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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 hour ago

Trump lambasts Starmer again and says UK-US relationship is not what it was'

Donald Trump criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over delays in approving US use of British bases for operations against Iran's military infrastructure.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 hour ago

Trump lambasts Starmer again and says UK-US relationship is not what it was'

Donald Trump criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over delays in approving US use of British bases for operations against Iran's military infrastructure.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 hour ago

When is the Spring Statement and what might be in it?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the Spring Statement on Tuesday, presenting updated economic forecasts for growth, inflation, unemployment, and government finances, though these will not account for recent oil price impacts from Iran strikes.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Minorities in adverts are menaced, footballers observing Ramadan are booed. Is this the Britain we want? | Jason Okundaye

UK political leadership across parties fails to adequately address rising Islamophobia and demonization of minority groups, creating a void where tolerance and solidarity should be championed.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
39 minutes ago

Gorton and Denton showed Westminster's still afraid to face up to Brexit - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Rejoin EU Party argues that rejoining the EU is essential to address Britain's economic problems, including higher borrowing costs, cost of living pressures, and underfunded public services.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 minutes ago

Trump says special relationship is obviously not what is was' after Starmer's refusal to back Iran strikes UK politics live

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer declined to join US strikes on Iran, citing the need for lawful basis and careful planning while supporting defensive measures and allowing US use of British airbases.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
53 minutes ago

Trump rebukes Starmer over UK refusal to back strikes on Iran

Trump criticized UK Prime Minister Starmer for refusing to support US offensive strikes on Iran, stating the UK-US relationship has deteriorated and is no longer what it was.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
14 hours ago

Defiant Starmer tells Trump I stand by my decision' not to join attacks on Iran

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his initial refusal to allow US military bases for strikes against Iran, citing lessons learned from the Iraq War.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 minutes ago

Trump says special relationship is obviously not what is was' after Starmer's refusal to back Iran strikes UK politics live

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer declined to join US strikes on Iran, citing the need for lawful basis and careful planning while supporting defensive measures and allowing US use of British airbases.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
53 minutes ago

Trump rebukes Starmer over UK refusal to back strikes on Iran

Trump criticized UK Prime Minister Starmer for refusing to support US offensive strikes on Iran, stating the UK-US relationship has deteriorated and is no longer what it was.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
14 hours ago

Defiant Starmer tells Trump I stand by my decision' not to join attacks on Iran

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his initial refusal to allow US military bases for strikes against Iran, citing lessons learned from the Iraq War.
fromAbc
3 hours ago

Inside the election review the Liberal Party tried to keep hidden

While every submission criticised the actions of other decision-makers and provided examples, there was a notable absence of reflection on how a decision maker ... could have done better. Despite this, they concluded that the campaign failure was the result of an extraordinary combination of internal errors by the parliamentary and organisational wings of the party, compounded by external factors such as an interest rate hike and a natural disaster-induced election delay.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 hours ago

Reeves urged to scrap fuel duty rise amid oil price fears following Iran-US war

The UK Chancellor faces pressure to cancel planned fuel duty increases due to escalating US-Iran tensions that could significantly raise oil prices for consumers.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 hours ago

'I've given up on working in hospitality. The 15,000 pay isn't worth the stress'

Young adults in their 20s and 30s face financial instability from unpredictable work hours, rising housing costs, and limited savings, while economic growth could improve job opportunities and wages.
#uk-foreign-policy
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 hours ago

Starmer at odds with Trump in biggest disagreement yet

The UK government faced criticism from multiple political directions over its measured response to US and Israel's attacks on Iran, balancing legal concerns with allied relationships.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Starmer vows to avoid mistakes of Iraq' that have haunted Labour for decades

Keir Starmer's government distinguished itself from Tony Blair's Iraq decision by refusing to authorize US regime-change strikes on Iran from British bases, citing international law concerns, though it later permitted limited defensive operations.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

The Guardian view on parliament's role in war on Iran: MPs should vote before Britain gets sucked in | Editorial

Britain permits US use of bases for limited defensive strikes against Iranian attacks but refuses to join offensive action against Iran, requiring careful distinction between legal defensive measures and illegal regime change operations.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Chris Mason: Trump calls Starmer as US and Europe diverge on Iran strikes

The UK, France, and Germany were uninvolved in US-Israel actions in the Middle East and have not endorsed them, while Britain maintains defensive military posture in the region.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 hours ago

Starmer at odds with Trump in biggest disagreement yet

The UK government faced criticism from multiple political directions over its measured response to US and Israel's attacks on Iran, balancing legal concerns with allied relationships.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Starmer vows to avoid mistakes of Iraq' that have haunted Labour for decades

Keir Starmer's government distinguished itself from Tony Blair's Iraq decision by refusing to authorize US regime-change strikes on Iran from British bases, citing international law concerns, though it later permitted limited defensive operations.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

The Guardian view on parliament's role in war on Iran: MPs should vote before Britain gets sucked in | Editorial

Britain permits US use of bases for limited defensive strikes against Iranian attacks but refuses to join offensive action against Iran, requiring careful distinction between legal defensive measures and illegal regime change operations.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Chris Mason: Trump calls Starmer as US and Europe diverge on Iran strikes

The UK, France, and Germany were uninvolved in US-Israel actions in the Middle East and have not endorsed them, while Britain maintains defensive military posture in the region.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
11 hours ago

Embattled Starmer tells Labour MPs his leadership represents mainstream majority'

Sir Keir Starmer rallied Labour MPs after a by-election defeat, gaining support through his handling of Trump's Iran conflict while facing calls for his replacement.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
21 hours ago

Reform UK's council deputy admits using AI image in blog post about housing

A Reform UK council deputy leader used an AI-generated image in a blog post about housing and tenants, misleading social media users who believed the photo was authentic.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago
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Reform council deputy admits post image was AI

A Durham County Council deputy leader used an AI-generated photo in a blog post about councils relocating families to the region, defending it as illustrative while maintaining the relocation issue is real.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
21 hours ago

Reform UK's council deputy admits using AI image in blog post about housing

A Reform UK council deputy leader used an AI-generated image in a blog post about housing and tenants, misleading social media users who believed the photo was authentic.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Reform council deputy admits post image was AI

A Durham County Council deputy leader used an AI-generated photo in a blog post about councils relocating families to the region, defending it as illustrative while maintaining the relocation issue is real.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
12 hours ago

Voting age could be reduced under new reforms because young people are the future'

The UK government proposes lowering the voting age to 16 in national elections, citing young people as the nation's future, alongside electoral reforms including automatic voter registration and foreign donation restrictions.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
19 hours ago

Farage met Labour activist accused of extremism by Reform

Nigel Farage met activist Arshad Khatana at a 2013 interfaith event, contradicting Reform's accusations against Labour figures linked to the same activist.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
18 hours ago

Mapped: Shopping centre polling stations and weekend voting to be trialled

England is trialing expanded voting access in four areas, allowing voters to cast ballots at shopping centers and on weekends before May local elections to increase convenience and participation.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
17 hours ago

MPs pay to increase to 110,000 by 2029

MPs will receive a £19,000 pay rise by 2029, reaching £110,000, as IPSA cites increased abuse and complex workloads, costing £12 million more by the next election.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
15 hours ago

Reeves under pressure to keep energy and fuel prices capped in spring statement

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure to develop an emergency plan addressing potential energy and fuel price increases resulting from escalating US-Iran conflict and disrupted Middle East oil and gas supplies.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
19 hours ago

Health minister resigns as she undergoes breast cancer treatment

Health minister Ashley Dalton resigned from her post while undergoing chemotherapy for advanced breast cancer to focus on managing her condition and serving as a constituency MP.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
23 hours ago

The UK has been dragged into Trump's Iran war. But what will Starmer do next?

Labour's historical precedent of avoiding Middle East conflicts constrains Prime Minister Keir Starmer's ability to commit Britain to war despite American pressure.
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fromwww.bbc.com
17 hours ago

Farage calls for changes to election voting rules

Nigel Farage calls for restricting voting rights to British citizens only and limiting postal votes to those with legitimate reasons, citing fraud and intimidation concerns.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Keir Starmer's statement on Iran in full as US granted access to UK bases

The UK agreed to allow US access to British bases for defensive strikes against Iranian missile sites, with British forces not directly participating in attacks on Tehran.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

UK politicians are in a race to the bottom but there is a simple, unexpected way to help refugees | Zoe Williams

Concerns about sectarian voting and family voting in the Gorton and Denton byelection lack clear definition and evidence, while political responses reveal underlying racial coding against Muslim voters.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

Mahmood's change to refugee status may undermine legal obligations, Law Society says

The UK government's policy requiring asylum seekers to renew refugee status every 30 months may violate the Refugee Convention and create prolonged uncertainty for recognized refugees.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Why the fightback against Reform must involve the middle-aged, fed-up workers of Britain | Gaby Hinsliff

Middle-aged workers face significant barriers to employment, with 2.15 million aged 50-64 on out-of-work benefits, driven by health issues, caregiving responsibilities, and age discrimination.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Welsh Labour leader begins party's uphill battle for Senedd victory

Welsh Labour leader Eluned Morgan launches Senedd election campaign, positioning the party as patriotic defenders of Wales against threats from Plaid Cymru and Reform UK while promising policies on bus fares, energy bills, and NHS improvements.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Most senior council officers in England say building work hit by delays

Two-thirds of senior council officers report construction project delays despite local authorities' central role in Labour's housing and infrastructure plans, with funding uncertainty and skills shortages as primary obstacles.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Farage emulating his hero Trump' in deriding byelection results, says new Green MP

Nigel Farage claimed Reform's candidate won among British-born voters in the Gorton and Denton byelection despite losing overall, prompting accusations of election denial similar to Donald Trump's rhetoric.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Sir John Curtice: Which issues will decide the elections in Scotland and Wales?

Economy, health services, and immigration are the three dominant issues influencing Scottish and Welsh voters in the May elections, with widespread concern about deteriorating conditions in all three areas.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Starmer gives Trump permission to use RAF bases for defensive action against Iran

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer authorized US use of RAF bases in Cyprus for defensive operations against Iran after initially refusing permission.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
23 hours ago

Politics live: UK not at war with Iran despite drone attack on RAF base says minister

Prime Minister Starmer authorized US military strikes against Iran from British bases, drawing criticism for potentially enabling illegal military action and risking civilian casualties.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Starmer gives Trump permission to use RAF bases for defensive action against Iran

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer authorized US use of RAF bases in Cyprus for defensive operations against Iran after initially refusing permission.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

MPs' basic salary to rise to 110,000 by end of parliament, watchdog says

MPs' basic annual salary will rise to 110,000 by end of parliament, with a 5% increase this year to 98,599, justified by increased abuse, intimidation, and growing constituency workloads.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
17 hours ago

MPs' pay to rise by 5% to 98,599 a year from April

MPs' salaries will increase 5% to £98,599 annually from April, with plans to reach approximately £110,000 by 2029, justified by evolving responsibilities including complex casework and increased abuse.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

MPs' basic salary to rise to 110,000 by end of parliament, watchdog says

MPs' basic annual salary will rise to 110,000 by end of parliament, with a 5% increase this year to 98,599, justified by increased abuse, intimidation, and growing constituency workloads.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
17 hours ago

MPs' pay to rise by 5% to 98,599 a year from April

MPs' salaries will increase 5% to £98,599 annually from April, with plans to reach approximately £110,000 by 2029, justified by evolving responsibilities including complex casework and increased abuse.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
17 hours ago

Angela Rayner details impact of death threats against her and her son

Elizabeth Harker pleaded guilty to sending threatening voicemails to Angela Rayner and an offensive letter to another resident, causing distress to both victims.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Labour promises same-day mental health services if it wins Senedd election

Welsh Labour promises easy-access mental health services with same-day care across all seven health boards if elected to the Senedd.
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Businesses curb growth to duck VAT threshold, HMRC data suggests

Under current rules, once a business exceeds £90,000 in taxable turnover, it must register for VAT and charge 20 per cent on most goods and services. Registration also brings quarterly reporting requirements and compliance costs, often requiring specialist accounting support.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Starmer says UK will not join regime change from the skies' on Iran

The UK will not participate in offensive strikes on Iran but permits defensive use of British bases, citing lessons from Iraq and national interest protection.
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fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Former UK ambassador to the US arrested on suspicion of misconduct over Epstein ties

Peter Mandelson, former British ambassador to the U.S., was arrested and accused of passing confidential government information to Jeffrey Epstein, facing potential espionage charges.
fromwww.mediaite.com
17 hours ago

Fox's Brian Kilmeade Skewers Gutless' UK Defense Secretary for Refusing to Say if Britain Supports US Attack on Iran

Do we support the U.S. and Israel in this military action in Iran or not? We the British were no part of the strikes yesterday and overnight, We share the primary aim that the U.S. have and allies in the region have that Iran should never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon.
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1 day ago

Fare dodgers targeted as train ticket refund rules are tightened

UK government tightens train ticket refund rules from April 2026, reducing the refund window from 28 days to the day before travel to combat £40 million annual fraud.
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Daily Mail royal editor denies using private investigator to blag' Harry information

Appearing at the high court in London, English was asked about being sent the exact flight information for Chelsy Davy in December 2007, during Davy's relationship with the duke. David Sherborne, the lead barrister for the claimants, showed English an email she had been sent by Behr also copying in a journalist from the Sun that contained flight details relating to a holiday Davy was taking with Harry.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Starmer's judgement under fresh scrutiny as another peer he appointed is suspended

Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces scrutiny over three recent House of Lords appointments involving allegations of inappropriate behavior, false credentials, and connections to criminal activity.
#electoral-reform
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Reform UK unveils proposals for electoral reform after by-election result

Reform UK proposes restricting postal voting to specific groups and removing voting rights for Commonwealth citizens, claiming current postal voting undermines election integrity.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago
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Farage Will Ban Voting for Foreign Citizens in Elections - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Reform UK proposes banning foreign citizens from voting and implementing strict postal voting regulations to enhance electoral integrity and national sovereignty.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Reform UK unveils proposals for electoral reform after by-election result

Reform UK proposes restricting postal voting to specific groups and removing voting rights for Commonwealth citizens, claiming current postal voting undermines election integrity.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Ministers consider social media curfew to keep children safe online

UK government considers overnight curfews on children's social media use, minimum age requirements, and AI chatbot restrictions as part of new online safety measures.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Labour must cease taking progressive voters for granted, says Sadiq Khan

The Green Party's byelection victory in Gorton and Denton reveals significant fracturing in UK politics, with Labour losing progressive voters by taking them for granted and pursuing policies that alienate its left-wing base.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
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Keir Starmer's response to the Gorton and Denton debacle should be a government that truly, finally, reflects him | Tom Baldwin

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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Labour must cease taking progressive voters for granted, says Sadiq Khan

The Green Party's byelection victory in Gorton and Denton reveals significant fracturing in UK politics, with Labour losing progressive voters by taking them for granted and pursuing policies that alienate its left-wing base.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Labour must stop channelling Reform and unite with progressives. That's the lesson from Gorton and Denton | Sadiq Khan

Labour's third-place finish in Gorton and Denton reflects a fracturing in politics where progressive voters feel taken for granted and demand the government demonstrate its core values of equality, fairness, and social justice while delivering promised change.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
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Keir Starmer's response to the Gorton and Denton debacle should be a government that truly, finally, reflects him | Tom Baldwin

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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Labour is stubborn in defeat because it knows this: we face the belated end of the political 20th century | John Harris

Keir Starmer responded to Labour's third-place byelection defeat with self-righteous accusations against the winning Green candidate rather than acknowledging voter concerns about inequality and internal party dysfunction.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Prince William wanted Andrew removed from line of succession last year'

Prince William sought Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's removal from royal succession in autumn, while King Charles initially resisted but later supported the move following Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest on misconduct charges.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Starmer to be accused of crimes against humanity' in legal challenge to Chagos deal

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces legal challenges over his agreement to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, with indigenous Chagossians claiming the deal constitutes a crime against humanity and potential genocide.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Leeds fans criticised after booing Ramadan fast break during Man City game

Leeds United supporters faced criticism for booing a brief match stoppage that allowed Manchester City players to break their Ramadan fast during a Premier League match.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Keir Starmer abandoned net zero to court Reform voters. He failed

Internal conflict between Starmer's pro-climate stance and skeptical advisers has weakened Labour's environmental messaging, contributing to the loss of a safe seat to the Green Party in a byelection.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Labour Together making clean break' after former director resigns as minister

Labour Together's former director Josh Simons resigned as Cabinet Office minister after commissioning a report that falsely linked journalists to pro-Kremlin networks while investigating the thinktank's undeclared donations.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

OBR a backseat driver with out-of-date maps, thinktanks tell Rachel Reeves

Thinktanks urge Chancellor Rachel Reeves to reform the Office for Budget Responsibility to enable increased public investment and reduce short-termist policy decisions.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Major changes to asylum system set to come into force

The UK will shift from permanent to temporary refugee protection, reviewing cases every 30 months with potential deportation to deemed-safe countries, implemented without parliamentary vote.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Minister Josh Simons resigns after Labour Together claims

Labour MP Josh Simons resigned as Cabinet Office minister after an ethics investigation into his think tank's commissioned report that investigated journalists' backgrounds.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Starmer's deputy tells him be more like Andy Burnham' as he fights to survive as PM

Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell urges Prime Minister Keir Starmer to learn from popular Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and include him in leadership decisions following a damaging by-election loss.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Burnham would probably have won by-election, Labour deputy leader says

Labour's deputy leader Lucy Powell believes Andy Burnham would have won the Gorton and Denton by-election, attributing Labour's third-place finish to the NEC's decision to block his candidacy due to mayoral election costs.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Starmer's deputy tells him be more like Andy Burnham' as he fights to survive as PM

Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell urges Prime Minister Keir Starmer to learn from popular Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and include him in leadership decisions following a damaging by-election loss.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Burnham would probably' have won byelection, says Labour deputy leader

Labour's deputy leader believes Andy Burnham would have won the Gorton and Denton byelection, where Labour fell to third place behind the Greens and Reform UK.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

That resentment is real': Mahmood's Denmark visit aims to hammer home tough line on immigration

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood visited Denmark's strict asylum deportation centre to promote replicating Denmark's hardline immigration model to counter populist right-wing politics.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ex-minister adds to UK calls for ban on political donations in cryptocurrency

A former Labour minister calls for a ban on cryptocurrency donations to prevent foreign interference in British elections, citing multiple methods to circumvent current donation laws.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Consultation on social media ban for under-16s to begin

The UK government is launching a public consultation on banning social media for under-16s, following Australia's precedent, while also exploring alternative interventions like removing addictive features and implementing overnight curfews.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Boring or bust: Reeves aims to project calm competence in spring budget

Like [Keir] Starmer, the chancellor is also fighting for her political life whether because the prime minister himself falls, or chooses to move his chancellor in a reset reshuffle. Against that backdrop, Reeves hopes to project calm and competence next week, after a tumultuous 18 months.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Refugee status to be temporary as Shabana Mahmood rips up rules on UK asylum

Under Monday's changes, adults and accompanied children claiming asylum will receive a 30-month period of protection if it is granted. At a 30-month review refugees with a continuing need of sanctuary will have their protection renewed, while those whose countries are now deemed safe will be expected to return home.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Shabana Mahmood's double down on immigration disappointing', says Alf Dubs

The home secretary's decision to double down on hardline immigration reforms in light of Labour's byelection defeat to the Green party is disappointing, according to the Labour peer Alf Dubs. Lord Dubs, a child refugee who fled Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia on the Kindertransport in 1939, had previously accused Shabana Mahmood of pulling up the drawbridge on child migrants.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Green party membership in UK passes 200,000 after byelection victory

The Green Party's membership surpassed 200,000 following its first national byelection victory in Gorton and Denton, tripling since September when Zack Polanski became leader.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Few will mourn leader of evil' regime Ali Khamenei, says UK defence secretary

Iran and the regime he's led for so long, it's a source of evil—murdering its own citizens and sponsoring and exporting terror. I think few people will mourn the ayatollah's death, not least the families and friends of the thousands of protesters murdered on the streets of Iranian cities.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Minister makes garda complaint after 2,000 farmers protest outside his constituency office over Bord Bia row

Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon filed a garda complaint over alleged damage during an IFA protest at his constituency office demanding Larry Murrin's removal as Bord Bia chairman.
#irish-politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago
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Fionnan Sheahan: Echoes of Dev in Micheal and Simon's purity test to keep 'criminals' out of the Dail - when it suits

fromIndependent
2 days ago
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Two-thirds reject Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch's bid for a seat in Dublin Central, poll reveals

fromIndependent
2 days ago
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Fionnan Sheahan: Echoes of Dev in Micheal and Simon's purity test to keep 'criminals' out of the Dail - when it suits

fromIndependent
2 days ago
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Two-thirds reject Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch's bid for a seat in Dublin Central, poll reveals

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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Labour minister resigns amid probe into smear campaign against journalists

Labour MP Josh Simons resigned as Cabinet Office minister amid an ethics probe into claims a Labour think tank he ran paid for an investigation to smear journalists.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

It's been decreed: something must be done about student loans in England

English university students face a student loan crisis where above-inflation interest rates cause debt to grow faster than repayment, prompting government and opposition parties to propose competing reform solutions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Rhun ap Iorwerth: Plaid Cymru is ready to lead the charge' in Wales

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth published a 100-day government roadmap ahead of May Welsh elections, emphasizing readiness for power while focusing on healthcare, cost of living, economy, education, and child poverty rather than independence.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

We're going into a dark place': Brit awards artists voice alarm over Reform UK's rise

Artists at the Brit Awards assert that art is inherently political and musicians have a responsibility to speak out on social issues like fascism and genocide.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Labour minister Josh Simons resigns after falsely linking journalists to pro-Kremlin' network

Labour minister Josh Simons resigned after falsely linking journalists to a pro-Kremlin network in emails to GCHQ, contradicting his earlier claims of surprise about an investigation into reporters.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Labour anxiety and accusations after big shift in Muslim vote to Greens

The Greens were doing a lot of stuff with the mosques, persuading people there they were best placed to defeat Reform. When progressive voters were looking for a party to coalesce around, persuading the networks in the Muslim community that you were the party best placed to win made a huge difference.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

Starmer confirms RAF aircraft operating in Middle East defensive mission - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

British aircraft are operating defensively in Middle Eastern airspace to protect citizens, strategic interests, and allied forces amid escalating regional tensions.
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