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Starmer's stormy first year: Why his political honeymoon was so short-lived

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 07:23
As the PM marks a year in office next week - which he will spend grappling with crises - British politics finds itself at an inflection point
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Starmer's stormy first year: Why his political honeymoon was so short-lived

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 07:23
As the PM marks a year in office next week - which he will spend grappling with crises - British politics finds itself at an inflection point
Categories: Politics

Chris Mason: A hat trick of U-turns - and this is the most awkward of the lot

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 07:17
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason gives his analysis of what the climbdown over the welfare bill means for the prime minister.
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A hat-trick of U-turns – and this is the most awkward of the lot

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 07:17
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason gives his analysis of what the climbdown over the welfare bill means for the prime minister.
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Labour didn't do enough thinking, ex-top official says

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 06:18
Simon Case says ministers "weren't good enough at communicating" in the early days of the Labour government.
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'Disgusting' to say UK has two-tier justice system, attorney general tells BBC

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 06:18
Lord Hermer told the BBC that politicians using the phrase needed to think about the "dangers" they were posing to Britain's "essential institutions".
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Zohran Mamdani pulls off New York politic upset

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 14:17
The young left-wing politician, Zohran Mamdani, is poised to become the Democratic nominee for New York mayor after a surprise election win.
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Council boss quits, leaving 18-year-old in charge

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 14:16
Rob Howard leaves his position as leader of Warwickshire County Council, citing health concerns.
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Council boss quits, leaving 18-year-old in charge

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 14:16
Rob Howard leaves his position as leader of Warwickshire County Council, citing health concerns.
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Starmer changes tone in bid to win back Labour MPs

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 13:54
The prime minster and his team are trying to repair relations with backbenchers over welfare cuts.
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PM confirms talks with rebels over welfare concessions

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 12:33
The prime minister said talks would continue in the "coming days" with Labour MPs who oppose the plans.
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Foreign Office faces inquiry over Harry Dunn case

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 10:17
The woman driving the car that hit the 19-year-old's bike left the UK under diplomatic immunity laws.
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Foreign Office faces inquiry over Harry Dunn case

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 10:17
The woman driving the car that hit the 19-year-old's bike left the UK under diplomatic immunity laws.
Categories: Politics

Why Starmer faces a political storm over welfare reforms

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 19:20
Conversations are continuing at the heart of government on the least worst course of action in the face of a significant backbench rebellion.
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Give public a say on prison sentences, says Reform UK

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 17:43
The party's deputy leader Richard Tice says members of the public should have a say on whether sentences are too harsh or lenient.
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Give public a say on prison sentences, says Reform UK

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 17:43
The party's deputy leader Richard Tice says members of the public should have a say on whether sentences are too harsh or lenient.
Categories: Politics

UK to buy nuclear-capable F-35A fighter jets

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 14:22
Downing Street says the move is "the biggest strengthening of the UK's nuclear posture in a generation".
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UK to buy nuclear-capable F-35A fighter jets

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 14:22
Downing Street says the move is "the biggest strengthening of the UK's nuclear posture in a generation".
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MP brands Tice 'pathetic' in RAF base security row

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 11:41
A Derbyshire MP has backed a female commanding officer at a recently vandalised RAF base.
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Chris Mason: On welfare, something will have to give

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 11:26
The stand-off between rebellious Labour MPs and ministers over benefit changes cannot last.
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