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4 hours ago

The Iran war is a warning: Britain must build resilience at home and with our allies in Europe | Keir Starmer

The war in Iran must now become a line in the sand, because how we emerge from this crisis will define all of us for a generation. Instead of hoping to return to the world of 2008, we will forge a new path for Britain that strengthens our energy, our defence and our economic security in a new age.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 hours ago

UK's stark warning to Putin over Russian spy submarines detected in North Atlantic

The UK is monitoring Russian submarine activity in the North Atlantic and warns of serious consequences for any attempts to damage infrastructure.
#strait-of-hormuz
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Starmer says UK wants to help with opening Hormuz strait amid closure reports

The UK aims to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions and a fragile ceasefire involving Iran and Israel.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

PM says UK working with allies on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The UK is coordinating with allies on a collective plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed due to Iran conflict, threatening global oil supplies and economic stability.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Starmer says UK wants to help with opening Hormuz strait amid closure reports

The UK aims to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions and a fragile ceasefire involving Iran and Israel.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

PM says UK working with allies on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The UK is coordinating with allies on a collective plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed due to Iran conflict, threatening global oil supplies and economic stability.
#reform-uk
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Guardian view on Britain's religious right: using and abusing faith in the pursuit of power | Editorial

Reform UK's policy aims to prevent church conversions to mosques, exploiting cultural division for political gain despite rare occurrences of such conversions.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Reform UK pledges to cut welfare to keep pensions triple lock

Reform UK plans to maintain the triple lock on pensions while proposing significant cuts to the benefits bill to offset costs.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Drip feed of Reform UK controversies puts party's policy drive in shade

Reform UK faces significant internal issues, including high attrition rates and controversial statements from candidates.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Guardian view on Britain's religious right: using and abusing faith in the pursuit of power | Editorial

Reform UK's policy aims to prevent church conversions to mosques, exploiting cultural division for political gain despite rare occurrences of such conversions.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Reform UK pledges to cut welfare to keep pensions triple lock

Reform UK plans to maintain the triple lock on pensions while proposing significant cuts to the benefits bill to offset costs.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Drip feed of Reform UK controversies puts party's policy drive in shade

Reform UK faces significant internal issues, including high attrition rates and controversial statements from candidates.
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fromwww.bbc.com
15 hours ago

NHS questions dominate election leaders' programme

Welsh NHS faces a crisis with high waiting lists and newly qualified paramedics urged to seek jobs abroad.
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fromBusiness Matters
20 hours ago

The spectre of stagflation returns as Britain's private sector grinds to a near-halt

Britain's private sector faces stagflation with rising costs and falling demand, driven by geopolitical tensions affecting oil prices.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Britain must lead efforts to stop Israel's annexation of the West Bank | Letter

Israel continues its West Bank annexation despite international condemnation, undermining the two-state solution and facing little consequence from global powers.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
12 hours ago

Conservatives vow to outlaw council four-day week

A Conservative government plans to ban council staff from a four-day workweek for full pay, citing value for money concerns.
#rishi-sunak
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2 weeks ago

Rishi Sunak is giving advice to CEOs on AI. Here are his golden rules | Fortune

Rishi Sunak remains a UK MP and advisor, emphasizing AI's transformative potential for economy and global access to healthcare and education.
London startup
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Rishi Sunak is giving advice to CEOs on AI. Here are his golden rules | Fortune

Rishi Sunak remains a UK MP and advisor, emphasizing AI's transformative potential for healthcare and education.
London startup
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2 weeks ago

Rishi Sunak is giving advice to CEOs on AI. Here are his golden rules | Fortune

Rishi Sunak remains a UK MP and advisor, emphasizing AI's transformative potential for economy and global access to healthcare and education.
London startup
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2 weeks ago

Rishi Sunak is giving advice to CEOs on AI. Here are his golden rules | Fortune

Rishi Sunak remains a UK MP and advisor, emphasizing AI's transformative potential for healthcare and education.
#uk-us-relations
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

US is no longer a reliable ally, former national security adviser warns Starmer

The UK should abandon the notion of a special relationship with the US, viewing it as a transactional relationship instead.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

US is no longer a reliable ally, former national security adviser warns Starmer

The UK should abandon the notion of a special relationship with the US, viewing it as a transactional relationship instead.
#reproductive-rights
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Tories accuse Starmer of being all mouth no trousers' on defence spending

The Independent provides crucial journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Vance claims Britons pay too much for energy after war sends prices skyrocketing

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support reporting on both sides of the story.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Plans to put UK industries on war footing delayed by a year' despite Iran conflict

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Trump's relationship with Starmer significantly damaged' in Iran war fallout

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Britain facing one of the largest shocks from energy crisis, warns IMF

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

PM risks Trump's wrath as he refuses to allow US to use UK bases to strike Iran'

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Tories accuse Starmer of being all mouth no trousers' on defence spending

The Independent provides crucial journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Vance claims Britons pay too much for energy after war sends prices skyrocketing

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support reporting on both sides of the story.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Plans to put UK industries on war footing delayed by a year' despite Iran conflict

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Trump's relationship with Starmer significantly damaged' in Iran war fallout

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
12 hours ago

UK boosts aid for overseas territories as poorest nations face cuts

The UK is increasing aid to British Overseas Territories while cutting aid to poorer nations, raising concerns about funding priorities.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Commonwealth leaders vow to keep seeking reparations after Reform UK plan to halt visas

Commonwealth politicians will persist in seeking reparations despite UK political opposition, which risks isolating Britain internationally.
UK politics
fromTheregister
11 hours ago

UK.gov's top tech jobs pay more than prime minister earns

The UK government is recruiting three directors general for digital roles, offering salaries exceeding the prime minister's pay.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

IFS warns UK faces tax hikes or cuts to public services in bid to hit defence target

UK government must choose between tax increases or public service cuts to meet NATO's 3.5% defense spending target, requiring an additional £35 billion annually.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Antonia Romeo handed powerful mandate to deliver No 10's priorities

Antonia Romeo has been appointed to lead the civil service with a focus on innovation and excellence, while Darren Jones shifts to a less hands-on role.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Tells UK's Starmer Thanks But No Thanks on Last-Minute Iran Help: War Is Already Won!'

The United Kingdom, our once Great Ally, maybe the Greatest of them all, is finally giving serious thought to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East. That's OK, Prime Minister Starmer, we don't need them any longer. But we will remember. We don't need people that join Wars after we've already won!
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14 hours ago

Ed Miliband hold firm! North sea oil and gas drilling won't help anyone other than Nigel Farage | Zoe Williams

Ed Miliband faces pressure to support new North Sea oil and gas licenses despite Labour's green energy commitments.
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Ten years after Brexit, this is the UK: a divided nation frozen in time | Aditya Chakrabortty

On 23 June 2016, the British voter changed. Before that day, they picked a party, usually red or blue. By that morning, only two tribes mattered: remain or leave.
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#journalism
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Tories vow to end nonsense' of four-day working week for council staff

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the impact of donations on reporting critical issues.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Starmer accuses Farage and Badenoch of wanting to jump into Iran war with both feet'

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-the-ground reporting during critical moments in history.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Tories vow to end nonsense' of four-day working week for council staff

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the impact of donations on reporting critical issues.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Starmer accuses Farage and Badenoch of wanting to jump into Iran war with both feet'

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-the-ground reporting during critical moments in history.
#keir-starmer
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Keir Starmer welcomes Iran war ceasefire as he heads to Gulf to meet regional leaders UK politics live

Keir Starmer's Gulf visit aims to address regional stability and support a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Pressure on Starmer to curb US access after Trump whole civilisation will die' threat

Keir Starmer faces pressure to limit US access to UK airbases amid Trump's threats against Iran.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Relationship with Trump may be beyond repair, Keir Starmer told

Keir Starmer's relationship with Donald Trump is severely damaged after Trump's mocking remarks about military decisions.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Scottish Conservatives pledge tax cuts in election manifesto

Scottish Conservatives plan to cut income tax and raise the personal allowance to benefit taxpayers and pensioners.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

The UK is shirking its responsibility to ensure one of the most basic rights

Quality journalism requires funding to maintain ground reporting across critical issues, and WASH services are essential for reducing child mortality and preventing global conflicts.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Can Starmer maintain defensive strikes' stance as Trump escalates threats on Iran?

Keir Starmer emphasizes UK bases for US defensive strikes on Iran, while Trump threatens civilian infrastructure attacks.
#uk-politics
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Boring or bust: Reeves aims to project calm competence in spring budget

Rachel Reeves aims for a deliberately uneventful spring forecast to project stability and competence after Labour's electoral setbacks and controversial policy reversals.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Boring or bust: Reeves aims to project calm competence in spring budget

Rachel Reeves aims for a deliberately uneventful spring forecast to project stability and competence after Labour's electoral setbacks and controversial policy reversals.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Higher defence spending could unlock 30bn annual boost for UK economy

Increased defense investment could add £30 billion annually to the British economy within two decades.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

The UK is now willing to undermine British institutions to protect Israel

His decision to step down was prompted by what he described as the political and media frenzy surrounding the ban on Israeli fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv from their team's match with Aston Villa in Birmingham. Days earlier, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood publicly stated that she had lost confidence in Guildford's leadership after sustained political and media pressure; it was the first time in two decades a home secretary has done so.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Labour should hold a referendum on whether Britain should rejoin the EU | Letter

Seeking closer relations with the EU is positive, but a referendum on re-entry is necessary for a genuinely ambitious plan.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Trussonomics still haunts parties' economic promises in run-up to UK local elections | Phillip Inman

Local and regional elections in the UK reveal extravagant spending promises from various parties, often funded by cuts or borrowing without clear economic consequences.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Ministers working with Labour backbenchers to temper Mahmood immigration plans

Ministers are seeking exemptions to Shabana Mahmood's immigration changes, which would extend the wait for settled status from five to ten years.
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4 days ago

Starmer attacks Greens, saying vote for Labour rivals puts new workers' rights at risk

Keir Starmer emphasizes new workers' rights to criticize the Green party and highlight Labour's economic credibility ahead of local elections.
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

Vince calls on Miliband to halt North Sea oil exports as Iran war rattles supply

Dale Vince stated, 'We can ban exports from the North Sea. China have done it,' emphasizing the need for prioritizing domestic consumption during fuel shortages.
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6 days ago

Starmer's cost of living adviser urges him to extend fuel duty cut in light of Iran war

A fuel duty cut should be extended due to rising petrol prices and global economic pressures from the Middle East conflict.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Trump claims Starmer is weak as he mocks PM and UK aircraft carriers

Donald Trump mocked Keir Starmer's leadership during a White House speech, questioning the UK's military support amid tensions in the Middle East.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Remove VAT from energy bills for three years, Tories urge

The Conservatives propose removing VAT from energy bills for three years to alleviate living costs amid rising energy prices due to the Middle East conflict.
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fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Rishi Sunak tells CEOs to move fast on AI-or risk landing on the wrong side of the K-shaped economy | Fortune

Rishi Sunak emphasizes the importance of understanding business needs and rapid decision-making in AI application.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Fears net zero is next Brexit' as oil crisis fuels political climate divide

Net zero climate goals face opposition similar to Brexit, with claims that it worsens the oil crisis despite strong public support for climate action.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Speaker urged to make PM answer the question

The Prime Minister's failure to answer questions during PMQs is increasingly criticized by MPs and the public.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Ministers hope red tape cuts will speed-up decision making

The government aims to expedite decision-making by eliminating outdated regulations and overlapping consultations to reduce red tape.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

PM warns against 'false comfort' of thinking Iran war will end quickly

Sir Keir Starmer emphasizes the need for cautious planning regarding the ongoing Iran conflict and the importance of a lawful basis for UK involvement.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

UK reveals aid priorities after major cuts to budget

Britain's reduced overseas aid budget will prioritize crisis and conflict areas, with full protection for Ukraine, Palestine, Lebanon, and Sudan, while countries like Mozambique and Pakistan face significant grant cuts.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

PM swerves questions on whether he spoke to Mandelson over Epstein friendship

Sir Keir Starmer avoided confirming whether he discussed Peter Mandelson's Epstein relationship before appointing him US ambassador, despite repeated questioning and documented warnings of reputational risk.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

PM urges Badenoch to sack shadow minister over Muslim comments

Nick Timothy's criticism of public Muslim prayers at Trafalgar Square sparked calls for his dismissal, with Sir Keir Starmer accusing the Conservative Party of having a problem with Muslims while Kemi Badenoch defended Timothy as defending British values.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Minister defends PM's handling of Mandelson appointment

A senior minister defended Sir Keir Starmer's handling of Lord Mandelson's US ambassador appointment despite acknowledging government damage, citing reforms to power structures after accepting a mistake.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Ministers offer Tories more peers to end hereditary bill standoff

Ministers offer increased life peerages to Conservatives as compromise to pass legislation abolishing remaining hereditary peers from the House of Lords.
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1 month ago

Reeves' Spring Statement meets harsh reality check - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Rachel Reeves told MPs that living standards are expected to improve over the course of this parliament. Her central claim was that households would be around £1,000 a year better off by the time voters next go to the polls. The projection is based on forecasts for real household disposable income - a measure that tracks the amount people have left after tax and inflation.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's no news just when we wanted some': Business leaders react to spring statement

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a low-key spring forecast offering minimal business relief, disappointing owners facing rising employment costs, business rates increases, and reduced consumer spending.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

There is 'little sign that the government's economic plan is working' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The government's economic plan shows deteriorating growth forecasts and rising unemployment, with energy price surges threatening interest rates and fiscal targets despite marginal improvements in fiscal headroom.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Cabinet secretary frontrunner previously spoken to about management style

Dame Antonia Romeo was cleared of three allegations from a 2017 complaint but received direct feedback about aspects of her leadership style.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Tory kicked out of party for 'talking to Reform'

James Evans has been removed from the shadow cabinet and had the whip withdrawn making him an independent, Tory Senedd leader Darren Millar has said. Millar said he did so on Tuesday morning "after being informed by James that he was continuing to engage with Reform representatives about the possibility of defecting to the party in spite of his personal assurances on Friday that he had rejected an approach they initiated last week".
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Tories call for rethink of Parliament revamp

The Conservatives are calling for a proposed renovation of the Houses of Parliament to be paused and "refocused" over concerns about costs potentially running into the tens of billions. MPs have been presented with proposals to refurbish the ailing Palace of Westminster, including a plan that could cost almost 40bn and take 61 years to complete. The project team has warned delaying the restoration of the historic building, which costs 1.5m a week to maintain, would lead to "an expensive managed decline of the Palace".
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Labour's swift pubs U-turn shows government learning and repeating Treasury mistakes

Political U-turns come in various forms, and as news of the latest government reversal drifted out, this one connected to the plight of the pub trade, Labour MPs could take comfort in one thing: at least it happened quickly. While last summer's change of stance on benefit reforms was forced on Downing Street by open rebellion, and those for pensioners' winter fuel payments and inheritance tax for farmers followed months of dissent, the decision to revisit decisions on business rates took a matter of weeks.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Labour council leader 'angry with this PM'

No-one in this borough is more angry with this prime minister than me.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

PM says 'nobody is above the law' over Andrew allegations

I think that's a matter for the police. They will conduct their own investigations, but one of the core principles in our system is that everybody is equal under the law and nobody is above the law. It's a very important principle of our country... and it has to apply in this case in the same way it would in any other case.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Rare boost for Reeves as government gets record borrowing surplus

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.
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fromThe Verge
2 months ago

UK Prime Minister says 'we will take action' on Grok's disgusting deepfakes

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the country will take action against X following reports that the platform's Grok AI chatbot is generating sexualized deepfakes of adults and minors, as reported earlier by The Telegraph and Sky News. "It's disgusting," Starmer says during an interview with Greatest Hits Radio. "X need[s] to get their act together and get this material down. And we will take action on this because it's simply not tolerable."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Shadow minister replacing Robert Jenrick says Tories let down' the country in government UK politics live

Robert Jenrick defected from the Conservative Party to Reform UK after being sacked and suspended, exposing internal Tory turmoil and public frustration.
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1 month ago

PM says peer did not give 'full account' over links to sex offender

Sir Keir Starmer defended awarding a peerage to former communications chief while removing him from Labour's parliamentary party over links to a convicted sex offender.
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