International Starmer faces rising anger over Mandelson as MPs agree to release files to security committee – as it happened Starmer faces criticism from MPs on all sides of the CommonsThis liveblog is now closed. Read the politics team’s report on today’s developments herePMQs is starting soon. Here is the list of MPs down to ask a question.The Reform UK MP Lee Anderson has dismissed claims that his party’s plan to support the pub industry would cost far more than the £3bn it claims.To be honest with you, we’re not […] todayFebruary 4, 2026 2
International Australian universities to be graded on how well they deal with protests under antisemitism report card Exclusive: Leaked documents show how universities will be assessed under new system, which was fast-tracked after Bondi terror attackFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastUniversities will be graded on how well they “deal with” protests, encampments and the display of flags as part of a controversial antisemitism report card system adopted by the Albanese government after the Bondi […] todayFebruary 4, 2026 1
International Some in Israel question its influence over US as Iran war decision nears Israelis wonder whether US will favour its own geopolitical priorities over Israel in its decision over Iran attack.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 4, 2026 1
insert_link International Assefa targets London repeat & Sawe eyes course record Reigning champions Tigst Assefa and Sebastian Sawe will target record-breaking London Marathon victories in April.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 4, 2026
International Labour MPs say Starmer’s days as PM are numbered amid fury over Mandelson MPs say release of papers on Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador could trigger leadership challengeLabour MPs have warned that Keir Starmer’s days as prime minister are numbered after a day of fury over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite his friendship with Jeffery Epstein.The government was on the brink of a defeat in the Commons until a mid-debate amendment brokered by Meg Hillier and Angela Rayner to […] todayFebruary 4, 2026 1
International Wes Streeting to offer resident doctors bigger pay rise to end dispute Health secretary to increase pay offer and guarantee working conditions for resident doctors only Wes Streeting is to offer resident doctors a bigger pay rise than other NHS staff as part of a new package of measures to try to end their long-running dispute.The health secretary also plans to guarantee resident doctors in England that hospitals will be fined if they do not give them good working conditions, such as […] todayFebruary 4, 2026 1
International Mandelson’s links with US tech firm Palantir must be fully exposed, campaigners warn Government faces call for transparency on former peer’s involvement amid fears he may have leaked more sensitive informationPeter Mandelson’s involvement with the US tech company Palantir must be exposed to full public transparency, campaigners have said, amid fears he may have leaked more sensitive information than is alleged in his emails to Jeffrey Epstein.Palantir, an $300bn startup that provides military technology to the Israel Defense Forces and AI-powered deportation targeting […] todayFebruary 4, 2026 1
International Australian politics live: Marles defends Isaac Herzog visit and says he is ‘confident’ in security arrangements Israeli president to arrive in Australia next week. Follow today’s news liveGood morning, Krishani Dhanji here with you for the final sitting day of the week.The defence minister and deputy prime minister, Richard Marles, is in the hot seat doing the media rounds this morning after he yesterday announced a multibillion-dollar sell-off of defence properties. But this morning he’s being pushed on the upcoming visit of the Israeli president, Isaac […] todayFebruary 4, 2026 1
International Hungary jails German activist for eight years over far-right rally attacks Maja T was part of a group that attacked participants at Budapest's 'Day of Honour', a major neo-Nazi event.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 4, 2026 2
insert_link International Trump refuses to apologize for video with racist imagery of Obamas posted on his social media todayFebruary 7, 2026 6