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Rep. Barbara Lee isn’t deterred by Bay Area lawmaker Nancy Pelosi’s endorsement of Rep. Adam Schiff in the race for U.S. Senate, her campaign said Thursday. Lee has not officially announced her candidacy, but still plans to in the future. Political observers and groups focused on electing women say Pelosi’s decision to endorse a white man in the race when there are two qualified women candidates is puzzling. In backing Schiff, Pelosi — who often touts her support of women candidates — passed over rising star Rep. Katie Porter and progressive icon Lee. Some suggested a stamp of approval from Pelosi, one of the most powerful women in U.S. politics, could allay concerns of voters eager to support female candidates. Lee, for one, plans to play up her identity in the race. “This race will be won in California, not in the halls of Congress. She’s all in,”Katie Merrill, a consultant for the Lee campaign, told The Chronicle. “Representation matters. The U.S. Senate currently has no … [Read more...] about Will Pelosi’s support help Adam Schiff in a state ‘accustomed to women’s political leadership’?

Sadiq Khan is called a 'conman' by heckler during event SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Sadiq Khan was heckled by an audience member at a City Hall event, who accused him of being a "conman". The London mayor was speaking at a cost of living event held alongside Martin Lewis . Sadiq Khan was heckled by an audience member at a City Hall event (Image: LBC) Related articles Sunak urged to bring in Priti Patel as chairman to avid coup 'European' Keir Starmer praised by Michel Barnier over Brexit Angie Donnelly, a 58-year-old lorry driver, shouted from the audience: "You’re not a mayor - you’re a conman". The £12.50 ULEZ charge is for vehicles that do not meet … [Read more...] about Sadiq Khan confronted by heckler furious at ULEZ expansion: ‘You’re a conman!’

RISHI Sunak has been Prime Minister of the UK for a milestone 100 days - but he's got a mountain to climb if he wants to win the next election. With a General Election due by January 2025, Mr Sunak doesn't have long to get his party in shape for a major showdown with Sir Keir Starmer . The Tories are currently polling at 26%, a staggering 25 points behind Labour. Following a tumultuous 2022, which saw the party knife two of its leaders, Mr Sunak has pledged himself as the man to finally steady the ship. He's also vowed to clear out sleaze from the Conservative ranks and lead a government of “integrity and accountability”. Mr Sunak's big pitch to nation is to achieve five key pledges: stop the boats, halve inflation, grow the economy, reduce debt and slash NHS waiting times. READ MORE POLITICS CLASS ACTION Rishi warns of change to teacher strike laws after parents left in the lurch RISHI'S PLEDGE PM vows law to … [Read more...] about The biggest challenges facing the Prime Minister on his 100th day in Downing St ahead of 2025 election

RISHI Sunak is considering a fresh crackdown on teaching unions in the wake of chaotic school strikes. The PM is weighing up adding education to a list of public sectors that will be forced to provide minimum service levels during days of industrial action. A new Bill going through Parliament will eventually force some doctors, nurses, train operators and emergency services personnel to show up at work even if they voted to strike. No10 hoped to reach a voluntary agreement with education unions on minimum service. But after yesterday's strike , where heads were given little to no notice over how many teachers would show up, this could become mandatory. A No10 spokesperson said: "In terms of the minimum service legislation we are retaining the ability to apply that to education. Most read in News SEARCH STEPS UP Cops seal off bench and divers scour river in search for missing mum FIND HER 5 unanswered questions in … [Read more...] about Rishi Sunak threatens unions with major change to strike laws to stop teacher chaos after parents left in the lurch

William and Kate help out at food bank in Windsor SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Kate , Prince William and King Charles have focused their charity work on a series of pivotal issues affecting Britons up and down the country. Mental health, the protection of the environment, early childhood development and the cost of living crisis are all topics these senior royals have put at the forefront of their work in the past few years via initiatives, engagements and legacy-making work. Related articles Being a royal was 'too cr***y' for Harry and Meghan - US journalist Meghan and Harry told to 'move back to the UK' However, these issues are also matters with which MPs and the Government … [Read more...] about Kate and William warned ‘uniquely useful’ charity work must not stray into politics

MILITARY spending may need to rise for TWENTY YEARS as the UK faces a more dangerous world, the Defence Secretary said today. Cabinet Minister Ben Wallace revealed a "growing proportion" of cash will be needed in an effort to keep the nation safe. He is currently locked in talks with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to agree a settlement for short-term inflationary pressures ahead of the Budget in mid-March - but pointed to the long-term concerns. Mr Wallace said:  "There's a recognition that as the world gets more dangerous, unstable, defence should continue to get a growing proportion of spend, we can then debate how much that proportion should be. "But my point is the direction of travel is: the world is more dangerous and unstable, and likely to remain so for a decade or two." READ MORE ON POLITICS ARMED FARCES UK's armed forces have been 'hollowed out & underfunded', Defence Sec says TANKS TO FLATTEN VLAD Defence … [Read more...] about Cash for military will need to increase for next 20 YEARS, Defence Sec Ben Wallace suggests

Rishi Sunak says a woman is an 'adult human female' SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Rishi Sunak has hit out at Nicola Sturgeon's plans to allow people to easily change their gender insisting that "biological sex matters." The Prime Minister's comment came as he marked his first 100 days in office with an interview with Piers Morgan on Talk TV. After the row over his decision to block Sturgeon's Gender Recognition Reform Bill in Scotland which would have allowed rapists to declare themselves as women and go into female prisons, the PM insisted "of course, I know what a woman is, an adult human female." He added: "Whether it's sex, whether it's women's spaces, whether it's prisons, biological sex really matters. And actually … [Read more...] about Sunak insists a woman is an ‘adult human female’ and ‘sex matters’ in Piers Morgan chat

JEREMY Hunt and Ben Wallace have agreed on an eleventh hour deal to avoid £3 billion of cuts to the Armed Forces, The Sun can reveal. The Chancellor will suspend Whitehall spending rules to allow the Ministry of Defence to borrow cash earmarked for future projects to meet inflation fuelled shortfalls in current spending. Mr Hunt is insisting all departments have to suck up the cost of inflation through their existing budgets ahead of Thursday's Autumn Statement . But the Defence Secretary warned there is a £3 billion shortfall in his vital spending plans due to soaring prices at a time of heightened national threat. The Defence budget was boosted by £24 billion at last year's spending review - set at £47.9 billion for 2022, growing to £48 billion in 2023 and £48.6 billion in 2024. But MoD sources say soaring prices have wiped £3 billion from those spending plans - meaning cuts were needed. Read More on Defence SECURITY PLEA … [Read more...] about Jeremy Hunt & Ben Wallace agree on eleventh hour deal to avoid £3billion of cuts to Armed Forces

BORIS Johnson has hailed Brexit as a lifesaver while hitting out at partygate critics as "out of their minds". In an exclusive interview on TalkTV's new show Friday Night With Nadine, airing February 3rd, the ex-PM insisted he never "knowingly" attended illegal lockdown parties. And he promised he didn't try and cover any up either. BoJo said:  "I hope it's obvious to everybody, that anybody who thinks I was knowingly going to parties that were breaking lockdown rules in Number 10, and then knowingly covering up parties that were illicit that other people were going to, that’s all strictly for the birds. "And if anybody thinks like that they’re out of their mind.” The ex-PM is facing a probe by the Commons Privileges Committee into whether he knowingly lied to MPs about partygate. Most read in News RISHI TAKES A STAND PM declares ‘biological sex matters’ in TalkTV interview with Piers CITY OF THE DAMNED ‘World’s … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson says Brexit ‘helped save lives’ as he hits out at partygate critics as ‘out of their minds’

A LABOUR MP was forced to apologise for calling the Israeli government “fascist” and an “apartheid state”. Kim Johnson said sorry in the House of Commons after she was slapped down by Labour chief Sir Keir Starmer for her “unacceptable” remarks at PMQs . Labour said the Chief Whip would be speaking to her about the remarks. The Liverpool Riverside MP said there are “far-right elements” in the Israeli government. But she said she was wrong to have used the term “fascist” and said it was “particularly insensitive given the history of the state of Israel”. She added she recognised the use of “apartheid state” was “insensitive”. READ MORE IN POLITICS 'CHILLING' Draconian anti-spy bill that risks jailing journalists to be reviewed GRADE-A MISERY Unions inflict pain on nine in ten schools and threaten another walkout Labour MP Dame Margaret Hodge called Ms Johnson's language “dangerous”. The … [Read more...] about Labour MP forced to apologise after calling Israeli government ‘fascist’