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15:37 Keir Starmer mocked for calling himself 'patriotic true Englishman'

The Prime Minister said Labour is now 'the patriotic party'

12:45 Lee Anderson fires seven-word verdict in feisty exchange over trans ruling

Statues in Parliament Square were also vandalised during trans rights demonstrations this weekend.

12:45 Sir Keir Starmer warned he has 'weeks' to save thousands of UK carmaking jobs

Donald Trump's tariffs threaten jobs across the UK, say manufacturers.

11:54 'President JD Vance would be even bigger disaster for Europe than Donald Trump'

The President's deputy would have to prove himself to the MAGA faithful as a true convert.

11:54 Moment Labour minister is skewered in fiery Sky News trans row

Dame Diana Johnson was grilled by Sky News anchor Wilfred Frost.

11:54 Chancellor 'piling up £14bn debt' with Brits forced to foot the bill

Follow our live blog for the latest updates on taxes and the cost of living

11:40 Home Office Minister Diana Johnson to raise 'only good TERF' sign with police

The sign said 'The only good TERF is a _ _ _ _ TERF' following the Supreme Court ruling

22/04 Prison officers get tasers following attack by Manchester Arena plotter

Three prison officers suffered horrific injuries after terrorist attacked them with hot oil and homemade weapons

22/04 Keir Starmer finally breaks silence on Supreme Court trans ruling

The Prime Minister was previously accused of ignoring women's concerns

22/04 Labour voters name the politician they want to replace Keir Starmer

One in three people who voted Labour in 2024 now say they have little or no confidence in Sir Keir Starmer

22/04 Ed Miliband issued warning as new plan could cost Brits £3bn

The energy secretary is considering charging more for people who don't live near wind farms or solar panel stations

22/04 Rachel Reeves in Washington for crisis economy talks - live updates

The Chancellor is to meet finance ministers in Washington as global economy crashes

22/04 Rachel Reeves drops huge tax bomb on 8.3m Brits - check if you're hit

8.3 million more individuals will be affected by "fiscal drag" as their wages increase. Some describe this as a "stealth tax".

22/04 Nationalities of 19k criminals awaiting deportation from UK to be revealed

The Tories say mass migration is "fuelling crime across our country".

21/04 UK spends £125m on salaries for quangocrats as waste spirals

The Taxpayers' Alliance has revealed the scale of Britain's professional 'quangocrats' as the total cost of the bodies spirals.

21/04 Real reason why Canada could become EU's new member state

Experts believe it is possible the North American country could join the EU - however one said the move would likely anger France's farmers.

21/04 Angela Rayner suffers fresh blow as planning approvals are 'not being delivered'

The government says it wants to trigger growth by overhauling planning rules.

21/04 Pope Francis dead: Tributes flood in from world leaders after pontiff's death

The Pontiff's death will spark mourning across the catholic world, with major politicians and leaders set to mark the passing of the 263rd pope.

21/04 Joe Biden accused of Easter photoshop blunder in family picture

The former President's photo featuring his family and he has sparked speculation online.

20/04 Backing Britain for 125 years... and we're not planning to stop

Exclusive: As the Daily Express celebrates its anniversary, Leo McKinstry reflects on its tireless campaigning on behalf of the nation as a ‘paper for everyone'

19/04 Farage promises to be UK's Elon Musk as he slams 'fat and lazy' councils

Staggering statistics show the money that is being wasted by councils up and down the nation.

19/04 I live next to major UK airport and can hardly breathe - it's going to get worse

Locals exhibit a reluctant acceptance that the scheme will go ahead as campaigners explore legal options.

16/04 Trump to sign UK trade deal within three weeks in new White House update

White House officials say trade agreement likely in "two weeks or maybe three"

16/04 Ex-Labour MP slams 'backtracking' Starmer for 'pretending' in trans row

'Some women have paid a heavy price' because of Labour's refusal to support them says MP Rosie Duffield

16/04 'Labour must protect women and girls in sport, work and school'

Shadow Women's Minister Mins Davies says the rights of women and girls should never be questioned again

16/04 JK Rowling praises 'extraordinary women' that won legal battle in trans debate

They battled for women's rights despite anger and abuse aimed at them

16/04 Militant union leaders masterminding Birmingham bin strikes from leafy streets

Unite leaders are enjoying living in waste-free zones while the dispute in Birmingham continues

16/04 NHS bosses urged to admit defeat in trans changing room battle with nurse

NHS Fife is being taken to court by a woman suspended for objecting to a trans colleague in her changing room

15/04 Keir Starmer under fire for failure to introduce 'Hillsborough Law'

Campaigners say they are 'in the dark' about the future of long-awaited legislation

15/04 'British Steel crisis highlights UK risk of foreign ownership in key sectors'

MPs have long had concerns about the amount of Chinese investment in the UK's critical infrastructure.

15/04 Alan Bates fury over Post Office 'Horizon' victims waiting for compensation

Sir Alan Bates says more legal action may be needed to get justice for subpostmasters

15/04 Donald Trump to hammer UK economy with huge blow in new tariffs plan

US president is now planning import charge on pharmaceuticals in latest controversial move that could hamper UK economy

15/04 JD Vance slams European nations for failing to control immigration

The US Vice president insisted the US under Donald Trump's leadership is still an ally of Europe

15/04 Labour minister squirms as British Steel policy thrown into chaos on Sky News

Confusion as government suggests Chinese firm could be allowed to run British Steel again

15/04 Reform will sweep through Labour’s Red Wall at election says new poll

Reform's support in Labour's Red Wall since the election has increased from 18% to 30% in the Red Wall, according to new data.

14/04 Fury as Lindsay Hoyle splurges £300k on first-class flights and 5-star hotels

The Speaker has been accused of going on trips at too high a cost for the taxpayer.

14/04 'I'm a baroness — some House of Lords peers need to be sacked'

Reform is badly needed, but some of those demanding it don't know what they risk throwing away.

13/04 Rayner under pressure to hand back £10k from union behind Birmingham bin strikes

The all-out strikes have been running for more than a month and there are concerns over public health as rubbish piles high on Birmingham's streets.

13/04 Fury as Sinn Fein seeks help of EU for united Ireland breakthrough

One DUP peer said: "This latest stunt will get nowhere with the people who matter here in Northern Ireland."

13/04 'Donald Trump's tantrums are frightening but provide huge opportunities for UK'

The UK can become the world's free trade champions according to the Chair of the Commons Business and Trade Committee, Liam Byrne

13/04 Nigel Farage tears apart Labour and Tories over British Steel crisis

Writing for the Express, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says it is ridiculous that so many national assets were sold to China

13/04 US government forces staff to take lie detector tests over alleged leaks

At least one top FEMA agent is among dozens of federal employees who were forced to undergo a lie detector test after allegedly leaking several DHS plans

13/04 Rachel Reeves announces £20billion boost for UK exporters hit by Trump

Firms hammered by Donald Trump's tariffs will get help to continue exporting across the world

12/04 British museums told to resist demands to return 'looted' treasures

Ex-equalities boss Sir Trevor Phillips says artefacts like the Elgin Marbles or Benin Bronzes should not be returned

12/04 Emergency laws to save British Steel have been approved by Parliament

It's the first time Parliament has met on a Saturday since the Falklands conflict in 1982

12/04 Experts explain key to continuing alliance with United States under Donald Trump

The so-called Special Relationship can continue according to the Henry Jackson Society.

12/04 The £104bn plan to stop water companies treating UK rivers 'like an open drain'

Environment Secretary Steve Reed explains how he intends to clean up Britain's rivers

12/04 Clintons to close shops as it struggles to cope with Rachel Reeves pay hike

The retailer has said running some of its stores has become financially unviable.

12/04 Donald Trump's tariffs are a problem but the US can still be our ally

A foreign policy expert explains how the UK can deal with Donald Trump and keep the special relationship alive

12/04 Labour accused of creating 'public health emergency' as giant rats run wild

A bin strike has brought Victorian diseases back to the streets of Britain say Tories

12/04 Labour's new equality laws to impose even more burdens on struggling UK business

British businesses are already suffering from tax rises and Donald Trump's tariffs

12/04 JD Vance urged to protect religious freedom after fears for Orthodox Christians

The Eastern Orthodox church is under threat because of claims it is close to Russia, say adherents

12/04 Fury over 'filthy' River Thames putting Boat Race rowers at risk

Rowers in the Oxford Cambridge Boat Race have been warned the Thames is a health hazard

12/04 'Keir Starmer only has himself to blame for UK city piled high with rubbish'

Birmingham is a warning of what Labour would do to every local authority in the UK if given the chance, says Shadow Local Government Secretary Kevin Hollinrake

12/04 British Steel's Chinese owners told Government could buy business for just 1p

The UK Government is seizing control of British Steel to stop Scunthorpe's furnaces closing

12/04 Labour accused of indefensible incompetence for allowing British Steel collapse

The House of Commons erupted during an emergency Saturday debate on British steel

12/04 Rachel Reeves told to 'get serious' and start showing she backs UK businesses

UK can lead a new free trade movement after Donald Trump introduced tariffs says Labour MP Liam Byrne

12/04 One politician could be the big loser in May 1 local elections and Runcorn

Councils across the country are holding elections while there is also an important by-election in Runcorn and Helsby

11/04 The ex-boxer Nigel Farage hopes can see off the Conservatives in electoral fight

A new mayoralty will become a key battleground between Reform and the Conservatives when voters go to the polls next month.

09/04 More huge tunnels could be built in UK city after £2.2bn road project

EXCLUSIVE: More river crossings could be completed in the coming years which officials say would benefit drivers.

09/04 Sadiq Khan 'isn't telling the truth' as new £2.2bn tunnel slammed by Londoners

EXCLUSIVE: The Silvertown Tunnel opened in London on Monday and it has received a mixed reception.

09/04 Kemi Badenoch sets out how Conservatives will beat Labour and win next election

The Conservative leader says true blue believers in Conservative values must be picked as candidates

09/04 UK town get new Universal theme park in £50bn boost with opening date released

The huge new theme park could feature Harry Potter, Minions orJurassic World rides

08/04 Birmingham bin strike is a health hazard admits Wes Streeting

Rats are known to cause a series of horrific diseases as rubbish piles high in Birmingham

08/04 Keir Starmer warns Donald Trump's tariff chaos is a 'new era'

Damage caused by US tariffs won't end soon, says Prime Minister Keir Starmer

08/04 Keir Starmer throws Rachel Reeves under the bus with huge admission

The Prime Minister was challenged by a Labour MP to explain why Cabinet colleagues were using offensive language