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Starmer ‘would not have appointed Mandelson if he was aware of vetting failure’

Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said the Prime Minister would not have appointed the peer if he knew UK Security Vetting had not cleared him.

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Volodymyr Zelensky tells of ‘very bad feeling’ about Iran war impact on Ukraine

He highlighted that Russian President Vladimir Putin ‘will want a long war’ in the Middle East.

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Government will ‘look at’ Plan 2 student loans, Education Secretary says

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson warned that the Government was dealing with ‘a question of priorities’.

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Kemi Badenoch says Tories would ban under-16s from social media

A social media ban for under-16s came into force in Australia in December.

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Lord Peter Mandelson refuses to apologise for association with Jeffrey Epstein

The former ambassador apologised for a system that did not listen to Jeffrey Epstein’s victims but said he was not ‘complicit or culpable’.

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Mahmood urges Labour figures to ‘focus on day job’ amid Burnham speculation

The Home Secretary said everyone within the party had their ‘role to play’ in backing the Government.

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Rachel Reeves ‘uncomfortable’ listening to Kemi Badenoch’s Budget response

The Tory leader said her ‘job is to hold the Government to account, not to provide emotional support for the Chancellor’.

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Rachel Reeves hits back at claims she misled public on Budget headroom

Both the Conservative party and the SNP have written to the Financial Conduct Authority asking for an investigation into The Chancellor’s comments

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Aston Villa cannot be ‘no-go area’ for Jews, says Ed Miliband in football row

The Energy Secretary was the latest Government figure to say the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending Villa Park next month must be overturned.

The Independent UK

Gaza truce ‘massive step forward’ but ‘only start of process’, minister says

Bridget Phillipson warned there is no ‘cast-iron guarantee’ of enduring peace and international efforts must continue.

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Gaza student hoping for Glasgow PhD in urgent plea as family blocked from entering UK

A student from Gaza hoping to study in Scotland has issued a plea to the UK Government urging them not to "make her choose" between her…

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Keir Starmer says he understands what ‘anchors’ Donald Trump

The Prime Minister said it was ‘in the national interest’ for him to have a connection with the US president.

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Kemi Badenoch has questions to answer over use of unofficial car, say Labour

The Conservative leader has denied there were security concerns about the arrangement when she was a senior minister

The Independent UK

Kemi Badenoch 'has questions to answer over car hire security concerns’, says Labour

Tory leader has denied there were security concerns about a private car hire arrangement when she was a senior minister

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Starmer’s criticism of Israel was met with ‘terrorist cheers’, claims Badenoch

The Conservative leader said the Prime Minister’s comments did not ‘send the right message’.

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Winter fuel reversal details could come in weeks, suggests Rayner

The Deputy Prime Minister indicated an announcement could be made in the Spending Review on June 11.

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Government to close care worker visa for overseas recruitment, says Cooper

Ministers are due to publish their Immigration White Paper on Monday.

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Unions warn about effect on vital services after Chancellor confirms job cuts

FDA general secretary Dave Penman said a 10% cut in the entire salary bill of the Civil Service could mean up to 50,000 jobs may be cut.

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Rachel Reeves faces wrath of unions over cuts to Britain's bloated Civil Service as '50,000 jobs could go'

Chancellor says she was ‘confident’ Civil Service numbers could be reduced by 10,000, but one union chief says the cuts could lead to some 50,000 staff being let go

The Independent UK

Reeves denies UK on path to austerity as she confirms 15% Civil Service cuts

It comes after a backlash to cuts to welfare spending and a decision to slash the aid budget to fund a boost to defence spending.

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Use of Human Rights Act in immigration cases ‘out of control’, Conservatives say

The Tories announced they would table an amendment to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill.

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Rayner ‘knows people impatient for change’ amid fall in support for Labour

The Deputy Prime Minister pointed to ‘significant challenges’ faced by the Government since the election.

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New Tory leader Badenoch promises ‘hard truths’ for country and party

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said she would reverse Labour’s decision to impose VAT on private school fees if she came to power.

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Budget will boost living standards, revive NHS and ‘rebuild Britain’ – Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer said his three priorities were making people better off, ensuring the NHS is fit for the future and rebuilding the country.

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Londoner’s Diary: Kwasi Kwarteng laughs the night away at men-only club

In today’s Diary: Kwasi Kwarteng’s big night out / Princess Diana’s wardrobe / Another headache for the British Museum / Carnival brings out London celebs / Sturgeon’s strange request

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