Politics

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Keir Starmer describes Auschwitz visit as ’utterly harrowing’ and commits to combating antisemitism
The prime minister was on his first visit to the concentration camp where 1.1 million people perished before its liberation 80 years ago.
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Sir Alex Ferguson at centre of huge row over £630,000 racehorse branded a ‘heap of s**t’
Sir Alex Ferguson has found himself at the centre of a massive racing row - after his big £630,000 horse was branded a ’heap of s**t’.
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Keir Starmer vows to be ruthless with cuts to Britain’s benefits bill if necessary
Sir Keir Starmer insists he has “the balls” to take an axe to Britain’s bloated benefits bill.
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Starmer boldly states his ambition to serve as UK Prime Minister for 10 years
After Elon Musk’s call for him to be ousted, Britain’s prime minister reveals his thinking on the next election date and vows to complete a full second term in No. 10.
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Melania Trump’s harsh criticism of the Obamas as she reveals their actions when Donald first entered the White House
Melania Trump has sensationally claimed the Obamas withheld information from them when they first moved into the White House, making the transition ’challenging’.
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Fraudsters sold case studies for thousands in multilingual chatroom for academic cheats
MPs warned not to invite Russian diplomats to parliament after incident said to have alarmed ministers
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Yvette Cooper announces plan for government-backed local inquiries into grooming gangs
The government has been facing pressure to launch a new national inquiry into grooming gangs but ministers have said one was already carried out.
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Former Labour MP Mike Amesbury expelled from party after admitting to punching a man during a drunken night out
Former Labour MP Mike Amesbury has admitted assault by beating after a video showed him punching a man in the face on the street.
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Keir Starmer praises ’closer than ever’ partnership with Ukraine during Kyiv visit
Two countries to sign deal to deepen existing defence relationship and boost economic links in non-military areas
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Keir Starmer to sign historic 100-year pact with Ukraine during Kyiv talks with Zelensky
Sir Keir Starmer says there are “unbreakable bonds” between the UK and Ukraine — as they sign a 100-year deal today.
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Starmer vows to prevent Gerry Adams from receiving compensation
PM says he aims to stop former Sinn Féin leader claiming damages for his internment as ministers ditch Troubles law
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UK government aims to prevent firms from paying ransomware demands by outsmarting hackers
The NHS, rail operators and water companies could soon be blocked from paying ransomware demands, under government plans.
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Over 15,000 renters risk eviction before the no-fault ban is implemented
Thousands of tenants could be kicked out of their homes before legislation to ban no-fault evictions comes into effect, a campaign group has warned.
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Tulip Siddiq faces new evidence in £3bn fraud claim; Starmer resists calls for her dismissal
Sir Keir Starmer is defying calls to sack his embattled anti-corruption minister despite mounting pressure.
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SAS hero who led Nairobi hotel rescue hired by Trump as bodyguard
A former SAS hero, who killed two attackers and saved countless lives while off duty and intervening in a terror attack, has been hired by Donald Trump as a bodyguard.
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Boris Johnson calls Vladimir Putin a ’f****** idiot’ over imperial ambitions, declares Russia’s empire is over
Boris Johnson has blasted Vladimir Putin as a "f****** idiot" over his flatlining imperial ambitions for Russia in a scathing interview.
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Ex-aide: Britain can ally with Trump to dismantle Iran’s weakening regime
Britain has a golden chance to team up with Donald Trump and crush Iran’s crumbling regime, an-ex national security adviser has declared.
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Tulip Siddiq could lose job over housing allegations, says cabinet member
Labour frontbencher Tulip Siddiq is coming under increasing pressure over her links to her aunt and ousted Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina. Ms Siddiq has denied any wrongdoing and referred herself for an investigation.
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Trump prosecutor Jack Smith resigns from DOJ
U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led the federal cases against Donald Trump on charges of trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat and mishandling of classified documents...
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The UK government plans to crack down on MPs earning extra money from media firms
Jacob Rees-Mogg and Nigel Farage are among those who have earned large sums from broadcasters, but a tightening of rules on MPs’ outside interests is being considered.
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Rachel Reeves to cut billions from welfare budget to balance books
Under-fire Rachel Reeves has signalled painful spending cuts are on the way as she vowed to “take action” to balance the books.
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Nigel Farage criticized for high earnings from nine jobs
Nigel Farage has trousered in more than £570,000 in less than six months. We work out which of his nine jobs pay the most ...and least.
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Twelve Reform UK councillors are resigning in protest against Nigel Farage’s leadership
Twelve Reform UK councillors are reportedly set to quit the party in protest over Nigel Farage’s leadership.
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Trump sentenced to ’unconditional discharge’ in hush money case
Donald Trump has avoided jail time and penalties in his hush money case sentencing but remains the first felon US president-elect.
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Body language expert reveals the true nature of Trump and Obama’s relationship
President-elect Donald Trump seemed ‘more highly engaged’ with ex-President Barack Obama whom he’s sparred with...