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Can John Swinney really claim child poverty is his top priority?

Can John Swinney really claim child poverty is his top priority?

John Swinney says eradicating child poverty is his moral compass — so why were there no new measures in his Programme for Government?

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Former Scottish Secretary Alister Jack takes seat in Lords as Lord Jack of Courance

Former Scottish Secretary Alister Jack takes seat in Lords as Lord Jack of Courance

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Iowa's lone Democratic statewide officeholder Rob Sand announces 2026 bid for governor

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Iowa's lone Democratic statewide officeholder Rob Sand announces 2026 bid for governor

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Not for the first time, a U.K. government vows to 'take back control' and cut immigration

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Not for the first time, a U.K. government vows to 'take back control' and cut immigration

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Deputy attorney general who defended Trump in hush money trial named acting Librarian of Congress

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Deputy attorney general who defended Trump in hush money trial named acting Librarian of Congress

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U.S. and China reach a deal to slash sky-high tariffs for now, with a 90-day pause

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U.S. and China reach a deal to slash sky-high tariffs for now, with a 90-day pause

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Big, beautiful tax cut bill broadens Medicaid work requirements, scales back green energy spending

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Big, beautiful tax cut bill broadens Medicaid work requirements, scales back green energy spending

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Hamas frees Israeli-American hostage ahead of Trump's Middle East visit, stokes ceasefire hopes

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Hamas frees Israeli-American hostage ahead of Trump's Middle East visit, stokes ceasefire hopes

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House bill cuts tax on tips, overtime, Social Security; elite universities get higher taxes

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House bill cuts tax on tips, overtime, Social Security; elite universities get higher taxes

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Revealed: How much migration will be slashed under Starmer's 'weak' crackdown

Revealed: How much migration will be slashed under Starmer's 'weak' crackdown

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No millionaire tax hike in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

No millionaire tax hike in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

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Fox News Politics Newsletter: Trump Hails China 'Opening Up' to Competition

Fox News Politics Newsletter: Trump Hails China 'Opening Up' to Competition

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Trump official targeted in Biden-era 'disinformation' dossier still under wraps days after Rubio revelation

Trump official targeted in Biden-era 'disinformation' dossier still under wraps days after Rubio revelation

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'Activist' judges keep trying to curb Trump’s agenda – here’s how he could push back

'Activist' judges keep trying to curb Trump’s agenda – here’s how he could push back

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Sadiq Khan: Labour must be 'humble' and 'reflect' after local election results

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Sadiq Khan: Labour must be 'humble' and 'reflect' after local election results

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UK-EU defence pact could be linked to Gibraltar deal – Spanish foreign minister

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UK-EU defence pact could be linked to Gibraltar deal – Spanish foreign minister

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Rampant immigration risks Britain becoming ‘an island of strangers,’ Keir Starmer warns as he launches major crackdown

Rampant immigration risks Britain becoming ‘an island of strangers,’ Keir Starmer warns as he launches major crackdown

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Keir Starmer hit by backlash after migrant speech - 'divisive and dangerous'

Keir Starmer hit by backlash after migrant speech - 'divisive and dangerous'

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Ethics experts worry about the implications of Trump accepting Qatar's luxury plane

Ethics experts worry about the implications of Trump accepting Qatar's luxury plane

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What is a judicial recount and could it leave Liberals with a majority government?

What is a judicial recount and could it leave Liberals with a majority government?

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Here's how many Americans came to Canada this April compared to last year

Here's how many Americans came to Canada this April compared to last year

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Trump ready to join Putin-Zelenskyy talks in Turkey

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Trump ready to join Putin-Zelenskyy talks in Turkey

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Customs and Border Protection slashes catch-and-release by 99.99%

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Customs and Border Protection slashes catch-and-release by 99.99%

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Trump tackles drug prices, forces Big Pharma to charge Americans same low prices charged abroad

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Trump tackles drug prices, forces Big Pharma to charge Americans same low prices charged abroad

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Trump expects China to strike wider trade pact, says 'they want it very badly'

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Trump expects China to strike wider trade pact, says 'they want it very badly'

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Spain reignites Gibraltar sovereignty row as Keir Starmer blasted - 'do not surrender!'

Spain reignites Gibraltar sovereignty row as Keir Starmer blasted - 'do not surrender!'

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Key detail in Labour's immigration plan that could 'open Britain's border to millions'

Key detail in Labour's immigration plan that could 'open Britain's border to millions'

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Yvette Cooper refuses to take down webpage promising home and £49 a week to asylum seekers

Yvette Cooper refuses to take down webpage promising home and £49 a week to asylum seekers

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Fury erupts as Labour's refusal to quit ECHR slammed as 'waste of everybody's time'

Fury erupts as Labour's refusal to quit ECHR slammed as 'waste of everybody's time'

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Dem's immigration reform plan adds Border Patrol agents, offers select migrants pathway to citizenship

Dem's immigration reform plan adds Border Patrol agents, offers select migrants pathway to citizenship

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Senior House Republican eviscerates Dems for 'fear campaign' against Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

Senior House Republican eviscerates Dems for 'fear campaign' against Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

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White South African refugees brought to US due to ‘government-sponsored racial discrimination': State Dept

White South African refugees brought to US due to ‘government-sponsored racial discrimination': State Dept

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Clergy members descend on Newark ICE facility, say they won't move until they are arrested

Clergy members descend on Newark ICE facility, say they won't move until they are arrested

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Smith announces freeze to industrial carbon price in Alberta

Smith announces freeze to industrial carbon price in Alberta

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Recount begins in Newfoundland riding where Liberals hold narrow lead

Recount begins in Newfoundland riding where Liberals hold narrow lead

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What to expect as Carney set to swear in new cabinet

What to expect as Carney set to swear in new cabinet

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Starmer hosts Swedish PM in Downing Street

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Starmer hosts Swedish PM in Downing Street

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PM risks ‘legitimising far-right violence’ with ‘island of strangers’ claim – MP

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PM risks ‘legitimising far-right violence’ with ‘island of strangers’ claim – MP

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Starmer's migration package is significant - but will it be enough?

Starmer's migration package is significant - but will it be enough?

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‘A grenade in the room’: Care homes ‘facing catastrophe’ over migrant visa ban

‘A grenade in the room’: Care homes ‘facing catastrophe’ over migrant visa ban

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CHRISTINA MCANEA: 'Care sector would have collapsed years ago without overseas workers'

CHRISTINA MCANEA: 'Care sector would have collapsed years ago without overseas workers'

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Vladimir Putin issued peace talks warning as European foreign leaders meet in London

Vladimir Putin issued peace talks warning as European foreign leaders meet in London

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What are the challenges facing the government's immigration plan?

What are the challenges facing the government's immigration plan?

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Sturgeon to join MSPs voting against assisted dying

Sturgeon to join MSPs voting against assisted dying

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White South African Afrikaner refugees arrive in U.S. on a government-chartered plane

White South African Afrikaner refugees arrive in U.S. on a government-chartered plane

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First Afrikaners arrive in U.S. under radically reshaped refugee program

First Afrikaners arrive in U.S. under radically reshaped refugee program

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She won her Quebec riding by a single vote in recount. Who is the Liberals' 170th MP?

She won her Quebec riding by a single vote in recount. Who is the Liberals' 170th MP?

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Police investigating fire at Keir Starmer's house in early hours of Monday

Police investigating fire at Keir Starmer's house in early hours of Monday

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Wife of man who died from pancreatic cancer pleas for funding for early detection

Wife of man who died from pancreatic cancer pleas for funding for early detection

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North Sea industry outlook darkens amid oil price gyrations

North Sea industry outlook darkens amid oil price gyrations

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Trump poised to accept jet gift from Qatar as new Air Force One

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Trump poised to accept jet gift from Qatar as new Air Force One

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Sen. Cornyn of Texas says federal probe started into Muslim-centered community near Dallas

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Sen. Cornyn of Texas says federal probe started into Muslim-centered community near Dallas

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Robert Jenrick warns prison officers will be killed unless government gets a grip

Robert Jenrick warns prison officers will be killed unless government gets a grip

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Yvette Cooper's one huge deception should scare us all and here's why

Yvette Cooper's one huge deception should scare us all and here's why

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Trump's Saudi talks, Houthi ceasefire strain ties with Netanyahu ahead of Middle East trip

Trump's Saudi talks, Houthi ceasefire strain ties with Netanyahu ahead of Middle East trip

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Senate parliamentarian: Who is the unelected official getting say on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill?'

Senate parliamentarian: Who is the unelected official getting say on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill?'

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Federal judge's order for Trump to return deported migrant temporarily halted on appeal

Federal judge's order for Trump to return deported migrant temporarily halted on appeal

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Proposed changes to space requirements in nurseries ‘could lead to overcrowding’

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Proposed changes to space requirements in nurseries ‘could lead to overcrowding’

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Nurses, universities and some Labour MPs criticise Government's new immigration rules

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Nurses, universities and some Labour MPs criticise Government's new immigration rules

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Jenrick calls for removal of kettles from all high-risk prisoners after attack

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Jenrick calls for removal of kettles from all high-risk prisoners after attack

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No 10 hits out at ‘desperate’ Russia after claims about drugs on leaders’ train

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No 10 hits out at ‘desperate’ Russia after claims about drugs on leaders’ train

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