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4 days agoVance slams Labour as 'scandalous' over soaring UK energy costs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
JD Vance criticizes the Labour Party for high energy costs in the UK, linking it to government policies and contrasting it with lower US energy prices.
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6 days agoStarmer blocks Trump from using RAF bases for Iran bridge and power plant strikes - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Keir Starmer has prohibited Trump from using UK air bases for strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure amid renewed threats from the former president.
#middle-east-conflict
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks agoVoters split over Starmer's response to Iran war, polling shows
British voters are divided on Prime Minister Keir Starmer's handling of Middle East conflict, with 41% disapproving and 37% approving, while facing criticism from Donald Trump over refusing to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz.
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1 week agoReeves slams Trump over Middle East conflict as UK faces soaring energy costs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Chancellor criticizes Trump's military actions in the Middle East for lacking a clear exit strategy, threatening regional stability and UK's economic security.
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3 weeks agoVoters split over Starmer's response to Iran war, polling shows
British voters are divided on Prime Minister Keir Starmer's handling of Middle East conflict, with 41% disapproving and 37% approving, while facing criticism from Donald Trump over refusing to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz.
#iran-conflict
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1 week agoStarmer warns the Iran war will 'affect the future of our country' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
The ongoing conflict in Iran will significantly impact Britain's future, prompting calls for enhanced EU cooperation and a focus on energy resilience.
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2 weeks agoBadenoch hits out at 'weak' Starmer for 'hiding behind' Miliband on North Sea drilling - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Badenoch highlighted pressure from trade unions and former Labour Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair, arguing that Starmer had the authority to act but was choosing to defer responsibility.
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2 weeks agoReview of foreign financial interference in UK politics to be published, with ban on crypto donations expected UK politics live
A review led by Philip Rycroft will address foreign financial interference in UK politics, focusing on cryptocurrency donations and their risks.
#keir-starmer
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1 month agoBadenoch fumes Starmer 'lied to the Commons' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Kemi Badenoch accuses Keir Starmer of lying about Peter Mandelson's connections to Jeffrey Epstein and calls for his resignation due to lack of judgment.
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3 weeks agoNigel Farage condemned over call to ban public prayer for Muslims in the UK
Nigel Farage called for banning public Muslim prayer in the UK, prompting widespread condemnation from Muslim leaders and politicians who characterized the stance as bigoted discrimination.
#angela-rayner
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3 weeks agoRayner's allies say probe into her tax affairs to conclude before local elections'
Angela Rayner's allies expect an HMRC tax probe resolution before May local elections, potentially positioning her to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid his declining approval ratings.
#brexit
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1 month agoGorton and Denton showed Westminster's still afraid to face up to Brexit - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
The Rejoin EU Party argues that rejoining the EU is essential to address Britain's economic problems, including higher borrowing costs, cost of living pressures, and underfunded public services.
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3 weeks agoStarmer unlikely to allocate more time for assisted dying bill, ministers believe
Keir Starmer is unlikely to allocate government time for the assisted dying bill in the next parliamentary session due to concerns about reopening divisions within Labour, despite personal support for the measure.
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3 weeks agoBadenoch blasts 'weak' Starmer as Rayner sparks leadership talk - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Kemi Badenoch attacked Sir Keir Starmer as weak in Parliament, while Angela Rayner's criticism of Labour's direction sparked speculation about a potential leadership challenge.
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3 weeks agoFuel prices continue to soar as Iran war continues - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
A family car with a 55-litre tank is now paying £89 to fill up. If crude oil stays around $100 a barrel, petrol could reach 148p per litre, with diesel potentially hitting 170p. This hike is really starting to hurt drivers, especially those with diesel vehicles.
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#labour-party-leadership
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3 weeks agoRayner's attempt to distance herself from Starmer opens the door for a leadership run
Angela Rayner publicly criticized the Labour government for losing connection with working people, signaling her potential challenge to Keir Starmer's leadership amid declining party fortunes.
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3 weeks agoBurnham says Labour should listen to Angela Rayner after she warns party running out of time' to deliver change UK politics live
Angela Rayner implicitly calls for new Labour leadership, signaling dissatisfaction with Keir Starmer's unpopularity among voters and the party's electoral prospects.
#reform-uk
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks agoInformation Commissioner urged to investigate Reform's energy bills competition
Reform UK's energy bill competition, which collects voter data through entry questions, faces investigation calls from digital rights advocates over data collection practices.
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1 month agoReform accused of return to age-old racism' after by-election candidate's comments
Health Secretary Wes Streeting accuses Reform UK candidate Matt Goodwin of promoting racism by questioning whether UK-born people from immigrant backgrounds are truly British.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month agoFarage unveils two Labour defectors as he makes a push for London votes
Nigel Farage recruits two senior Labour figures, Sir Robin Wales and Clive Furness, to Reform UK ahead of local elections, marking the party's expansion beyond Conservative defectors into London politics.
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1 month agoOne in five Reform members want non-white Britons removed from UK, poll finds
A poll reveals that a fifth of Reform UK members support forcibly removing or encouraging non-white British citizens with UK-born parents to leave the country, with over half supporting removal of non-white foreign-born citizens compared to 24% for white foreign-born citizens.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks agoInformation Commissioner urged to investigate Reform's energy bills competition
Reform UK's energy bill competition, which collects voter data through entry questions, faces investigation calls from digital rights advocates over data collection practices.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month agoReform accused of return to age-old racism' after by-election candidate's comments
Health Secretary Wes Streeting accuses Reform UK candidate Matt Goodwin of promoting racism by questioning whether UK-born people from immigrant backgrounds are truly British.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month agoFarage unveils two Labour defectors as he makes a push for London votes
Nigel Farage recruits two senior Labour figures, Sir Robin Wales and Clive Furness, to Reform UK ahead of local elections, marking the party's expansion beyond Conservative defectors into London politics.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month agoOne in five Reform members want non-white Britons removed from UK, poll finds
A poll reveals that a fifth of Reform UK members support forcibly removing or encouraging non-white British citizens with UK-born parents to leave the country, with over half supporting removal of non-white foreign-born citizens compared to 24% for white foreign-born citizens.
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3 weeks ago"Are you home?": Did Britain just unleash the gay version of the Epstein files? - Queerty
The UK released files revealing Lord Peter Mandelson allegedly leaked confidential government information to Jeffrey Epstein and engaged in suspicious financial dealings, despite Prime Minister Keir Starmer being briefed on Mandelson's Epstein connections before his 2024 US Ambassador appointment.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks agoStarmer says his mum was an incredible example to me' in Mother's Day message
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer honored his mother Josephine on Mother's Day, crediting her courage and determination through chronic illness as a formative influence on his life and values.
#peter-mandelson
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1 month agoStarmer's pick of Epstein 'pal' as top British envoy haunts prime minister
Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite warnings from senior advisers and Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, creating significant political damage.
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1 month agoMandelson due diligence report raised serious questions', minister admits UK politics live
A minister confirmed that Keir Starmer received a due diligence report raising serious concerns about Peter Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein before appointing him US ambassador, and Starmer claims he was misled by Mandelson's reassurances.
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1 month agoRestore Britain surges in political betting with 100,000 members - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Restore Britain have been firmly backed to win an overall majority at the next general election. Rupert Lowe's party were backed by 71% of bets this week; the newly founded party's odds have tumbled from 80/1 into 20/1 as punters rally behind them.
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1 month agoAll the key takeaways from first release of the Mandelson files
The UK government released documents revealing Prime Minister Keir Starmer received warnings about Lord Mandelson's Epstein connections before appointing him US ambassador, leading to his forced resignation and renewed scrutiny of the appointment decision.
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1 month agoWhat is London's al-Quds Day march and why has the event been banned?
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood banned the al-Quds Day march in London for the first time since 2012, citing prevention of serious public disorder amid the Middle East conflict and multiple counterprotests.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month agoNigel Farage takes significant stake in Kwasi Kwarteng's Bitcoin company
Nigel Farage invested £215,000 in Stack BTC, acquiring a 6.3% stake through his investment vehicle, citing Bitcoin's importance to future finance and positioning the UK as a crypto hub.
#green-party
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month agoPolice investigate threats against Green Party deputy leader
Leeds councillor Mothin Ali, Green Party deputy leader, received death threats after parliamentary accusations claimed he attended a pro-Iranian government rally, prompting police investigation.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month agoPolice investigate threats against Green Party deputy leader
Leeds councillor Mothin Ali, Green Party deputy leader, received death threats after parliamentary accusations claimed he attended a pro-Iranian government rally, prompting police investigation.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month agoStarmer mocked for copying Trump' with TikTok on Britain's response to war in Iran
Sir Keir Starmer faced criticism for posting a dramatic TikTok video of British military operations set to music, with critics accusing him of emulating Donald Trump's approach to promoting military content on social media.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month agoRomford's Reform Referendum: Inside the borough that could Brexit from London'
Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell promised Romford constituents a referendum to leave Greater London and rejoin Essex, citing local governance concerns and echoing Brexit arguments.
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1 month agoLabour whip restored to farm tax plan rebel MP
Farmers were told the government wouldn't introduce inheritance tax on farms and I objected to them breaking this promise. Having the whip removed is not a pleasant experience and whilst I have no desire to make a habit of it, I will always do what I can to look after our people in Cumbria.
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1 month agoConservatives pledge to boost defence spending by bringing back two-child benefit cap
The Conservative Party plans to reinstate the two-child benefit cap and redirect the estimated £3.2 billion annually to defence spending and deficit reduction if elected.
#labour-party
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1 month agoLabour MP suspended after husband arrested on suspicion of spying for China
A Labour MP voluntarily suspended herself from the party whip after her husband was arrested on suspicion of spying for China, while she maintains she is not under investigation and has done nothing wrong.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month agoLabour MP suspended after husband arrested on suspicion of spying for China
A Labour MP voluntarily suspended herself from the party whip after her husband was arrested on suspicion of spying for China, while she maintains she is not under investigation and has done nothing wrong.
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1 month agoWho is the British billionaire behind another big donation to Reform?
Reform UK received over £12 million from crypto investor Christopher Harborne, making it the party's dominant funder and surpassing Labour and Conservative fundraising in the last quarter.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month agoHome secretary to urge Labour left to back hardline immigration crackdown
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is implementing hardline immigration reforms that deny accommodation and financial support to asylum seekers who break laws or work illegally, framing these changes as consistent with Labour values despite significant party opposition.
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1 month agoLabour MP's partner 'arrested on suspicion of spying for China' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Three men arrested in London and Wales on suspicion of espionage for China under the National Security Act 2023, including partners of current and former Labour MPs.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month agoVoting age could be reduced under new reforms because young people are the future'
The UK government proposes lowering the voting age to 16 in national elections, citing young people as the nation's future, alongside electoral reforms including automatic voter registration and foreign donation restrictions.
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1 month agoFarage emulating his hero Trump' in deriding byelection results, says new Green MP
Nigel Farage claimed Reform's candidate won among British-born voters in the Gorton and Denton byelection despite losing overall, prompting accusations of election denial similar to Donald Trump's rhetoric.
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