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Greg Heffer, Political Correspondent

Greg Heffer has worked in Westminster since 2015. During that time, he has reported on the Brexit referendum, three general elections and Covid. He previously worked at Sky News.

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Starmer's EU love-in! Keir gives Emmanuel Macron a hug as he continues his push for a 'reset' of Britain's relations with Europe in talks with the French President - but PM sparks fears he's reversing Brexit 'by the backdoor'

29/08/24 08:05

Sir Keir Starmer continued his push for a 'reset' of Britain's relations with the EU during talks with Emmanuel Macron in Paris today. The PM met the French President with a hug after travelling from Berlin yesterday as part of two days of meetings in his bid to 'turn a corner on Brexit '. Before the talks with Mr Macron at the Elysee Palace, Sir Keir earlier met some of Team GB 's Paralympic athletes this morning. He and the French President were among the audience at the Paralympic Games opening ceremony in the French capital last night. Speaking in Berlin yesterday, Sir Keir insisted he was not 'reversing Brexit' despite his desire for a 'reset' in UK-EU relations and closer ties with the bloc. But senior Tories expressed fears the Labour premier, who once backed a second EU referendum , could put Britain 'under the control of Brussels by the backdoor'....read

Labour will tell police to record more 'non-crime hate incidents' in a reversal of Tory changes aimed at protecting free speech as Yvette Cooper plots crackdown on rising anti-Semitism and Islamophobia amid Gaza conflict
28/08/24 03:34
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is planning to strengthen hate crime laws as part of a crackdown on anti-Semitism and Islamophobia.
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Drivers brace for a squeeze at the pumps: Rachel Reeves 'eyes 10p per litre fuel duty hike' ahead of 'painful' October Budget
28/08/24 01:57
The RAC issued an alert to motorists as Labour looks to fill a £22billion 'black hole' in the public finances at the upcoming fiscal event on 30 October.
Liz Truss denies she 'considered scrapping all cancer treatment on the NHS' in a bid to repair economic damage in the wake of her disastrous 'mini-Budget'
28/08/24 12:53
The ex-prime minister hit back at allegations she contemplated the drastic action amid the economic turmoil that accompanied her time in Downing Street.
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Keir Starmer denies he's 'reversing Brexit' as he uses Berlin visit to push his 'reset' of EU relations and seal new UK-Germany pact by end of the year
28/08/24 10:36
The PM, speaking at a press conference alongside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, outlined his ambition for a new UK-Germany treaty.
NHS leaders warn Labour they must pump cash into the health service to fill a £3billion deficit or waiting lists will continue to grow
28/08/24 09:48
Sir Keir Starmer has been told a failure to stump up more money for hospitals will see NHS waiting lists continue to grow.
Keir Starmer vows to 'turn a corner on Brexit' and 'reset' Britain's relations with the EU as PM - who previously backed a second referendum - cosies up to Germany's Olaf Scholz and France's Emmanuel Macron on two-day visit
28/08/24 07:40
The PM will hold talks with Chancellor Olaf Scholz as he eyes a new treaty with Berlin aimed at boosting business and increasing joint action on illegal migration.
SNP leader John Swinney sees event cut short after pro-Palestinian protester heckles him amid furious row over Scottish minister's meeting with Israeli diplomat
21/08/24 01:27
The SNP leader, who was on stage alongside former Welsh first minister Mark Drakeford, was harangued by a woman in Edinburgh .
Private school heads urge Labour to delay putting VAT on fees in January as they warn of a 'bow wave' of pupils surging into the state sector in the middle of the academic year
21/08/24 12:18
As part of revenue-raising measures, Labour is pushing ahead with its controversial manifesto promise to end tax breaks for private schools.
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David Cameron's fruit breakfasts and Tom Watson's coffee with butter diet: Here's how other politicians have tried to make themselves fit for office after Tory leadership hopeful Robert Jenrick reveals he took weight-loss drug Ozempic
21/08/24 11:42
Robert Jenrick is not the only politician to have battled the bulge in recent years, with David Cameron, Boris Johnson and Tom Watson also having waged war on the scales.
Labour's tax bombshell: Rachel Reeves sets her sights on levy hikes in October as figures show a shock £3bn surge in Government borrowing last month
21/08/24 09:36
According to the Office for National Statistics ( ONS ), public sector net borrowing stood at £3.1billion in July.
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Business bosses warn Keir Starmer that Labour plans to bolster the power of trade unions could harm investment in Britain
21/08/24 08:31
Under a planned overhaul of workers' rights, Labour want to grant unions new rights of access to workplaces to recruit and organise members.
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Millions of employees 'could be exempt' from Labour's bid to grant workers a 'right to switch off' as critics slam 'ridiculous' plans
20/08/24 03:52
Under a swathe of workers' rights reforms being pushed by Deputy PM Angela Rayner , staff will be able to ignore bosses' messages outside working hours.
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Nigel Farage defends jetting off to the US for the second time in just over a month as new Clacton MP says he 'works seven days a week' and doesn't want to 'let people down' over lucrative speaking gig
20/08/24 03:11
The Reform UK leader, who was elected to Parliament for the first time on 4 July, is heading to Scottsdale, Arizona, this weekend for a lucrative speaking gig.
Keir Starmer continues to face a fierce backlash over scrapping winter fuel payments for 10million pensioners as PM boasts of making Britain an 'energy superpower'
20/08/24 11:49
The Prime Minister visited a wind farm in Wales today as he promoted Labour's plans to establish Great British Energy - a state-owned clean energy firm.
Sadiq Khan says he worries about a surge in hate towards his family if Donald Trump returns as US president - and he tells Labour they 'shouldn't pretend' they're not supporting Kamala Harris
20/08/24 09:37
The London mayor revealed his 'worry' about Mr Trump becoming US president again as he called on Labour to not pretend they don't want the Republican to lose.
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Fit for office? Tory leadership hopeful Robert Jenrick reveals he took weight-loss drug Ozempic and has lost four stone in the past year
20/08/24 08:33
The former immigration minister, who is bidding to replace Rishi Sunak, lost four stone in 12 months after realising he was 'overweight'.
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Labour's bid to stamp out workplace harassment could put an end to boozy office parties, experts warn
19/08/24 03:24
The Worker Protection Act is due to take effect on 26 October and will place a duty on firms to take 'reasonable steps' to prevent sexual harassment of their employees.
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James Cleverly is pick of Tory members to be party's next leader - but Tom Tugendhat is better liked among the wider public, polling shows
19/08/24 01:25
The shadow home secretary was backed by 26 per cent of the Conservatives ' grassroots when they were asked to name their first choice to replace Rishi Sunak .
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Zelensky claims Britain is 'slowing down' support for Ukraine
19/08/24 12:48
The Ukrainian President stepped up his campaign for the removal of restrictions on using the UK's powerful Storm Shadow missiles, which have a range of about 155 miles.
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Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky claims Britain is 'slowing down' support for his country's fight against Russia as he demands lifting of restrictions on use of UK's Storm Shadow missiles
19/08/24 08:52
The Ukrainian President stepped up his campaign for the removal of restrictions on using the UK's powerful Storm Shadow missiles, which have a range of about 155 miles.
Operation Early Dawn: Labour triggers emergency 'one in, one out' policy across prisons after influx of rioters into Britain's jails leaves 'only 340 spaces left'
19/08/24 07:36
The long-standing plan, described as a 'one in, one out' policy, has been implemented in the North of England in the wake of the recent widespread disorder across towns and cities.
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Now Border Force go on strike: Holidaymakers face Heathrow travel chaos as immigration officers stage 23 day walkout from end of August - after train drivers on major line announced strike EVERY weekend until November despite bumper pay deal
16/08/24 01:37
Workers at London Heathrow will strike from August 31 until September 3, their union PCS said today - with further industrial action, including a refusal to work overtime, lasting until September 22.
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Angry pensioners blast 'unfair' Labour for doling out pay rises to train drivers while scrapping their winter fuel payments
16/08/24 10:40
In a 'no strings' deal struck between the Government and Aslef, rail workers who staged a series of strikes are set to see their average salaries rise to nearly £70,000.
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Train drivers on major rail line will go on strike EVERY weekend until November... just days after being offered bumper pay deal by Labour - as GPs get in line for PM's next handout
16/08/24 10:30
Hundreds of members of Aslef will walk out every Saturday between August 31 and November 9 and every Sunday from September 1 to November 10, a total of 22 days.
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After 'Blair's Babes' and 'Cameron's Cuties'... it's now Starmer's Sisterhood! Here's the 'Vogue 13' of female MPs who have told the fashion bible they're determined to change Britain under Labour
16/08/24 08:50
Thirteen MPs elected as part of Labour's landslide last month are featured in the September issue of British Vogue.
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Priti Patel vows to 'democratise' the Tories if she replaces Rishi Sunak as leader with ban on candidates being 'parachuted' into safe seats and a party chairman elected by members
15/08/24 03:05
The former home secretary set out her plans to hand more power to the Tories' grassroots should she win the leadership race over her five rivals.
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Bridget Phillipson says hiking tuition fees would be 'really unpalatable' as Education Secretary is quizzed over cash crisis facing universities
15/08/24 01:07
As hundreds of thousands of students prepared to head to university after getting their A-level results, Bridget Phillipson was quizzed about fears of a cash crisis.
Labour 'cash for jobs' row grows as Tories demand Treasury 'come clean' over top Whitehall role for banker who donated thousands to Chancellor Rachel Reeves
15/08/24 10:55
Laura Trott, the shadow chief secretary to the Treasury, has written to a senior Whitehall official with a series of questions over the growing controversy.
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As thousands of A-level students prepare to head off to university... former Tory education minister claims party was wrong to 'insult' those doing 'Mickey Mouse' degrees
15/08/24 09:46
Robert Halfon, who served as universities minister when Rishi Sunak was prime minister, said the phrase was 'an insult' to students.
Labour ministers deny they're a 'soft touch' after handing train drivers a 'no-strings' pay hike that brings average salaries up to £70,000 - as union boss says deal to end disruptive strikes will see a 'pay cut'
15/08/24 08:50
The Government has been accused of caving in to union demands by agreeing to a 14 per cent rise over three years in a bid to bring an end to crippling rail strikes.
UK economy records two quarters of growth following 0.6% expansion between April and June - as Rachel Reeves is told blaming Labour tax rises on a 'dire' inheritance from the Tories 'won't wash'
15/08/24 06:24
The Office for National Statistics said GDP grew an estimated 0.6 per cent in the second quarter of this year, following an increase of 0.7 per cent between January and March.
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Foreign Secretary David Lammy blasts Israeli minister over 'deliberately provocative' visit to Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque as Britain joins international condemnation of hardliner Itamar Ben-Gvir
14/08/24 04:09
David Lammy spoke out against Itamar Ben-Gvir's actions in making a trip to the Al-Aqsa mosque compound - known to Jews as Temple Mount - yesterday.
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'It's NOT funny!': Liz Truss rages at 'far-left activists trying to suppress free speech' after she stormed off stage over lettuce banner prank
14/08/24 02:35
The former prime minister, who lasted just 49 days in Downing Street, hit out after her book event last night was sabotaged by pranksters.
Council tax receipts surge by 61 per cent in a decade - and have more than tripled since 2000 - as town halls rake in £38.5bn across England
14/08/24 01:34
The study of Government data, by the Taxpayers' Alliance campaign group, outlined how total receipts soared from £12.2billion in 2000-01 to £38.5billion in 2023-24.
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Rachel Reeves with 'serious questions to answer' over 'cash for jobs' row as it's revealed civil service watchdog wasn't told about banker's donations to Labour prior to him landing a top Treasury role
14/08/24 12:14
Ian Corfield, who last year gave £5,000 to Ms Reeves prior to her becoming Chancellor, was recently made a director at the Treasury.
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Shadow minister Mel Stride blasts Elon Musk's 'absurd' comments over Britain's riots as he becomes latest Tory leadership hopeful to round on X owner... but ex-PM Liz Truss praises billionaire for 'standing up for free speech'
14/08/24 09:32
The shadow work and pensions secretary criticised the world's richest man for his 'deeply, deeply unhelpful' interventions over Britain's outbreak of violent disorder.
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Swiftonomics strikes again: Inflation rises above Bank of England's 2 per cent target in first increase this year - but end of Taylor Swift effect on UK economy sees prices climb by less than expected
14/08/24 06:11
Taylor Swift played sell-out shows in Edinburgh , Liverpool and Cardiff as well as three in London - and there could be another boost as she returns to Wembley for five more from tomorrow.
Three in five Brits 'don't care' who becomes the next Tory leader as new poll reveals public apathy over Rishi Sunak's replacement
13/08/24 03:59
The Ipsos survey found 62 per cent do not care very much or at all who replaces Rishi Sunak, compared to 35 per cent who care a great deal or a fair amount.
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'If you can work, you should work': Rachel Reeves' stark warning to Brits as new figures show 9.5million are out of work but not looking for a job as number of economically inactive reaches 13-year high
13/08/24 02:55
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed the number of economically inactive in the UK, when not seasonally adjusted, was at the highest level since 2011.
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Elon Musk issues a foul-mouthed retort to the European Union
13/08/24 12:23
The controversial billionaire, estimated to be the world's richest person, clashed with the bloc's digital chief Thierry Breton ahead of his interview with Donald Trump .
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Arrivederci Rishi, ciao Keir! Now Italian PM Giorgia Meloni teams up with Starmer as they push for Europol to focus on tackling illegal migration... having previously joined forces with Sunak
13/08/24 11:55
Ms Meloni has reportedy proposed either a wholesale reorganisation of Europol or for the organisation to be given a special mission to combat people smugglers.
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Elon Musk issues foul-mouthed retort to EU in clash over Donald Trump interview after top Brussels official threatens action against X over hate speech and 'disinformation' linked to Britain's riots
13/08/24 10:18
The controversial billionaire, estimated to be the world's richest person, clashed with the bloc's digital chief Thierry Breton ahead of his interview with Donald Trump .
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Tory leadership hopeful Tom Tugendhat calls for 'brutally honest' conversation about social unrest that sparked riots as he swipes at Keir Starmer's 'failure of leadership'
13/08/24 08:48
The shadow security minister - one of six Tory MPs bidding to replace Rishi Sunak as party leader - will bemoan a 'culture of denial' that glosses over acts of violence.
Wage growth slows to lowest for more than two years - but UK's rate of unemployment also drops
13/08/24 06:40
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that regular wage growth, excluding bonuses, was 5.4 per cent year on year over the three months to June.
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Keir Starmer dodges fresh spat with Elon Musk over Britain's riots as No10 refuses to get into a 'back-and-forth' with billionaire X owner
12/08/24 03:13
The controversial owner of X, formerly known as Twitter , made a series of swipes at the Prime Minister following the outbreak of violent disorder over the past fortnight.
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Indian and Nigerian nationals filled more jobs in Britain between 2019 and 2023 than UK nationals, official figures show
12/08/24 01:38
Data from HMRC, released through a Freedom of Information request, showed the biggest growth in employments over the period was among Indian nationals (+487,900).
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Keir Starmer and European allies warn Iran against attacking Israel
12/08/24 12:48
The Prime Minister issued a joint statement with the French President and German Chancellor to urge Tehran against further inflaming tensions in the region.
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Ministers remain on 'high alert' for fresh rioting as Keir Starmer cancels his European summer holiday and will remain in Britain because 'the work is not done'
12/08/24 12:10
A Downing Street spokeswoman said the Government was 'not complacent' and confirmed Sir Keir Starmer has cancelled a European holiday this week due to the disorder.
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Labour 'prepare to cap landowners' profit' from sale of green belt land as Angela Rayner pushes to build 1.5million new homes
12/08/24 10:20
The Deputy Prime Minister has pledged to build 1.5million new homes over the next five years and want to release parts of the protected green belt for development.
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Keir Starmer joins France's Emmanuel Macron and Germany's Olaf Scholz to warn Iran against attacking Israel as world leaders brace themselves for further chaos in the Middle East
12/08/24 08:47
The Prime Minister issued a joint statement with the French President and German Chancellor to urge Tehran against further inflaming tensions in the region.
Riots show Britain has lost respect for the police and too many people 'feel as though crime has no consequences', says Home Secretary Yvette Cooper
12/08/24 08:07
Following a fortnight of violent disorder, Yvette Cooper admitted there was a need to rebuild 'respect for the police, respect for the law, and respect for each other'.
Labour warned against introducing a 'blasphemy law' by adopting an official definition of Islamophobia after far-right riots
09/08/24 02:43
Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner are weighing up a 'range of views' on introducing a formal description of anti-Muslim hatred.
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Police brace for weekend of riots: Keir Starmer warns against complacency as 'Standing Army' of 6,000 officers is put on standby amid fears thugs will take advantage of the return of football and hot weather to fuel more unrest
09/08/24 02:20
The Prime Minister's comments follow consecutive nights of relative quiet across England.
Kemi Badenoch surges in popularity with Tory grassroots as she remains strong favourite to replace Rishi Sunak ahead of leadership rivals
09/08/24 01:31
A survey of Tory members for the ConservativeHome website found the shadow housing secretary was backed by one-third (33 per cent) of respondents.
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Grant Shapps blasts Rishi Sunak for making 'everything a crisis' while he was PM as ex-Cabinet minister admits he never believed the Tories could 'stop the boats'
09/08/24 11:42
The ex-defence secretary, who lost his seat in the House of Commons at last month's general election, hit out at the Conservative leader's strategy while he was in No10.
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Britain's spies 'step up efforts to tackle cyber threats from abroad' amid fears hostile foreign states helped whip up far-right riots
09/08/24 10:13
Downing Street has admitted online misinformation over the Southport stabbing attack might have been amplified by foreign state actors.
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Revealed: Jailed far-right rioters could be released EARLY under new Labour scheme to tackle prison overcrowding - amid fears hooligans will hijack start of football season to cause chaos
09/08/24 09:01
UK Ministers announced last month that inmates would be freed after serving 40 per cent of their sentence, compared to 50 per cent previously.
Sadiq Khan says he's 'not safe' as a Muslim politician and has been 'triggered' by far-right riots after experiencing the BNP in the 70s and 80s - as London mayor calls for new social media rules to stamp out 'misinformation'
09/08/24 08:48
In the wake of widespread violence after the Southport stabbing attack, the London mayor reflected on how he experienced the National Front and BNP as he grew up.
Keir Starmer tells police to stay on 'high alert' this weekend amid fears of fresh riots - as PM admits potential unrest caused by start of the football season is 'added into the mix' of cops' planning
09/08/24 07:55
The Prime Minister met with Metropolitan Police bosses this morning for a briefing on the force's response to the widespread chaos over the past 11 days.
Energy bills set to soar by £140 from October to heap misery on pensioners after Rachel Reeves took away winter fuel payments for 10million retirees
08/08/24 02:41
Analysts at energy consultancy BFY Group forecast that the energy price cap, as set by regulator Ofgem , will increase 10 per cent this winter.
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Snub the sun lounger, Keir! Nearly three-quarters of Brits think Starmer should not go on holiday next week as the country continues to reel from the riots crisis
08/08/24 01:47
A YouGov poll found 71 per cent thought the Prime Minister should not take a break in the wake of the widespread street violence following the Southport stabbings.
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Northern Ireland's top police officer slams 'lies, misinformation and absolute nonsense' spread online about Southport attack as Stormont politicians are recalled from their summer break due to riots crisis
08/08/24 12:34
Jon Boutcher, chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), vowed those causing chaos on the streets would be 'pursued with the full force of the law'.
Keir Starmer to chair another emergency Cobra meeting TODAY as he vows to 'not let up' on riots crackdown despite last night's planned far-right gatherings fizzling out
08/08/24 10:46
The Prime Minister will hold fresh crisis talks with senior police officers this afternoon despite last night's planned gatherings fizzling out.
Rachel Reeves admits Britain's £306bn benefits bill is 'out of control' as she vows to get jobless back to work
08/08/24 09:38
The Chancellor vowed to oversee a 'change in mindset' at Jobcentres and ensure welfare spending was 'sustainable' as part of efforts to 'rebuild Britain'.
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Labour swipes at 'posturing' Tory leadership rivals as Robert Jenrick faces backlash for 'Allahu Akbar' comments
08/08/24 08:16
Dame Diana Johnson, the policing minister, urged MPs to be 'moderate in their language' following the widespread riots in the wake of the Southport stabbings.
'You WILL be met with the law': Keir Starmer warns rioters 'this is just the start' as they are jailed - and Angela Rayner says there 'is no excuse for thuggery on the streets'
07/08/24 04:35
Police are braced for further violence tonight with more than 100 planned protests and potentially around 30 more counter protests.
Tory leadership hopeful Robert Jenrick branded a 'tool' and accused of 'textbook Islamophobia' after he says people shouting 'Allahu Akbar' on the streets should be 'immediately arrested'
07/08/24 03:20
The former immigration minister sparked a fierce row after he criticised the policing of pro-Palestinian protests since the terror attacks on Israel on 7 October.
Humza Yousaf says Britain's riots have left him unsure if his family should remain in the UK as former Scottish first minister hits out at rising Islamophobia
07/08/24 01:14
The former SNP leader, who was Scotland's first Muslim first minster, described the scenes of violence across towns and cities as 'horrendous'.
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MPs urged to consider working from home as they're warned their offices could be at risk during fresh far-right violence planned for tonight
07/08/24 12:00
The Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle , wrote to MPs following the outbreak of riots across the UK in the wake of the Southport stabbing attack.
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Nigel Farage's 'irresponsible' response to Britain's riots means he's not welcome in the Conservative Party, says Tory leadership hopeful Mel Stride ... as Reform UK leader admits he uses 'misogynist' influencer Andrew Tate as his source for info
07/08/24 11:18
Mel Stride , the shadow work and pensions secretary, said Mr Farage was 'wrong to fuel the fires of rumour' in the wake of last week's Southport stabbing attack.
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Sir Keir Starmer urged to get a grip on online hate amid riots crisis
07/08/24 11:07
The outbreak of far-right violence across the UK's towns and cities in the wake of the Southport stabbing attack has brought fresh condemnation of tech firms.
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Keir Starmer urged to get a grip on online hate: Riots crisis sparks call for social media bosses to be held 'criminally liable' for vile content as ministers blast tech firms over 'unchecked' intimidation... but admit Elon Musk is 'accountable to no one'
07/08/24 09:59
The outbreak of far-right violence across the UK's towns and cities in the wake of the Southport stabbing attack has brought fresh condemnation of tech firms.
Elon Musk is 'accountable to no one' amid billionaire X owner's war of words with Keir Starmer over Britain's riots, Cabinet minister Peter Kyle admits
07/08/24 08:07
The Tesla boss and owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, is currently engaged in a angry spat with the Prime Minister over Britain's riots crisis.
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Keir Starmer to hold another emergency Cobra meeting this evening over week-long riots crisis - with PM vowing to 'take all necessary action' to end violent chaos on Britain's streets
06/08/24 03:38
The PM will meet with top ministers and police chiefs for the second time in two days amid the violent scenes in towns and cities across the country.
Rachel Reeves won't rule out hiking capital gains tax to bring it in line with income tax as Chancellor seeks the 'right balance' to fill her £22billion Budget 'black hole'
06/08/24 03:15
The Chancellor said she was seeking the 'right balance' on taxes at her Budget on 30 October, having previously warned of 'difficult decisions' to come.
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Keir Starmer vows to 'take all necessary action' to end Britain's riots crisis as ministers step up efforts to combat the chaos - as PM says violent disorder is 'not protest' and should be 'called out for what it is'
06/08/24 01:11
The Prime Minister met with his senior team in Downing Street as they discussed moves to deploy a 'standing army' of 6,000 specialist police to trouble hotspots.
'Standing army' of 6,000 police officers are ready to be deployed to trouble hotspots - as far-right thugs are warned they face 10 years in jail over riots and ministers plan to get courts sitting through the night with 500 extra prison places
06/08/24 11:38
Ministers are also overseeing moves to provide an extra 500 prison places as far-right thugs were warned courts could sit through the night to bring them to justice.
Wales gets a third First Minister in five months as Labour's Eluned Morgan becomes first woman to take on the role as she replaces Vaughan Gething after he lasted just 118 days
06/08/24 10:18
The 57-year-old was confirmed as the new First Minister this morning as the Welsh Senedd was recalled from its summer break.
Social media bosses told to 'do more' to prevent their sites being used to whip up Britain's race riots as minister vows 'very robust' action on tech firms
06/08/24 09:39
Justice minister Heidi Alexander warned the Government will take a 'very robust approach' to tech firms following the outbreak of violent disorder across the UK.

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