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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
#reform-uk
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

The Guardian view on Britain's religious right: using and abusing faith in the pursuit of power | Editorial

Reform UK's policy aims to prevent church conversions to mosques, exploiting cultural division for political gain despite rare occurrences of such conversions.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 day 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
3 days 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
4 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.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
13 hours ago

Local elections profile: Croydon

Croydon is a diverse, populous borough in London known for its high-rise living, commercial hub, and rich history dating back to before the Norman Conquest.
#uk-eu-relations
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
3 days ago

UK needs stronger ties with EU due to 'dangerous world', Starmer says

Closer partnership with the EU is essential for Britain's long-term national interest and economic recovery post-Brexit.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

MPs say Starmer's UK-EU reset lacks direction, definition and drive'

Parliament's foreign affairs committee found the UK government's EU reset lacks clear strategic direction, priorities, and drive, with the EU achieving more concrete progress on their demands than the UK.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

UK will seek closer ties with EU in light of Iran war, Starmer says

The UK aims for closer economic ties with the EU amid the Iran conflict, focusing on cooperation in economy and security.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
3 days ago

UK needs stronger ties with EU due to 'dangerous world', Starmer says

Closer partnership with the EU is essential for Britain's long-term national interest and economic recovery post-Brexit.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

MPs say Starmer's UK-EU reset lacks direction, definition and drive'

Parliament's foreign affairs committee found the UK government's EU reset lacks clear strategic direction, priorities, and drive, with the EU achieving more concrete progress on their demands than the UK.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

UK will seek closer ties with EU in light of Iran war, Starmer says

The UK aims for closer economic ties with the EU amid the Iran conflict, focusing on cooperation in economy and security.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Local elections profile: Bexley

Bexley is a suburban borough in southeast London known for its residential character, parks, and diverse demographics.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 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.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Denmark's unique political model is in crisis I blame the boomerang effect | Rune Lykkeberg

The result was a vote of no confidence in a centrist government led by the Social Democrat Mette Frederiksen. Her administration was, in the Danish context, an unusual political construction.
Europe politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 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.
History
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

End of an heir-a: The U.K. abolishes aristocrats' right to inherit Parliament seats

Charles Courtenay, the 19th Earl of Devon, inherited his title and castle, but the hereditary peerage system is being abolished in the UK.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Local elections profile: Brent

Brent is one of the most ethnically diverse local authorities in the UK, with a mix of urban districts in the east and suburban neighbourhoods in the west.
London politics
#house-of-lords-reform
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Doomed hereditary peers spy chance to stay in the Lords

The 92 remaining hereditary seats in the House of Lords will be eliminated when Parliament ends in May, though a compromise allows 15 Conservative hereditary peers to convert to life peerages.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Hereditary peers to lose their seats in the House of Lords

Hereditary peerages will be abolished, with hereditary peers losing their seats after the current parliamentary session ends, though some will receive life peerages as part of a deal that secured Conservative support.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Doomed hereditary peers spy chance to stay in the Lords

The 92 remaining hereditary seats in the House of Lords will be eliminated when Parliament ends in May, though a compromise allows 15 Conservative hereditary peers to convert to life peerages.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Hereditary peers to lose their seats in the House of Lords

Hereditary peerages will be abolished, with hereditary peers losing their seats after the current parliamentary session ends, though some will receive life peerages as part of a deal that secured Conservative support.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

The attack on the right to protest in the UK is not just about Palestine

Recent trials of pro-Palestinian activists reveal politicised policing and legislation threatening free assembly in Britain.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Voters in Wales failed by inaccurate UK media reports on devolved issues, study finds

Prof Stephen Cushion stated that news reporting failing to differentiate between the UK's devolved governments neglects audiences' constitutional needs. He emphasized that issues like housing and healthcare are governed differently in Wales, which is often invisible in UK-wide news.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Local elections profile: Barnet

Barnet is one of London's least urban-looking boroughs, characterized by leafy suburbs, picture postcard villages, and Green Belt countryside, making it a unique area in the city.
London politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days 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.
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.
#electoral-reform
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Weekend voting to be piloted in May elections

Four English councils will pilot expanded voting options including shopping centre locations and weekend voting to modernize electoral participation.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Weekend voting to be piloted in May elections

Four English councils will pilot expanded voting options including shopping centre locations and weekend voting to modernize electoral participation.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 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

Starmer calls for UK to get closer to EU after Trump criticism

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for closer UK-EU ties amid global tensions.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 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
3 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

Starmer calls for UK to get closer to EU after Trump criticism

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for closer UK-EU ties amid global tensions.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 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.
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.
#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
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 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.bbc.com
4 days ago

SNP candidate ditched over handling of Linden complaints

Tracy Carragher has been suspended from the SNP and dropped as a candidate due to her handling of complaints related to Jordan Linden's sexual assault conviction.
#journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Social media influencers fuelling violent extremism', MPs warn

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for regulatory scrutiny of social media to combat extremism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Farage says sometimes people lie' when quizzed on Reform's vetting failures

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-the-ground reporting during critical moments in US history.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 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.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Social media influencers fuelling violent extremism', MPs warn

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for regulatory scrutiny of social media to combat extremism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Farage says sometimes people lie' when quizzed on Reform's vetting failures

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-the-ground reporting during critical moments in US history.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 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.
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 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.
London politics
fromianVisits
4 weeks ago

Tickets Alert: Easter tours of the House of Commons' Speaker's House

Speaker's House opens for public tours during Easter, offering 75-minute guided visits through richly decorated state rooms within the Houses of Parliament.
#keir-starmer
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
UK politics

A coup that never was: Why UK's Starmer faced major leadership challenge

Keir Starmer's government was shaken by revelations of Peter Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, causing aide resignations and calls for Starmer to quit.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 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
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.
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.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

No evidence of 'family voting' in by-election

GMP said there was 'no evidence to suggest any intent to influence or refrain a person from voting as stated in the Ballot Secrecy Act 2023'.
UK politics
#local-elections
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

May elections come at time of war on two fronts, Starmer says

Keir Starmer emphasizes Labour's commitment to address the cost of living crisis amid challenging local elections and international conflicts.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

May elections come at time of war on two fronts, Starmer says

Keir Starmer emphasizes Labour's commitment to address the cost of living crisis amid challenging local elections and international conflicts.
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.
#conservative-party
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

We're quietly chirpy': some Tories glimpse ray of hope, but others see abyss at May elections

The Conservative party faces significant electoral challenges despite some optimism among its members, particularly in upcoming local elections.
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
1 week ago

We're quietly chirpy': some Tories glimpse ray of hope, but others see abyss at May elections

The Conservative party faces significant electoral challenges despite some optimism among its members, particularly in upcoming local elections.
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.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Dedicated' former MP dies aged 92

He was a dedicated member of the British-Irish Assembly, including its co-chair. Dave was also a long-standing member of the Home Affairs Select Committee.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Reports Sadiq Khan could join Starmer's cabinet dismissed by allies

Sadiq Khan's potential peerage and cabinet role remain speculative, with a focus on his current mayoral term and upcoming elections.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

King's Speech to take place days after key May elections

King Charles III will deliver the King's Speech on 13 May to announce the government's legislative agenda following local elections.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Speaker urged to make PM answer the question

The Prime Minister's failure to answer questions during PMQs is increasingly criticized by MPs and the public.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Ban corporate donations to UK political parties to protect elections, says thinktank

A thinktank warns that proposed UK election funding reforms inadequately address foreign interference through corporate donations and recommends banning corporate donations outright.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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
1 month ago

Parliament should leave the London bubble and the Palace of Westminster be repurposed | Letters

Parliament should permanently relocate from London to a geographically central location like Derby, reducing costs, improving accessibility, and generating revenue through heritage tourism of renovated historic buildings.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Ex-Labour mayor and councillor join Reform UK

Former Labour mayor Sir Robin Wales and ex-councillor Clive Furness have joined Reform UK, with Furness selected as Reform's mayoral candidate for Newham and Wales becoming London director of local government.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Minister dismisses Trump's claim Starmer is no Churchill' UK politics live

The UK government halted study visas for nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, plus work visas for Afghans, citing abuse of legal migration routes to claim asylum.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Labour to scrap government power over elections watchdog amid fears of abuse

The government will repeal Conservative powers that allowed ministers to control the Electoral Commission's strategy, preventing potential authoritarian abuse of the independent watchdog.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Farage calls for changes to election voting rules

Nigel Farage calls for restricting voting rights to British citizens only and limiting postal votes to those with legitimate reasons, citing fraud and intimidation concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on saving Westminster: parliament should leave London | Editorial

The palace, rebuilt after a fire destroyed it in 1834, is falling apart. There have been 36 fire incidents since 2016. Water leaks, heating failures and sewerage problems plague the heart of this Unesco world heritage site. Fixing Westminster would save money in the long run. An upgrade is also a matter of safety and legacy.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

MPs openly criticising Andrew reflects shift in tradition

MPs openly criticized Prince Andrew in Parliament, demanding document release regarding his trade envoy appointment and alleged connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Tories call for rethink of Parliament revamp

The Conservatives are calling for a proposed renovation of the Houses of Parliament to be paused and "refocused" over concerns about costs potentially running into the tens of billions. MPs have been presented with proposals to refurbish the ailing Palace of Westminster, including a plan that could cost almost 40bn and take 61 years to complete. The project team has warned delaying the restoration of the historic building, which costs 1.5m a week to maintain, would lead to "an expensive managed decline of the Palace".
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

After a mad week, Labour is hopefully seeing sense: Starmer needs to stay | Simon Jenkins

Parliament rallied to support the elected government, stabilizing leadership after scandal-driven turmoil and intense media sensationalism.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

House of Lords should strip Mandelson of peerage, says Starmer

Keir Starmer urged Peter Mandelson to resign from the House of Lords and called for urgent reform of Lords disciplinary procedures to enable removal of discredited peers.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Hereditary peer banned from House of Lords

Lord Shrewsbury used a House-funded rail season ticket for non-parliamentary travel and falsely claimed car mileage, resulting in a two-week ban.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Twenty one English councils ask for election delays

About a third of eligible English councils have requested postponement of May elections due to concerns about delivering polls during local government reorganisation.
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
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

MPs clash over childish' petition calling for snap general election

The Independent funds on-the-ground journalism and keeps reporting free, while MPs debate a petition calling an immediate UK general election.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

One giant boys' club? Why Westminster still feels like a man's world

A persistent boys' club culture in UK politics limits women's access, influence and fosters misogynistic briefings used as political tools.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Starmer believes Mandelson 'should not be member of Lords'

BBC Sir Keir Starmer believes Lord Mandelson should not be a member of the House of Lords, or use his title, Downing Street has said. The prime minister has ordered an "urgent" investigation into Lord Mandelson's contact with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while the peer was a government minister. The review comes after another tranche of documents were released, showing the former Labour minister's close relationship with Epstein.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How the Downing Street machine ensured Starmer survived to fight another day

Downing Street mobilised senior ministers and officials to successfully shore up the prime minister after Morgan McSweeney's resignation and the Mandelson–Epstein controversy.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Police called as councillors vote to shelve elections

Redditch Borough Council voted to request postponement of May local elections to support local government reorganisation, citing £192,000 savings.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

New Lord Speaker announced as Lord Michael Forsyth

Lord Michael Forsyth becomes Speaker of the House of Lords, pledging leadership to strengthen the House's effectiveness, scrutiny and influence.
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