‘Starmer accused of Mandelson cover up’ and ‘Time for Strait talking’

There’s more criticism levelled at the prime minister, with the Sunday Express saying Sir Keir is being accused of “betraying” Northern Ireland veterans over Labour’s plans to repeal the Legacy Act. The controversial clause, which protects former servicemen from prosecution for Troubles-era crimes, had already been found to be unlawful and was opposed by Northern…

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House panel advances three major bills after marathon hearing, but fate on floor uncertain

Republican leaders snapped the House out of a state of limbo caused by GOP infighting as the House Rules Committee advanced an ambitious slate of high-profile, must-pass bills on Tuesday evening — tacking on two major sweeteners to appease corn-state Republicans and hardline conservatives. The panel, after a marathon hearing that stretched over two days……

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