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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

SNP threaten to force Palestine recognition vote as Starmer faces pressure over Gaza

The Scottish National Party (SNP) is set to intensify pressure on Sir Keir Starmer, threatening to compel a parliamentary vote on recognition of Palestinian statehood by the UK.
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#asylum-seekers
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Free childcare crisis as surge in demand leaves Labour with funding black hole

Childcare sector faces collapse risk due to surging demand and financial peril from government funding.
#palestine
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fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Over 220 MPs sign letter calling for Palestinian statehood

Over a third of UK MPs urge recognition of Palestinian statehood as a step towards a two-state solution.
#jeremy-corbyn
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Jeremy Corbyn getting 500 people a minute' wanting to join new political party

Jeremy Corbyn announced his new political party with Zarah Sultana, claiming strong interest with 500 people wanting to join every minute. Corbyn emphasizes mass redistribution of wealth and power.
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#conservative-party
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Minimum level of retirement income needed to prevent surge in pensioner poverty'

The UK's pensioners face increased poverty without urgent reform and a guaranteed minimum income for retirement.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Why Angela Rayner's comments on summer riots are part of a power play

Angela Rayner has given a major TV interview three times asserting she does not want to be prime minister, but her rejections have been met with skepticism. The intervention during the final cabinet meeting before summer recess highlighted a summer of riots linked to economic struggles and migration control failures.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Tories say Starmer has a disconnect from reality' over housing asylum seekers UK politics live

I'm the shadow housing secretary. In opposition, structures are different and requirements are different. And in terms of deputy prime minister, I think that's a job title, rather than a job - an excuse to have an even more bloated Civil Service hierarchy at the centre of Westminster.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Rayner warns Starmer UK faces another summer of riots if Labour fails to deliver

The UK government must address economic insecurity and public concerns to avoid unrest similar to last year's riots.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Senior Labour MP urges UK to recognise Palestinian state ahead of UN conference

UK recognition of a Palestinian state is necessary for long-term peace alongside a secure Israeli state.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Labour says Reform UK trying to divide communities' ahead of Farage speech on crime - UK politics live

Nigel Farage proposes ending early release for serious offenders and building 30,000 new prison places if elected as prime minister.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

JD Vance to spend summer family holiday in the Cotswolds

JD Vance has chosen the Cotswolds for his family's holiday, moving away from his Appalachian roots.
#diane-abbott
#voting-age
#data-breach
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Is it making a difference? Absolutely': UK celebrities rally for Gaza

Artists are increasingly using their platforms to advocate for Palestinian liberation amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Proposal for day one' protection against unfair dismissal rejected

Proposals to give new workers day one protection against unfair dismissal has suffered a heavy defeat in the House of Lords on Wednesday, marking a setback for the government.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Commons at pompous worst as Afghan data breach proves too much bother for Badenoch | John Crace

MPs displayed self-righteousness regarding the Afghan email scandal while avoiding accountability and serious discussion of the failures evident in the crisis response.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Disabled people want to live a full life. Instead, we're forced to scrap over our right to food and a wash | Frances Ryan

Disabled people in the UK are compelled to fight for basic rights and recognition amid a negative political and media climate.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Ed Miliband says Tories are anti-science' for abandoning net zero consensus

Miliband emphasizes urgent climate action while condemning Conservative abandonment of net zero policies.
#transgender-rights
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

King Charles schedules Trump state visit for when UK parliament is in recess

King Charles has scheduled a second state visit for Donald Trump from September 17-19, 2023.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Tom Dolphin: BMA's new chair who's taking on government despite bid to be Labour MP

Tom Dolphin is chair of the British Medical Association, leading a strike for a 29% pay rise for doctors.
#healthcare
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

UK police detain dozens at London protest against Palestine Action ban

Dozens of protesters were arrested in London supporting the banned group Palestine Action, which opposes UK policy regarding Palestinian rights.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Over 1.6m children hit by two-child cap as Labour urged to drop brutal' policy

More than 1.66 million children are living in households affected by the two-child benefit cap, which has raised calls for this controversial measure to be scrapped.
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#keir-starmer
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Starmer vows to reflect on welfare bill fiasco after tough last few days' UK politics live

Keir Starmer is reflecting on the recent government challenges ahead of the anniversary of the general election.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

How Labour welfare vote rebellion compares to previous revolts by MPs

Keir Starmer faced a significant setback as numerous Labour MPs opposed his welfare reform bill, leading to the largest rebellion of his leadership.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Starmer accused of reducing migrants to commodities' with new one-in-one-out' deal

A new one in, one out migrant deal between the UK and France raises ethical concerns regarding the treatment of migrants.
#nigel-farage
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
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Macron fails to match Starmer's effusiveness over small boats deal | John Crace

Nigel Farage capitalizes on migrant arrivals to boost his popularity while Keir Starmer faces challenges in negotiating immigration deals.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
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Big pay days and top of the polls: Nigel Farage's first year as an MP

Farage has had a significant political year, aiming to become UK prime minister and leading public confidence in Reform UK over Labour.
#migration
#welfare-reform
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Ex-Tory chairman Jake Berry defects to Reform UK

Sir Jake Berry has defected to Reform UK, criticizing both Conservative and Labour parties for the current state of Britain.
#labour-party
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
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People in the UK: what do you think of Labour's first year in government?

Labour's first year in power has seen significant policy shifts and challenges in foreign relations.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago
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UK government faces key test in welfare reform bill vote

Keir Starmer faces a critical vote on welfare reform amid significant dissent from Labour politicians regarding cuts to disability benefits.
#labour-government
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

UK public finances in vulnerable position' after Starmer's U-turns, OBR warns

Britain's public finances are vulnerable, with government debt projected to exceed 270% of economic output by the early 2070s.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

UK government supporting' French police immobilising small boats

Slashing the boats of people smugglers is a welcomed tactic by UK officials to discourage dangerous crossings.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Norman Tebbit, former Tory minister and close Thatcher ally, dies at 94 UK politics live

Norman Tebbit, former Conservative cabinet minister and close ally of Margaret Thatcher, has died at the age of 94.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

George Osborne was on No 10 list to be UK ambassador to US, Keir Starmer's biographer says

George Osborne was considered for the UK ambassador to Washington position but ultimately was not selected.
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fromFortune Europe
3 weeks ago

U.K. business leaders are 'struggling to see what's business-friendly' about Labour

Discontent among businesses has grown over tax increases, red tape, and job cuts a year after Labour's election win.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Starmer's approval ratings at lowest level since becoming PM after welfare chaos

Sir Keir Starmer's approval rating has reached a historic low amid public dissatisfaction with his government's handling of welfare reforms.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Caribbean slavery reparations group takes fight to Westminster and Brussels

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Afrikan Reparations hosted an independent delegation of Caribbean researchers and activists lobbying for reparations in Westminster.
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#rachel-reeves
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

UK government bond markets rally after Starmer backs Reeves

UK government bond markets rallied following Keir Starmer's support for Rachel Reeves as chancellor despite concerns over public finances.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Will Labour's 10-year health plan usher in a new era' for the NHS in England?

Labour's 10-year health plan aims to transform the NHS by improving patient care, increasing technology use, and focusing on illness prevention.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

UK lawmakers vote to ban Palestine Action as terrorist' group

UK Parliament has designated Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, raising serious concerns about freedom of expression.
#welfare-bill
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Labour MPs press Kendall on rollout of benefit changes

Kendall stated that any recommendations from the review will be implemented "as soon as possible" after completion, emphasizing fairness for benefit recipients.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

As a visibly physically disabled MP, my view on the welfare bill is clear: we need a reset and fast | Marie Tidball

‘I vowed then that I would do all I could to use my skills and experiences of 20 years working in disability law and policy to deliver a country that treats disabled people with dignity and respect.’
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