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Polanski says Green Party will keep ‘Zionism is racism’ motion until 2028

Green Party leader Polanski has said he will not overturn the party’s motion describing Zionism as racism, although he had wanted to amend it. The mot...

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Elon Musk’s latest political donations focused on Republican candidates

New political filings show Elon Musk again spent money this summer supporting Republican candidates, with most of his donations directed towards one c...

2 weeks ago

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Reform activist suspended over alleged comments about Muslims and British identity

A Reform activist has been suspended after allegedly saying that Muslims cannot be British. The comments were reportedly captured by an undercover rep...

2 weeks ago

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Police take no further action over Sarah Helm’s Palestine Action post

Police have said they will take no further action against Sarah Helm over a social media post concerning Palestine Action. Helm is married to governme...

2 weeks ago

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John Swinney explains his commitment to Scottish independence at SNP conference

John Swinney used a speech at the SNP conference to give an emotional explanation of his commitment to Scottish independence. The address was examined...

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Swinney to tell SNP conference that conditions favour Scottish independence

Scotland’s First Minister is expected to tell SNP delegates in Aberdeen that 2026 marks a turning point in the country’s path towards independence.

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Katie Zacharia leaves White House press secretary role after five days

Katie Zacharia’s tenure as White House press secretary has ended after five days and one briefing, with the White House saying she is “transitioning o...

3 weeks ago

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White House faces growing adversity before crucial midterm elections

The White House is confronting increasing difficulties in the weeks before crucial midterm elections, with an analysis highlighting Zacharia’s failure...

3 weeks ago

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Burnham and Swinney clash over where power lies in Scotland

Political debate following the SNP’s annual conference has focused on a dispute between Burnham and Swinney over the location of political power in Sc...

3 weeks ago

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Police assess Palestine Action post linked to national security adviser's wife

Police are assessing a social media post connected to Sarah Helm, the wife of national security adviser Jonathan Powell. Downing Street said Helm does...

3 weeks ago

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Olly Robbins reaches settlement with government after Foreign Office dismissal

Sir Olly Robbins has reached a settlement with the government following his dismissal as the Foreign Office’s top civil servant. His sacking was linke...

3 weeks ago

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Burnham invites Swinney to work together on deeper Scottish devolution

The prime minister has invited Swinney to work with him on expanding Scottish devolution, saying regions should have greater powers. The proposal was...

3 weeks ago

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Iowa Republicans’ support for Trump under scrutiny before midterms

A report from across Iowa examines whether Republicans who have become disenchanted with Donald Trump could reject him as the midterm elections approa...

3 weeks ago

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Friday papers focus on possible bank tax plan and Brand trial evidence

Friday’s newspaper coverage centres on a possible plan by the chancellor to increase taxes on banks and new evidence in Russell Brand’s rape trial.

3 weeks ago

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French prime minister warns student anger may be weaponised before election

France’s prime minister has suggested that student anger is being used for political purposes as unions and other protesters prepare to demonstrate ah...

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Government says pornography depicting choking or incest will be banned from early November

The government says pornography depicting choking or incest will be prohibited from early November, following a 2025 review of pornography regulation...

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Reform UK says it has improved candidate vetting procedures

Reform UK says it has strengthened and prioritised its candidate vetting process after undercover filming raised questions about how prospective candi...

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