests and Migration Comments

Student protests that began at a Créteil high school have spread across France, with demonstrators citing staff shortages, deteriorating buildings and inadequate equipment while demanding urgent reforms.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

Susan Dell Tells Parents Trump Accounts Have Money 'Already Waiting' as Video Sparks Brutal 'Alien' Jibes

Susan Dell urged parents and grandparents to claim Trump Accounts during a White House event, while online users mocked her appearance and posture. The programme includes government and privately funded contributions.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

INDIA bloc leaders hold protest, demand CEC's resignation over SIR 'irregularities'

Leaders from the INDIA bloc, including RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, protested against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. They demanded his resignation due to alleged irregularities in the electoral rolls. The march began at Shaheed Smarak and aimed for Lok Bhavan but was halted by police. During the protest, some leaders were…

The Economic Times · Oct 8