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London Tube chaos looms as drivers prepare to strike again over changes to working week

May 12, 2026

London commuters are facing significant disruption to Tube services next week as drivers prepare for fresh strikes. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union are set to stage two 24-hour walkouts, commencing at 12 noon on Tuesday 19 May and again on Thursday 21 May. Transport for London (TfL) anticipates that most Tube […]

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Major London bridge has ‘critical’ weight limit put in place after ‘deterioration’

May 12, 2026

Noora Mykkanen Published May 12, 2026 4:35pm Updated May 12, 2026 5:01pm A weight restriction will be installed on one of London’s busiest bridges this summer as a safety measure. London’s iconic bridges have become a ticking time bomb after structural issues and wear and tear closed the likes of Hammersmith Bridge and Albert Bridge […]

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Jess Phillips' devastating resignation letter in full: 'Standing up and being counted can't always be workshopped' thumbnail

Jess Phillips’ devastating resignation letter in full: ‘Standing up and being counted can’t always be workshopped’

May 12, 2026

Dear Keir I want to start by first saying that we have worked closely together on Violence Against Women and Girls for many years and I have no doubt you have genuine knowledge and desire to rectify this dreadful social ill. We have started to make steps towards change whilst in government and I have […]

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London politics LIVE: Starmer’s grip on power slipping as third minister quits and more than 80 MPs urge him to go

May 12, 2026

Defence Minister: ‘I will not be resigning’ Luke Pollard has said he would not be resigning as a minister, as “whatever is happening elsewhere in British politics, national security is the first responsibility of Government and something I take very seriously”. In a series of social media posts which did not mention Prime Minister Keir […]

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Who are the 'far-right agitators' banned from this weekend's London Unite the Kingdom rally? thumbnail

Who are the ‘far-right agitators’ banned from this weekend’s London Unite the Kingdom rally?

May 12, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer said the travel ban as an example of how Labour would fight to defend Britain as a country of “decency and respect”. He said the Government was acting to stop hate and intimidation being spread on the capital’s streets. Who are the activists banned from attending the rally? Valentina Gomez speaking at […]

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All the Labour MPs calling on Starmer to quit following humiliating local election defeat

May 12, 2026

Ministers have now joined the chorus of backbenchers calling on Sir Keir Starmer to stand down after the party suffered heavy losses across England, Scotland and Wales. Victims minister Alex Davies-Jones also resigned shortly after. Their resignations followed Miatta Fahnbulleh stepping down as faith and communities minister. The Peckham MP told Sir Keir: “Our country […]

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Third minister quits as Keir Starmer’s grip on power slips

May 12, 2026

A third minister has resigned from the Government, criticising Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for a lack of “bold, radical action” as she urged him to quit. Alex Davies-Jones announced she was stepping down as victims minister, following Jess Phillips and Miatta Fahnbulleh out of the door. Their exit piled pressure on the Labour leader, […]

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Here’s how the BT Tower could look after £275,000,000 sale to hotel chain thumbnail

Here’s how the BT Tower could look after £275,000,000 sale to hotel chain

May 12, 2026

Brooke Davies Published May 12, 2026 1:56pm Updated May 12, 2026 3:23pm Plans outlining what the BT tower in London could look like ahead of its historic transformation have been revealed. The iconic 620ft landmark is being stripped out and converted into a hotel, more than half a century after it was closed off to […]

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London mayor announces unlimited weekend bus and tram travel for £1.75 over summer

May 12, 2026

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Angine de Poitrine live: ‘These time-travelling space-voyagers are the buzziest band around – I was hooked’ thumbnail

Angine de Poitrine live: ‘These time-travelling space-voyagers are the buzziest band around – I was hooked’

May 12, 2026

Star GoldStar GoldStar GoldStar GoldStar Gold Rory McKeown Published May 12, 2026 12:22pm Updated May 12, 2026 3:00pm To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video They’re the hyper-galactic duo who’ve taken the music world by storm. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for […]

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