Infected blood scandal compensation to rise
Compensation for infected blood scandal victims to rise by £35,000 each.
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Group of Labour MPs proposes new policies to beat rightwing populism
Labour MPs unveil new strategies to combat rightwing populism, including EU ties and climate defense.
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‘Bizarre’ lack of urgency in putting UK on war footing, says defence review co-author
Critics Highlight Lack of Urgency in UK Defence Planning
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UK’s armed forces are in a sad state – and they have only themselves to blame
Critics slam UK armed forces for complacency and lack of investment.
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Scottish Greens pledge free bus travel and basic income in election manifesto
Scottish Greens pledge free bus travel and basic income in manifesto
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UK steel exports to EU at risk as bloc doubles tariffs and halves quotas
UK steel exports at risk as EU doubles tariffs and halves quotas.
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Reeves hits out at ‘folly’ of US going to war without clear exit plan
Rachel Reeves calls Trump's Iran war decision a 'folly' without clear exit plan.
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Telegraph takeover by German buyer cleared by culture secretary
Culture Secretary Clears Axel Springer's £575m Telegraph Takeover
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Reform activist suspended over racist and antisemitic comments remains election agent
A suspended Reform UK activist, Adam Mitula, has been appointed as the election agent for three party candidates in Manchester despite facing allegations of racist and antisemitic comments. Mitula's suspension is pending investigation following his offensive remarks and agreement with a Holocaust denier.
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Hegseth right to mock Royal Navy, says ex-army chief as he backs claims over military underfunding – UK politics live
Starmer criticized for lack of timeline on UK's defence investment plan amid military funding concerns.
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Starmer’s ‘corrosive complacency’ on defence has put UK in peril, says ex-Nato chief
Ex-Nato chief warns Starmer's defence policy endangers UK security.
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A dozen battleground Dems send Swalwell’s campaign donations to charity
A dozen Democrats donate Swalwell's campaign funds to charity amid misconduct allegations
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Chagos Islands treaty is now ‘impossible to agree at political level’, UK minister says
UK minister declares Chagos Islands treaty impossible due to US withdrawal of support
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‘It would be catastrophic’: A Supreme Court decision could upend Alaska’s crucial Senate race
A Supreme Court ruling could bar Alaska from counting late-arriving ballots, potentially disenfranchising voters in remote areas like Kodiak Island. This decision may significantly impact the upcoming Senate race, which is crucial for control of the chamber.
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Fears over who can win in 2028 are already surfacing among Democrats
Concerns over candidate identity are shaping Democrats' strategies for 2028.
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Inside the DNC’s Middle East (not) working group
DNC's Middle East working group struggles with internal divisions and scheduling issues.
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Pope Leo XIV condemns war, rejects claims of divine backing
Pope Leo XIV issues strong condemnation of war, rejecting divine backing claims.
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Harris gives her clearest signal she is mounting a 2028 presidential bid
Kamala Harris gives strong indication of a 2028 presidential bid at convention
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Why Trump’s endorsement hasn’t been a ‘close out move’ for Louisiana Senate
Trump's endorsement of Letlow struggles in tight Louisiana Senate race
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DNC avoids taking a stance on Israel, AIPAC
DNC avoids taking a clear stance on Israel and AIPAC influence
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The DNC is meeting — and Israel is at the forefront once again
DNC Meeting in New Orleans Sparks Debate on Israel Policy
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Liberal judge cruises to victory in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Chris Taylor's victory expands the liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court to 5-2.
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Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed declines to disavow Hasan Piker’s past comments
Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed stands by Hasan Piker despite backlash
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‘Vile on every level’: Tucker Carlson rips Donald Trump over Easter Sunday ‘f-word’ post
Tucker Carlson rips Trump for 'vile' Easter post threatening Iran
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'What the hell did he just say?' GOP Iran worries build after Trump speech.
Trump's Iran speech raises GOP concerns about midterms and clarity.
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Georgia's GOP Senate primary is a mess. Republicans are blaming each other.
Georgia's GOP Senate primary is chaotic, with no clear leader and infighting.
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Trump’s MAGA allies have a new plan for mass deportations. It could splinter the coalition.
New mass deportation strategy from Trump allies could divide his coalition
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Dems hit the airwaves over Iran
Democrats roll out $250,000 ad campaign against Rep. Van Orden over Iran war support
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