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8 hours ago

Party leaders condemn attack on Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur

I'm appalled by the attack at a synagogue in Crumpsall. The fact that this has taken place on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, makes it all the more horrific. My thoughts are with the loved ones of all those affected, and my thanks go to the emergency services and all the first responders. I am on my way back to London. When I arrive, I will chair an emergency Cobra meeting.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
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Downing Street officials aware of Mandelson emails to Epstein before Starmer defence

The Independent seeks donations to fund non-paywalled, on-the-ground investigative journalism across major issues while covering breaking political stories like the Mandelson–Epstein emails.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
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Nigel Farage says Boris Johnson is not welcome in Reform UK

The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism; Nigel Farage rules out welcoming Boris Johnson into Reform UK.
#andy-burnham
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fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Labour accelerates UK fracking ban as Ed Miliband counters Reform push

The government will fast-track legislation to permanently ban fracking in the UK, requiring parliamentary repeal for any future restart.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Lammy backtracks on Farage Hitler Youth claim

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy withdrew a claim that Nigel Farage "flirted with Hitler Youth" after Farage denied the allegation.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Labour conference: Starmer vows to see off Reform UK threat as MPs gather

Next election will be a battle for the country's soul as Starmer vows to defeat Reform UK while Labour faces polling pressure and internal tensions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Labour must grab the microphone from Reform UK and stand up for true British values | Lucy Powell

Labour must reclaim the political narrative from Farage by combining authenticity and attention, confronting populist rhetoric while defending settled migrants and progressive values.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Labour takes fight to Reform on diversity as Kendall backs scheme for women in tech

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.
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4 days ago

We Americans love remaking British TV. Must the UK remake our odious politicians? | Dave Schilling

British television's bleak, class-aware comedies captivated a Californian, inspiring a delayed visit to a politically turbulent UK and reshaping cultural perceptions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

On a trip to Kent, I saw how politics is being shaped by the west's growing hostility to outsiders | John Harris

British and international politics are shifting toward hardline immigration controls, surveillance measures like a national digital ID, and rhetoric that normalizes punitive, dystopian policies.
#journalism
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
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Mandelson's sacking has left one big question and it has nothing to do with Epstein

Keir Starmer faces criticism after consecutive high-profile resignations, including Lord Mandelson and Angela Rayner, exposing perceived poor judgment and government instability.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
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Starmer warned not to row back on workers' rights after Rayner departure

Labour's workers' rights bill faces risk after Angela Rayner's resignation amid union pressure and business lobbying to weaken protections.
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fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Ex-Reform politician admits Russia-linked bribery charges

Nathan Gill pleaded guilty to eight counts of bribery for accepting money to make pro-Russian statements while serving as an MEP.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Menzies Campbell, former Liberal Democrat leader, dies at 84

Menzies Campbell, former long-serving Liberal Democrat MP and party leader, died aged 84 after a distinguished political and Olympic sprinting career.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Climate change scepticism is rising. Will Starmer hold firm or buckle?

Political pressure, climate denial rhetoric, and domestic economic strains threaten the UK government’s commitment to net-zero and decarbonisation policies.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

History will remember who showed up': Keir Starmer faces call to attend Cop30 summit

Keir Starmer faces pressure from climate leaders and Labour MPs to attend Cop30 in Brazil to demonstrate UK leadership and secure stronger climate commitments.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Starmer: Trump's 'Sharia' claim to UN is nonsense

"You saw from the state visit last week that there are plenty of things on which the president and I agree, and we are working together. "There are some issues on which we disagree, and what the president said about the mayor, who's doing a really good job, in fact driving down serious crime, what he said about the introduction of Sharia law was ridiculous nonsense."
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Boris Johnson brands Reform extremely dangerous' as he rules out move

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.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Tories refer Starmer to standards commissioner over campaign donations

The Conservative Party has lodged a formal complaint alleging undeclared donations to Keir Starmer's 2020 leadership campaign involving Morgan McSweeney and Labour Together.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

No more Mr Nice Guy: Ed Davey rebrands Lib Dems as the real opposition to Reform

These are Happy Days for the Liberal Democrats. A year ago in Bournemouth they had appeared to be caught in the spotlight of their own electoral success. Unsure quite where they would go next. At times the conference speeches had been almost apologetic. New MPs blinking as they were pushed on to the main stage, unknown even to themselves. Twelve months on there is a confidence to the party. Their 72 MPs have all settled quite comfortably into Westminster and rather enjoy the attention. They are bullish about the future. There are no worries about losing their seats at the next election. Rather they see 2024 as a springboard for a brighter future. Looking to take more seats off the Tories as well as taking chunks out of Labour in the red wall. Branding themselves the real opposition to Reform. A key player in any centre-left coalition.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ed Davey calls for UK to import US cancer researchers hit by Trump cuts

The UK should import US scientists whose cancer research projects have been cut by Donald Trump, Ed Davey will argue at a Liberal Democrat conference that has focused heavily on how the party can respond to hard-right populism. In his closing speech, Davey will also criticise Nigel Farage, saying the Reform UK conference applauded the Trump administration's decision to slash funding for mRNA vaccines, which are being trialled as a way to offer personalised immunotherapy treatment for some cancers.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Palestinian flag raised outside London mission for first time after UK recognition

The UK will recognise a Palestinian state; a Palestinian flag was raised in London, while recognition will not ease Gaza's humanitarian crisis or free hostages.
#palestine-recognition
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

UK to recognise Palestine in historic move as Starmer condemns humanitarian crisis

Keir Starmer will formally recognise Palestinian statehood after ministers concluded Gaza's humanitarian situation has deteriorated amid Israel's assault on Gaza City.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Six great reads: my Couples Therapy hell, the plot to dethrone Keir Starmer and a creepy' AI toy

Stories reveal marital breakdown, political crisis for Starmer, children's chatbot privacy risks, an abuse survivor's past, 1970s German terrorism, and family isolation in a remote cabin.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Minister dismisses Trump's claim illegal migration destroys countries from within' UK politics live

Donald Trump's comments on illegal migration dominated UK media coverage and resonated with segments of public opinion, influencing political debate and prompting government responses.
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1 week ago

After the far-right mass rally in London, Britain must learn lessons from abroad and fast | Cas Mudde

Britain, especially England, faces a significant far-right resurgence; mainstream parties must abandon failed fantasies, reject nativist mimicry, and confront the global trend.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Sunbed King stifles a yawn at Chequers while Keir twitches at the press

Lavish state-pageantry and excessive flattery during Trump's visit highlighted his ego, left UK leaders anxious, and risked embarrassing political optics.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

After quitting the US, Britain seemed like a sanctuary from Trump's Maga movement. Now I wonder, for how long? | Emma Brockes

Nigel Farage and Reform UK have harnessed post-Brexit anger, rapidly shifting UK politics and mobilizing supporters despite Farage's perceived frivolity.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Labour is in a mess. Is there anything Starmer can do to turn things around? Our panel responds part one

A severe shortage of social housing, combined with unaffordable home ownership and rising rents, lies at the core of Britain's deep public disaffection.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guardian view on Labour and the economy: the legacy was grim but voters need hope, not excuses | Editorial

The government faces ministerial scandals and severe fiscal pressure that may force up to 30bn of tax rises, risking internal rebellion and public backlash.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Sky News Journalists Mock Trump-Hating UK Foreign Secretary's Lengthy Presidential Handshake: One Second for Every Insult!'

President Donald Trump greeted Cooper after landing at Stansted Airport and the irony of the moment was not lost on the British press as the pair clasped hands and exchanged words for just over 11 seconds on the tarmac before the president boarded Marine One for the short flight to Winfield House, the U.S. ambassador's residence where he is staying.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Trump lands in UK for state visit with ray of hope for beleaguered Starmer

A UK–US multibillion-pound tech deal advances cooperation on AI, nuclear and quantum while The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

UK court temporarily blocks deportation of Eritrean asylum seeker

A High Court injunction halted the deportation of a recent Channel migrant pending a trafficking claim and further investigation.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Maria Caulfield defects to Reform as Nigel Farage claims another former Tory minister

Maria Caulfield defected from the Conservative Party to Reform, becoming the 13th ex-Tory to join and increasing pressure on Kemi Badenoch.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney pushed for appointment of Mandelson'

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.
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fromFortune
3 weeks ago
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Keir Starmer fires 'Prince of Darkness' Peter Mandelson, ambassador to U.S., over fresh revelations of Epstein links | Fortune

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
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Keir Starmer fires 'Prince of Darkness' Peter Mandelson, ambassador to U.S., over fresh revelations of Epstein links | Fortune

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fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Police investigating fire at Labour MP's office

A fire severely damaged Labour MP Sharon Hodgson's constituency office in Concord, Washington; police are investigating and no casualties were reported.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

JUST IN: UK Prime Minister Fires U.S. Envoy Peter Mandelson Over Jeffrey Epstein Links

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer fired the country's U.S. ambassador Peter Mandelson on Thursday after documents published by Congress exposed his friendship with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein after the disgraced financier's 2008 criminal case. The Foreign Office confirmed on Thursday morning that the prime minister had ordered Mandelson's removal in light of the additional information in emails offering support to Epstein as he faced charges of soliciting a minor for prostitution in 2008.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Starmer tells Israeli president Qatar airstrikes unacceptable'

Sir Keir Starmer condemned Israel's air strikes in Qatar as a sovereignty violation and urged Israel to allow Gaza aid and halt offensive operations.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Furious MP snaps at Starmer for meeting Israel's PM whilst children in Gaza starve'

Stephen Flynn condemned Sir Keir Starmer's planned meeting with Israel's president Isaac Herzog, accusing Herzog of supporting collective punishment and highlighting suffering in Gaza.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Attorney general trashes calls from Nigel Farage to leave the ECHR

Abandoning the European Convention on Human Rights would align Britain with Russia and Belarus and require leaving multiple major international human-rights treaties.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Starmer to meet Israel's president in Downing Street

Keir Starmer will meet Israeli President Isaac Herzog to press Israel over Gaza's humanitarian crisis and allegations of war crimes and ethnic cleansing.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Starmer now one of the West's more unpopular leaders even ranking lower than Trump

Keir Starmer's approval rating plunged to -44% after a chaotic cabinet reshuffle and deputy PM resignation, making him one of the West's most unpopular leaders.
#cabinet-reshuffle
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

MPs push for change on Palestine Action but minister stands firm

UK proscription of Palestine Action under anti-terror laws led to mass arrests and parliamentary criticism over use of the terrorism designation.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Deputy leader contest will be Labour referendum' on Starmer's government, PM warned

Labour's deputy leadership contest risks becoming a referendum on Sir Keir Starmer amid internal anger, policy disputes, and weak poll standings, prompting calls for a party reset.
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