Politics

Published: 10 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. In the heart of Australian politics, the Liberal leadership crisis rattled Canberra as senior figures prepared for a possible challenge to Opposition Leader Sussan Ley. From the moment her moderates urged transparency within the party ranks, the Liberal leadership crisis began shaping up as a defining political drama this week. The Liberal leadership crisis focus has intensified as...

Published: 10 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. In Sydney on Monday night a protest against Israeli President Herzog’s visit turned chaotic as police clashed with demonstrators and a woman was left with broken bones. The Herzog protest had begun peacefully with thousands of people assembling at Town Hall to voice opposition to the controversial visit. But tensions soared when officers, backed by expanded powers under...

Published: 10 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The latest corruption index has delivered a sobering message for two of the world’s most influential democracies. The United Kingdom and the United States have both fallen to their lowest recorded positions in the widely watched global corruption index, raising fresh concerns about political transparency and institutional trust. The new findings, compiled through expert assessments and business surveys,...

Publishing Date: 10 February 2026Desk: UK Politics Desk Labour is facing unprecedented internal turmoil as Ed Miliband publicly rebuked a senior Cabinet member, intensifying the party’s civil war amid growing speculation that Keir Starmer’s leadership is hanging by a thread. The incident, described by insiders as a “sharply worded confrontation,” highlights the deep divisions within the party and raises questions about Starmer’s ability to maintain authority. The Labour civil war...

Publishing Date: 10 February 2026Desk: UK Politics Desk Labour MP Diane Abbott has criticised the parliamentary applause for Keir Starmer, arguing it was premature and misplaced amid ongoing controversies surrounding the party and wider political landscape. The remarks come as the Prime Minister vows to stay in office following the resurfacing of the Mandelson-Epstein scandal, which has reignited scrutiny over past connections and the handling of sensitive allegations. The Diane...

Japan has taken a historic step as it entrusts the leadership of the nation to its first female prime minister. With expectations high and scrutiny intense, the new premier faces both opportunities and challenges in steering one of the world’s largest economies through a period of domestic and international uncertainty. The announcement of her premiership marks a symbolic and practical shift in Japanese politics, traditionally dominated by male leaders. Analysts...

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting political turbulence after reports emerged that another senior aide has resigned, marking the latest setback in a series of high-profile departures from his office. The resignation comes amid what insiders describe as a tense atmosphere within the Labour Party, as Starmer navigates a challenging political landscape while striving to maintain his leadership and credibility. The aide’s departure is the latest in a string...

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has declared that his “ultimate goal” is to reverse Brexit, a statement likely to reignite political tensions over the UK’s relationship with the European Union. Speaking at a policy forum, Khan framed the issue as a long-term mission to restore the economic and cultural links he says have been damaged since the 2016 referendum. In his remarks, Khan stressed the need to protect London’s global status,...

Published: 09 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Israel’s president Isaac Herzog began his four-day tour of Australia amid grief, security, and political tension, as the Herzog visit drew both solemn ceremonies and large public demonstrations. The Herzog visit opened in Sydney, where the president met survivors and families affected by the Bondi terror attack and attended a memorial event near the shoreline. The trip quickly...

Published: 09 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. More than three hundred thousand children now face a decade of insecurity under the UK government’s proposed settlement overhaul, as analysis shows the earned settlement policy could leave migrant families waiting far longer for permanent status. The earned settlement reform, aimed at increasing the qualifying period for settled status from five to ten years, was first outlined by...