‘Reeks of corruption’: protesters rally as Trump hosts UFC event on his birthday 14. June 2026 (23:54) Demonstrations took off in Washington and across US as Trump throws first private, for-profit sporting event ever held on White House groundsDozens of people stood across the entrance gates to the Ellipse, the park south of the White House, on Sunday afternoon, holding protest signs and chanting as the president prepared to host seven mixed martial arts fights on the lawn.Thousands of fight fans streamed past the protesters into the sprawling public viewing area that the Trump administration and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), which is hosting the fights, erected steps from the White House. The cage fights, marketed as a celebration of the country’s “fighting spirit” ahead of its 250th anniversary, are being held on Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘Giant of the Labour movement’ Roy Hattersley dies 14. June 2026 (23:48) Alongside his political career, he was a prolific author, publishing more than 20 books including biographies, histories and memoirs.(London News)
‘A giant of the Labour movement’: Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93 14. June 2026 (23:21) Labour grandee was MP for Birmingham Sparkbrook from 1964 until his retirement from the Commons in 1997Roy Hattersley, the former Labour deputy leader and author, has died aged 93, his family has said.Prime Minister Keir Starmer described Hattersley as a “giant of the Labour movement”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
JD Vance says he will discuss 2028 presidential run after midterm elections 14. June 2026 (23:03) Vice-president says he tries not to make decisions until he ‘absolutely must’ but has ‘no doubt’ Trump will support himJD Vance said that he will discuss a 2028 US presidential run with his wife after the 2026 midterms.The US vice-president gave insight into his ongoing decision on whether to run during an interview with CBS Sunday Morning where he spoke on his new memoir, Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith, which details his conversion to Catholicism. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Labour MP Lauren Edwards to bring assisted dying bill back to the Commons 14. June 2026 (22:54) MP for Rochester and Strood to use private member’s bill to put issue before MPs again after it was blocked by the LordsThe assisted dying bill is set to return to the Commons after the Labour MP Lauren Edwards agreed to use her private member’s bill to put the issue before MPs again.Edwards said she wanted to give the legislation another chance because it had been blocked by the House of Lords after being passed by MPs. The return of the bill would give supporters a chance to use the Parliament Acts to potentially bypass the Lords if it was blocked for a second time. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
