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Keir Starmer has doubled down on his calls for an election as soon as possible

Keir Starmer vows to 'fix broken Britain' as he repeats calls for general election as soon as possible

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'A once in a generation opportunity' to fix London, Sadiq Khan launches historic bid for third term as London Mayor

'A once in a generation opportunity' to fix London, Sadiq Khan launches historic bid for third term as London Mayor

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'This is trivia': Kemi Badenoch hits out at continued furore over Tory donor 'racism' row

'This is trivia': Kemi Badenoch hits out at continued furore over Tory donor 'racism' row

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Labour will overhaul the asylum system with a new 'returns and enforcement unit' as the party looks to get tough on illegal immigration.

Labour announces new unit to fast-track deportations of failed asylum seekers and foreign criminals

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The author of the Forde report has said he is 'at a loss' as to why it has taken so long to restore the whip to Ms Abbot.

‘Others have had it restored after worse things’: Forde report author says, as calls grow to return whip to Diane Abbott

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Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell have led an anti-hate protest to the Home Office - as demonstrators march in support of Diane Abbott after she was targeted for abuse by a Tory donor.

'It's been a difficult week': Diane Abbott thanks marchers who joined allies at anti-hate protest after Tory donor row

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Vaughan Gething has been confirmed as the next first minister of Wales.

Vaughan Gething to become Wales' next first minister after winning Labour leadership contest

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James Heappey, Theresa May, Matt Hancock and Harriet Harman who are among the MPs standing down

The MPs who are standing down at the election: Full list of those quitting the Commons

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Tory donor who said Diane Abbott 'should be shot' gives further £5m to party after he is reported to police over race row

Tory donor who said Diane Abbott 'should be shot' gives 'further £5m' to party after he is reported to police

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Keir Starmer has called on Rishi Sunak to announce the general election next week

Rishi Sunak rules out May 2 general election after Keir Starmer challenges 'spineless' PM to call it next week

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Keir Starmer has refused to say if Labour will let Diane Abbott back in the party

Keir Starmer refuses to say if Diane Abbott will be allowed back into Labour over 'offensive' letter despite race row

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Keir Starmer has called on Rishi Sunak to announce the general election next week

'Have the backbone': Keir Starmer challenges 'spineless' Rishi Sunak to call election next week

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Diane Abbott reports Tory donor Frank Hester to police over comments saying MP 'should be shot'

Diane Abbott stood up 46 times to talk about race row at PMQs but was denied - as she reports Tory donor to police

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Speaker faces angry backlash for not picking Diane Abbott to speak over ‘racism’ scandal at PMQs

Speaker faces angry backlash for not picking Diane Abbott to speak over ‘racism’ scandal at PMQs

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Starmer has said he is 'personally committed' to changing the law within five years

Keir Starmer ‘personally supports’ changing assisted dying law ‘within five years’ if Labour win next election

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he Conservatives are under pressure to return money given by donor Frank Hester who's apologised for saying former Labour MP Diane Abbot makes him want to 'hate all black women'.

Biggest Tory donor 'not racist,' but was right to apologise for 'comments that sound racist' Conservative peer tells LBC

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"It’s like trying not to be racist but you see Diane Abbott on the TV, and you’re just like I hate, you just want to hate all black women because she’s there," Mr Hester allegedly said.

Tories' biggest donor accused of saying Diane Abbott 'makes you want to hate all black women' and 'needs to be shot'

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Sadiq Khan (L) speaking to LBC's Andrew Marr on Monday

London has not become a 'no-go zone' for Jews, Sadiq Khan insists, after warning from UK counter-terror official

Rachel Reeves has said Labour will aim to cut tax

Labour government would aim to cut taxes, Rachel Reeves says, after Conservatives slash National Insurance

'Britain deserves better': Keir Starmer slates 'Tory con' Budget and brands 'nicked' non-dom policy 'a desperate move'

'Britain deserves better': Keir Starmer slates 'Tory con' Budget and brands 'nicked' non-dom policy 'a desperate move'

Londoners jibe Sadiq Khan by sharing photos of capital’s dead nightlife under the hashtag LameLondon

Londoners take aim at Sadiq Khan by sharing photos of capital’s dead nightlife under the hashtag LameLondon

Wes Streeting said he thought it was likely a general election would be called in May

'All the indicators point towards a May election', Wes Streeting says, as he accuses Sunak of 'squatting' in No. 10

London's nightlife really is lame

Who is Sadiq Khan kidding? London isn't even the UK's most 24-hour city, let alone the world's

Thangam Debbonaire said that culture should be "accessible for everyone" and that the British patriotic song can make many feel left out.

Rule, Britannia! is 'alienating', says Labour MP after musician suggests classic could be replaced with folk music

George Galloway will aim to unseat Angela Rayner in the general election

George Galloway aiming to field 100 candidates in general election, as he looks to unseat Labour's Angela Rayner

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George Galloway was sworn in as the MP for Rochdale on Monday.

George Galloway vows to ‘take chunks out of Labour’ as he’s sworn in as MP for Rochdale

Sir Keir Starmer hit out at George Galloway after Labour lost the Rochdale by-election

‘Galloway only won because Labour didn’t stand’: Keir Starmer vows to fight back in Rochdale at general election

George Galloway's Rochdale victory might be a minor historical detail, yet the Israel/Gaza conflict could continue to impact Labour's electoral performance.

George Galloway's Rochdale victory might be a minor historical detail, but the Israel/Gaza conflict could still hurt Labour

George Galloway has been speaking to LBC after his Rochdale by-election victory

'This is for Gaza': George Galloway's warning shot to Keir Starmer and Labour after winning Rochdale by-election

The vote-counting got underway on Thursday evening.

George Galloway claims he’s on track for ‘comfortable’ victory in Rochdale by-election following divisive campaign