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Express Politics16 Jun 2026

Angela Rayner deals devastating blow to Keir Starmer in Labour civil war

The former Deputy Prime Minister said it is "hard to escape the feeling the public have" towards the Prime Minister.

Defence
Express Politics16 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham is already terrifying financial markets with leadership election imminent

Andy Burnham's track record of higher spending and taxes could spook the markets and crash the pound should he win Makerfield and become PM, experts warn.

PoliticsEconomyDefence
Express Politics16 Jun 2026

John Healey tears into Keir Starmer with dire warning about war threat

John Healey has torn into Sir Keir Starmer in a devastating resignation speech warning Britain's armed forces are underfunded and the country is falling behind.

Defence
Express Politics16 Jun 2026

Keir Starmer has proven himself to be absolutely pathetic on defence

OPINION - ESTHER MCVEY: The Prime Minister really does appear to take us for fools.

Defence
Express Politics16 Jun 2026

Starmer ramps up pressure on Putin with fresh Russia sanctions at G7 summit

PM says UK is 'choking off the revenues that fuel Putin's war'

PoliticsDefence
Express Politics15 Jun 2026

Tory MP left furious as Muslims pray outside MoD 'it's domination!'

Footage posted on social media appears to show a group of people engaged in prayer outside the Ministry of Defence's Whitehall HQ

Defence
Express Politics15 Jun 2026

'Hope has been restored' for assisted dying bill as MP brings it back - she explains why

EXCLUSIVE: Labour MP Lauren Edwards has told the Express why she is adopting the landmark legislation.

Defence
Express Politics15 Jun 2026

Politics LIVE: Keir Starmer to hold press conference after defence spending row

The Prime Minister, who's been warned he's lost all his authority after Defence Secretary John Healey quit, will impose an age limit of 16 on social media services.

PoliticsDefence
Express Politics15 Jun 2026

Labour civil war explodes as Keir Starmer set for showdown with Donald Trump

The battle to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister has begun

Defence
Express Politics14 Jun 2026

Major assisted dying update as bill set to return to Parliament

MP Lauren Edwards has urged peers in the House of Lords to 'finish the job'.

PoliticsDefence
Express Politics14 Jun 2026

Labour civil war erupts as Wes Streeting stabs Ed Miliband in back

Leadership candidate Wes Streeting is already setting out his pledges as a leadership contest looks set to begin this week.

Defence
Express Politics14 Jun 2026

Fury at new claim state pension triple lock is unaffordable - 'stop blaming pensioners'

Former top Tories warn the pensions triple lock is unaffordable but campaigners say pensioners should not be made 'scapegoats' for economic woes.

EconomyDefence