Anti-Trump Labour Member of Parliament David Lammy is reportedly floating a run for London Mayor.
Anti-Trump former Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy is allegedly planning to run for London Mayor if current Mayor Sadiq Khan stands down. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Anti-Trump Labour Member of Parliament (MP) David Lammy is reportedly floating a run for London Mayor. DETAIL: On Thursday, it was reported that David Lammy, the former Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary under former Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, is considering a run for London Mayor. This follows reports earlier this month that Lammy could seek the Labour Party nomination if the incumbent, Sadiq Khan, stands down before the next mayoral election. Lammy allegedly hosted a SME4Labour (Small and Medium Enterprises for Labour) fundraising dinner on Wednesday night…Open
Another safety researcher from Artificial Intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic has warned that AI could kill all humans.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has agreed that AI presents a threat to national security , as another AI researcher from Anthropic has warned that the technology could wipe out humanity. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has agreed with artificial intelligence (AI) researchers warning that the technology threatens national security , as another safety researcher from Anthropic has warned that AI could kill all humans. DETAIL: On Wednesday, Evan Hubinger, a safety researcher at Anthropic, issued a warning on X (formerly Twitter) that current efforts to align AI with human safety are insufficient and that Anthropic, which makes Claude, lacks a clear plan to address the dangers posed by newer models. Hubinger also…Open
U.S. officials have warned of potential trade repercussions for the United Kingdom over the British government's sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
U.S. officials have warned of potential trade repercussions for the United Kingdom over the British government’s sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the West Bank. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. officials and lawmakers have warned Britain of possible economic consequences after the British government imposed new sanctions targeting trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank. U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee accused the British government of discriminating against Jews and suggested American states could respond with restrictions on British businesses. He previously stated, “The Brits have lost it. The Jew hate of their government knows no boundaries and knows no facts.” DETAIL: Florida Republican Rep. Randy…Open
A person stands outside the British Consulate, on the day Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said he would close it in response to trade sanctions imposed by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham against Israeli settlements [...]
It is no longer clear that Nigel Farage is the man to take the party into government. The post More Questions Than Answers at Scandal-Rocked Reform UK’s Party Conference appeared first on The American Conservative .
UK Special Coverage UK Special Coverage More Questions Than Answers at Scandal-Rocked Reform UK’s Party Conference It is no longer clear that Nigel Farage is the man to take the party into government. UK Special Coverage Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images If the Reform leader Nigel Farage really considered throwing in the towel this summer, as the Times of London reported last week, it’s not hard to see why. He admits that his family had “begged” him to quit politics for his own safety and theirs. Moreover, his party has recently lost its lead in British…Open
State of the Union: Britain, together with France and Canada, announced new trade restrictions on West Bank settlements. The post UK Sanctions Israeli Settlements, Says West Bank Occupation Is ‘Unlawful’ appeared first on The American Conservative .
Britain, France, and Canada rolled out new sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank Tuesday. In a joint statement that was also signed by nine other European countries, the governments announced the imposition of “restrictions on trade in goods with settlements which are illegal under international law,” and called on Israel to “immediately halt the expansion of settlements and civilian administrative powers, ensure accountability for settler violence, and investigate allegations against Israeli forces.” The restrictions will bar the importation of products from West Bank settlements, as well as certain services associated with settlement expansion (like finance and construction). By imposing sanctions, the government of…Open
Despite the new prime minister’s polling bump, Labour remains vulnerable on immigration. The post The ‘Burnham Bounce’ Is Real But Fragile appeared first on The American Conservative .
UK Special Coverage The ‘Burnham Bounce’ Is Real But Fragile Despite the new prime minister’s polling bump, Labour remains vulnerable on immigration. UK Special Coverage Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images Ever since Andy Burnham set his sights on Downing Street, he has presented himself as a normal, down-to-earth bloke. With his northern accent and smart-casual dress sense, it is hard not to contrast him with the rest of the Westminster elite, at least in style if not in substance. Since he ousted Keir Starmer in July, there has been a steady drumbeat of policy announcements, all…Open
Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage joins 'Varney & Co.' to address Prime Minister Andy Burnham's remarks regarding Brexit and the migrant situation in the U.K. 00:00 - Nigel Farage on the U.K. economy and Andy Burnham 01:15 - 'Reheated' state socialism and bond market impacts 02:18 - The 'dreadful' migration problem in the English Channel 03:30 - National security crisis: Operatives in the Channel 04:15 - How to stop the boats: Border security models 05:10 - Reform U.K.'s rise in the polls
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has hinted at a potential 2028 re-election bid, despite most Londoners wanting him to resign and believing that the British capital has become a worse place to live since he entered office.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has hinted at a potential 2028 re-election bid, despite most Londoners wanting him to resign and believing that the British capital has become a worse place to live since he entered office. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has endorsed Lord Sadiq Khan for a fourth term as Mayor of London, despite a majority of Londoners believing he should not continue in office. DETAIL: Khan has signaled that he will decide whether to stand for a fourth term next year. The next London mayoral election is scheduled for 2028. “Sadiq is a really exceptional politician, a real leader, and absolutely, I’d love him to stay here as long as he wants, and I would certainly be behind him,” the Prime…Open
Britain's left-wing Labour Party government is claiming that its unpopular moves to free tens of thousands of prisoners early will actually increase public confidence in the justice system.
Britain’s left-wing Labour Party government is claiming that its unpopular moves to free tens of thousands of prisoners early will actually increase public confidence in the justice system. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Britain’s Justice Secretary has defended the government’s controversial early release program for prisoners, arguing that freeing criminals early will increase public confidence in the justice system. Justice Secretary Alex Norris told Members of Parliament (MPs) that the government inherited a prison estate “on the brink of failure” and insisted difficult decisions were required to free capacity, as if creating additional spaces is not an option. DETAIL: The government now expects around 5,000 prisoners to be…Open
