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fromwww.bbc.com
8 hours ago

Lammy urges Labour unity as he says Starmer 'fights on' as PM

Labour MPs are urged to unite and stop infighting to avoid losing the next election and enabling Nigel Farage’s Reform UK.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Starmer's message to voters in Makerfield: vote Labour because you hate me | John Crace

Labour’s byelection messaging frames voting Labour as a way to remove Keir Starmer and replace him with a different Labour direction.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 hours ago

Britain faces weeks of leadership limbo in slow-motion coup against Starmer

Keir Starmer faces internal Labour pressure without a formal leadership challenge, risking prolonged leadership limbo while Conservatives have historically moved faster against prime ministers.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
44 minutes ago

Andy Burnham vows to change Labour' in direct challenge to Keir Starmer

A Greater Manchester mayor promised to change Labour, focus on national failures, and run a domestic-focused campaign while ruling out restarting EU membership debate.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Makerfield byelection is about more than Andy Burnham

Makerfield byelection could determine Labour’s future and whether Reform can take power, with Andy Burnham’s candidacy as a key test.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
8 hours ago

Lammy urges Labour unity as he says Starmer 'fights on' as PM

Labour MPs are urged to unite and stop infighting to avoid losing the next election and enabling Nigel Farage’s Reform UK.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Starmer's message to voters in Makerfield: vote Labour because you hate me | John Crace

Labour’s byelection messaging frames voting Labour as a way to remove Keir Starmer and replace him with a different Labour direction.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 hours ago

Britain faces weeks of leadership limbo in slow-motion coup against Starmer

Keir Starmer faces internal Labour pressure without a formal leadership challenge, risking prolonged leadership limbo while Conservatives have historically moved faster against prime ministers.
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fromHyphen
4 hours ago

Mosques could lose security funding due to social media use - Hyphen

Home Office funding for faith security can be refused if applicants are judged to breach a new code of conduct on public trust, political language, and social media behavior.
#nigel-farage
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Farage bought 1.4m house with cash from I'm a Celebrity, claims Reform

Nigel Farage’s 1.4m property purchase was finalized in May 2024, with Reform UK claiming it began before a 5m donor gift.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Farage claim he bought 1.4m house with I'm a Celebrity fee under scrutiny

A house purchase timing and company cash records raise questions about whether Nigel Farage used reality show fees or a crypto billionaire’s gift.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 hours ago

Farage facing new questions over home purchase funding

Questions surround whether Nigel Farage used TV appearance fees or a 5m crypto gift to buy a 1.4m Surrey home without a mortgage.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Farage bought 1.4m house with cash from I'm a Celebrity, claims Reform

Nigel Farage’s 1.4m property purchase was finalized in May 2024, with Reform UK claiming it began before a 5m donor gift.
#labour-party-leadership
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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Lammy dismisses Streeting's call for UK to rejoin EU as sixth form' debating position UK politics live

Rejoining the EU is framed as out of touch with working-class losses, while Labour leadership timing remains uncertain amid internal faction concerns.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Which MPs are backing Burnham and Streeting in race to be Labour's next PM?

Supporters argue Andy Burnham should replace Keir Starmer, citing leadership, unity, and ending Labour factionalism.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

The race to replace Starmer is on - but he still faces a momentous choice

Labour leadership succession is being positioned around Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham, with a potential contest over summer and a new leader by late September.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says

Whether to contest a leadership challenge is a personal decision for Sir Keir Starmer, and Lisa Nandy supports Andy Burnham returning to Parliament.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Lammy dismisses Streeting's call for UK to rejoin EU as sixth form' debating position UK politics live

Rejoining the EU is framed as out of touch with working-class losses, while Labour leadership timing remains uncertain amid internal faction concerns.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Starmer is not setting out timetable for his departure, says David Lammy

Keir Starmer will not face a departure timetable, and Labour should focus on governing rather than leadership speculation.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Which MPs are backing Burnham and Streeting in race to be Labour's next PM?

Supporters argue Andy Burnham should replace Keir Starmer, citing leadership, unity, and ending Labour factionalism.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

The race to replace Starmer is on - but he still faces a momentous choice

Labour leadership succession is being positioned around Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham, with a potential contest over summer and a new leader by late September.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says

Whether to contest a leadership challenge is a personal decision for Sir Keir Starmer, and Lisa Nandy supports Andy Burnham returning to Parliament.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Wannabe prime ministers are nakedly ambitious to run the UK, but why? That is the burning question | Stefan Stern

Ambition in Westminster often centers on power and office, producing bad government rather than duty or public service.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

The result of normalising Reform's ideas? Neighbour is turned against neighbour | Nesrine Malik

Reform representatives made alleged racist and anti-immigrant remarks, targeting ethnic minorities and Muslims, while broader nationalist rhetoric has normalized such hostility in UK politics.
#uk-elections
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fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

I've interviewed Reform UK voters and they're much more progressive than you might think | Sacha Hilhorst

Post-industrial towns shifting toward Reform reflect perceptions of political corruption, low pay, and declining living standards rather than inevitable left losses.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

I've interviewed Reform UK voters and they're much more progressive than you might think | Sacha Hilhorst

Post-industrial towns shifting toward Reform reflect perceptions of political corruption, low pay, and declining living standards rather than inevitable left losses.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

The Green party is split between two factions but there is a strategy that could bring them together | Joe Todd

Greens gained major electoral ground while an internal debate continues over whether to pursue radical policies or moderate them to expand support and replace Labour from the left.
#labour-leadership
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

It's byelection bingo! Get ready for the Brexit arguments you heard 10 years ago, only louder | Zoe Williams

Makerfield byelection functions as a popularity contest, Labour leadership rehearsal, and a test of Labour’s ability to beat Reform on Brexit arguments.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Labour leadership talk froth and nonsense', says senior minister UK politics live

A leadership contest requires a formal process, and none has been triggered despite speculation.
The government aims for a pragmatic closer relationship with the EU rather than reopening Brexit.
Rejoining the EU is viewed as odd given local election losses in Leave-voting areas.
Andy Burnham should return to Westminster to bring northern perspectives to national politics.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

It's byelection bingo! Get ready for the Brexit arguments you heard 10 years ago, only louder | Zoe Williams

Makerfield byelection functions as a popularity contest, Labour leadership rehearsal, and a test of Labour’s ability to beat Reform on Brexit arguments.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Labour leadership talk froth and nonsense', says senior minister UK politics live

A leadership contest requires a formal process, and none has been triggered despite speculation.
The government aims for a pragmatic closer relationship with the EU rather than reopening Brexit.
Rejoining the EU is viewed as odd given local election losses in Leave-voting areas.
Andy Burnham should return to Westminster to bring northern perspectives to national politics.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

IMF urges UK to stay the course' on borrowing amid Starmer uncertainty

Continue reducing the budget deficit while maintaining growth-friendly spending to address market pressures and borrowing-cost concerns.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Andy Burnham's change in tack on fiscal rules and bond markets is understandable

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham softened prior warnings about bond markets, aligning with current fiscal rules to reassure investors amid rising UK borrowing costs and political instability concerns.
UK politics
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11 hours ago

Anthropic is briefing the Financial Stability Board on what Mythos has been finding

Anthropic will brief the Financial Stability Board on Mythos cybersecurity vulnerabilities, requested by Andrew Bailey, for G20 finance ministries and central banks.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
18 hours ago

Treasury wobble: Reeves poised to ditch autumn budget fuel duty hike as fairfueluk pressure tells

Planned fuel duty rises may be dropped, but any relief is likely temporary beyond March 2027.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

National Conversation project launches as Britain risks being torn apart by differences'

A national conversation project seeks public input to define what unites people and what it means to be British, aiming to prevent division.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Greens split over how hard to challenge Burnham in Makerfield byelection

The Greens are locked in an internal debate about how hard to challenge Andy Burnham in the Makerfield byelection, with some worried about allowing Reform UK to win and others wanting the party to go all out. While characterised by insiders as very civilised, the discussion has highlighted existing differences between Greens who believe concessions can be won from Labour through informal cooperation and others including some newer leftwing activists who argue it achieves little.
UK politics
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fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours ago

UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remain

IMF upgraded UK growth outlook but warned Iran war and domestic uncertainty could raise energy and food prices and weigh on consumption and investment.
#youth-justice
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fromwww.bbc.com
17 hours ago

Early intervention and tougher action against parents to tackle youth crime

Earlier intervention, Parenting Orders expansion, and Youth Intervention Courts aim to reduce youth crime by addressing root causes and improving family support.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

David Lammy promises 25% cut in number of children jailed while they await trial

Reduce custodial remand and short sentences for under-18s by cutting jailed children by a quarter and consulting on parent penalties, while ending lifelong records for under-18s.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
17 hours ago

Early intervention and tougher action against parents to tackle youth crime

Earlier intervention, Parenting Orders expansion, and Youth Intervention Courts aim to reduce youth crime by addressing root causes and improving family support.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

David Lammy promises 25% cut in number of children jailed while they await trial

Reduce custodial remand and short sentences for under-18s by cutting jailed children by a quarter and consulting on parent penalties, while ending lifelong records for under-18s.
#brexit
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Andy Burnham says he will not try to return UK to EU

Brexit should not be re-litigated, while a byelection campaign should focus on fixing domestic issues and elevating neglected places like Makerfield.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Where does UK-EU relationship stand and how might bid to rejoin bloc be received?

Brexit is framed as a catastrophic mistake, with calls for UK rejoining the EU returning UK-EU relations to political debate.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
13 hours ago

JCB succession: Lord Bamford anoints younger son George as heir to 6.5bn digger empire

George Bamford will succeed Lord Bamford as chairman of JCB, ending a long-running succession dispute and reshaping the company’s leadership future.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
6 hours ago

Natwest pledges 20bn for the North of England as banks bet on devolution to drive growth

NatWest pledges £20 billion over a decade to fund North of England housing, transport, energy, and climate resilience, betting on devolution returns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Reeves poised to cancel planned fuel duty rise to help with cost of living

The government is determined to keep costs down for motorists paying more because of the war in Iran. That's why we've extended the 5p fuel duty cut twice, until September. While the chancellor will continue to monitor the situation, as the chancellor has set out, a rapid de-escalation in the Middle East remains the best way to keep pump prices low.
UK politics
UK politics
fromtheregister
8 hours ago

F-35 software delays leave UK buying time with US glide bombs

F-35 stand-off strike capability will be provided temporarily using US-made StormBreaker SDB II until delayed SPEAR 3 integration via Block 4 software updates.
fromBusiness Matters
12 hours ago

Britain's billionaires are voting with their feet - and the rich list proves it

As many as one in six of the individuals and families who appeared on the 2024 ranking are missing from this year's edition, with the compiler warning that the figures lay bare the scale of Britain's wealth exodus. " Many foreign billionaires who have been living in the UK have... dropped out because they have moved away," Mr Watts said.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

UK's next ambassador to Japan may be called to give evidence in Mandelson inquiry

A UK parliamentary committee may call Corin Robertson to explain granting Peter Mandelson security clearance despite vetting advice, amid ongoing scrutiny of his ambassador appointments.
#hs2
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

HS2: Heidi Alexander to set out true cost of rail project and when trains will begin to run

Government will publish updated HS2 cost and timetable, likely including slower trains and possible changes to automatic train operation to reduce spending.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
19 hours ago

HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure

HS2 is expected to have failed partly due to prioritizing maximum speeds and political pressure, with reviews pointing to cost growth, delays, and over-engineering.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

HS2: Heidi Alexander to set out true cost of rail project and when trains will begin to run

Government will publish updated HS2 cost and timetable, likely including slower trains and possible changes to automatic train operation to reduce spending.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
19 hours ago

HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure

HS2 is expected to have failed partly due to prioritizing maximum speeds and political pressure, with reviews pointing to cost growth, delays, and over-engineering.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 hours ago

Families with gardens and hot tubs could face higher water bills under Labour-backed trials - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Thousands of households with large gardens, swimming pools and hot tubs could face significantly higher water bills under controversial new pricing trials being prepared by water companies across England. The schemes would introduce tiered charging systems under which customers pay progressively more as water consumption rises, with critics warning the plans amount to "social engineering" and a stealth tax on family living.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

Smallie by Eden McKenzie-Goddard review the stories behind the Windrush scandal

There is a particular kind of British cruelty that thrives on politeness. The 2018 Windrush scandal exposed this in full: rather than chaos or spectacle, it revealed a machinery of clinical decisions that stripped Black and brown people of their belonging with bureaucratic precision. It is now part of our national story, often spoken of in the abstract or invoked as a cautionary tale. But what can be obscured, in this telling, is the texture of the harm, the way complicated lives were reduced to paperwork.
UK politics
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 hours ago

Post Office objection to Capture appeals is 'inexplicable and unconscionable' | Computer Weekly

Contesting Capture appeals undermines trust in Post Office apologies and claims of change, given wrongful convictions tied to flawed accounting software.
UK politics
fromIndependent
14 hours ago

Jenny Maguire: AI is rapidly removing humanity from centre of politics and society

AI-generated political imagery is being used in public campaigns, and people should have more say in how AI is used.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

How can the PM improve the lives of Londoners?

Poverty, housing support, and business certainty are key priorities for improving Londoners’ lives.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Guardian view on policing the internet: Ofcom must push harder on illegal content | Editorial

Encouraging or assisting suicide is illegal, and online tolerance cannot replace offline criminal penalties.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
23 hours ago

Wes Streeting accused of restarting 'Brexit wars' in Labour leadership row

Labour figures attacked a proposal to rejoin the EU, while Burnham’s Makerfield by-election bid is framed as crucial to Labour’s future and leadership prospects.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight

Leaving the European Union is described as a catastrophic mistake, with a call for a new Labour push toward a closer EU relationship.
#political-instability
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The ungovernable country? Why Britain keeps losing prime ministers

Prime ministers and top officials have churned rapidly, delaying major decisions and weakening finances, while populists wait and reforms are diluted.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?

Britain’s rapid leadership turnover reflects political instability driven by hard times, impatience for results, and governance complexity rather than an ungovernable system.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The ungovernable country? Why Britain keeps losing prime ministers

Prime ministers and top officials have churned rapidly, delaying major decisions and weakening finances, while populists wait and reforms are diluted.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?

Britain’s rapid leadership turnover reflects political instability driven by hard times, impatience for results, and governance complexity rather than an ungovernable system.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Culture secretary says Streeting's call for UK to rejoin EU is odd'

Rejoining the European Union is rejected as unnecessary and disruptive, with Brexit damage to living standards prioritized for repair instead.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

French admit 'we have no solution' to stop Channel boats amid UK's weak immigration policies - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

French officials said there is no solution to stop Channel small-boat crossings, warning measures only shift the problem and departures will continue.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Whatever happens with the leadership, Labour must tackle the issue of social care head-on | Heather Stewart

A national care service aligned with the NHS needs proper funding to address Britain’s creaking social care system.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Sudanese students accuse UK of punishment' after visas refused

A Sudanese student was denied a UK visa after an emergency migration ban prevented applications from her country, blocking her education despite her stated circumstances.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Thames Water investors say temporary nationalisation would slow its recovery

Temporary nationalisation of Thames Water would slow the turnaround and delay customer improvements, according to creditor investors seeking a creditor-led rescue deal.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

North of England Olympic bid for 2040s being assessed

UK Sport will assess a potential north of England bid for the 2040s Olympics and Paralympics, evaluating costs, benefits, infrastructure, transport, and success chances.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Plaid Cymru has forged a brand of inclusive nationalism. That's why it beat Reform in Wales | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Plaid Cymru won the Senedd, creating a progressive majority in Wales independent of Labour and rejecting rightwing ethno-nationalist politics.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Tech founders use AI-generated images to poke fun at Anthony Albanese in protest against tax changes

Proposed capital gains tax changes face opposition from tech founders, who warn they could reduce incentives, harm startups, and drive founder flight overseas.
#rte
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

'We feel like fools': unhappy RTE staff demand showdown with management over pay scandal

RTÉ staff are demanding meetings over how six-figure salaries were calculated amid a fresh payments scandal, while a bill will place RTÉ finances under the Comptroller and Auditor General.
fromIndependent
1 day ago
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Shane Ross 'puzzled' after new book on RTE met with wall of silence from national broadcaster

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fromIndependent
2 days ago

Secrecy, stonewalling and salaries: RTE's payments scandal sequel heightens tension

RTÉ planned major cost cuts, including staff reductions, studio closures, service shutdowns, and presenter fee reductions.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

'We feel like fools': unhappy RTE staff demand showdown with management over pay scandal

RTÉ staff are demanding meetings over how six-figure salaries were calculated amid a fresh payments scandal, while a bill will place RTÉ finances under the Comptroller and Auditor General.
fromIndependent
1 day ago
UK politics

Shane Ross 'puzzled' after new book on RTE met with wall of silence from national broadcaster

UK politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Secrecy, stonewalling and salaries: RTE's payments scandal sequel heightens tension

RTÉ planned major cost cuts, including staff reductions, studio closures, service shutdowns, and presenter fee reductions.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

'Metrolink will not be another children's hospital, OK?': Darragh O'Brien's promise on soaring costs

Grants for solar storage batteries are planned to help households cut winter energy bills, with budget relief targeted at middle-income families and working people.
#reproductive-rights
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Does the King of the North' have what it takes to keep Makerfield red?

Quality journalism without paywalls relies on donations to keep reporters on the ground and separate facts from messaging.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Burnham makes move to take on Starmer after MP stands down so he can challenge PM

The Independent emphasizes fact-based reporting without paywalls, while Labour faces leadership turmoil after resignations and candidacies for parliamentary seats.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Andy Burnham's full statement as he plots return to parliament

The Independent emphasizes fact-based reporting without paywalls, while Labour leadership faces resignations and a Makerfield by-election bid by Andy Burnham.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Does the King of the North' have what it takes to keep Makerfield red?

Quality journalism without paywalls relies on donations to keep reporters on the ground and separate facts from messaging.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Burnham makes move to take on Starmer after MP stands down so he can challenge PM

The Independent emphasizes fact-based reporting without paywalls, while Labour faces leadership turmoil after resignations and candidacies for parliamentary seats.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Andy Burnham's full statement as he plots return to parliament

The Independent emphasizes fact-based reporting without paywalls, while Labour leadership faces resignations and a Makerfield by-election bid by Andy Burnham.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

We need a different path': Andy Burnham vows to put energy and water under public control

Mass renationalisation would be central to Andy Burnham’s policy platform, focusing on stronger public control of energy, housing, water, and transport.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Streeting launches scathing attack on Starmer - and calls for UK to rejoin EU

Labour leadership culture is criticized for stifling policy debate, and a leadership contest is urged to enable a battle of ideas and stronger direction.
UK politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

The Generation That Will Always Be Too Young to Smoke

A U.K. law prevents people from buying cigarettes for life, treating every future age as potentially underage and targeting lifelong smoking initiation.
UK politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Sarah Carey: Jack Chambers is right to crack down - the public shouldn't take the hit for serial overspending

Fiscal responsibility in government budget overruns creates consequences that encourage future caution and supports voters who want decisive control and sticking to plans.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Jim O'Callaghan denies Fianna Fail down and out ahead of two by-elections

Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan has denied Fianna Fáil is down and out ahead of two by-elections after his party colleague James Lawless said he would be "disappointed but not surprised" if the party lost both.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

New Health Secretary named after Wes Streeting resignation

James Murray appointed UK Health Secretary after Wes Streeting resigned, with Lucy Rigby and Rachel Blake taking over Treasury roles amid government turmoil.
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