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China spying case: Labour MP received £2,400 donation from husband’s firm
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China spying case: Labour MP received £2,400 donation from husband’s firm

Joani Reid denies any involvement in business activities of spouse, who was arrested last week by anti-terror policeJoani Reid, the MP who resigned the Labour whip last week after her husband was arre...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Starmer said ministers can go against wishes of Wales and Scotland in leaked memo
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Starmer said ministers can go against wishes of Wales and Scotland in leaked memo

The memo was obtained by Plaid Cymru, which has accused Labour of turning its back on devolution.

BBC News - UK6 months ago
Thousands of lawyers urge Keir Starmer to rethink plans to cut jury trials
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Thousands of lawyers urge Keir Starmer to rethink plans to cut jury trials

Government facing prospect of most serious backbench revolt yet over proposals for England and Wales Plans to curtail the number of jury trials in England and Wales have been described as “unpopular,...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Georgia voters to pick replacement for Marjorie Taylor Greene in special election
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Georgia voters to pick replacement for Marjorie Taylor Greene in special election

The shadow of Greene, who resigned from Congress after a rift with the president, looms large over a crowded contest.

BBC News - UK6 months ago
MPs reject call for under-16s social media ban, backing more flexible powers
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MPs reject call for under-16s social media ban, backing more flexible powers

The House of Lords had backed a move to ban under-16s in the UK from social media platforms in January.

BBC News - UK6 months ago
MPs vote down social media ban for under-16s
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MPs vote down social media ban for under-16s

MPs have voted against a proposal to ban under-16s from using social media.

Sky News - UK6 months ago
MPs reject ban on social media for under-16s
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MPs reject ban on social media for under-16s

Ban could still be introduced in future after Commons back government bid to give extra powers to secretary of stateA proposed ban on social media for under-16s has been rejected by MPs.Parliamentaria...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Labour lawyers ‘blocked’ from briefing MPs on jury trials overhaul before vote
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Labour lawyers ‘blocked’ from briefing MPs on jury trials overhaul before vote

Leader of rebel group says there is deep concern within Society of Labour Lawyers about courts and tribunals bill Lawyers affiliated to Labour were “blocked” from briefing party MPs to share concerns...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Starmer warns of bigger impact on economy the longer Iran war continues - as it happened
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Starmer warns of bigger impact on economy the longer Iran war continues - as it happened

The prime minister is facing pressure from unions and some backbenchers to prepare a support package as oil and gas prices threaten to push up inflationAs we mentioned in the opening post, the chancel...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Starmer facing new Labour rebellion as MPs fight to extend porn ban
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Starmer facing new Labour rebellion as MPs fight to extend porn ban

The government is trying to find a solution to banning depictions of step-incest in online pornography amid warnings of a "significant rebellion" from female MPs.

Sky News - UK6 months ago
Lengthy US-Iran war would affect ‘lives and households of everybody’, says Starmer
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Lengthy US-Iran war would affect ‘lives and households of everybody’, says Starmer

Ministers understood to be considering ways to mitigate rising energy bills as oil prices surpass $100 a barrelMiddle East crisis – live updatesUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has said t...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Labour in ‘deep trouble’ with Black voters, Operation Black Vote chair warns
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Labour in ‘deep trouble’ with Black voters, Operation Black Vote chair warns

David Weaver says proposed jury reforms and slow progress on equality risk eroding support in marginal seatsLabour is in “deep trouble” with Black voters, a former government adviser has warned, sayin...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Labour to set up new extremism whistleblowing service for university staff
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Labour to set up new extremism whistleblowing service for university staff

Minister announces action plan to boost social cohesion that will also give regulator powers to shut down charitiesThe UK government will expand powers to tackle extremism by setting up a new whistleb...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Former Tory minister Zac Goldsmith to launch new sports radio station
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Former Tory minister Zac Goldsmith to launch new sports radio station

Exclusive: Goldsmith and brother Ben the major investors in trkradio, which is due to go to air next monthThe former Conservative minister Zac Goldsmith is launching a new sports radio station, trkrad...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Alba party to wind up and not contest Scottish election
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Alba party to wind up and not contest Scottish election

Pro-independence party formed by Alex Salmond in 2021 had suffered membership fall and financial crisisThe Alba party has announced that it will wind up and not field any candidates for the 2026 Scott...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Private jet used for Nigel Farage Chagos stunt linked to Reform mega-donor
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Private jet used for Nigel Farage Chagos stunt linked to Reform mega-donor

Exclusive: Plane that flew Reform leader to Maldives appears to be linked to billionaire Christopher HarborneNigel Farage’s attempt to reach the Chagos Islands military base was made on a private jet...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Starmer and Trump speak for first time since president's Iran criticism
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Starmer and Trump speak for first time since president's Iran criticism

The phone call comes after a week in which Donald Trump repeatedly expressed frustration at Keir Starmer's stance on Iran.

BBC News - UK6 months ago
Starmer speaks with Trump after president criticises lack of UK support for Iran strikes
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Starmer speaks with Trump after president criticises lack of UK support for Iran strikes

Leaders discuss military cooperation day after US president hit out at PM over lack of immediate backing for attacksMiddle East crisis – live updatesKeir Starmer sought to repair fractured relations w...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Bitter break-up for Trump and Starmer - but polling suggests PM on side of public opinion
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Bitter break-up for Trump and Starmer - but polling suggests PM on side of public opinion

"We will remember. We don't need people that join Wars after we've already won!"

Sky News - UK6 months ago
Keir Starmer 'learning lessons from Iraq' in his response to Iran conflict, foreign secretary says
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Keir Starmer 'learning lessons from Iraq' in his response to Iran conflict, foreign secretary says

Sir Keir Starmer is "learning lessons" from the Iraq war in how he responds to the escalating conflict in Iran, the foreign secretary said.

Sky News - UK6 months ago