Politics
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John Swinney says he will not support assisted in Scotland
Glenn Campbell BBC Scotland Political Editor John Swinney says he believes assisted dying ‘is wrong in principle’ First Minister John…
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Reform UK picks ex-police officer to lead Lincolnshire council
Reform UK has chosen a retired police officer to lead Lincolnshire County Council. Councillor Sean Matthews, who represents Tattershall Castle,…
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Reform Lancashire County Council victory prompts ‘join a union’ warning
Bill Jacobs Local Democracy Reporting Service LCC A councillor has highlighted comments from the party’s leadership on working from home,…
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Carla Denyer won’t seek re-election as Green Party co-leader
Becky Morton Political reporter Jeff Overs/BBC Carla Denyer has announced she will not stand again as co-leader of the Green…
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More offenders could be tagged, as James Timpson insists he’s ‘not soft on crime’
Lord Timpson is the former CEO of the Timpson Group, which provides key cutting and shoe repair services Prisons minister…
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East Midlands mayor pledges delivery after ‘difficult first year’
Georgia Roberts Political Reporter, BBC Derby BBC Claire Ward was elected mayor of the East Midlands in 2024 The mayor…
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Labour MPs signal rebellion over benefits cuts
A number of Labour MPs have said they will vote against the government’s proposed cuts to disability benefits. Nine Labour…
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Calls for Reform UK councillor’s suspension over ‘Hitler’ post
Angela Ferguson BBC News, Lancashire Facebook The meme published on Joel Tetlow’s official Facebook page has since been deleted Two…
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Asylum accommodation costs set to triple, says National Audit Office
Accommodation for asylum seekers will cost the taxpayer triple the amount the Home Office first claimed, according to new figures.…
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Reform UK is a ‘cult’, says suspended Shropshire councillor
Donna Edmunds Donna Edmunds was suspended by Reform UK after she stated on social media that she was planning to…
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