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Public opposed to disability benefit cuts, major survey suggests

Around 7% of those polled wanted disability benefit cuts, according to the latest British Social Attitudes survey.

BBC Politics · 8 Sept 2026
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Republicans hope unconventional convention will rally voters ahead of midterms

The Republican party is calling it a "Trumpapalooza." The party is throwing an unconventional convention in Dallas this week to try to boost Republican voter enthusiasm.

NPR Politics · 8 Sept 2026
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Political commentator on what we might expect from Trump's midterm convention

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with commentator Jonah Goldberg about this week's unusual Republican midterm gathering.

NPR Politics · 8 Sept 2026
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UK government expected to announce restrictions on trade with West Bank settlements

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is set to outline the proposals today, in a move which could prompt Israel to retaliate.

BBC Politics · 8 Sept 2026
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Trump's construction projects are transforming the capital

President Trump is transforming Washington. New York Magazine's Ben Terris says the ballroom, the planned arch and other changes are an attempt to achieve "architectural immortality."

NPR Politics · 7 Sept 2026
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Minister condemns disorder at Portsmouth anti-migrant protest after police officers hurt

Sarah Jones told MPs the violence sparked by the arrival of 120 migrants in a single dinghy was "intimidating and thuggish".

BBC Politics · 7 Sept 2026
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UK begins talks to rejoin EU security missions

The deal could see British officials take part in crisis management operations for the first time since Brexit.

BBC Politics · 7 Sept 2026
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Faisal Islam: Chancellor's attempts to boost vibes may limit tax rises

The new leadership is trying to maintain both confidence and the promotion of economic animal spirits.

BBC Politics · 7 Sept 2026
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Plans for major overhaul councils halted

Proposals to merge smaller councils to form larger authorities have been paused or withdrawn in a number of areas.

BBC Politics · 7 Sept 2026
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With the midterms fast approaching, campaign season begins

Labor Day marks the unofficial kickoff of the general election season as Republicans work to maintain control of the House and the Senate amid President Trump's unpopular second term.

NPR Politics · 7 Sept 2026
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What to expect as midterm campaign season kicks off

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Charlie Cook, founder of the nonpartisan Cook Political Report, about the outlook for Democrats and Republicans as midterm campaign season kicks off.

NPR Politics · 7 Sept 2026
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Chancellor to say UK economy 'turning a corner' despite debt concerns

John Healey will detail plans to spread growth more widely across the UK, ahead of his first Budget.

BBC Politics · 7 Sept 2026
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AfD celebrate projected win in Saxony-Anhalt

AfD leaders celebrated tonight as exit polls projected a big lead in the Saxony-Anhalt vote.

BBC Politics · 6 Sept 2026
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140 migrants in single dinghy rescued in English Channel

They were transferred onto two lifeboats and taken to shore in the UK.

BBC Politics · 6 Sept 2026
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Government begins paying off council's £2bn debt

Woking Borough Council's leader says it is "important progress" but there is "still much work to do".

BBC Politics · 6 Sept 2026
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Green Party deputy leader linked to property lets despite opposition to landlords

Mothin Ali, is linked to two rental properties via his company, but does not appear to profit from them.

BBC Politics · 6 Sept 2026
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Public backlash against data centers is rising. Politicians are playing catchup

Public sentiment against data centers is running high this election season, leaving politicians of all stripes scrambling to respond. We look at how this is playing out in Pennsylvania.

NPR Politics · 6 Sept 2026
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Politics chat: First-ever Republican midterm convention or Trump rally?

A first-ever Republican midterm convention is taking place this week in Dallas, but are candidates interested in attending? Plus, Michigan's Democratic senate candidate apologizes to Jewish voters.

NPR Politics · 6 Sept 2026
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