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Streeting warns against 'expensive' Labour leadership pledges
The ex-health secretary says he would not make campaign promises that he would have to later reverse. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Labour activist admits vote rigging offence
Gabriel Leroy, a former councillor in Southend, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit an offence under the Criminal Law Act and the Computer Misuse Act....
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UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns
Sir Richard Knighton backs ex-defence secretary John Healey's claim the government is not providing adequate funds. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Watch: Defence spending plans fall well short, says Healey
The ex-defence secretary repeats his call for more funding in a Commons speech following his resignation. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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UK will play full part in reopening Strait of Hormuz, Starmer says
The prime minister says the UK is working with other countries on a plan to protect vessels in the key waterway. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Sister of Jo Cox urges 'common ground' 10 years after her murder
Spen Valley MP Kim Leadbeater reflects a decade after her sister was murdered in Birstall. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and l...
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Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
A government spokesman tells the BBC that the current offer "does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment". Newsiline summarises this report...
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Polls open on Thursday for the Makerfield by-election
Polls open on Thursday for the Makerfield by-election with 14 candidates vying to become the constituency's MP Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Social media ban 'a defining moment for our children'
Secretary of State for Technology Liz Kendall was addressing the Commons following the announcement of a social media ban for under-16s. Newsiline summari...
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Reform pledges new tax on hiring foreign workers
The party says the move would allow it to reverse last year's National Insurance rise for British workers. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93
Paying tribute, Sir Keir Starmer said Lord Hattersley "was a giant of the Labour movement". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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New social media restrictions will end 'system failing our kids', PM says
Starmer promises 'bold action' ahead of Monday's announcement on restrictions for children. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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Roy Hattersley: Labour politician who helped start the party's modernisation
Able Labour politician, often at odds with his party, who became a successful author and columnist. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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Assisted dying returns to parliament as MP urges peers to 'finish the job'
Lauren Edwards says she will bring the exact same bill which was narrowly passed by the Commons but ran out of time in the Lords. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing
The Reform UK leader says tenants would have three months to find a new home or face potential deportation. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal
Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney 'back home' on two-day visit to Ireland
He, and his wife Diana Fox Carney, arrived at Dublin Airport at about 10:00 local time and met Taoiseach (Irish PM) Micheál Martin. Newsiline summarises t...
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Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government
The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last all week. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to...
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By-Electioncast: Could Restore Britain Help Andy Burnham Win?
A new poll suggests the party could steal a significant number of voters from Reform UK. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and...
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Chris Mason: Starmer defiant after defence spending row
The prime minister was keen in a BBC interview to erect the highest bar he could to any wannabe successors triggering a leadership contest. Newsiline summ...
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Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns
Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Who's in Keir Starmer's cabinet?
An in-depth look at which Labour MPs are currently serving in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's cabinet. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Watch: Four UFO videos newly declassified by US government
The eyewitness footage shows bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed location in the northeastern US. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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What we found out in Starmer's BBC interview
It has been a turbulent week for PM, after defence minister John Healey resigned. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links read...
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Israeli tech firm accused of targeting First Minister John Swinney in election
Accounts linked to tech firm BlackCore are alleged to have carried out 'digital interference operations' against John Swinney. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Starmer 'not going to walk away' from leadership
The prime minister tells the BBC's Chris Mason it is his "duty" to carry on as prime minister Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics an...
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I have a duty to stay on, says PM as he justifies defence spending
Sir Keir Starmer argues he has made "hard-edged" decisions, one day after his defence secretary quit in a row over money. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Ministers want 60% of children walking or cycling to school by 2035
Thousands of safer paths and crossings are promised to help people become more active in England's towns and cities. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Troubles' legacy bill 'unfit for purpose' says ex-minister
Al Carns cited his opposition to the bill as one of the reasons why he quit the government on Thursday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
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PM needs to make 'bold' decisions on defence spending, says Carns
Al Carns quit as the armed forces minister in a row over defence spending, hours after John Healey also quit as defence secretary. Newsiline summarises th...
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Jailed South Korea ex-president gets 30 more years for sending drones into North
Prosecutors argued that Yoon ordered the operation to provoke Pyongyang and create a pretext for martial law. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens
Al Carns says the military isn't "sufficiently funded", as Dan Jarvis becomes the new defence secretary. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Villagers take fight against Lidl store plans to Welsh government
Residents in the area do not want a store on land separating Llantwit Major and Llanmaes. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and li...
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Why defence funding deal offered to Healey wasn't enough to keep him
The defence secretary was pressing the prime minister for a larger increase in defence spending than he was offered, the BBC understands. Newsiline summar...
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Asylum hotel vacated after fire safety concerns
Epping Forest District Council says it was not expecting the latest development. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links reade...
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Chris Mason: What John Healey's resignation means
An already politically weakened prime minister has been weakened further by the resignation of the defence secretary. Newsiline summarises this report fro...