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Greens can bring hope and joy, Makerfield candidate says

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 15:01
Green candidate Sarah Wakefield pledged action on two "big buckets of issues".
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Lib Dems can deliver actual savings, Makerfield candidate says

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 13:46
Lib Dem candidate Jake Austin says only his party is bringing normal politics.
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Swinney rejects call for Holyrood inquiry into Murrell

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 13:36
Peter Murrell, the former SNP chief executive, has admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the party.
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Council pays £470k for own Clean Air Zone breaches

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 11:20
One in eight of the council's fleet vehicles still break its own Clean Air Zone requirements.
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Get to know Wales' new first minister

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 10:46
First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth answers quickfire questions at the Urdd Eisteddfod
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'Makerfield is suddenly at the epicentre of British politics'

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 10:26
The constituency is suddenly at the epicentre of British politics - and the by-election result could decide the next prime minister.
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M4 congestion needs a 'roads-based solution', first minister says

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 08:04
Rhun ap Iorwerth said the Brynglas Tunnels in Newport are an "economic problem for Wales".
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Legal bid to block UK-backed French migrant detention centre

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 07:10
The Home Office says the UK won’t pay France if the site doesn’t open, under a deal to curb migrant crossings.
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Burnham and Streeting accuse Blair of ignoring inequality as they hit back at ex-PM

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 20:27
Labour mayor Burnham and former minister Streeting were responding to the former PM's 5,600-word essay.
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Starmer arson accused refused to film attack, court told

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 18:09
Ukrainian-born Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc is accused of conspiring to set fire to a car linked to the prime minster.
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Student loans inquiry finds many did not understand terms

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 17:51
The Treasury inquiry is looking at student loan plans in England and whether repayment terms are "reasonable".
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Sturgeon defends 'no comment' police interview after SNP funds probe arrest

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 17:50
The former SNP leader's solicitor says her response was "standard" and she later provided written answers to detectives' questions.
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Starmer warns of Russian aggression as UK agrees new treaty with Poland

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 17:47
The PM met his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk at RAF Northolt to formalise the agreement.
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Prosecution opens case against ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in sex abuse trial

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 17:10
The former MP has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape.
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Resident doctors in England to strike for 16th time over pay

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 16:16
British Medical Association resident doctor members in England announce new strike for four days from 15 June.
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'A serious country' can't keep changing leaders - Blair

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 09:38
In an interview with BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Sir Tony Blair said he believes 'a serious country' can't keep changing its leaders.
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Makerfield by-election candidates announced

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 08:49
Who is standing for Parliament in the Greater Manchester constituency of Makerfield?
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Energy bills to rise for millions as impact of Iran war hits

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 08:39
A household using a typical amount of energy will pay £221 a year more, under the regulator's new price cap.
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Speed up £250 cap on leasehold ground rent, MPs urge

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 00:31
A committee of MPs says leaseholders have been waiting too long for governments to tackle the issue.
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Track UK's latest migration numbers - net migration, visas, asylum and small boats

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 14:34
Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK
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