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3 hours ago

Reform UK becomes first British political party to launch its own podcast

Reform UK launches a podcast to provide behind-the-scenes access to Nigel Farage and party activities, marking a first for British political parties.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day 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.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Three Reform candidates quit in one Welsh constituency

Reform UK faces candidate withdrawals in Bridgend and Vale of Glamorgan ahead of the May election, raising concerns about its internal processes.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Reform UK suspends Scotland candidate over financial allegations

Reform UK suspended candidate Stuart Niven pending investigation into financial conduct allegations.
fromIrish Independent
23 hours ago

Whistleblower penalisation claim against Wilson's Hospital School rejected

The Workplace Relations Commission has ruled against Siobhan Rogers, who claimed she faced penalisation for reporting financial and governance irregularities at Wilsons Hospital.
Law
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

European Parliament member Rima Hassan taken into French police custody

Detention of Rima Hassan is viewed as an attempt to intimidate supporters of Palestine by the La France Insoumise party.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

If my boyfriend did what my pastor did, I believe police could investigate'. The campaign to close a serious gap in UK law | Barbara Speed

Rachael Reign's allegations against the UCKG highlight issues of control and coercion within religious groups, which are not covered by current coercive control laws.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

High Court dismisses judicial review against eVisa system | Computer Weekly

The High Court upheld the Home Office's eVisa system, ruling it lawful despite ongoing data issues and lack of alternative proof for immigration status.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Zack Polanski meets unions in attempt to get them to switch party funding to Greens

Zack Polanski has kicked off a charm offensive designed to convince trade unions to stop funding Labour and throw their weight behind the Green party, as he delivered the first in a series of speeches to union conferences.
Education
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Police offered support to tackle rising threats against MPs

A new national democracy protection unit is established to support police in addressing rising threats and abuse against MPs.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What I learned from my first few weeks as a Green MP? Most politicians have no clue how tough things are out there | Hannah Spencer

Many MPs lack understanding of the struggles faced by working-class individuals in the current economic climate.
Cancer
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Former Labour minister dies after cancer battle

Phil Woolas, former Labour MP and minister who served under Blair and Brown, died aged 66 from glioblastoma brain cancer after battling the disease for over a year.
#nigel-farage
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Labour challenges Farage over cost of private jet trip to Maldives

Labour questions Nigel Farage's reported costs for a private jet trip to the Maldives, suggesting they are significantly undervalued compared to market rates.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Inside Reform: Laura Kuenssberg follows Farage's party as it experiences the glare of scrutiny

UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Labour challenges Farage over cost of private jet trip to Maldives

Labour questions Nigel Farage's reported costs for a private jet trip to the Maldives, suggesting they are significantly undervalued compared to market rates.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Inside Reform: Laura Kuenssberg follows Farage's party as it experiences the glare of scrutiny

#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Reform to fund pensions triple lock with biggest benefits bill cut in history'

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, funded by reader donations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Labour MP who slammed government jury trial reforms has whip suspended

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

Starmer made Hillsborough families a promise, now we fear he won't keep his word'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and accountability in public office, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Starmer tells social media companies things will change' on addictive features

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for action against addictive social media features affecting youth.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Tech companies have gone too far' in prioritising commercial instincts peer

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and advocates for social media regulations to protect children's mental health.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Reform to fund pensions triple lock with biggest benefits bill cut in history'

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, funded by reader donations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Labour MP who slammed government jury trial reforms has whip suspended

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

Starmer made Hillsborough families a promise, now we fear he won't keep his word'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and accountability in public office, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Peter Mandelson to be asked to hand over messages on personal phone

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

Starmer tells social media companies things will change' on addictive features

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for action against addictive social media features affecting youth.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Tech companies have gone too far' in prioritising commercial instincts peer

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and advocates for social media regulations to protect children's mental health.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Reform UK may breach data laws with free energy bills competition

Reform UK's energy bill lottery competition risks violating UK data protection laws by collecting sensitive voting data without transparent disclosure of its intended use.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Resident doctors accuse Keir Starmer of sabotaging talks to end pay and jobs dispute

Keir Starmer's threat to cut 1,000 NHS jobs has escalated the dispute with resident doctors, jeopardizing a potential deal.
#uk-politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Rayner's allies say probe into her tax affairs to conclude before local elections'

Angela Rayner's allies expect an HMRC tax probe resolution before May local elections, potentially positioning her to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid his declining approval ratings.
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3 weeks ago
UK politics

Badenoch slams Starmer for telling 'lie after lie' over Mandelson's appointment - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting political pressure and ethics investigation demands over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to Washington, with opposition parties accusing him of dishonesty.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Badenoch fumes Starmer 'lied to the Commons' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Kemi Badenoch accuses Keir Starmer of lying about Peter Mandelson's connections to Jeffrey Epstein and calls for his resignation due to lack of judgment.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Starmer holds off from emergency measures but warns storm is coming

The UK Prime Minister emphasized the challenges posed by the Iran conflict and the economic impact it may have on the country.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Rayner's allies say probe into her tax affairs to conclude before local elections'

Angela Rayner's allies expect an HMRC tax probe resolution before May local elections, potentially positioning her to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid his declining approval ratings.
#labour-party
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Outspoken Labour MP suspended by party

Karl Turner, a Labour MP, has been suspended from the parliamentary party for uncollegiate comments, not for criticizing government policy.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The toughest job facing the new head of Ofcom: tackling the blatantly partisan GB News | Polly Toynbee

Labour's identity strengthens as it confronts Trump, while the Ofcom chair selection reveals government attitudes towards online regulation.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Outspoken Labour MP suspended by party

Karl Turner, a Labour MP, has been suspended from the parliamentary party for uncollegiate comments, not for criticizing government policy.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The toughest job facing the new head of Ofcom: tackling the blatantly partisan GB News | Polly Toynbee

Labour's identity strengthens as it confronts Trump, while the Ofcom chair selection reveals government attitudes towards online regulation.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Green candidate replaced by rival who complained about him

A leading Green election candidate was suspended after a complaint, allowing a rival to take his place on the party's list.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Defection MP rightly locked out of office - court

Andrew Rosindell lost a High Court bid to regain access to his constituency office after defecting from the Conservatives to Reform UK.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Labour to overhaul non-crime hate incident rules

The government will change how police in England and Wales record non-crime hate incidents to focus on relevant policing matters.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Wow, people were so angry at Labour!' Green MP Hannah Spencer on politics, plumbing, smears and snobbery

Hannah Spencer's victory in Gorton and Denton marks a significant shift in political dynamics, with a 26% swing from Labour to the Greens.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Why is Labour so unpopular? Just look at the dithering over kids' screen time | Zoe Williams

Government's handling of children's screen time and social media is a significant issue affecting political popularity.
#journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Reeves is oblivious' to the Iran war cost of living crisis, blasts Kemi Badenoch

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

Starmer kicks off crucial local election campaign with vow to fight for our values'

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

Lib Dem MP despairs' over party's plan to scrap Treasury

Liberal Democrats propose replacing the Treasury with a Department for Growth to boost prosperity, a plan criticised by some party MPs as ill-timed.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Reeves is oblivious' to the Iran war cost of living crisis, blasts Kemi Badenoch

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

Reform defector loses High Court bid for access to Tory HQ and panic room'

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Starmer kicks off crucial local election campaign with vow to fight for our values'

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

Starmer to say Iran war means Labour's values needed more than ever at local elections campaign launch UK politics live

Keir Starmer is addressing the economic impact of the Iran war while launching Labour's local elections campaign amid poor projections for the party.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Starmer promises to tackle addictive' social media platforms after peers inflict fresh defeat on government UK politics live

Keir Starmer is addressing social media regulation while the government faces parliamentary challenges before the Easter recess.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Starmer to say Iran war means Labour's values needed more than ever at local elections campaign launch UK politics live

Keir Starmer is addressing the economic impact of the Iran war while launching Labour's local elections campaign amid poor projections for the party.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Starmer promises to tackle addictive' social media platforms after peers inflict fresh defeat on government UK politics live

Keir Starmer is addressing social media regulation while the government faces parliamentary challenges before the Easter recess.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Keir Starmer says UK will have to act' to curb addictive features of social media

Keir Starmer supports banning addictive social media features to protect young users from harmful algorithms.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

'I was naive,' says minister who quit over Labour Together claims

Josh Simons expressed regret over his actions related to a controversial report commissioned by Labour Together.
LGBT
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Protect inclusive spaces from gender-critical legal battles, Starmer told

Campaigners warn trans people face legal threats as gender-critical groups bring court cases aiming to exclude trans women from single-sex spaces; MPs are urged to intervene.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Steve Coogan says Reform UK threaten human rights in stark political message

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.
US politics
Tech industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Technology Secretary threatens to block UK access to X over Grok deepfakes

Ofcom can block Elon Musk's X if its AI chatbot Grok enables sexualised images, including of children, and fails to comply with UK law.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Starmer tells Travelodge boss to engage with MPs over sexual assault case

Keir Starmer urges Travelodge to engage with MPs regarding security protocols after a woman was assaulted due to staff negligence.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tech companies' access to UK ministers dwarfs that of child safety groups

Major US tech companies held hundreds of ministerial meetings over two years, gaining far greater government access than child-safety and copyright campaigners.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Sturgeon denies 'obsession' with gender reforms when Scotland's first minister

This idea that I became obsessed [with gender recognition reform] to the exclusion of everything else is just a nonsense thing that some of my opponents say.
UK politics
#angela-rayner
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Angela Rayner's allies say HMRC inquiry set to be resolved before May elections

Angela Rayner's HMRC tax investigation is nearing conclusion, clearing a potential obstacle to her leadership ambitions and enabling her return to frontline Labour politics.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Revealed: Rayner for leader' site briefly went live in January

An unfinished website published in January suggested Angela Rayner could run for Labour leader; Rayner denied involvement and allies called it a false flag.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Angela Rayner's allies say HMRC inquiry set to be resolved before May elections

Angela Rayner's HMRC tax investigation is nearing conclusion, clearing a potential obstacle to her leadership ambitions and enabling her return to frontline Labour politics.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Tories only party with a plan, says Badenoch as she launches election campaign

Kemi Badenoch launched the Conservative local election campaign, claiming her party is the only one with a plan to fix Britain through welfare cuts, reduced business rates, and 10,000 new police officers.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Rayner: government cannot just go through the motions in the face of decline'

Angela Rayner warns Labour's survival is at stake and criticizes the government's plan to increase indefinite leave to remain qualification from five to ten years as un-British.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Watchdog says he 'can't trust ministers' with Sturgeon inquiry files

Scotland's information commissioner threatens legal action against the Scottish government for repeatedly failing to release documents about Nicola Sturgeon ethics investigation and missing freedom of information deadlines.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Threats against female MPs having chilling effect' on women in public life, minister says

Threats against female MPs are deterring talented women from entering public life, prompting the government to announce new security measures and a national threat assessment centre for elected representatives.
#peter-mandelson
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Mandelson due diligence report raised serious questions', minister admits UK politics live

A minister confirmed that Keir Starmer received a due diligence report raising serious concerns about Peter Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein before appointing him US ambassador, and Starmer claims he was misled by Mandelson's reassurances.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Mandelson due diligence report raised serious questions', minister admits UK politics live

A minister confirmed that Keir Starmer received a due diligence report raising serious concerns about Peter Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein before appointing him US ambassador, and Starmer claims he was misled by Mandelson's reassurances.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Ministers must act more quickly on deepfakes to protect women and girls, Kendall says

Technology develops faster than government can regulate it, requiring more frequent legislative reviews rather than updates every eight years to address emerging threats like deepfakes and online misogyny.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Lammy braced for showdown with Labour MPs over plan to limit jury trials

Up to 65 Labour MPs are believed to be ready to rebel against the justice secretary's plans ahead of the first vote on the controversial bill on Tuesday. MP Karl Turner, a former Starmer loyalist, is leading the calls for a rethink.
UK politics
#parliamentary-transparency
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on secrecy in parliament: hiding the names of MPs' staff would undermine democracy | Editorial

The House of Commons standards committee's recommendation to remove MPs' staff names from the register represents a harmful retreat from transparency and public accountability during a period of fragile institutional trust.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on secrecy in parliament: hiding the names of MPs' staff would undermine democracy | Editorial

The House of Commons standards committee's recommendation to remove MPs' staff names from the register represents a harmful retreat from transparency and public accountability during a period of fragile institutional trust.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Margaret Aspinall: Why I'm not afraid to tell Starmer how it is

Margaret Aspinall has campaigned for 37 years for justice following her son's death in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, fighting to overturn a cover-up and change laws protecting victims.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Labour Together making clean break' after former director resigns as minister

Labour Together's former director Josh Simons resigned as Cabinet Office minister after commissioning a report that falsely linked journalists to pro-Kremlin networks while investigating the thinktank's undeclared donations.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ex-minister adds to UK calls for ban on political donations in cryptocurrency

A former Labour minister calls for a ban on cryptocurrency donations to prevent foreign interference in British elections, citing multiple methods to circumvent current donation laws.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Lobbyist hired by thinktank accused of investigating Guardian reporter

A lobbyist commissioned by a thinktank investigated journalists and allegedly probed a Guardian reporter, prompting political fallout and industry inquiries.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

MP asks High Court to block watchdog investigation

substantive claim to judicial review alleges procedural unfairness in the processes of ICGS, as well as perversity and illegality
UK politics
#labour-together
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tories and Lib Dems criticise Starmer's spinelessness' after U-turn on digital ID UK politics live

This is from her shadow Cabinet Office minister Mike Wood. While we welcome the scrapping of any mandatory identification, this is yet another humiliating U-turn from the government. Keir Starmer's spinelessness is becoming a pattern, not an exception. What was sold as a tough measure to tackle illegal working is now set to become yet another costly, ill-thought-out experiment abandoned at the first sign of pressure from Labour's backbenches.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Jess Phillips calls for Epstein files to be catalyst for long-term legislative change

Institutions act on violence against women only after scandal; long-term legislation, survivor support, prevention investment, accountability, and school-based tools are required.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

X is acting to comply with UK law, Keir Starmer tells MPs amid Grok row

UK government demands Elon Musk's X comply with UK law over Grok's sexualised images, backing Ofcom investigation and preparing to strengthen legislation if needed.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Starmer warns X that if it cannot control Grok, we will'

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. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Public faith in politics is now in the gutter. Here's how Labour should drag it out | Polly Toynbee

Britain's corruption perception has deteriorated sharply, reflecting weakened democracy and governance failures that require urgent, radical reforms to prevent further decline.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Justice secretary found to have breached ministerial code

Constance has been given a written reprimand and told to make a statement to parliament to update the official record. The row dates back to September, when the justice secretary quoted Prof Jay - who is overseeing a review of the evidence on grooming gangs in Scotland - in parliament and told MSPs that the expert did not support further grooming gang inquiries. However, Prof Jay later contacted the government to clarify that her remarks did not refer to inquiries in Scotland.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Starmer warns very significant volume of material' needs reviewing before Mandelson documents released UK politics live

Senior government appointments suffered systemic vetting and procedural failures, including lack of public hearings and undisclosed links that affected Mandelson’s US ambassador appointment.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Senior government figures forced to hand over private messages with Mandelson

Senior government figures must hand over communications with Peter Mandelson while the government publishes his vetting documents and Parliament's ISC assesses national-security redactions.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The only honourable course': Morgan McSweeney's resignation statement in full

Morgan McSweeney resigned, accepting responsibility for advising Peter Mandelson's appointment, saying it damaged the party, the country, and public trust.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Starmer indicates he will not U-turn on plan to scrap some jury trials

Keir Starmer insists on judge-only trials to reduce an 80,000-case crown court backlog and deliver faster justice to victims of misogynist violence.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Mandelson-Epstein latest: Starmer under pressure to release vetting documents

She told Sky News: "I think the Prime Minister has a lot of questions to answer, and not just him, but his chief of staff, and all the people in No 10 who pushed this appointment. "I think it is a national embarrassment. There are many people who should have been given that job, or who should have been interviewed for that job, and they didn't get a chance."
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Mother of murdered teenager backs social media ban for under-16s

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.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on Keir Starmer and rotten peers: go back to the reforming spirit of the Labour manifesto | Editorial

Britain's unelected House of Lords enables party leaders to reward allies with lifelong legislative seats, undermining accountability and complicating government appointments.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

MP refuses to resign after child sex offences arrest

Dan Norris, MP for North East Somerset and Hanham, was suspended from the Labour Party in April and has not attended Parliament since his release on police bail nine months ago. A petition claiming he cannot "fully support" his constituency and demanding his resignation has attracted more than 2,000 signatures. In his first statement since his arrest, Mr Norris said he continues "to represent" his constituents as well as "staying across local and national developments".
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Will 2026 be the year MPs and peers agree on how to repair Parliament?

Parliament must decide whether to vacate the Palace of Westminster to allow urgent, extensive restoration due to severe structural and safety hazards.
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