Politics

Boris Johnson has vowed to do "whatever it takes" to guard newts which have threatened his plans to construct an out of doors swimming pool at his Oxfordshire nation manor.The former prime minister promised to construct a "Newtopia", consisting of "newt motels", for the amphibians who've taken residence on the Grade II-listed Brightwell Manor he shares together with his spouse Carrie and their three younger youngsters. Mr Johnson - who mockingly as soon as blamed "newt counting" for holding up "the productivity and the prosperity of this country" - utilized to put in the 11-metre by four-metre outside characteristic at his manor in June.But the course of could also be delayed after the native countryside officer warned of the danger to nice crested newts - which thrive within...

Sometimes, whenever you least count on it, lawmakers in Washington do one thing that isn’t horrible. The House and Senate each just lately gave unan...

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says former President Donald Trump regarded like a “sad puppy” following his arraignment on costs he led a conspiracy towards the American individuals following his 2020 election loss. ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — A North Carolina congresswoman injured in a critical vehicle accident this week is recovering at house from a damaged sternum and bone in her foot, her workplace stated Friday. ...

One in 5 Afghan refugees evicted from resort lodging in England have introduced to councils as homeless, in keeping with new figures branded "shameful".The Local Government Association has referred to as on ministers to pay to maintain resort locations open for longer as households wrestle to search out someplace to stay. The LGA mentioned anecdotal proof suggests round 20% of Afghans who've been requested to go away motels are homeless and the state of affairs "will likely get worse in the coming weeks".Labour MP and former soldier Dan Jarvis, who served in Afghanistan, mentioned the figures had been "shameful". Image: Labour MP Dan Jarvis The UK promised a secure haven for hundreds of people that needed to f...

A Social Security worker managed to steal $75,000 from his company by creating faux identities for 2 kids who by no means existed, then having the federal government ship them almost three years of profit checks, in line with federal prosecutors. ...

Eddie Izzard has launched a marketing campaign to develop into Labour MP for Brighton Pavilion.The comic is aiming to be chosen as Labour's candidate for the seat on the subsequent basic election, when the Green Party's solely MP Caroline Lucas is standing down. Izzard, who additionally goes by the title of Suzy, introduced the transfer in a video posted on social media, through which she touted her East Sussex roots and love of the "open-minded and welcoming" metropolis.Follow reside updates on in the present day's political informationShe criticised the Conservatives for making an attempt to "drag us down", in addition to the Green Party management in Brighton below which she mentioned: "House building stalled whilst rubbish piled high in the streets." In an additional dig ...

Dozens of House Democrats are pushing the federal courts to televise former President Donald Trump’s trial in Washington on costs that he led a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election outcomes, saying the American public should hear the proof instantly and perceive the result. ...

Greenpeace has defended its anti-oil protest at Rishi Sunak's mansion as an try to attract consideration 'to the truth that what he is doing on local weather is definitely a giant catastrophe'.Five individuals have been bailed by North Yorkshire Police after an illustration on the roof of the prime minister's grade II-listed residence on Thursday. The campaigners used ladders and climbing rope to scale the property and drape it in a black-oil material in protest in opposition to plans to grant greater than 100 new licences for oil and gasoline extraction within the North Sea.Politics newest: Crying disgrace' to not use non-public sector in NHSMr Sunak is at the moment on vacation together with his spouse and youngsters however Tory and Labour MPs criticised the focusing on of...

LANSING, Mich. — A Michigan legal professional concerned in a number of efforts across the nation to overturn the 2020 election in assist of former President Donald Trump has been charged in reference to accessing and tampering with voting machines in Michigan, in line with courtroom information. ...