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No one will miss Avanti – Labour’s train plans make perfect sense: We care deeply about being able to travel by train, on time, in comfort and for a reasonable ...

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The kind of policies we can all get behind 🤼‍♂️

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Angela Rayner lived next to me full-time, neighbour insists: Woman who lives in Lowndes Lane says the Labour deputy is lying and that she resided full-time at ...

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UK rejects youth mobility deal with EU: 'We are not introducing an EU-wide youth mobility scheme − free movement within the EU was ended and there are no plans ...

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Quick Glance: UK rejects mobility agreement with Europe for young people

The government has ruled out any post-Brexit deal that would make it easier for young Britons to live, study, and work in the EU.

Labour also rejected the possibility of an EU-wide scheme and prefers to improve the UK's working relationship with the EU within their red lines.

A campaign group urged MPs to listen to British young people who deserve the opportunities presented by the plan.

The EU suggested that Britain had expressed interest in youth mobility deals with individual member states but favored an EU-wide approach to ensure equal treatment for all members.

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Ministers have caved in on no-fault evictions pledge, says Angela Rayner: Labour's Angela Rayner attacks the government's housing record but faces jibes over her ...

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Jewish Londoners are afraid, Baroness Casey tells Metropolitan Police: Woman who led the review into Sarah Everard’s murder criticised the force’s handling of a ...

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Rachel Reeves: Labour will be more pro-business than Tony Blair: The shadow chancellor spoke about the party’s ‘mission’ to make the UK the fastest-growing ...

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Met Police apologises to Stephen Lawrence's mother after breaking promise: It says the failure to answer questions raised by a BBC investigation is "totally ...

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Remembering the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass: On this day in 1932, hundreds of workers took to the hills of northern England to challenge the right of landed ...

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Former Labour minister and peer Frank Field dies aged 81 : Anti-poverty campaigner was regarded as a free thinker and reformer who did not easily fit the mould ...

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Quick Glance: Farewell to Frank Field: A Life Dedicated to Social Justice

The former Labour minister and advocate for poverty alleviation, Frank Field, has passed away at the age of 81.

Throughout his career in Westminster, Lord Field championed social causes such as child poverty and modern slavery for over four decades.

Field succumbed to a long battle with cancer in a care home in London. He advocated for a 2021 bill on assisted dying in England and Wales.

His family emphasized that Field will be mourned by admirers in the political realm, but most of all missed by those fortunate enough to have experienced his laughter and friendship.

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Tories ‘obsessed’ by council house sale tax, says Angela Rayner: Deputy Labour leader spars with Oliver Dowden as she accuses government of dragging its heels ...

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'After fighting cancer, I know we must rescue our NHS': 'A third of patients with cancer waited longer than they should have for life-saving treatment last ...

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What Labour’s rail nationalisation would mean for commuters: Keir Starmer’s party has pledged improvements for passengers and savings for the public purse

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Labour pledges to renationalise most rail services within five years: The party says it offers the "biggest overhaul in a generation" but ministers brand it ...

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'One might agree or disagree with her, but that is not the point,' says one Independent reader... Read more 👉 www.independent.co.uk/voices/letters/angela-rayner-authentic-tories-brexit-travel-b2531958.html

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Labour’s nationalisation plans rattle railway sector: Louise Haigh, the shadow transport secretary, said her party would bring train services into public ...

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Frank Field obituary: free spirit devoted to helping the poor: Maverick Labour MP and influential backbencher was known for his robust and sometimes right-wing ...

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Labour are ahead in the polls, but have they won hearts and minds? These charts suggest not

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An Ode to .. Simeon Brown: Bard Billot on the boy Brown

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Apr 24

UK Conservative mayor keeps distance from Sunak in bid to avoid local election wipeout

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Graham Linehan launches social media campaign to get his stalled Father Ted musical on stage

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Was it Angela Rayner who was fined millions by HMRC? No, that was a Tory: The man who reported Labour’s deputy to the police can’t even say what he was ...

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Is this the beginning of the end for Humza Yousaf?: The end of the power-sharing deal with the Scottish Greens could spell disaster for First Minister Humza ...

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The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan will meet the Met Police Commissioner tomorrow to discuss community relations. It comes after a Metropolitan police officer ... Show more

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Conservative Susan Hall, Sadiq Khan's top rival, has made clear the most important issues she wants to tackle if she’s elected next month 🗳 metro.co.uk/2024/04/19/susan-halls-manifesto-london-mayoral-election-2024-20678788/

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Why Rishi Sunak is increasing defence spending with UK on 'war footing': News that the Prime Minister is boosting military spending means the UK will be spending ...

Quick Glance: Increase in UK defence spending by 2030

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commits to raising spending to 2.5% of GDP, putting the defence industry on a 'war footing'.

Sunak emphasized the need for deeper stockpiles of munitions and quicker replenishment due to the events in the Ukraine conflict.

The planned increase in defence spending would require significant financial reshuffling, partly through announced measures to reduce the size of the civil service.

Shortly after announcing the pledge to send weapons worth 500 million pounds to Ukraine, this commitment followed.

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'At some point, he is going to have to spell out some clear and radical differences between Labour and the Conservatives,' says one Independent reader ... Show more www.independent.co.uk/voices/letters/eu-keir-starmer-youth-mobility-pensions-b2532240.html

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Liz Truss: The world was safer under Trump: Former PM Liz Truss says she hopes Donald Trump wins the next US election.

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Quick Glance: Liz Truss: The World Was Safer Under Trump

Former PM Liz Truss expresses hope for Donald Trump to win the next US election, stating that the world is on the brink of a strong conflict and requires a strong America more than ever.

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Now even GB News viewers prefer Starmer: Oh dear. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is no stranger to poor poll outcomes – but a new survey may cut a little closer to ...

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Tories need to learn to love London again: The capital votes for its mayor next week, but the Conservatives’ dissociation from the city means they seem set for ...

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Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer says it is "time for a fresh start in Scotland'' due to SNP "chaos and division" having an impact on the ... Show more #RachelReeves #HumzaYousaf #SNP #Tory #Conservatives #Politics #Channel4News

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NEW: Rachel Reeves has demanded MSPs back Scottish Labour's efforts to topple Humza Yousaf and trigger an election. Anas Sarwar has already confirmed he will ... Show more

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Chris Mason: Parties squabble over policy pledges as elections loom: Political leaders fight for headlines ahead of local elections, leading to rumours of a ...

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Angela Rayner has branded Rishi Sunak a "pint-sized loser" as she ripped into the Tories' housing failures #mirrorpolitics #dailymirror #fyp #rishisunak #angelarayner

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Shadow environment secretary Steve Reed says Labour is aiming to match the current government’s aim to spend 2.5% of GDP on defence by the end of the decade ... Show more #politics #defence #labour #conservative

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Angela Rayner council home tax row deepens as former aide contradicts her claims in electoral law probe

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The Labour mayor is set to unveil his new manifesto for the capital's mayoral election as he seeks an unprecedented third term 🗳

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Graham Linehan launches social media campaign to get his stalled Father Ted musical on stage

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Keir Starmer vows to sack aides behind ‘boys’ club’ briefings: Labour’s top team has a fairly even gender split — but critics in the party have used the press to ...

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How UK is planning to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda: On Tuesday, the UK parliament passed the "Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024" ...

Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda

The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.

Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.

The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.

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Mark Menzies quits Conservatives as Tories say conduct ‘fell below standard’: The Fylde MP has been accused of misusing donors’ funds.

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Quick Glance: Mark Menzies: MP Accused of Campaign Fund Misuse, Party Exit, and Future Election Abstention

An elected official accused of mishandling campaign funds has departed from the Conservative Party and declared no intention to participate in the upcoming general election.

Following allegations reported in The Times, Mark Menzies revealed his decision after purportedly using political contributions to address medical costs and settle debts incurred from being confined by individuals demanding a substantial ransom for his release.

Upon a request for scrutiny by Labour, Lancashire Police disclosed their evaluation of 'details' concerning Mr. Menzies. An internal inquiry by the Conservative Party has been initiated to explore potential improprieties in the utilization of their financial resources.

Additionally, the party's internal oversight body will assess whether Mr. Menzies' conduct contravened the Nolan principles of public ethics, encompassing traits like altruism, probity, and candor. The spokesperson affirmed, 'We are prepared to collaborate with law enforcement, if they deem our insights beneficial to any inquiry they opt to conduct.'

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Labour’s rail plans show Keir Starmer’s cautious populism: Labour has announced plans to nationalise the railway operators by folding them into a publicly owned ...

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More than 180 politicians have signed a declaration backing our campaign including @DianaJohnsonMP @BorisJohnson @AndyBurnhamGM @jessphillips @EdwardJDavey The full list starts here:

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Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer face off in the House of Commons.

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Sadiq Khan: I’ll make the Thames clean enough to swim in: The London mayor intends to replicate the plans of his Parisian counterpart, who wants to reopen the ...

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100 MPs to stand down at the next general election: More than 60 are Conservatives and they include former prime minister Theresa May.

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Angela Rayner’s staggering admission at PMQs: Angela Rayner stood in for Sir Keir Starmer at PMQs, and she opened with fireworks. ‘They’re desperate to talk ...

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Sadiq Khan has pledged to spend £3 million on 'gangbusters' to 'identify and target top offenders' in 15 London boroughs if he were re-elected on May 2 ... Show more

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Mark Drakeford has been named 'one of the heroes of Covid' - but some people are furious: www.walesonline.co.uk/news/health/bereaved-families-furious-mark-drakeford-29012139

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This week on #ElectoralDysfunction , Beth Rigby, Jess Phillips and Ruth Davidson discuss the Rwanda Bill, Rishi Sunak’s trip to Europe, defence spending and the end of the ... Show more podfollow.com/electoraldysfunction

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Sophy asks the Politics Hub audience in Grimsby what word pops into their head when they hear the name of Prime Minster Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir ... Show more #politics #hub #rishisunak #keirstarmer

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So Labour’s going to fix our shambolic rail network? Good luck with that!: The party’s pledge to transform our broken transport system is admirable ...

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Angela Rayner is wounded but she’s still an asset for Labour: Insiders say Keir Starmer would not be too sad to see his deputy depart. But he should be wary of ...

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News just in www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/paedophiles-convicted-child-rape-could-32606521

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Khan vows to set up ‘baby banks’ across London if re-elected mayor: Charities will offer free childcare essentials such as nappies and bedding, says Khan ...

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Passions run high as Lords insist on Rwanda bill changes: Peers continue standoff with MPs over legislation enabling asylum seekers to be sent to east Africa.

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Things are going from bad to worse... www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/mark-menzies-could-face-commons-32632379

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Does Labour really love the St George’s Cross?: Following last night’s mammoth parliamentary ping pong session, a funny thing happened early this morning ...

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Electric Saints batter the Bulls to set up Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster

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It follows The Times Education Commission and The Times Health Commission, the findings of which have been endorsed by both Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer

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British youth smoking ban advances: A pioneering tobacco ban aimed at creating Britain's "first smoke-free generation" cleared a key hurdle in ...

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Quick Glance: UK Lawmakers Support Groundbreaking 'Smoke-Free Generation' Bill

The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban to prevent young people from ever smoking passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.

The bill, announced by Sunak, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009, creating one of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world to establish the 'first smoke-free generation' in modern Britain.

The bill also includes measures to crack down on youth vaping, such as banning the sale of cheap disposable vapes and restricting their flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine.

The number of people who smoke in the U.K. has declined by two-thirds since the 1970s, but approximately 6.4 million people in the country still smoke, accounting for about 13% of the population. Smoking remains the number one preventable cause of death, disability, and poor health.

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London mayor Sadiq Khan pledges to bring Super Bowl to UK’s capital if re-elected

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Starmer Promises Labour Will Preserve UK’s Nuclear Deterrent: Keir Starmer vowed Labour will preserve the UK’s nuclear deterrent if it’s voted into power ...

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NEW: Keir Starmer has said Labour is the "true party of English patriotism" 🗣 "I have no time for those who flinch at displaying our flag"

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I don’t want to be PM again, Liz Truss insists as she refuses to apologise: Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister had previously declined to rule out ...

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Sir Keir Starmer’s party is on course for a very large majority at the next general election. Barring a historic turnaround ... Show more

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Superdry to quit London stock market in huge restructuring: The brand, which runs 216 shops as well as franchised stores, is looking at ways to save cash.

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Why didn’t the Tories nationalise the railways?: The Conservatives can crow all they like about the benefits of privatisation – and make whatever claims they ...

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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer insists it’s ‘not necessary’ for him to look at legal advice given to his deputy, Angela Rayner ... Show more #starmer #rayner #politics #channel4news

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EXCLUSIVE: A new poll gives Sadiq Khan the smallest lead over Susan Hall in London mayor race so far #frontpage With just a week to go until election day ... Show more

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Working for Labour is not a dig at Boris Johnson, says Marina Wheeler: The former prime minister’s ex-wife is helping the party with its policies on employment ...

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Labour leaders set out new housebuilding rules to identify 'grey belt' land: Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner visited Europe's biggest brownfield site

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