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"From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground."

"The immediate trigger is the Andy Burnham row and, in particular, the decision of 50 Labour MPs to sign a letter demanding that Keir Starmer reverse his decision to block Burnham's return to the Commons. It was a protest that was never going to succeed, but it revealed something much more serious about the state of the parliamentary Labour Party."

The Independent covers reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, investigating matters such as Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and producing documentaries like 'The A Word' that highlight American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet emphasizes free access and seeks donations to keep sending reporters to gather facts and present both sides. The piece highlights deep divisions within the parliamentary Labour Party after an Andy Burnham row, noting 50 MPs demanded Keir Starmer reverse a block on Burnham's Commons return. The events revealed problems with party discipline and raised questions about government stability and control over MPs.

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