Politics

Sen. Chris Coons, Delaware Democrat, downplayed the seriousness of a particular counsel looking for an indictment in opposition to Hunter Biden, saying “there’s no news here” as a result of Mr. Biden isn’t looking for elective workplace. ...

NEWS AND OPINION: Their epic on-air alternate throughout a Republican presidential debate on Aug. 6, 2015, was must-see TV. ...

The Conservatives will likely be accused of getting "broken Britain" in a keynote speech by the brand new chief of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) attacking the state of the financial system and public companies. In his first speech as head of the union federation, Paul Nowak will spotlight that "nothing works in this country anymore and no one in government cares". He will level to issues reminiscent of sewage within the rivers and the college concrete fiasco as proof that the nation wants "urgent political change".Politics Live: Ex-Tory compares working authorities to fish and chip storeAddressing union delegates in his residence metropolis of Liverpool, Mr Nowak will say on Monday: "Nothing works on this nation anymore and nobody in authorities cares. The Conservatives hav...

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin left the door open Sunday to a possible presidential run subsequent yr amid options by some nationwide GOP figures that the Republican might make a late entry into the crowded main subject. ...

Mick Lynch is. But Sharon Graham isn’t. Yet Mick's union the RMT is not even affiliated to the Labour Party, whereas Sharon's Unite is among the occasion's largest donors. Sir Keir Starmer breezes into blowy Liverpool on day two of the TUC convention to attend the normal gala dinner for shadow cupboard ministers and the TUC's common council, largely the leaders of the massive unions.Mick's predecessor, the loud, no-nonsense left-winger Bob Crow - who stormed out of a TUC speech by Sir Tony Blair some years in the past, all the time used to boycott the dinner, declaring that he was "going down the pub" as a substitute.But savvy Mick, the considering man's Bob Crow, goes. It appears he is not one to show down a free dinner. He's additionally not the type to overlook the chance ...

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley on Sunday blasted GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville for his monthslong maintain over a whole bunch of navy promotions. ...

As a PR train, the G20 summit in New Delhi was a masterclass by Narendra Modi.At occasions, the Indian prime minister seemed like he'd been anointed, reasonably than merely the most recent rotating host. He is the chief du jour, the much-needed strategic counterweight in a divided world. Image: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his spouse Akshata Murty visited the Swaminarayan Akshardham Hindu temple in New Delhi. Pic: AP Members seem so drawn to his financial, navy and bridge-building potential, they're prepared to place apart considerations about his nationalist politics at house.But some argue the G20 is now nothing greater than a speaking store. And this 12 months's summit, they are saying, has supplied littl...

Allegations {that a} parliamentary researcher has been spying for China will ring alarm bells in Westminster.Rishi Sunak was made conscious of the two arrests final night time, and I perceive determined to go forward with a face-to-face with the Chinese premier Li Qiang which had been mentioned upfront however not confirmed. The problem of Chinese inference was the very first thing he talked about. It may, when particulars are confirmed, be adopted by new guidelines for MPs on hiring employees.It's definitely proof of rising concern on the prime of presidency, which critics say is just too late.Politics newest: Rory Stewart compares authorities to fish and chip store UK sources insist we're among the many most hawkish Western international locations relating to China, and the...

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is reporting the federal government to the UN Workers' rights watchdog over its controversial strikes invoice. TUC normal secretary Paul Nowak stated the "unworkable" laws, which is able to implement minimal service ranges throughout strike motion, will "escalate" industrial tensions slightly than to resolve them. He believes the invoice "falls short" of worldwide requirements on the best to strike, and is reporting the federal government to the International Labour Organization (ILO).Politics Live: Rory Stewart compares working authorities to fish and chip storeMr Nowak will make the announcement in a press convention this afternoon, when he'll say: "The ILO has already slapped down the UK authorities and ordered it to verify present and poten...

The profession of Education Secretary Gillian Keegan seems precarious following the sudden disruption of the beginning of the varsity yr.After days of hesitation, the federal government confirmed final week that RAAC concrete - which might trigger buildings to break down - has been recognized in 146 colleges, of which no less than 43 have been unable to start face-to-face schooling as regular. Potentially 1000's extra colleges, in addition to different public buildings, could also be affected.Ms Keegan's dealing with of the scenario has not endeared her to her colleagues or most of the people.In spite of receiving warnings over months, if not years, she gave colleges no discover earlier than saying - simply days earlier than youngsters returned after the vacations - that they...