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Keir Starmer ally Hollie Ridley to step down as Labour general secretary
Exclusive: As well as citing personal reasons, Ridley says she is making way for a successor ‘to work alongside new leader’ Hollie…
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For Hungary, it is an earthquake: public-service media will not be one-sided, Orbán’s Fidesz empire is falling apart
With hundreds of pro-Fidesz journalists laid off and state propaganda cash drying up, Hungarians could soon see a radically differ…
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A council housebuilding boom is central to Burnham’s vision. Can it be done?
With 1.5m families waiting for social housing and Labour’s building targets already falling short, the challenge is huge From the …
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AI images falsely claim Kyiv monastery strike was staged
Posts circulating in several languages falsely claim that photographers were waiting on rooftops to capture the moment a strike hi…
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Andy Burnham says Labour manifesto has room for ‘movement on tax’ – UK politics live
The Labour MP hinted that he’s open to flexibility for some taxes that could aid high street businesses Keir Starmer’s decision to…
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De Croo: Defence and aid spending are 'two sides of the same coin'
Exclusive: United Nations Development Programme administrator and former Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said the Europea…
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Podcast | US Independence party in Brussels: Controversial celebration or diplomatic success?
A majestic celebration of the US Independence anniversary in the heart of Brussels' European Quarter, alongside talks to end the w…
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[Interview] Neutrality and apathy made Vienna into hub for Russia spies, Austrian expert says
Austrian expert on Russian hybrid warfare Pichler warns that Austria’s cult‑like neutrality and apathetic middle class have turned…
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Far from waging war on the south, Burnham could improve the lives of Londoners. Here’s how | Polly Toynbee
The right wants to paint Manchesterism in terms of north v south – but poverty everywhere is solved by prioritising the public pur…
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Burnham’s funding gap: what state are UK finances in for the PM-in-waiting?
Given pressures on the public purse, the Makerfield MP may have to look at autumn tax rises to fund his ‘new direction’ An economy…
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I was 'slam dunk' for SNP leadership until revealing gay marriage views - Forbes
The former deputy first minister says she was advised to lie about her opinions on same-sex marriage.
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I take responsibility to fund defence plan extremely seriously, says Burnham
The Makerfield MP also rejects attacks on his economic stance, insisting he would not be "indisciplined" on finances.
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Burnham promises to ease cost of living pressures if he becomes prime minister
Makerfield MP said he would consider reducing business rates as part of a package that could also include freeze on private rents …
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Infrastructure cuts to pay for defence will cost UK 10,000 jobs, analysis shows
Exclusive: Findings cast doubt on Starmer claims that reallocation of funds to MoD will boost British jobs Keir Starmer’s decision…
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Wildfires rage in southern France prompting evacuation of 3,000 people
The Meteo-France weather agency said a new spell of elevated temperatures would hit the country next week, although they are not e…
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The Guardian view on lessons from Southport: people fixated on violence must not slip through the system | Editorial
Having ordered a public inquiry, it is right that ministers are taking its ideas about managing risks seriously It is two years th…
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Burnham ‘coronation’ will anger some Labour members, party bosses warned
NEC told it must take steps to address fears – including not hiring Everton stadium to announce new leader before nominations even…
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EU commission travels to Afghanistan. Who, what, when?
The European Commission apparently has no clue that one of its senior officials went to Afghanistan in January to meet with the Ta…
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Lisa Nandy quits X over fears Musk-owned site pushes ‘abuse and misinformation’
Culture secretary says her department will stop using platform, citing concerns over far-right content fuelling violence and divis…
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Culture secretary quits X in protest at 'misinformation'
Lisa Nandy says her department is also leaving Elon Musk's platform, which she claims "isn't healthy for our democracy".
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Defra breached law when it let farmers use bee-killing pesticide, watchdog says
Office for Environmental Protection finds failures by department when it granted emergency authorisation in 2023 and 2024 The UK g…
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How Labour diverted billions from NHS services to appease Trump – The Latest
The NHS will divert billions of pounds from essential services to pay for new medicines, under the terms of the US-UK trade deal a…
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Nigel Farage reported to standards watchdog over ‘crypto lobbying’
Commissioner asked to investigate Reform UK leader after private meeting with Bank of England governor The standards watchdog has …
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Ireland’s EU presidency already under pressure – how long can Europe resist sanctioning Russian alumina plant?
As Zelensky publicly rebuked the role of European companies like a Russian-owned alumina refinery on Irish soil, Dublin assumes th…