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Jenrick avoids answering questions on Cottrell donation transfers to Reform UK
Robert Jenrick refused to explain why George Cottrell transferred $2m to his mother days before she made substantial …
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Andy Burnham urges Greater Manchester voters to back Labour in mayoral election
Andy Burnham calls on residents to support Labour candidate Bev Craig in the upcoming Greater Manchester mayoral election, …
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Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment at Senate Covid origins hearing
Dr Anthony Fauci refused to answer questions before a Senate committee, invoking his constitutional right against self-incrimination and …
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Trump eulogises Lindsey Graham as 'tough cookie' at funeral service
President Donald Trump delivered a eulogy for Senator Lindsey Graham, recalling him as a 'tough cookie' and again …
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Chris Philp accuses French warship of firing warning shots in English Channel
Shadow home secretary Chris Philp has accused a French naval vessel of firing 17 live rounds near his …
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Reform UK reports Green Party co-leader Zack Polanski to police over guillotine T-shirt post
Green Party co-leader Zack Polanski is facing a police investigation after Reform UK reported a social media post …
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Bridget Phillipson appointed Labour Party chair by Prime Minister
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson as the new chair of the Labour Party, …
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Trump loses appeal in fight over federal voter list
A US appeals court has dealt another legal blow to Donald Trump's efforts to obtain a federal voter …
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Labour overtakes Reform UK in voter intention poll for first time in over a year
Labour has moved ahead of Reform UK in a new voter intention poll, ending more than a year …
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Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Convicted for Election Campaign Lies
A court has found former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol guilty of making false statements during the …
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Ex-MEP John Stevens to challenge Nigel Farage in Clacton by-election on pro-EU platform
Former MEP John Stevens is standing for the Rejoin the EU Party in the Clacton by-election, aiming to …
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US pauses strikes on Iran for second day as diplomatic talks continue
The United States has halted military strikes on Iran for a second consecutive day, as Donald Trump weighs …
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Greater Manchester Mayoral Election Faces Low Public Awareness Despite High Stakes
An upcoming election for the mayor of Greater Manchester, which will shape the lives of more than three …
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Met police investigate £500,000 in donations to Reform UK from Richard Tice company
Scotland Yard is examining two £250,000 payments made to Reform UK before the 2024 general election by a …
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Trump’s rambling gala address included insults, potshots and quip about a third presidential term
President mocks political opponents and journalists in mostly light-hearted, hour-long sp
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Elon Musk Admits Getting 'Carried Away' With Trump and Doge Role
Elon Musk has acknowledged becoming too consumed by politics during his alliance with Donald Trump and his brief …
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Andy Burnham pauses early prisoner release scheme for urgent review
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has halted the early release of prisoners under a controversial scheme set up by …
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Conservatives ask HMRC to investigate Nigel Farage over £5m gift from crypto billionaire
The Conservative Party has asked HM Revenue and Customs to investigate whether Nigel Farage should have paid tax …
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Andy Burnham orders review of early release for violent offenders amid political backlash
The Greater Manchester mayor has commissioned a review of plans to release thousands of violent criminals, including killers …
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Prince George Celebrates 13th Birthday with New Official Portrait
The Prince and Princess of Wales have released a new photograph of Prince George to mark his 13th …