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#two-state-solution
#jeremy-corbyn
#palestine
#asylum-seekers
#conservative-party
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Minimum level of retirement income needed to prevent surge in pensioner poverty'

Ministers should ensure retired people have a minimum level of income to prevent a surge in pensioner poverty, MPs have warned.
UK news
#reproductive-rights
#immigration
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days 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
#reform-uk
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
#public-trust
#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

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ed Miliband says Tories are anti-science' for abandoning net zero consensus

Ed Miliband accused the Conservatives of being anti-science during his report on the climate crisis, highlighting how it is already impacting the UK significantly.
UK politics
#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
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks 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
fromwww.bbc.com
3 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
3 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
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Reeves bounces back after tears but challenges remain

Chancellor Rachel Reeves displayed visible distress during a House of Commons session, affecting market perceptions and raising concerns about her position.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Will Labour's 10-year health plan usher in a new era' for the NHS in England?

"The three big shifts in the way the health service operates will involve it becoming more tech-based, moving significant amounts of care into community settings and giving greater priority to preventing illness rather than treating it."
Healthcare
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
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