All news by author: Political Editor in New Delhi

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Pensions triple lock threat as Rishi Sunak hints he may rip up Tory promise
The Prime Minister declined to say whether the key policy affecting millions of pensioners would be included in the Conservative Party’s manifesto at the next election
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Brutal ticket office cull defended by Rishi Sunak despite huge protests
The Tories are backing a controversial plan put forward by train bosses to close ticket counters at 974 railway stations across England - which has sparked a major backlash
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Rishi Sunak confronts Chinese premier after Commons researcher accused of spying
The PM tackled Li Qiang as they met at a G20 summit in New Delhi. Two men have been arrested under the Official Secrets Act accused, with a Commons researcher accused of spying for Beijing
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Rishi Sunak hints he could wait until last possible moment to call election
Despite trailing Keir Starmer's Labour in the national polls, the PM insisted he can cling to power and revealed that he wants to remain in No10 until at least 2030
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Rishi Sunak warns trade deal with India may never happen
The PM played down expectations on getting a deal as he insisted it was 'not a given'. An agreement was due to have been signed by October last year - but negotiations stalled