Politics

Published: 16 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Reform UK MP Robert Jenrick has strongly defended party leader Nigel Farage amid renewed allegations that the party has struggled to prevent extremist and racist views among some of its representatives. Jenrick said Farage had “probably done more than almost anybody” to oppose racism and the far right, after undercover footage appeared to show the Reform leader being...

Published: 16 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The United Kingdom could potentially establish a much closer relationship with the European Union within months of making a political decision to deepen ties, according to a senior European parliamentarian who played a significant role in the Brexit negotiations. Bernd Lange, chair of the European Parliament’s trade committee, has suggested that a “Switzerland plus” arrangement could offer Britain...

Published: 16 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Repairing the economic damage caused by Brexit should be one of Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s highest priorities as the government considers a closer relationship with the European Union, according to the head of one of Britain’s leading business organisations. Shevaun Haviland, director general of the British Chambers of Commerce, has argued that the UK’s current trading relationship with...

Published: 16 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online One Nation has proposed a $2,000 subsidy for new parents in Victoria, putting maternity support at the centre of its election campaign while explicitly declaring that it will not seek changes to the state’s abortion laws. The proposal comes just one day after both Labor and the Liberal-led Coalition announced plans to remove out-of-pocket costs associated with abortion...

Published: 16 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online US President Donald Trump’s newly appointed White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, has declined to say how frequently she intends to brief journalists or engage with the media, adding uncertainty to the administration’s approach to press relations as she faces growing scrutiny over her professional qualifications. Her appointment, rapid transition into one of the White House’s most visible...

Published: 16 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Donald Trump has condemned Ukraine’s renewed attacks on Russian oil refineries, describing the strikes as a “disgrace” and accusing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of contributing to rising global oil prices. His remarks have exposed deepening tensions between Washington and Kyiv as efforts to secure a halt to attacks on energy infrastructure collapse, raising fresh questions about the future...

Published: 15 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić personally intervened in efforts to remove the protected status of a historic Belgrade building earmarked for a proposed $500 million Trump-branded development, according to an investigation based on interviews and leaked documents. The allegations have intensified scrutiny of the Serbian government, raised questions about the handling of a controversial property deal and placed renewed...

Published: 15 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The UK government has threatened to impose a complete entry ban on Eritrean nationals unless the East African country agrees to accept more of its citizens whose asylum claims have been rejected, as well as foreign criminals facing removal from Britain. The warning marks a further escalation in the government’s efforts to pressure countries that refuse to cooperate...

Published: 15 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Donald Trump’s selection of political allies, personal associates and loyal supporters for key diplomatic positions is facing renewed scrutiny after Kimberly Guilfoyle’s departure as the United States ambassador to Greece. Her exit has drawn attention to a wider pattern of controversial appointments during Trump’s second presidency, raising questions about diplomatic experience, political loyalty and the potential consequences for...

Published: 15 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico faced a demanding test of his political message on Wednesday night as undecided voters confronted him over abortion, religion, Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, foreign aid and his broader approach to politics during a closely watched town hall. The CNN event offered Talarico an opportunity to present himself directly to voters as...