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Former neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory council candidate

Joshua Bonehill-Paine has withdrawn as a Tory council candidate in Somerset following criticism of the party’s decision to select him.

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Conservatives offer Jewish groups meeting with former neo-Nazi activist candidate

The Conservatives have offered Jewish groups a meeting with Joshua Bonehill-Paine, who was jailed over neo-Nazi activism and has been selected to stan...

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Victims minister says Burnham is looking into Epstein enquiry

Victims minister Alex Davies-Jones has said Burnham is examining the possibility of conducting an Epstein enquiry, adding that she discussed the issue...

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Trump faces two setbacks as allies retreat from personal battles

Donald Trump has faced two political reverses in recent days after senior allies stepped back from disputes closely associated with him.

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Farage says return-to-politics talks began months before election

Farage has said he discussed a return to politics months before the general election, adding that the talks took place well after he received a £5m gi...

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Richard Tice investigated by parliamentary standards watchdog

Reform UK’s Richard Tice is being investigated by the parliamentary standards watchdog over a complaint he says concerns a debate on Israeli influence...

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Reform UK says it would use Royal Navy to stop small boats

Reform UK has said it would deploy the Royal Navy to stop small boats in the English Channel, with home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf describing the pro...

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Burnham pledges ‘relentless’ action on small boat crossings

Burnham has promised a sustained effort to curb small boat crossings, as the prime minister said enforcement has been stepped up but more safe routes...

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Bev Craig succeeds Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester mayor

BBC News reports that Bev Craig has become Greater Manchester’s mayor, succeeding Andy Burnham.

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Sir John Curtice says 'Burnham bounce' is real but limited

BBC News reports that the governing party's poll ratings have improved, though it remains only narrowly ahead of Reform, according to Sir John Curtice...

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Labour's Bev Craig wins Greater Manchester mayoralty

Labour's Bev Craig has been elected mayor of Greater Manchester, succeeding Andy Burnham, with BBC News reporting she received nearly twice as many vo...

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Burnham criticised over income tax share plan for mayors

Burnham has faced criticism over proposals for mayors to receive a share of income tax, with differing views reported on whether money should be rebat...

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Healey says first Budget will be held on 28 October

The new chancellor has announced that his first Budget will take place on 28 October, while pledging to shift money and power away from Westminster.

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Prime minister says regional mayors will receive income tax share

The prime minister has said regional mayors will be given a share of income tax, saying the move will extend power to “every postcode”. Critics have s...

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Diane Abbott readmitted to Labour after suspension

Diane Abbott has been readmitted to the Labour Party after a suspension, according to BBC News. A party spokesperson also confirmed Joani Reid will be...

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Green Party reviews social media operation after leader’s post

The Green Party is reviewing how it manages its social media activity following controversy over a post by its leader, BBC News reported.

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Burnham says he told Trump UK would be pragmatic on North Sea oil

Andy Burnham has said he told the US president that the UK could not disregard North Sea resources while people are facing financial pressures, BBC Ne...

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