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British Fighter Jets To Carry Nuclear Weapons For First Time Since End Of Cold War

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British fighter jets are to carry nuclear weapons for the first time since the Cold War under a landmark deal announced by Keir Starmer.

The UK is to buy 12 American-made F-35A planes in a move which the government says will boost national security and support 20,000 jobs across the country.

The state-of-the-art aircraft can carry both nuclear and conventional weapons.

Starmer, who will confirm the deal at the Nato summit in The Hague, said: “In an era of radical uncertainty we can no longer take peace for granted, which is why my government is investing in our national security, ensuring our Armed Forces have the equipment they need and communities up and down the country reap the benefits from our defence dividend.

“Supporting 100 businesses across the country and more than 20,000 jobs, these F35 dual capable aircraft will herald a new era for our world-leading Royal Air Force and deter hostile threats that threaten the UK and our allies.”

The announcement comes amid rising global tensions, and a day after the government’s national security strategy warned the UK must prepare for a “wartime scenario” on home soil.

The last British aircraft to carry nuclear weapons was the RAF Tornado, which was retired in 1998 following the end of the Cold War.

Nato secretary general Mark Rutte said: “The UK has declared its nuclear deterrent to Nato for many decades, and I strongly welcome today’s announcement that the UK will now also join NATO’s nuclear mission and procure the F-35A.

“This is yet another robust British contribution to Nato.”

Starmer has already confirmed that the UK will boost its spending on defence and national security to 5% of its gross national product (GDP) by 2035.

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Sadiq Khan Joins Labour Backlash As Rebellion Against Starmer’s Welfare Cuts Grows

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Sadiq Khan has joined the growing Labour rebellion against Keir Starmer’s welfare cuts.

The mayor of London said the plans would mean “hardship” for thousands of disabled and vulnerable people in the capital and the government “must urgently think again”.

His dramatic intervention came as the number of Labour MPs backing a bid to scrap the cuts continued to grow.

Ministers want to slash £5 billion from the welfare budget by making it harder for people to claim personal independence payments (PIP) and cutting the sickness-related element of universal credit (UC).

Starmer has insisted that the reforms will also see more support provided to help get people off benefits and into work.

But Khan said: “I have always said that more must be done to support people to go from relying on benefits to getting back into work. It’s vital for a healthy and prosperous London.

“What we can’t do is take away the vital safety net that so many vulnerable and disabled Londoners rely upon. Having looked at the analysis of the government’s plans, the impact on London will be substantial, and for too many disabled Londoners it will destroy their financial safety net.

“The government must urgently think again. It must look again at the potential hardship these changes will force on thousands of vulnerable and disabled Londoners.”

MPs are set to vote on the government’s Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill next Tuesday.

But nearly 130 Labour MPs have now signed a rebel amendment which would block the legislation.

If it is chosen by the Speaker, and if the opposition parties decide to support it, the government would lose the vote in what would be a massive humiliation for the PM.

Despite the growing anger, Starmer insisted he would not ditch the reforms.

He said: “We were elected to change what is broken in our country.

“The welfare system is broken and that’s why we will press ahead with our reforms.”

In a desperate attempt to quell the rebellion, cabinet ministers are phoning up MPs urging them to fall into line.

But one rebel told HuffPost UK: “It’s all a bit after the fact. They have no idea how badly this is going.”

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RuPaul’s Drag Race Star Reacts To Cardi B’s New Album Being Named After Her Iconic Quote

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RuPaul’s Drag Race favourite Scarlet Envy has reacted to Cardi B using one of her most iconic quotes as the title of her new album.

In a promo interview for the sixth season of All Stars, Scarlet inadvertently created a much-quoted meme when she pondered: “Is it me? Am I the drama? I don’t think I’m the drama… maybe I am. Am I the villain? I don’t think I’m the villain.”

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On Monday, Cardi unveiled the album artwork and title of her much-awaited second album, which comes seven years after her debut release Invasion Of Privacy, and derives its name from Scarlet’s famous quote.

Now, while not everyone in the Drag Race family was impressed with the Bodak Yellow rapper for using one of the show’s quotes, it seems Scarlet herself was more than happy to have been Cardi’s inspiration.

Popping up in the replies to the Grammy winner’s X post about her new album, Scarlet wrote: “You are the drama mamaaa.”

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You are the drama mamaaa

— Scarlet Envy (@ScarletEnvyNYC) June 23, 2025