Politics

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Trump embarrasses at state banquet with off-script political attack
Donald Trump went embarrassingly off-script during his state banquet speech, launching a political attack in front of the King in a major breach of protocol.
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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood vows to fight last-minute migrant appeals
Shabana Mahmood accused migrants of "making a mockery" of Britain’s laws and generosity as she vowed to fight last-minute appeals against the Government’s "one in, one out" deal.
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Trump spends first full day of UK visit with King Charles at Windsor Castle
Official Britain is rolling out the red carpet for Donald Trump today. It marks the first full day of his significant state visit, and he will spend it with King Charles at Windsor Castle, experiencing the finest pageantry the nation can offer.
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Labour MPs blocked from Israel while on humanitarian fact-finding trip
Two Labour MPs travelling to the West Bank as part of a UK parliamentary delegation said they were denied entry to Israel.
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Ex-Reform MP under investigation for allegedly using social media to ’promote racism’
A former Reform UK MP is being investigated over claims that he used social media to “facilitate racial abuse”.
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Director of Strategy quits amid scandal over inappropriate messages involving Diane Abbott
Keir Starmer was plunged into a fresh crisis today when one of his top aides resigned over sexually explicit messages about Diane Abbott.
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Nigel Farage encounters new tax inquiries as he alters his account regarding the luxury home
Slippery Nigel Farage faces fresh questions over his tax affairs as the Mirror can reveal he changed his story not once but twice over the purchase of his luxury constituency home.
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UK couple banned from Venice after swimming in the Grand Canal
A couple from the UK have been banned from Venice after swimming in the city’s iconic canal.
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Bridget Phillipson vows to unite Labour and beat Reform UK
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has said she wants to “unite” the Labour Party and beat Reform UK as she vies to become deputy leader.
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Labour MPs voice unease about Prime Minister’s control of party
Andy Burnham is preparing for a Labour leadership bid amid growing speculation that Sir Keir Starmer might leave office before the next election, according to claims.
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Badenoch: Starmer ‘lied to the country’ over Mandelson and Epstein
Kemi Badenoch has accused Sir Keir Starmer of “lying to the whole country” about his knowledge of Lord Mandelson’s involvement with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Legacy of Northern Ireland conflict to feature in UK-Ireland summit
Addressing the legacy of Northern Ireland’s troubled past, relations with the EU, and Gaza are set to be discussed during a meeting between Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Irish Premier Micheal Martin.
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No10 hired Mandelson ’despite security concerns’ as indecisive Keir FINALLY dismisses him over controversial Epstein friendship
Hesitant Sir Keir Starmer finally dismissed Mandelson today amid an escalating scandal regarding his friendship with the disgraced Jeffrey Epstein.
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Boris Johnson faces scrutiny over use of public funds for private business
Boris Johnson is facing increasing pressure to explain how his private office adheres to rules regarding taxpayer subsidies following further revelations about his staff’s involvement in managing his global commercial operations.
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UK home secretary threatens tough action on countries blocking migrant returns
Labour’s new Home Secretary has warned the UK could suspend visas from countries that do not "cooperate" and agree to return deals for migrants.
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"Deportation for women too": Farage makes new statement on asylum seekers
Nigel Farage has confirmed he intends to deport women asylum seekers back to the Taliban in Afghanistan if he becomes prime minister.
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Green Party leader urges supporters to join now amid Corbyn-linked left-wing movement plans
Mr Corbyn, the former Labour leader, and Ms Sultana have indicated plans to initiate a new left-wing political movement, but it has not been officially established yet.
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Farage withdraws pledge to halt small boat crossings within two weeks
Nigel Farage has retreated from a promise he made to the party’s conference to stop small boat crossings within two weeks of taking office.
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Angela Rayner is set to receive £17,000 in severance despite breaching the Ministerial code
Angela Rayner will receive a substantial severance package of nearly £17,000 after losing her position – just weeks before new rules preventing disgraced MPs from receiving such payments take effect.
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Angela Rayner’s resignation triggers fierce Labour deputy leadership contest
Angela Rayner’s resignation not only as deputy prime minister but also as deputy Labour leader has triggered a fierce internal election battle to find her successor, and potentially a simultaneous battle for the soul of the party … again.
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Parliament shuts doors to visitors after sex-noise prank plot exposed
Members of the public have been banned from the Commons chamber after a hidden phone was found during a security sweep shortly before Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) on Wednesday.
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Labour faces internal battle over deputy leadership following Rayner’s exit
Ms Rayner resigned as Deputy Prime Minister, Housing Secretary, and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party on Friday following a misconduct investigation triggered by allegations of tax evasion.
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Baroness Poppy Gustafsson steps down as UK investment minister after serving for less than a year
UK investment minister Baroness Poppy Gustafsson is reportedly stepping down less than a year after being appointed to the role, following her tenure as the former boss of cybersecurity firm Darktrace.
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Minister defends potential Government meeting with Israeli president in the UK
A minister has defended the possibility of UK Government figures meeting Israeli president Isaac Herzog during his visit to Britain next week, amid criticism from within the Labour Party.
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Met Police are investigating a phone found in the Commons chamber ahead of PMQs
An investigation has been initiated after a mobile phone discovered hidden in the House of Commons was reportedly believed to have been placed there to play sex noises during prime minister’s questions.