Starmer looks less like a PM and more like a lawyer desperately trying to defend himself

April 22, 2026 · The Independent

Jamie and Rebekah Vardy to be focus of new reality show on Leicester exit and libel battle
ITV series will focus on the pair’s move to Italy and the aftermath of the ‘Wagatha Christie’ saga
The Independent partners with WaterAid for Earth Day 2026
The Independent donates £20,000 in advertising to help amplify WaterAid’s message and reach new audiences
And the Oscar goes to... a rock alien? Project Hail Mary puppeteer eligible for landmark Academy award nod
It would certainly be a progressive step for the awards
Major mortgage lenders set to make more rate reductions after last week’s cuts
Santander and HSBC UK, which both made mortgage rate reductions last week, are making further cuts this week.
FTSE 100 struggles as Brent oil tops 100 dollars once more
The FTSE 100 closed down 21.63 points at 10,476.46.