Publication

Sunday - 25th January, 2026
Cover of The Independent

Burnham takes the fight to Starmer with bid to become MP

Andy Burnham has confirmed that he is seeking to stand for Labour in the Gorton and Denton by-election, paving the way for a return to parliament and a potential leadership challenge to Sir Keir Starmer. The mayor of Greater Manchester said the...

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Saturday - 24th January, 2026
Cover of The Independent

Starmer blasts Trump: Say sorry for appalling slur on our war dead

PM launches furious attack on US president for insulting the sacrifice made by British troops killed in action against Taliban in Afghanistan after Trump claimed Nato troops stayed 'a little off the front lines'

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Friday - 23rd January, 2026
Cover of The Independent

Zelensky turns on Europe: You're all talk and no action

Volodymyr Zelensky has launched a scathing attack on European leaders over their support for Ukraine during a startling speech to the global elite at Davos. Taking to the stage shortly after a meeting with Donald Trump, the Ukrainian president declared...

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Thursday - 22nd January, 2026
Cover of The Independent

All I want is a piece of ice: if you say no, we will remember

• Trump tells Davos he won't use force on Greenland but issues menacing demand • He backs down over trade tariffs after reaching framework of a deal' with Nato • He insists US must own Arctic territory in order to defend it with 'Golden Dome' • He...

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Wednesday - 21st January, 2026
Cover of The Independent

Macron takes aim at ‘bully’ Trump

Emmanuel Macron took a swipe yesterday at Donald Trump, denouncing “bullies” in a Davos speech as European leaders ready for a showdown with the US over Greenland. As Mr Trump doubled down on his demands to take over the territory, the French president...

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Tuesday - 20th January, 2026
Cover of The Independent

Starmer tells Trump to back off over threat of trade war

Sir Keir Starmer has stood up to Donald Trump and warned that he is “completely wrong” to threaten tariffs over his attempts to take control of Greenland. In his toughest message to the US president since last year’s inauguration, the prime minister...

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