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Bridget Phillipson: Kemi Badenoch has ‘no interest in supporting LGBT+ people’
Exclusive: Equalities minister says Tories are ‘chasing Reform into the gutter’ as they drop support for planned law to ban ‘conversion therapy’ Kemi Badenoch has “no interest in supporting LGBT+ peop
Ministers consider forcing TV industry to better protect women after David Walliams allegations
Lisa Nandy expected to meet leaders from television, film and publishing and could legislate if voluntary action deemed insufficient Ministers are considering changing the law to force the entertainme
All Kemi had at PMQs was jokes … and unfunny jokes at that | John Crace
Even her own MPs were stony-faced as the Tory leader ran though her set list of gags from the budget to Russell Brand UK politics live – latest updates Well, there was one person at least who thought
Senior Reform UK official quits as questions over vetting failures continue
Departure of Tom Waterhouse, Reform’s ‘latest fall guy’, will be blow to party amid push towards professionalisation UK politics live – latest updates Reform UK’s general secretary has left the role a
Former minister calls for phone tech to block live-streamed child sex abuse
New technology would block the live-streaming of child sexual abuse on phones, tablets and laptops.
Morgan McSweeney calls for rethink of cabinet ministers’ ‘quasi-judicial’ powers
Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff also says the ‘thicket of rules’ about how PMs operate should be cleared away Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, has called for a rethink of “
Labour MPs warn against weakening electric vehicle targets ahead of crunch talks
Exclusive: Cutting 2030 goal would be a ‘step backwards’, say MPs, as ministers clash over proposed reductions UK politics live – latest updates Cop31 live – latest updates Labour MPs are urging the g
Burnham signals backing for more ethnicity options on next census
It comes after a Lib Dem MP said black English or Asian English should be specific options for respondents.
Tell us: what would you like to see prioritised in Andy Burnham’s 10-year plan?
We would like to hear what you would like Andy Burnham to prioritise in his 10-year plan for government On the day Andy Burnham became PM, he declared that “later this year” he would “bring forward a
Andy Burnham says government will unveil 10-year plan by mid-December
Prime minister tells Kemi Badenoch at PMQs that flagship strategy will be revealed before Commons Christmas recess The government’s flagship 10-year plan will emerge by mid-December, Andy Burnham has
From blood group ID to cycle racks : I asked for little ways to fix broken Britain and the public’s ideas give me hope | Martin Lewis
There are thousands of small tips to make our country better. People know what is wrong, and it’s clear they have solutions Have you ever come across an annoying little problem and thought, “why don’t
MPs jostle for slice of £14.6m from axed leisure centre
Over £14m is available to be spent due to the cancellation of a new leisure centre in Bradford.
Reform Wales leader backs Senedd member who said white people being replaced
Helen Jenner says Senedd members should not be silenced after Joe Martin was banned from speaking.
Kennedys sue to block Trump's arch
Descendants of President John F. Kennedy are asking a judge to block President Trump's monumental arch near Arlington National Cemetery.
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Descendants of President John F. Kennedy are asking a judge to block President Trump's monumental arch near Arlington National Cemetery.
Kennedys sue to block Trump's arch, citing shadow over JFK's grave
Descendants of President John F. Kennedy are asking a judge to block President Trump's monumental arch near Arlington National Cemetery.
Ex-CIA officer on UK investigations into alleged Iran, Russia threats
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former CIA senior executive clandestine service officer Daniel Hoffman about investigations in Britain into alleged threats linked to Iran and Russia.
Close Trump ally to lead House Republicans next year
House Republicans will have a new leader at the start of the new Congress in January: Ohio's Jim Jordan, a co-founder of the ultra-conservative Freedom Caucus and a close ally of President Trump.