Sunday 28 June 2026
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Marcus Donaldson

88 articles on New Dispatch

Politics

Labour has ‘no fear’ over an election with Andy Burnham as Prime Minister, Karl Turner declares: ‘We’d win!’

'We're very optimistic that he can do the business,' the Kingston upon Hull MP said

Politics

New Defence Secretary warns colleagues 'must understand' need for military spending after Cabinet row

Former Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns resigned in protest over insufficient sending earlier this month

News

Royal Marines Commando hails Armed Forces Day amid Britain's ‘forgotten veterans' crisis

'Days like this are about raising that awareness with the public. We are still here, we are still existing, and we're still keeping you safe,' the veteran said

News

Armed Forces Day parade underway as servicemen, veterans and cadets march in Aldershot

The parade down Queens Avenue received a salute from Chief of Defence Staff Air Marshal Sir Richard Knighton

Politics

Councillor who called defecting to Reform UK the ‘worst mistake of my life’ speaks to GB News: ‘Not what I signed up for!’

'I was told that Reform is an alternative Conservative Party,' Robbie Lammas said

Politics

Kemi Badenoch: 'We make a lot more of the hot weather than we used to'

The hottest June day ever was recorded after temperatures exceeded 36C

News

Donald Trump’s diplomacy chief tells UK: 'Britain will be great again because her people are'

'Not all Americans are blood descendants of Englishmen, but in a deep way, we are descendants of England,' Sarah Rogers said

Politics

Kevin Hollinrake launches new attack on Bridget Phillipson’s ‘spiteful’ policies after Kemi Badenoch’s PMQs row: ‘It is class warfare!’

'Kemi will always tell it like it is,' the top Tory insisted

Politics

Donald Trump ‘hurt and angry’ over UK rows and ‘writing off’ partnership, Washington insiders tell Bev Turner

'The President has a long memory; he doesn't forgive necessarily that quickly,' the GB News host warned

Politics

Labour MP warns party will 'rue the day' Keir Starmer was shown the door

'Whoever is the next Prime Minister is will be facing exactly the same challenges that Keir Starmer has been facing,' John Slinger said

Politics

Nigel Farage demands new General Election as he slams ‘flip-flopping’ Andy Burnham: ‘No mandate whatsoever!’

'The public are sick to death of the game of musical chairs that's going on in Downing Street and deserve a vote,' the Reform UK leader said

Politics

Camilla Tominey reacts to bombshell interview where Keir Starmer's Cabinet ally refused to deny PM will resign tomorrow

'What I thought was interesting is that the narrative is turning into one of sympathy,' Camilla said

Politics

Keir Starmer is ‘reflecting’ on resignation and will 'make decision' imminently, Cabinet ally tells GB News

'The process that's underway at the moment, and Keir will come back and make a decision,' Peter Kyle said

News

‘The most impressive plane I've ever seen!’ Ben Leo shares details of Donald Trump’s new Air Force One after exclusive tour

'This supersedes any first-class cabin that I've ever seen on an aeroplane,' the GB News star marvelled

News

'No evidence it causes any harm!' LGBT Rights Campaigner Peter Tatchell on NHS puberty blockers trial for 11-year-olds

'This has been happening for decades in Britain and around the world,' the activist said

Politics

Danny Kruger blames 'stop Reform agenda' for Makerfield by-election loss

'We've learned the power of a quite organised media campaign to try and stop the Reform Party getting its message across,' the MP said

News

Chief of the Defence Staff admits Britain will be forced to ‘scale back’ military capabilities without extra cash

Labour was rocked by the resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns last week

News

Shocking moment French Navy spotted handing life jackets to small boat migrants making their way towards Britain

Nearly 10,000 individuals have made the illegal crossing this year

Politics

Robert Jenrick pledges to put ‘British workers first, migrants second’ as he outlines Reform’s new business tax plans

'Letting millions of people into the country as millions of Brits languish on benefits has been nothing short of a catastrophe,' the Reform Economics Spokesman said

News

‘Be stronger as a parent!’ Tech journalist rejects social media ban for children as ‘patent cobblers’

'My biggest fear that we have literally decided to get the government to do the dirty work for us,' Will Guyatt said

News

‘A badge of honour!’ British teen targeted by Russia after exposing Kremlin crypto scheme speaks to GB News

'Russia's reaction to me shows some people would rather keep that hidden,' the 17-year-old said

News

Defence expert weighs in as Keir Starmer promises long-awaited armed forces boost: ‘Not good enough!’

Simon Diggins said defence manufacturers were 'crying out for clarity' from the Government

Politics

Labour unveils asylum crackdown to end ‘abuse’ of British universities

'We want the brightest and the best, but of course, it has to be the right people,' Migration Minister Mike Tapp told GB News

Politics

Farmer mocks Ed Miliband’s ‘grudge against the bacon sandwich’ after controversial eco food targets

Some have warned the Climate Change Committee's new tragets could see Britons compelled to consume 25 per cent less meat

Politics

Labour MP pleads to Nigel Farage to ‘show restraint’ in aftermath of Henry Nowak’s death

'From one dad to another, please show restraint with your language,' the York Outer representative said

Politics

Pat McFadden addresses awkward Peter Mandelson messages as he vows reform to benefits system

'I've said both in private and in public that we need to change the question that the welfare system asks,' the Work and Pensions Secretary said

Politics

Kemi Badenoch says murder of Henry Nowak is a ‘Stephen Lawrence moment’ as bodycam footage released

'I can't describe how I felt. Even thinking about it now makes me incredibly emotional,' the Tory leader said

Politics

Robert Jenrick confirms Reform would ban Kirpan blades following murder of Henry Nowak

'We believe in equality before the law. We should all be treated equally,' the Reform MP said

Politics

‘Respect our culture and heritage!’ Reform council leader backs calls to hold meetings in English only

'I'm afraid it's the slow but steady erasure of our heritage in this country,' Oliver Freeston said

Politics

Simon Calder says Labour need to move ‘quite a lot quicker’ on providing ‘desperately needed’ train upgrade

'It could reduce the billions of pounds in subsidy that taxpayers are paying each year to keep the railways running,' the travel expert said

Politics

Priti Patel challenged on Labour net migration win as she refuses to disown the Boriswave

'Policies of the past are not applicable to today,' Dame Priti insisted

News

Sadiq Khan accused of leaving the Met with ‘hands tied behind their back’ after blocking AI deal

'It will mean fewer police officers on the front line for the third year in a row,' Palantir UK boss Louis Mosley warned

Politics

Andy Burnham tells GB News the Makerfield by-election will be a ‘turning point for British politics’

'This is a really necessary moment,' the Labour leadership challenger told the People's Channel

News

Britain’s net migration figures being ‘spun’ to hide ‘real problem’ of mass immigration, says David Shipley

'We are not running a sensible migration strategy here,' the journalist warned

Sport

Tottenham Hotspur's shock relegation nightmare EXPLAINED as Premier League survival fight continues

Tottenham’s decline traces its origins back to the 2019 Champions League final

Politics

Boris Johnson’s father warns of ‘ruthless assassinations’ amid Labour leadership crisis: ‘Put country first!’

'The potential damage on any of the scenarios except for Keir Starmer staying in power, I flinch. I'm horrified,' Stanley Johnson said

Politics

Wes Streeting’s constituents split on leadership ambitions, from ‘backhanded’ and ‘disastrous’ to ‘the least bad option’

One Ilford North local questioned: 'What makes him think that he's better than Keir Starmer?'

News

Army Brigadier Ed Cartwright reveals terrifying details of ‘hugely successful’ Hantavirus parachute mission

Army medics 'jumped at 8000ft above the clouds, pulled their parachutes about 1000ft below that, went into the clouds with very strong winds'

Politics

‘They had their chance!’ Richard Tice slams the door shut on new defections to Reform

Reform's economics spokesman described his opponents as a 'soft, soggy southern party disappearing down a plughole'

Politics

Keir Starmer appoints Gordon Brown to key role as PM shuffles top team after election drubbing

The former Prime Minister entered No10 after Baroness Harriet Harman was announced as Sir Keir Starmer's new adviser on women and girls

Politics

Green Party member admits feeling ‘uncomfortable’ after party election announcement made in foreign language

'It seems like a poor way of communicating in the UK, where English is our language,' John Grant told GB News

Politics

‘We don’t need it!' Robert Jenrick rules out Tory pact after Reform storms council contests

The Reform MP said the Conservatives were now a 'regional party representing pockets of incredible affluence'

Politics

‘I’m not going to walk away’ - Keir Starmer vows not to quit amid devastating Labour losses

'Tough days like this don't weaken my resolve to deliver the change that I promised,' the Prime Minister declared

News

Fathers of Nottingham attack victims warn Britain could ‘sleepwalk into a state of absolute terror’

'It’s quite scary, and I feel very worried for our children,' David Webber said

News

Keir Starmer accused of 'running scared' from Golders Green Jewish community after Prime Minister booed during visit

The journalist and brodacster described the trip as 'a bit pathetic'

News

Keir Starmer heckled and booed during visit to Golders Green

Yesterday, two Jewish men were stabbed in the north west London suburb yesterday in a terror attack

News

Donald Trump slammed for ‘lashing out’ at the UK after Iran ‘misadventure’ with Falklands threat

'Americans have really had to eat a lot of humble pie over the Iran situation in the past couple of months,' Laurie Wastell said

News

‘Vengeful’ Donald Trump has ‘every right to be aggrieved’ over UK’s lack of support on Iran amid Falklands threat, military expert warns

A leaked memo suggested Washington could drop its backing of what it termed British 'imperial possessions'

Politics

Labour MP calls for Keir Starmer to quit live on GB News amid Lord Mandelson scandal: ‘When, not if!’

'They just need to get a grip. I'm completely fed up about it,' the Hartlepool MP said

Politics

‘Obviously ethnic cleansing!’ Misley Mandarin weighs in after Keir Starmer reported to UN for 'crimes against humanity'

'It is obviously because we have got a distinct culture… By doing this, all our culture is disappearing,' Misley Mandarin said

Politics

Labour Minister clashes with Stephen Dixon over ‘talking down’ Britain’s defence: ‘Our forces are not on their knees!’

The pair locked horns over Labour's management of the armed forces amid growing global turmoil

News

‘Talking loudly with a small stick!’ Former defence chief warns UK ‘not in position’ to resist Russian threat

Lord Dannat despaired that the armed forces had been 'exposed in a very embarrassing way in several episodes during the course of this year'

Politics

Keir Starmer ‘desperately trying to regain credibility’ following Donald Trump’s Iran ceasefire, says James Cleverly

'Unfortunately, he has cost this country credibility on the world stage,' the top Tory despaired

News

'He took her life in 90 seconds' - Mother heartbreakingly recalls illegal migrant attack as Nigel Farage sets out plan for crackdown

'They need to stop allowing them in, because if not Rhiannon, who’s next?'

Politics

‘Donald Trump views Keir Starmer as a weak link who has inflicted extreme damage to the special relationship,’ says Hadley Gamble

'It's got to be about, at this point, the Prime Minister's calculus of how damaging he's going to allow all of this to become,' Ms Gamble said

News

Waitrose worker of 17 years sacked after stopping shoplifter from stealing Easter eggs

Walker Smith admitted that years of watching theft go unchallenged pushed him to act

News

Woman involved in UK's first all-female terror plot set to be deported

Last month, the High Court dismissed Dich's attempt to remain in Britain, upholding the Home Secretary's deportation order

News

Massive explosion as drone strikes British oil firm in Iraq after chilling Iran warning

Tehran had previously cautioned the UK that 'every option was being considered'

News

Three schools in lockdown in Bristol as police launch manhunt for shooter who gunned down man and left him with life-changing injuries

Police described the incident as 'incredibly concerning' and said they were deploying 'significant resources' to find the gunman

News

More than 25 sanctioned Russian ships passed through Channel despite Keir Starmer's crackdown threat

'With sanctions, you can't be half in; you either have to be all in, or all out,' one expert said

News

Future of RAF bases under threat after Iran's ambassador to Britain sends chilling warning to Keir Starmer

'Every option should be considered,' the Iranian diplomat said

News

Met Police deploy hundreds of officers to central London as thousands gather for 'anti far-right' march

The procession set off from Park Lane at 1pm this afternoon, with participants now heading towards Whitehall, where the march will conclude

News

Madeleine McCann's parents hit by new devastating blow to Met Police investigation

The couple maintain hope their daughter will be found

News

Labour minister claims Iran 'has NO intention of striking the UK'... just days after Tehran's missiles targeted Chagos

Israel has warned that London could be in range of Iranian missiles

News

Iran-linked group claims responsibility for arson attack on Jewish emergency vehicles in London

The four ambulances belong to Hatzolah, a Jewish community organisation

Health

Meningitis cases rise to 34 as officials rush to vaccinate thousands amid Easter spread fears

At least 13 infections have been confirmed as meningitis B

Health

Officials reveal new details about deadly meningitis outbreak as 15 cases now confirmed

A Year 13 pupil in Faversham and a student at the University of Kent have died in the outbreak

Science

Wiltshire news: Neolithic Marlborough monument 'where bones of Merlin the magician buried' to see demolition work

The site is also home to a Norman castle built by William the Conqueror

Science

Scientists unearth remarkably well-preserved fossil with dinosaur skin still attached

'It gives us a window into the biology of these animals at a level that we never thought possible'

Science

Woolly mammoths could be brought back to life after scientists make breakthrough genetic discovery

The discovery is owed to a young mammoth named Yuka recovered from the ice

Science

Archaeology breakthrough as Mayan astronomers predicted solar eclipses for CENTURIES over 1,000 years ago

Researchers suggest the Maya techniques, if maintained today, could still accurately forecast eclipses visible from Mexico

Royal

Prince Andrew faced with Metropolitain Police probe as force confirm they are ‘actively looking into’ claims

Prince Andrew asked his bodyguard about his late accuser mere hours after the infamous picture of her with him was published

Royal

Prince Andrew gives up official titles following string of scandals

Andrew will remain a prince as he is the son of the late Queen Elizabeth II

Royal

Princess Charlotte's ‘love’ for Netflix hit revealed in new letter amid special royal gesture

K-Pop Demon Hunters has been streamed 236 million since it launched in August

Royal

King Charles’s Crown Estate threatened with lawsuit from Greenpeace as organisation blasts ‘outrageous’ practices

The Crown Estate manages properety that is not privatley owned by the monarch or by the government

Royal

Prince William fights back tears during emotional conversation in hard hitting new film

The Prince of Wales is launching a campaign to address the 'heartbreaking, and preventable, tragedy of suicide'

Royal

Donald Trump complained 'I’ve had enough' during State Visit as he made his feelings clear to King Charles

The US leader had apparently tired of the pomp and ceremony during his unprecedented second official visit to Britain

Royal

Royal residence security 'reviewed' ahead of Donald Trump's State Visit after Charlie Kirk assassination

The US leader will not take part in any public facing engagements during his trip

Royal

King Charles and Prince Harry reunite for first time in over a year and a half

The King had a private tea with The Duke of Sussex this afternoon, Buckingham Palace has confirmed

Royal

Prince Harry makes massive £370,000 donation in support of Gaza and Ukraine

The Duke of Sussex returned to London on Monday

Royal

Princess Charlene issues emotional tribute to Giorgio Armani after fashion designer's death

The iconic designer counted Princess Charlene's wedding dress as one of his many contributions to the fashion world

Royal

Lib Dem leader furiously hits back at accusation he is ‘deeply disrespecting’ King Charles

President Donald Trump will travel to the UK for an unprecedented second State Visit from September 17 to 19

Royal

Ed Davey accused of ‘deeply disrespecting’ King Charles after Donald Trump snub

US President Donald Trump will travel to the UK on September 17

Royal

Princess Charlene reflects on ‘pain that never goes away’ as she opens up on ‘devastating’ family loss

The Monegasque royal shared the harrowing story in response to a worrying trend

Royal

New insights into Queen Elizabeth’s ‘thoughtful choices’ to be revealed with exhibition

The show will be the largest ever of the late Queen's outfits ever staged

Royal

Princess Charlene wipes away tear as she celebrates emotional family milestone

Prince Albert also shared a sweet moment with his son and heir, Prince Jacques

Royal

Princess Charlene turns heads wearing £4,400 pink dress as Prince Albert delivers speech

The Zimbabwean-born Princess stepped out with her 10-year-old twins, Jacques and Gabriella

Royal

Meghan Markle and the late Queen’s shared unusual passion

Meghan has shared many of her culinary and homemaking techniques in her Netflix show