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#james-cleverly
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

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

Angela Rayner has issued an ultimatum to Sir Keir Starmer, warning that the UK faces a repeat of last year's summer riots unless the government shows it can address people's concerns.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

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

Emily Thornberry emphasized that to end the ongoing violence in Gaza, the UK must recognize a Palestinian state, ensuring both Israeli and Palestinian states exist securely side by side.
UK politics
#reform-uk
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

JD Vance to spend summer family holiday in the Cotswolds

JD Vance has chosen the Cotswolds for his family's holiday in preference to his Appalachian roots, highlighting a shift toward gentler environments.
UK news
#diane-abbott
#voting-age
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago
UK news

How will votes at 16 and changes to voter ID work?

The voting age in the UK will be lowered to 16 before the next general election.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago
UK news

Join the army, work full-time and now vote: what 16-year-olds can do in the UK

Voting age lowered to 16 in the UK allows teenagers to participate in democracy.
#data-breach
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

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

Khaled Abdalla recalls his childhood memory of protesting for Palestinian liberation in the early 1980s and emphasizes the significance of using his platform to advocate for Palestine.
UK politics
#labour-party
#keir-starmer
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on Starmer and Macron's channel crossings deal: safe routes hold the key to future progress | Editorial

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on Starmer and Macron's channel crossings deal: safe routes hold the key to future progress | Editorial

#public-trust
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Corbyn, Sultana to form UK party: Flash in the pan or a real alternative'?

The new political party led by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana aims to be a real alternative to existing UK political groups, appealing to traditional leftist supporters.
UK politics
#welfare-reform
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Social justice

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

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Social justice

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

#climate-change
#transgender-rights
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

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

King Charles has invited Donald Trump for a second state visit from 17-19 September, avoiding a parliamentary address during the trip.
UK politics
#palestine-action
#healthcare
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week 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.
UK news
#refugee-crisis
#public-finances
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Starmer to push Macron during visit for one in, one out' migrant return deal: Live

A united front against Donald Trump's trade tactics is essential for protecting British jobs and economy.
UK politics
#asylum-seekers
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

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

Tory former cabinet minister Lord Norman Tebbit has died aged 94, his son said. The Conservative grandee was one of Margaret Thatcher's closest political allies and played a key role in Tory politics for a generation.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

A year in power - BBC correspondents assess how Labour are doing

The government says its number one mission is to put more money in pockets, which means growth. Over the last 15 years, the UK has expanded at a fraction of its previous rate.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
Social justice
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Reeves bounces back after tears but challenges remain

The markets, which quickly responded unfavourably, did not wait for media coverage to decide to trade against Britain. Perhaps counter-intuitively, those market movements point the way through this for Reeves.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

UK government bond markets rally after Starmer backs Reeves

The yield on British government bonds, known as gilts, fell by about 0.1 percentage points on Thursday morning to trade close to 4.5%, reversing a sharp rise on Wednesday sparked by feverish speculation over Reeves's future.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Brexit: Uncertainty over relationship with EU continues

Prime Minister Boris Johnson insists a trade deal can and must be struck by the end of 2020, with no extension. This statement indicates his commitment to finalize negotiations swiftly, despite challenges.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

UK trophy-hunters shoot dozens of endangered animals including elephants and bears

In 2023, British trophy hunters imported 188 body parts from 28 threatened species, raising concerns about the UK government's failure to impose an import ban that was proposed.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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.’
Social justice
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

UK Police Are "Assessing" Kneecap's and Bob Vylan's Glastonbury Performances

During their set, Kneecap led the crowd in chants of "Fuck [UK Prime Minister] Keir Starmer" and "Free, free Palestine." They also told the crowd to "start a riot outside the courts" during band member Mo Chara's upcoming hearings.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Greenham Common women urge new generation to rise up' against nuclear threat

Nuclear weapons are like the emperor's new clothes, they can't be used and if they are they backfire because of radiation spreads and they target civilians.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Here is the single thing Labour can do to see off Reform and make British politics work | Will Hayward

Reform party, led by Nigel Farage, projected to dominate seats but lacks majority support among UK voters.
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