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Labour has 'no coherent plan' for country, says Blair
The ex-Labour PM says Sir Keir Starmer's government is in the "wrong position" ahead of the next election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Yusuf in clash with Jenrick over Reform deportation policy
Reform's home affairs chief has publicly disagreed with its Treasury spokesman over what party policy is. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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South African president mounts legal challenge against report that could lead to impeachment
Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report "misconceived" their mandate. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links reade...
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John Swinney denies 'sweeping Murrell scandal under carpet'
Opposition MSPs have criticised the first minister and ex-SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon following Peter Murrell's guilty plea. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Wales won't ban mobile phones in schools, first minister says
Rhun ap Iorwerth said schools would be empowered to make their own decisions, with a ban expected for England. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Senegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president
As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - W...
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Greens announce Makerfield by-election candidate
Sarah Wakefield has been selected as the party's candidate for the 18 June poll. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links re...
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MSPs set to vote on plans for second independence referendum
John Swinney will ask Parliament to formally request the transfer of powers from the UK government to allow a referendum on independence. Newsiline summar...
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Government vows to bring in under-16 social media restrictions by end of year
Tech minister Liz Kendall told the BBC the government would publish a response to the consultation in the summer. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Donaldson sex abuse trial to begin with jury selection
Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Senegal's leadership row mounts as parliament speaker resigns
Some speculate that El Malick Ndiaye stepped down so that ousted-PM Ousmane Sonko can take his place. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Wor...
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Education secretary to order review of hidden childcare costs
Bridget Phillipson will ask the competition watchdog to examine costs that families are still facing in government-funded free childcare. Newsiline summar...
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Bolivian minister's convoy ambushed while overseeing roadblock clearance
Security forces were met by resistance while attempting to clear highway barriers, amid unrest over the government's economic policies. Newsiline summaris...
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Scrap tax on overtime hours, says Reform UK
The party says its proposed policy would cost £5bn a year and could be paid for through cuts to welfare. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Government spends 25 times more on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn
Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn. Newsiline summarises this...
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Senegal's president sacks prime minister Sonko after months of tensions
Bassirou Diomaye Faye also dissolved the government, creating uncertainty amid a debt crisis in the country. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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US government releases UFO sighting reports - 'Orbs swarming in all directions'
The Pentagon discloses scores of UFO files with reported sightings of spheres, discs and fireballs spanning nearly 80 years. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Palantir boss hits out at Khan in Met contract row
Palantir UK chief says blocking £50m Met deal will give "hostile states and criminals an advantage". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Muck spreading ban to protect rivers doesn't work, new minister says
The regulations were championed by river campaigners but angered many farmers across Wales. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Nearly 30 illegal waste 'super sites' revealed in new government watchlist
The list, published by the Environment Agency on Friday, includes 28 so-called "super sites" that contain more than 20,000 tonnes of waste. Newsiline summ...
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Gavin Williamson pays tribute to 'trusty companion' as pet tarantula dies
Cronus achieved internet fame after reports about his life in Westminster alongside his Tory MP owner emerged. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Green MP Carla Denyer to take leave of absence due to 'burnout'
Carla Denyer said she was taking "several weeks" off to recover from burnout Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers t...
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Lib Dems announce Makerfield by-election candidate
Councillor Jake Austin will represent the Lib Dems in the Makerfield by-election on 18 June. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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'I don't understand' - council meeting descends into chaos
Kirklees Council remains without a majority - or a leader - after a chaotic annual meeting left some of the newly-elected members confused. Newsiline summ...
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Green by-elections may cost up to £250,000
A number of Green councillors are ineligible to take up elected positions, leading to by-elections. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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By-Electioncast: Everything You Need To Know About Makerfield
Is this the most consequential by-election ever? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the original publisher...
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Rape sentences for teen boys unduly lenient, says Jess Phillips
The three teenagers avoided custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and li...
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Former Green Party by-election candidate apologises for sharing 'false flag' post
The Green Party had announced Chris Kennedy withdrew as candidate for "personal and family reasons". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Government borrowing higher than expected in April
Borrowing, the difference between spending and income from taxes, was £24.3bn last month. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and li...
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Reform MS says Ukraine flag should not fly at 'virtue signalling' Welsh Parliament
The Welsh Parliament has flown a Ukrainian flag since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
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Ministers want new voting system in place for possible Manchester mayor race
The switch from First Past The Post to the Supplementary Vote had been expected to come into force by May 2027. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Cost of living measures 'missed opportunity', says Welsh first minister
Rhun ap Iorwerth says "deeper" action on energy prices would be better than the chancellor's moves. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busin...
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How a lottery can change the law
How a lottery can change the law Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Green Party candidate pulls out of by-election hours after being announced
Chris Kennedy withdraws from the contest hours after he was named as the Green Party's candidate. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...
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Five held in Tameside election fraud investigation
Four men and a woman, aged between 23 and 47, were held at addresses in Tameside earlier, police say. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Met Police Palantir contract blocked by City Hall
City Hall has refused a contract worth up to £50m with the US technology firm Palantir. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and link...