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Starmer latest: New defence secretary to speak this morning after cabinet resignations leave PM in turmoil
Increasing defence spending in an ‘irresponsible way’ would be ‘a zero sum game’, says Peter Kyle The Independent’s Political Correspondent Millie Cooke reports: Increasing defence spending in an “irresponsible way” would be “a zero sum game”, a Cabinet minister has said, arguing that Sir Keir Starmer has led the countryContinue Reading
How does your hospital rank in NHS corridor care crisis? Full list of worst-hit trusts revealed
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Nearly 3,000 sick patients were treated in NHS hospital corridors or makeshift areas every day in May rather than beds, butContinue Reading
The reason Gary Lineker isn’t working for BBC at World Cup this summer
Gary Lineker won’t be working for the BBC at this summer’s World Cup for the first time in over three decades. The former England striker fronted their football coverage for many years but is no longer on their books, having left the BBC last year. Instead, he will be hostingContinue Reading
Helen Mirren says she was ‘attacked by mistake’ after being called ‘Zionist b****’ in the street
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Helen Mirren has broken her silence on an incident last year in which she was harassed in the streetContinue Reading
Half of Brits want a second vote on Brexit – including a fifth of Reform voters, major poll finds
The Way Back. Join our community exploring how Britain can rebuild its future in Europe Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter Nearly half of the British public want a second Brexit referendum, including a fifth of Reform voters, according to a majorContinue Reading
Starmer accused of ‘not listening’ as Al Carns becomes second defence minister to resign in 24 hours – live updates
They were driven from their homelands by violence – now Belfast riots have placed refugees under fresh attack Children who have fled their homes in fear after their address appeared on fascist social media sites arrive sobbing at a community care centre. Women forced into hiding send out desperate appealsContinue Reading
ITV World Cup coverage blasted as viewers demand pundit is removed immediately
World Cup fans were left raging with ITV’s coverage of the tournament’s opening night, with fans demanding a reshuffle of their punditry team already. The biggest competition in sport got underway from a fervent Azteca Stadium where co-hosts Mexico City beat South Africa 2-0. There were more red cards thanContinue Reading
Last One Laughing’s Richard Ayoade and Dr Who star Matt Lucas join Taskmaster series 22 cast
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Comedians Matt Lucas and Richard Ayoade are among the latest stars confirmed to compete in the upcoming 22nd seriesContinue Reading
Starmer in fresh crisis as Healey quits government with scathing attack on PM’s plan to protect Britain
The Way Back. Join our community exploring how Britain can rebuild its future in Europe Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter Sir Keir Starmer’s chances of seeing off a leadership challenge are in serious doubt after John Healey dramatically resigned as defenceContinue Reading
FDA memo reveals fruit-flavored e-cigarettes aren’t better for quitting smoking
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email A recent memo from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cast doubt on the agency’s decision to authorize fruit-flavored e-cigarettes,Continue Reading