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5 hours ago

Workers, pensioners and children: all better off. Ignore the critics we really are standing up for working people | Keir Starmer

A Labour government strengthens workers' rights with new benefits, abolishes the two-child benefit cap, and prioritizes support for working families.
#non-crime-hate-incidents
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 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
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5 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.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Local elections profile: Barking and Dagenham

Barking and Dagenham is a diverse, affordable borough in east London with a young population and significant historical sites.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Ministers working with Labour backbenchers to temper Mahmood immigration plans

Ministers are seeking exemptions to Shabana Mahmood's immigration changes, which would extend the wait for settled status from five to ten years.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Starmer attacks Greens, saying vote for Labour rivals puts new workers' rights at risk

Keir Starmer emphasizes new workers' rights to criticize the Green party and highlight Labour's economic credibility ahead of local elections.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

It's always been a fight to get children the early years care they deserve. It's time to fight again | Polly Toynbee

Childcare costs for children under two in England have decreased by 39% due to government funding, significantly benefiting working parents.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days 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.
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Kagi Translate's AI answers the question "What would horny Margaret Thatcher say?"

While you might know Kagi best as the paid competitor to Google's ever-worsening search product, the company launched its Kagi Translate tool back in 2024, saying at the time that it was a 'simply better' competitor to tools like Google Translate and DeepL. At launch, the company said Kagi Translate 'uses a combination of LLMs, selecting and optimizing the best output for each task,' a fact that 'can occasionally lead to quirks that we're actively working to resolve.'
Typography
Cancer
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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.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Reform sack housing spokesman over deeply dehumanising' Grenfell comments

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

Labour MPs threatening vote on Mahmood's controversial migration reforms

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and migration reforms without paywalls, relying on public support for funding.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

UK prioritising poverty reduction over self-interest during aid cuts, minister claims

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK politics

If you think Westminster is a boys' club, why not join ours?

Independent reporting covers major US and UK issues, funds on-the-ground journalism with reader support, maintains free access, and provides insider political analysis via a new podcast.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Reform sack housing spokesman over deeply dehumanising' Grenfell comments

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

Labour MPs threatening vote on Mahmood's controversial migration reforms

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and migration reforms without paywalls, relying on public support for funding.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

UK prioritising poverty reduction over self-interest during aid cuts, minister claims

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Reform UK urged to sack housing spokesperson over disgraceful' Grenfell Tower comment UK politics live

The future of the pensions triple lock is uncertain as parties weigh its popularity against economic concerns ahead of the election.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 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.
Public health
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1 month ago

Trying to get social care can be 'horrendous', Baroness Casey tells BBC

England's adult social care system is fragmented and confusing, relying on workforce exploitation, requiring fundamental cross-party reform to meet growing population needs.
#keir-starmer
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Rachel Reeves signals that support package for household energy bills won't kick in until autumn UK politics live

Keir Starmer will address the Iran war and government support for cost of living during a press conference.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK politics

Diane Abbott slams applause for Keir Starmer as PM vows to stay on

Diane Abbott called applause for Keir Starmer staged amid Mandelson and Epstein-file scandals, despite several cabinet ministers publicly backing him.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Rachel Reeves signals that support package for household energy bills won't kick in until autumn UK politics live

Keir Starmer will address the Iran war and government support for cost of living during a press conference.
#labour-party
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 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
1 week ago

Ed Miliband's stock is rising because he's a rare commodity in Labour these days: a thinker | Gaby Hinsliff

Ed Miliband's influence in the Labour Party has increased significantly, positioning him as a key figure during a time of crisis.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 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
1 week ago

Ed Miliband's stock is rising because he's a rare commodity in Labour these days: a thinker | Gaby Hinsliff

Ed Miliband's influence in the Labour Party has increased significantly, positioning him as a key figure during a time of crisis.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 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.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Labour council accuses minister of moral bankruptcy' over social care dispute

Hartlepool council accused housing secretary Steve Reed of arrogance and indifference toward children in social care funding after he declined their request for £3 million support.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor must repay public money if it was misused, says Reeves

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces investigation for misconduct in public office, including allegations of sharing sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein and misusing taxpayer funds for personal expenses during his role as UK trade envoy.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 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.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 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 news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Charities warn Labour's PIP review must earn the trust' of disabled people

Labour halted cuts to Personal Independence Payment after backlash and now conducts a review promised to involve disabled people in its design.
#journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK politics

Inside the rise of Starmer's Marmite' pick to lead UK Civil Service

Free, funded journalism enables on-the-ground reporting across issues like reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech while holding officials and institutions accountable.
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
6 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.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 politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Burnham should be allowed to stand as an MP, says Nandy

Lisa Nandy supports Andy Burnham's candidacy for Labour MP, opposing the NEC's decision to block him from the Gorton and Denton by-election.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

MPs threaten fresh inquiry into carers allowance scandal amid redress delays

MPs are considering a new inquiry into the DWP's handling of the carers allowance scandal due to ongoing issues with overpayment bills.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Baroness Cass claims children have been weaponised' in gender debate

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.
LGBT
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Today in History: February 11, Margaret Thatcher elected to Britain's opposition party

On Feb. 11, 1975, Margaret Thatcher was elected leader of Britain's opposition Conservative Party, a prelude to her eventual rise to prime minister in 1979. Also on this date: In 1847, American inventor Thomas Alva Edison was born in Milan, Ohio. In 1937, a six-week-old sit-down strike against General Motors ended, with the company agreeing to recognize and negotiate with the United Auto Workers union.
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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.
#labour-party-leadership
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.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.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Andy Burnham says government would do well to listen' to Angela Rayner

Angela Rayner warns Labour's survival is at stake and criticizes Keir Starmer's government direction, with Andy Burnham publicly backing her criticism as the party faces declining support and potential local election losses.
#dwp
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Starmer warned over assisted dying bill by more than 100 Labour MPs

Over 100 Labour MPs warn that failing to pass assisted dying legislation would undermine political trust, while opponents argue the bill is flawed and unsafe for vulnerable people.
#peter-mandelson
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Peter Mandelson is still human, Cherie Blair says after Epstein scandal

Lady Blair defends Peter Mandelson's right to fair treatment amid Jeffrey Epstein scandal allegations, emphasizing his humanity despite media scrutiny.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Peter Mandelson is still human, Cherie Blair says after Epstein scandal

Lady Blair defends Peter Mandelson's right to fair treatment amid Jeffrey Epstein scandal allegations, emphasizing his humanity despite media scrutiny.
#uk-politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Farage met Labour activist accused of extremism by Reform

Nigel Farage met activist Arshad Khatana at a 2013 interfaith event, contradicting Reform's accusations against Labour figures linked to the same activist.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK politics

Starmer vows to defend decent Britain' as he faces fury over Mandelson appointment

Sir Keir Starmer seeks to present himself as defender of a decent, tolerant Britain amid criticism over his judgment and integrity after Mandelson appointment controversy.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK politics

After Epstein fallout, UK leader Starmer faces hurdles and rivals as he battles to keep his job

Keir Starmer faces backlash over appointing Peter Mandelson ambassador amid revelations Mandelson shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Farage met Labour activist accused of extremism by Reform

Nigel Farage met activist Arshad Khatana at a 2013 interfaith event, contradicting Reform's accusations against Labour figures linked to the same activist.
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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

New Green MP calls for tolerance and inclusivity in first Commons speech

Four weeks ago today I was in college, a plumber learning how to plaster, and today I'm in parliament, as an MP. And being here is the honour of my life. But I don't want this to be unusual or exceptional. I truly believe that anyone doing a job like mine should get a seat on these benches.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The blistering speech that tells me Britain's social care deadlock can finally be broken | Polly Toynbee

With her trademark brutal honesty, she laid bare the chaos in ramshackle care services on the verge of collapse, as near-bankrupted councils fail to cope with the seismic challenge of soaring dementia cases. With all the wars and crises around the world, it was practically overlooked. It shouldn't be.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Maternity inquiry chair named in government U-turn

Health Secretary Wes Streeting reversed his decision and appointed Donna Ockenden to lead an independent inquiry into maternity failures at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust following sustained pressure from bereaved families and MPs.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 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

Cruelty to immigrants is not what my party stands for. It's time for True Labour, not Blue Labour | Stella Creasy

Labour's current refugee policies contradict its 1951 convention commitment and reflect Blue Labour ideology that prioritizes performative cruelty over evidence-based solutions.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Restoring order at the border speaks to Labour values. Without that, we won't be able to do anything else at all | Shabana Mahmood

Labour's core values of fairness, tolerance, and patriotism demand a balanced migration approach that neither closes borders entirely nor opens them indiscriminately, while controlling asylum abuse and protecting public services.
#immigration-policy
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Home secretary to urge Labour left to back hardline immigration crackdown

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is implementing hardline immigration reforms that deny accommodation and financial support to asylum seekers who break laws or work illegally, framing these changes as consistent with Labour values despite significant party opposition.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Home secretary to urge Labour left to back hardline immigration crackdown

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is implementing hardline immigration reforms that deny accommodation and financial support to asylum seekers who break laws or work illegally, framing these changes as consistent with Labour values despite significant party opposition.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why the fightback against Reform must involve the middle-aged, fed-up workers of Britain | Gaby Hinsliff

Middle-aged workers face significant barriers to employment, with 2.15 million aged 50-64 on out-of-work benefits, driven by health issues, caregiving responsibilities, and age discrimination.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Health minister resigns as she undergoes breast cancer treatment

Health minister Ashley Dalton resigned from her post while undergoing chemotherapy for advanced breast cancer to focus on managing her condition and serving as a constituency MP.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Labour is stubborn in defeat because it knows this: we face the belated end of the political 20th century | John Harris

Keir Starmer responded to Labour's third-place byelection defeat with self-righteous accusations against the winning Green candidate rather than acknowledging voter concerns about inequality and internal party dysfunction.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hannah Spencer: the Green MP speaking to everyday people's frustrations

Hannah Spencer, a 34-year-old plumber and Green party councillor, became the first Green party MP in northern England by winning the Gorton and Denton seat from Labour, a historically safe Labour constituency.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

From plumber to Parliament, the Green Party's new MP

I think I might have to cancel the work that you had booked in, because I'm heading to Parliament. And when I get there, I will make space for everyone doing jobs like mine, we will finally get a seat at the table.
UK politics
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Plumber-turned-Greens MP Hannah Spencer wins UK by-election in blow to Keir Starmer

Labour finished third in a Greater Manchester by-election, losing to the Green Party's Hannah Spencer and Reform UK, marking a significant defeat in a traditionally strong constituency.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Labour must search its conscience if Reform wins Gorton and Denton, says Green leader

The Gorton and Denton byelection features a three-way contest between Labour, the Green Party, and Reform UK, with the Greens and Reform in close competition to overturn Labour's 13,000-vote majority.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We conduct affairs of state in a building that's riddled with asbestos and mice. Can't Britain do any better? | Rupa Huq

The Palace of Westminster is structurally inadequate, infested, and requires urgent, costly restoration with complex relocation options and multi-decade timelines.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I see two things in Gorton and Denton: palpable frustration and the need for wise voting to stop Reform | Polly Toynbee

If Labour wins in what has been an over-50% solid red-voting area since the second world war, that will calm nerves on its febrile back (and front) benches. If Labour loses, heavy blame will fall on Keir Starmer for fixing the party's ruling NEC to bar Andy Burnham's selection, ensuring he couldn't challenge for the leadership without a Westminster seat.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Shabana Mahmood reveals the naughtiest thing' she has ever done

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

Peter Mandelson is fleeing the House of Lords: now let's throw out all the other rogues and idlers | Jenny Jones

The House of Lords allows peers to retain titles and influence despite misconduct, revealing patronage, corruption, and cash-for-access links between politics, business, and foreign interests.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Is this Labour party for rich investors or hard-working leaseholders? We must make that clear today | Angela Rayner

End unregulated, escalating ground rents to protect leaseholders, restore fairness, and tackle the long-running cost-of-living and housing affordability crisis.
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1 month ago

Tories accuse Labour of being 'stuffed with paedophile apologists' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Kemi Badenoch challenged Keir Starmer over his handling of senior staff, a peerage for Mathew Doyle, and recent Tory defections, prompting Starmer to accept responsibility and remove the whip from Doyle.
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
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1 month ago

Readers slam old boys' club' over Mandelson replacing Dame Karen Pierce

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
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2 months ago

Labour's new welfare changes are practical and compassionate so why not loudly say so? | Polly Toynbee

Labour is reversing damaging Tory benefit measures, raising universal credit above inflation and cutting child poverty, but failing to publicize these progressive gains.
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.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Dame Penny Mordaunt stalker jailed

Edward Brandt, 61, jailed for 20 weeks for stalking former MP Dame Penny Mordaunt, caused her severe anxiety, increased security and ongoing fear of confrontation.
#gorton-and-denton-by-election
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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

If Starmer's top civil servant really is the queen of woke', then let's agree that word has lost all meaning | Zoe Williams

Antonia Romeo's expected promotion has been labeled 'queen of woke' by conservative critics because of civil service practices and her long senior government service.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Former Labour minister tells Starmer's government to quit X

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
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