Politics
UK officially falling into recession is a 'headache' for Rishi Sunak. Here's why
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UK officially falling into recession is a 'headache' for Rishi Sunak. Here's why
'Mummy can't afford it': Families worry about coping as DWP cost of living payments come to an end
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'Mummy can't afford it': Families worry about coping as DWP cost of living payments come to an end
Why Starmer's £28bn green pledge U-turn is bad news for the climate, economy and his path to power
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Why Starmer's £28bn green pledge U-turn is bad news for the climate, economy and his path to power
'Not fit to be PM': Calls for Rishi Sunak to resign over trans jibe in front of Brianna Ghey's mum
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'Not fit to be PM': Calls for Rishi Sunak to resign over trans jibe in front of Brianna Ghey's mum
Holly Valance says everyone is a 'leftie' until we realise ideas are 'crap'. Here's why she's wrong
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Holly Valance says everyone is a 'leftie' until we realise ideas are 'crap'. Here's why she's wrong
'The gap is worrying': Young men and women are increasingly split on gender and politics, study finds
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'The gap is worrying': Young men and women are increasingly split on gender and politics, study finds
Household support fund's end would be 'devastating', charities say: 'We're planning for the worst'
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Household support fund's end would be 'devastating', charities say: 'We're planning for the worst'
Scandal after scandal plunges UK to lowest-ever position in corruption index: 'The wrong direction'
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Scandal after scandal plunges UK to lowest-ever position in corruption index: 'The wrong direction'
'Illegal vapes are already flooding the market': What impact will disposable vapes ban really have?
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'Illegal vapes are already flooding the market': What impact will disposable vapes ban really have?
DWP should never use AI to suspend benefit claims, experts insist: 'People are still struggling'
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DWP should never use AI to suspend benefit claims, experts insist: 'People are still struggling'
Activists welcome Labour crackdown on water bosses over illegal sewage dumps – but warn it's not enough
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Activists welcome Labour crackdown on water bosses over illegal sewage dumps – but warn it's not enough
Ralph Nader on shaping history, broken American politics and the enduring appeal of Donald Trump
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Ralph Nader on shaping history, broken American politics and the enduring appeal of Donald Trump
What Keir Starmer can learn from Britain's first Labour government – 100 years ago
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What Keir Starmer can learn from Britain's first Labour government – 100 years ago
HS2 boss admits cost of railway could soar to £66.6bn. Here’s how that money could be better spent
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HS2 boss admits cost of railway could soar to £66.6bn. Here’s how that money could be better spent
Will Trump win? Are the Tories finished? The man behind Jonathan Pie predicts politics in 2024
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Will Trump win? Are the Tories finished? The man behind Jonathan Pie predicts politics in 2024
From Boris to Starmer: The man behind Jonathan Pie takes on 2023's wildest political moments
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From Boris to Starmer: The man behind Jonathan Pie takes on 2023's wildest political moments
UK government spent millions defending its Rwanda plan. Here's how that money could be better spent
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UK government spent millions defending its Rwanda plan. Here's how that money could be better spent
Humza Yousaf on working with Labour, multiculturalism's success and calling for a Gaza ceasefire
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Humza Yousaf on working with Labour, multiculturalism's success and calling for a Gaza ceasefire
UK's doomed Rwanda plan is costing taxpayers £290m. Here's how that money could be better spent
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UK's doomed Rwanda plan is costing taxpayers £290m. Here's how that money could be better spent
Home Office plan to clear asylum backlog is making refugees homeless, minister admits
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