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Russia accuses six British diplomats of espionage
Russia has revoked the accreditation of six British diplomats it has accused of spying.
1959
Putin says UK and US will be ‘at war’ with Russia if Ukraine gets western missiles
Vladimir Putin has now directly threatened Nato and the US with war if the west were to let Ukraine use long-range missiles.
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Disgraced Tory donor Frank Hester contributed £5 million to the party just days before the election
Donation came after Rishi Sunak condemned businessman’s remark that Diane Abbott made you ‘want to hate all black women’
719
The three changes that need to happen to save the NHS
The Prime Minister has laid out the vital need for radical reform in the NHS following a report into the ‘critical condition’ of the health service.
1056
Scottish opposition pressures Swinney on cuts to free school meals and flat-rate rail fares
Scottish government accused of undermining efforts to tackle child poverty and the cost of living crisis
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Was Kamala wearing wireless earphones? Conspiracy theories arise after presidential debate
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump met for the first time in a fiery, energetic debate at the National Constitution Center with less than two months until the November election.
714
Mel Stride becomes the second Conservative candidate to be eliminated from the leadership race
Mel Stride has become the second candidate to leave the race to become the new leader of the Conservatives.
871
US-UK talks in London to focus on Russia’s shadow oil fleet and Gaza ceasefire plan
Antony Blinken to meet David Lammy in precursor to Joe Biden’s talks with Keir Starmer in Washington
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As many as 50 Labour MPs could rebel against proposed cuts to the winter fuel allowance
Dozens said to be considering abstaining from Tuesday’s vote over pensioners’ payments, as PM says dealing with dissent is ‘matter for chief whip’
826
Starmer removed a portrait of Margaret Thatcher, explaining he dislikes "pictures of people staring down at him"
Keir Starmer removed a portrait of Margaret Thatcher from the No. 10 study, citing his dislike for "pictures of people staring down at him." He also revealed his family’s new Siberian kitten is named Prince.
812
Labour allies argue that the controversy over Labour cronies is "no worse than the Tories" when they were in government
Political veterans say Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves installing trusted allies in Whitehall roles par for the course
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Germany is considering a Rwanda deportation plan, potentially using UK facilities, after Labour scrapped the scheme in the UK
Downing Street said it would not comment on the discussions between two foreign governments.
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The TUC leader has urged Keir Starmer to ensure wealthy Brits pay higher taxes to "level the playing field"
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak made the call as he expressed ’real concerns’ about Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s decision to cut the winter fuel allowance for millions of pensioners
1021
Labour is pushing for progress on establishing a special tribunal to try Russia for its actions in Ukraine
Lord chancellor says she wants to ‘inject energy’ into stalling efforts to set up Nuremberg-style trial
1038
Experts warn that the US’s arms advantage over Russia and China poses a threat to global stability
Academics say vulnerability of the two countries’ nuclear launch sites makes dangerous mistakes more likely
842
Ministers have introduced plans to remove all hereditary peers from the House of Lords
Government’s bill would prevent the 92 remaining peers who inherited their titles from sitting in upper chamber
901
Priti Patel was eliminated from the Tory leadership contest in the first round
Former home secretary got two fewer votes than Mel Stride, while Robert Jenrick leads race to succeed Rishi Sunak
847
Swinney’s slimmed-down plans prompt criticism of ‘managed decline’
First minister makes eradicating child poverty his top priority while Scottish Labour says he had ‘no vision’
1024
Scottish government raids £460m green energy fund for public sector pay rises
Finance secretary says ‘tough decisions’ are needed to fill £1bn hole in the budget
902
UK suspends 30 arms export licences to Israel after review
Foreign Office says review found ‘clear risk’ that UK arms may be used in violation of humanitarian law
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North Sea oil firm Neo slows investment amid windfall tax concerns
Battle ahead for Labour as it introduces higher taxes and tougher environmental rules on producers
870
Jeremy Corbyn and four pro-Palestinian MPs form ’Independent Alliance’ in Commons
Jeremy Corbyn and four other pro-Palestinian MPs elected in July’s election on Monday formed a group called the Independent Alliance in a bid to exercise more influence in the Commons.
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War on ‘scourge of vaping’ announced by minister as Labour intensifies plans to ban outdoor smoking
A cabinet minister has doubled down on Labour’s plans to ban smoking in beer gardens and said the government will have a war on ‘the scourge of vaping’
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Inside Nigel Farage’s £3m luxury property empire of four homes, all purchased since Brexit
The self-styled man of the people has amassed a property portfolio worth almost £3million since the 2016 Brexit referendum. Our disclosures come after it was revealed that the Reform leader is earning around £700,000 a year outside Parliament
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Arrest of Telegram CEO could bolster his image as an "internet prophet"
Pavel Durov will probably use French legal disputes to position himself as a champion of free speech, say observers
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