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Keir Starmer faces Labour anger after Tory MP's defection

10 May 2024
Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to welcome Tory MP Natalie Elphicke's defection to Labour has stirred mixed reactions among Labour MPs. Elphicke, previously a Conservative representative for Dover, made the unexpected switch, causing some Labour members to…

Muslim Vote group issues 18 demands to Starmer

10 May 2024
The Muslim Vote, a grassroots campaign with backing from several organisations, has issued 18 demands to Labour's Sir Keir Starmer to regain support from disillusioned voters over his Gaza stance. These demands include apologising for his…

AstraZeneca withdraws Covid-19 vaccine worldwide

10 May 2024
AstraZeneca has announced the global withdrawal of its Covid-19 vaccine, Vaxzevria, citing a surplus of newer vaccines targeting emerging virus variants. The company previously halted its marketing authorization in the European Union in March, with the…

Scotland: Kate Forbes becomes deputy first minister as John Swinney unveils Cabinet

10 May 2024
John Swinney, newly sworn in as First Minister of Scotland, has appointed Kate Forbes as Deputy First Minister, sparking criticism for creating a "continuity Cabinet." Forbes, previously Finance Secretary, replaces Shona Robison and will also oversee…