Beergate scandal – UK opposition leader accused of breaking rules

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4 years ago

May 10, 2022

Police investigations and fines into Downing Street’s covid rule breaches during the UK’s lockdowns became a rolling political headache and scandal for the British PM for months

Police investigations and fines into Downing Street’s covid rule breaches during the UK’s lockdowns became a rolling political headache and scandal for the British PM for months.

Now – it appears that the UK’s Labour opposition leader – Sir Keir Starmer – has a covid investigation headache of his own

With police now looking into his activities on a night back in April of 2021.

For more here’s Ticker’s UK correspondent Simon Anderson.

Now – it appears that the UK’s Labour opposition leader – Sir Keir Starmer – has a covid investigation headache of his own

With police now looking into his activities on a night back in April of 2021.

Police are now considering claims that Keir Starmer broke lockdown rules last year.

This is due to a video that emerged from April 2021, showing the labour leader having a beer with colleagues.

But there are calls from senior conservatives, insisting the force should now launch a full investigation into Sir Keir’s conduct.

Conservatives are saying there appeared to be no difference between the event that he attended and the ‘birthday party’ in No 10 for which UK PM Boris Johnson was fined £50.

When it comes to Sir Keir’s future, he was asked at his press conference by Sky News’s Beth Rigby if he would resign if he was “found to have broken the rules.”

But he responded that he would only resign if he was fined.

Durham Police have set up a major incident room and expect the investigation to last six weeks.

Coalition cracks deepen as Nationals break ranks over Labor reforms

Nationals senators defy party lines, voting against Labor’s reforms as Coalition faces internal rifts and leadership concerns.

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21 hours ago

January 21, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Nationals senators defy party lines, voting against Labor’s reforms as Coalition faces internal rifts and leadership concerns.

A rift has emerged in the Coalition after three Nationals senators crossed the floor to vote against Labor’s post-Bondi hate group reforms, defying party lines and raising questions about their future in the shadow cabinet.

Their proposed amendment calling for greater scrutiny was rejected, and Labor’s legislation passed the Senate 38 votes to 22, cementing the reforms into law despite opposition pushback.

Coalition leadership will meet Wednesday to assess the political fallout, though some MPs consider the issue minor in terms of potential resignations. The incident highlights growing tensions within the party as internal discipline comes under pressure.

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Trump escalates Greenland rhetoric as Davos leaders push back on sovereignty

Trump claims U.S. alone can ensure Arctic peace, sparking backlash as Greenland’s sovereignty faces geopolitical tensions at Davos.

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21 hours ago

January 21, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Trump claims U.S. alone can ensure Arctic peace, sparking backlash as Greenland’s sovereignty faces geopolitical tensions at Davos.

President Trump has intensified his remarks over Greenland, claiming the U.S. is the only nation capable of ensuring peace in the Arctic, sparking sharp pushback from European leaders. His rhetoric, including hints at potential tariffs, comes as international attention turns to the strategic territory.

The debate has dominated discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where Trump confirmed plans to meet regarding Greenland following a positive conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Meanwhile, Greenland’s leadership has warned that the territory must be ready for potential military scenarios.

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney also weighed in from Davos, drawing a firm line on sovereignty, declaring Greenland’s independence non-negotiable. The unfolding standoff highlights rising geopolitical tensions in the Arctic, with global powers increasingly staking their claims.

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OpenAI prepares first consumer device amid revenue boom

OpenAI plans to launch a screenless smart speaker by late 2026, shifting focus to hardware amid significant revenue growth.

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2 days ago

January 20, 2026

Harvey Vargas

OpenAI plans to launch a screenless smart speaker by late 2026, shifting focus to hardware amid significant revenue growth.

OpenAI is gearing up to launch its first-ever consumer hardware device in late 2026. The product is expected to be a screenless smart speaker, signalling the tech giant’s move beyond software and into the world of physical devices.

The device comes after OpenAI acquired a promising hardware startup to accelerate development.

The company is also pushing a strategy to strengthen domestic manufacturing, working closely with U.S. manufacturers to secure efficient production of essential components.

Despite the progress, technical hurdles remain, especially around the device’s listening capabilities, which could delay the rollout.

This development comes on the heels of OpenAI reporting an annualised revenue of over $20 billion in 2025, representing a staggering 233% increase from the previous year. The combination of massive revenue growth and expansion into hardware marks a new era for the AI pioneer.

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