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English identity 'under threat' claims Robert Jenrick, as Tory MP blames mass immigration and 'woke culture'

English identity 'under threat' claims Robert Jenrick, as Tory MP blames mass immigration and 'woke culture'

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Kemi Badenoch claims she became 'working class' after working in McDonald’s

I’m ‘boringly middle class,’ says Cleverly after Kemi Badenoch said McDonald’s job made her ‘working class’

Sue Gray Attends The Covid Inquiry In Belfast

Starmer’s top aide Sue Gray ‘is paid more than PM’ and ‘said no when asked if her salary could be slightly lower’

Kemi Badenoch claims she became 'working class' after working in McDonald’s

Kemi Badenoch claims she 'became working class' after working in McDonald’s

Gina Davidson says anything is still possible

Ten years on from the Scottish independence referendum anything is possible in Scottish politics

Jonathan Reynolds

Flexible working boosts productivity, Labour claim, as minister attacks Tories for 'declaring war on working from home'

Diane Abbott has said that she believes she was not properly supported by Sir Keir Starmer over Frank Hester's comments

Diane Abbott: Starmer treated me like ‘non-person’ during row over Tory donor’s comments

Giorgia Meloni - Keir Starmer meeting in Rome

Keir Starmer praises 'remarkable progress' made by Italian PM Giorgia Meloni in tackling migration

Victoria Starmer

Victoria Starmer wears polka dot outfit to London Fashion Week as PM faces questions over clothing donations

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Yvette Cooper said that the government would look at what works to stop the migrant Channel crossings

No more ‘shouting over the sea,’ says Yvette Cooper as UK looks at ‘fast track’ processing of asylum-seekers in Albania

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, right, meets with the new U.K. Border Security Commander Martin Hewitt, ahead of his visit to Rome, at an airfield near London, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. (Phil Noble/Pool Photo via AP)

Former top police chief named Border Security Commander - as Starmer takes aim at illegal migration on Rome trip

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he is 'interested' in Italy's deal with Albania to send migrants there after they are rescued at sea.

Starmer 'interested in Italy's migrant deal' with Albania ahead of visit to Rome to meet right-wing PM Meloni

Former FA chief David Bernstein has branded UEFA's threat to exclude England from their home Euros in 2028 over plans for regulation as empty.

'Last throw of the dice': Former FA chief slams threat to exclude England from Euros as empty threat from UEFA

Sir Keir Starmer is alleged to have broken parliamentary rules by failing to declare donations of clothing for his wife Victoria Starmer.

Keir Starmer faces investigation after failing to declare gifts to wife from party donor

Labour is planning to back away from plans to ban the sale of diesel cars in 2030 - by allowing hybrid models to be sold until 2035.

Labour 'planning to water down 2030 diesel car ban' as hybrids set to evade ban until 2035

England could be banned from playing at its home Euros in 2028 if Sir Keir Starmer continues with plans for a football regulator, UEFA has warned.

England 'face being banned from home Euros' if Starmer presses ahead with football regulator, UEFA warns

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has arrived at the party’s autumn conference in Brighton on a jet ski

'The fight goes on': Sir Ed Davey insists Lib Dems will continue to push for u-turn on winter fuel payments

A labour councillor who was caught 'covered in lipstick' in an illegal brothel during a police raid has been promoted to local authority leader.

Labour councillor caught ‘covered in lipstick’ inside illegal sex den promoted to council leader

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Labour MP claims Keir Starmer uses Arsenal hospitality 'for work reasons'

Keir Starmer uses Arsenal hospitality 'for work reasons', says Labour MP

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Oxford Street

Pedestrianised Oxford Street could be 'terror target', council warns Sadiq Khan

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Jason Hoganson has been put back behind bars

Hollywood actor freed early from jail under Starmer's prisoner release scheme back behind bars 48 hours later

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Nigel Farage says Donald Trump is 'generally proven right' when asked about claims that migrants are eating pets in Springfield, Ohio.

Nigel Farage insists Trump will be 'proven right' about migrants eating pet cats and dogs

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The Israeli PM has accused the UK government of sending "mixed messages" over support for Israel

Netanyahu accuses UK of sending 'mixed messages' over support for Israel and 'undermining' right to self-defence

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Ill-heath is continuing to hamper our economy, writes Lord James Bethell.

Tackling UK ill health is vital to economic growth—It's time for radical reform

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2024 Liberal Democrat Conference - Day Four

Man arrested on suspicion of sexual assault at Liberal Democrat party conference

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Opening ceremony of 2014 Commonwealth Games

Glasgow to host 2026 Commonwealth Games after rescue deal agreed

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Keir Starmer giving a speech to the Holocaust Education Trust

Every child to learn about the Holocaust in school, Starmer pledges, as he vows to fight 'resurgence of antisemitism'

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'It all worked out well': Trump recounts being 'grabbed' by secret service and bundled into golf cart during ‘assassination’ bid

Trump tells how he was 'grabbed' by secret service and bundled into golf cart during ‘assassination’ bid

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Plans to pedestrianise London's iconic Oxford Street unveiled by the Mayor.

Plans to pedestrianise London's iconic Oxford Street unveiled

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The FBI has confirmed suspect Ryan Routh failed to fire any shots in an alleged attempt on Donald Trump's life.

Donald Trump ‘assassination’ suspect ‘did not fire gun’ as FBI search phone and vehicle

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Nato chief says up to 'individual allies to make decision' over allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles inside Russia

Nato chief says up to 'individual allies to make decision' on allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles inside Russia

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Trump assassination suspect Ryan Routh pictured after arrest as shooter appears in court charged with gun crimes

Trump assassination suspect Ryan Routh pictured during arrest as shooter appears in court charged with gun crimes

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An assassination attempt on its own will not tip the balance for Trump, writes Dr David Andersen.

A second assassination attempt puts Trump back in spotlight— Can he take advantage of the moment to sway voters?

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UK General Election

Mr Sunak was joined by Foreign Secretary David Cameron for the first time on the campaign

Flock of sheep flee as Rishi Sunak and David Cameron try to feed them

Sunak and Starmer have launched their election campaigns after the Prime Minister announced a shock July 4 poll.

Sunak tells Britain to ‘choose its future’ as he launches election campaign whilst Starmer says ‘it’s time for change’
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer

Sunak claims 'economy has turned a corner' and 'plan is working' at first campaign rally after announcing election
Prankster behind Sunak's 'Things Can Only Get Wetter' moment 'banned from Westminster' after drowning out speech

Prankster behind Sunak's 'Things Can Only Get Wetter' moment 'banned from Parliament' after drowning out speech
Several key seats have been labelled as potentially vulnerable in the General Election.

Key seats to watch in General Election as ‘Blue Wall’ faces onslaught from Labour and Lib Dems
Cabinet Ministers facing uphill battle to hold onto seats

Full list of Conservative Cabinet Ministers facing uphill battle to retain seats at General Election
Rishi Sunak

Read in full: Rishi Sunak's speech as he announces General Election

Rishi Sunak has called a general election on July 4.

Immigration, the economy and the NHS: The key issues that will dominate election battle

A damp looking Rishi Sunak walks back into No10 after announcing the General Election

Four possible outcomes for the July 4 General Election

Rishi Sunak has announced a July 4 General Election date

Rishi Sunak confirms General Election will take place on July 4: what happens next?

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Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has arrived at the party’s autumn conference in Brighton on a jet ski

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey arrives at party conference in Brighton on jet ski

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Famous Downing Street feline Larry the cat branded a 'little s**t' by Scottish secretary

Marieha Hussain has been found not guilty of a racially aggravated public order offence

Teacher with placard depicting Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman as coconuts not guilty of racially aggravated public order offence
More than 1,600 inmates were released yesterday in a government bid to free up space in jails

Starmer hits back at Sunak over prison crisis with PM ‘angry’ at being forced to free criminals early
More than 1,600 inmates were released yesterday in a government bid to free up space in jails

Thug who blinded and paralysed a baby and a schoolboy's killer to be freed under prison early release scheme
The problem is that while Trump's self-image is one of presidential stability, he projects mayhem.

'Like a toddler with a firehose': Trump's absurd debate rhetoric reveals a candidate out of ideas
Housing secretary Angela Rayner is moving to ban no-fault evictions

Renters to get more security as government moves to ban 'no-fault' evictions amid range of other housing reforms
Only one Labour MP voted against cutting the winter fuel payment for all but the country's poorest pensioners

Only one Labour MP votes against cutting winter fuel payment for pensioners as more than 50 absentees revealed
Mel Stride's been knocked out of the race to be the next Tory leader

Mel Stride knocked out of Tory leadership contest - as only four candidates remain

Millions of pensioners are set to miss out on winter fuel payments

Winter fuel payment axe to go ahead after more than 50 Labour MPs fail to back Starmer’s plan