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Kemi duffing up the PM gladdens voters' hearts. The snag is they still don't trust her party, writes LORD ASHCROFT
Kemi duffing up the PM gladdens voters' hearts. The snag is they still don't trust her party, writes LORD ASHCROFTGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By LORD ASHCROFT Published: 22:07, 2 May 2026 | Updated: 22:19, 2 May 2026 e-mail 33 View comments
Muslim election candidates in Birmingham for George Galloway's Workers Party of Britain gave out sweets to celebrate Iran's 'success' against 'the Zionists'
Muslim election candidates in Birmingham for George Galloway's Workers Party of Britain gave out sweets to celebrate Iran's 'success' against 'the Zionists'Get your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREEBy MARK HOOKHAM, ASSISTANT EDITOR (INVESTIGATIONS) and CHRISTINE CHALLAND Published: 22:15, 2 May 2026 | Updated: 22:15, 2 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Cabinet rebels will unite to show PM the door if local election results are a disaster: Starmer urged to set exit timetable as MoS poll puts Reform top
Cabinet rebels will unite to show PM the door if local election results are a disaster: Starmer urged to set exit timetable as MoS poll puts Reform topGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By GLEN OWEN and DAN HODGES, DAILY MAIL COLUMNIST and BRENDAN CARLIN Published: 22:14, 2 May 2026 | Updated: 22:14, 2 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Ed Sheeran sings hit song with Ipswich players after promotion to Premier League
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Cabinet admits Ireland is a soft touch for illegal immigration - here are the four KEY parts of the Government's new 'get tough' battle plan to tackle bogus migrants...
Cabinet admits Ireland is a soft touch for illegal immigration - here are the four KEY parts of the Government's new 'get tough' battle plan to tackle bogus migrants...By JOHN LEE and COLM MCGUIRK Published: 22:12, 2 May 2026 | Updated: 22:12, 2 May 2026 e-mail
Two FIRs against defector MP Pathak? Punjab cops won’t say
Two FIRs, reportedly under non-bailable charges, have been filed against Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak in Punjab, shortly after he switched from AAP to BJP. Political leaders from BJP and SAD have decried the move as "political vendetta" and an attempt to intimidate party members. Security was heightened at Pathak's Delhi residence.
Election Commission releases final data: 4.88 crore people voted in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu witnessed a record 85.1% voter turnout in the recent assembly elections, with 4.88 crore citizens casting their ballots. Women voters significantly outnumbered men, continuing a trend from previous years. The Election Commission faced delays in releasing data but assured robust security and transparency for the upcoming vote counting on May 4.
Stop families who choose not to work getting unlimited benefits, Tories say
Stop families who choose not to work getting unlimited benefits, Tories say12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBecky MortonPolitical reporterPA MediaConservative leader Kemi Badenoch says people on benefits should have to make the same choices about their family as those who are notThe Conservatives say they would stop some households being able to get unlimited benefit payments, by reforming the household benefit cap.The cap is a limit on the total amount of benefit payments most w...
Green Party candidate related to David Cameron posted fake picture of Diana wearing Palestinian clothing - despite attending William and Kate's wedding
Green Party candidate related to David Cameron posted fake picture of Diana wearing Palestinian clothing - despite attending William and Kate's weddingGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am – sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREEBy GLEN OWEN Published: 22:00, 2 May 2026 | Updated: 22:00, 2 May 2026 e-mail View comments
West Bengal elections: Ahead of counting, TMC & BJP spar over EVM security
Ahead of Bengal's vote counting, Trinamool and BJP traded accusations over EVM strongroom security. TMC alleged CCTV blackouts in North 24 Parganas, while BJP pointed to alleged unauthorized access and attempted breaches in Salt Lake and Burdwan. Both parties raised concerns about the integrity of the storage facilities.
Czech Republic still coordinates artillery ammunition supplies to Ukraine — Welt
According to the report, the process has involved diplomats and arms dealers
Keir Starmer suggests pro-Palestine marches could be BANNED to 'protect Jewish community'
Sir Keir Starmer has suggested pro-Palestine demonstrations could potentially be banned, owing to their effect on Britain's Jewish community.When questioned about whether he favoured stricter policing of language at marches, or wanted some protests halted entirely, the Prime Minister responded: "I think certainly the first, and I think there are instances for the latter."He emphasised his desire for "tougher action" against demonstrators using specific phrases at pro-Gaza rallies.He stated that...
US mulling military options in Cuba, with emphasis remaining on diplomacy — Politico
According to sources in the Donald Trump administration, cited by the media, the US has signaled to Cuba that the regime change "may have to wait," but some top officials would have to resign
Political blame game begins and passengers left adrift after Spirit ceases operations
Republicans blame Biden administration block on JetBlue deal; Democrats point to fuel price surge amid Iran warSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email US airlines and government officials battled on Saturday to deal with stranded passengers and stricken employees after discount carrier Spirit Airlines abruptly ceased operations – and a political and business blame game got under way over the collapse of the low-cost carrier.“If you have a flight scheduled with Spirit Airlines, don’t sh...
West Bengal polls: EC scraps Falta election, orders repolling on May 21
Bengal's electoral landscape has shifted as the Election Commission cancelled polling in Falta constituency due to widespread EVM tampering. A repoll is set for May 21, making it a unique post-result election. Allegations of threats against villagers and the arrest of a candidate's aides have heightened tensions, focusing attention on the remaining seats to decide the state's next government.
Taiwan's Lai lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance
Asia Taiwan's Lai lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance May 2, 20263:48 PM ET By The Associated Press FILE - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te delivers a speech as he inspects Taiwanese reservists participating in reserve military training in Ilan County, Eastern Taiwan, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. ChiangYing-ying/AP hide caption toggle caption ChiangYing-ying/AP TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te said he arrived in the African nation of Eswatini on Satur...
Trump once again says he's preparing to 'take over' Cuba 'almost immediately on way back from Iran' as he blasts its 'problems'
Trump once again says he's preparing to 'take over' Cuba 'almost immediately on way back from Iran' as he blasts its 'problems'Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to American politics... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HEREBy KELLY GARINO, US REPORTER Published: 20:40, 2 May 2026 | Updated: 20:41, 2 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Why the biggest ‘winners’ in these assembly elections may not even be political parties
Millions are at stake on Polymarket, a prediction platform, as Indian assembly election results loom. Over $20 million is tied to Tamil Nadu's outcome alone, with significant bets also placed on West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry. Despite Indian law prohibiting such markets, users leverage crypto and VPNs to participate, showcasing a growing trend in crowd-sourced forecasting.
Four New Jersey residents charged with illegally voting across two elections
NewsWorldAmericasFour New Jersey residents charged with illegally voting across two electionsU.S. Attorney Robert Frazer emphasized his office's ‘commitment to protecting the integrity of our election system’ in response to the chargesIndependent Reporters Saturday 02 May 2026 20:23 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove b...
FBI arrests 276 in global operation that targeted 'scam compounds' stealing millions
An unprecedented international effort involving the FBI, Dubai Police, and Chinese Ministry of Public Security has dismantled nine cryptocurrency investment fraud centers, leading to the arrest of 276 individuals. These operations targeted Americans, resulting in millions of dollars in losses. The crackdown highlights a global commitment to combating cross-border financial crime.